Some sense, but then the whole point of an auction is for you to bid the amount you would be prepared to pay. The difference between Ebay and a normal auction house is that, even with reserve auctions, if you make the highest bid but it doesn't meet the reserve price, there is the "Second Chance" system that means you may be able to get the item at the price you are prepared to pay.
Best Regards John McCabe
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