re: SORRY. YOU'VE BEEN OUTBID!!!!

I wouldn't put a high maximum bid in until late in the game. If you put a high one on to start with, you may have to pay a higher price than you would if you had waited. Many times friends of the seller or the seller him/herself (using a pseudonym) will place bids to jack up the price. The friend would never actually have to pay for the ticket, but is a "driver" to get to the destination.

I get real serious during the last five minutes (if I have access then). With failure and success, you will work out your own strategy.

A little advice someone shared with me is to ask the seller off-line how much they would take for the merchandise and offer it. I don't think E-Bay likes this too much, but I've seen things I've bid on disappear way before bidding expires, so I expect it goes on.

Be real careful of E-Bay and Craigslist scams. It is best to use PayPal or a credit card. Ensure also that the seller has a good sales AND prompt shipping history. If ordering for the UF game, you'd sure like the tix to get to you beforehand.

Most of these are "Duhs" to those with some experience, so sorry to you who are "in the know". Please feel free to add or correct.