there is a site called ez-snipe that will post your high bid at the last possible moment to insure you win. not sure how it works if more than one person signs up for this service on the same item, but if you really want an item, it might be the way to go.
i'm not really complaining about e-bay. it is an amazing venue for just about anything you may have an interest in. i definitely did not like being out-bid on my first attempt at buying an item, but that is the way the system works.
just bought my second item today. an early birthday present for myself. not all bad...
