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I agree with the unfairness of sniping, though I am forced to use it to have a chance. Some guy is patiently waiting for an auction to wind down to seconds, believing he has a shot based on current bids, and WHAM! Out of nowhere comes a whole new level of bidding. And basically, if you see something you "just have to own", you put an unreasonably large amount of money into a snipe, and you will end up buying it.
If you "just have to own" it, then the amount of money isn't unreasonable. You establish the price you are willing to pay; you either get it for that or you don't. If you don't get it for the price offered, then you should be relieved, as it sold too high for what you value the item at. If you do get the item you should be happy, because you paid a fair price for it. The only time there should be a disconnect is if you either didn't bid what the item was worth to you, or if you have some kind of belief that an ebay seller exists to sell you things for less than they are worth. (note: that is not what eBay sellers exist for)
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I have attempted to have sellers change their ads to read 'buy it now' for years, offering fair to generous amounts for the item. Never to rip them off. Success use to be 40%. Now, it is nearer 10%, due to greed, and to the great amount of consignment sellers.
To me, any price lower than the final price of a fair auction is ripping the seller off. Expecting someone to sell something for less than it is worth is a form of greed.