my only problem with stuff on ebay is i have never won a bid .. if it does`nt have a buy it now price i dont even look at it ....
You have to be brave! If you really want it, bid way over the high bid. Like the high is $40, you bid $100. As most people are up to the $40 bid, they will give up, and you will get it for the high bid like maybe $41.56. Try it, it works for me. I buy a lot at swap meets too. I always try to bid on several items at the same time. That way you will save $$$$. Works for me.