20 Dec
2000
20 Dec
'00
4:20 a.m.
It's also very unlike a live auction. Most
auctioneers hate people who
snipe, because a sniper doesn't take place in the bidding war that leads to
higher prices. At most auctions, you'll find that the auctioneer and
his/her staff will "fail to notice" bids from persistent snipers unless
Live auctioneers will "fail to notice" you for a host of reasons, if they
"can". Unless the auctioneer knows you AND watches you, don't make a subtle
first bid. Put your paddle in the air and make some NOISE ("yes" or
"here"
seems to work if screamed with gusto).