I have always thought that there is something unethical about the
sniping software created to defeat other bidders in online auctions
such as eBay.  I have heard that at least one auction service tries
to defeat snipers by extending any auction for a few minutes if there
are bids in the last minute of the auction.

But I suppose eBay doesn't do that in order to put pressure on bidders
to bid their maximum bid right at the start.  Probably smart tactics
all around.  The marketplace is dog-eat-dog.

Woof!
Matthew Caulfield
Irondequoit, New York