As others have already pointed out, it is unusual for experienced collectors to push on bids so early in a timed internet auction. Most, but not all, will either wait until near the end of an auction in an effort to gauge the level of interest, where of course they can fall foul of last second bids, or like me will use an automated sniping tool to place last minute bids up to their predetermined limit.
However, there is always the consideration that some bidders will place a high early bid in an effort to deter others by showing how serious their intent is.
There are of course one or two other tricks but it would be a very unwise man who chose to reveal how he would play every hand.
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