[stylz]

I don't bid on kicks if I recognise the bidders username as being a forum member but have been outbid a number of times by other members when we all bid at the last minute and that's fair game in my opinion.
Placing an early bid to show your interest is a good idea but it also gives people who aren't sure a guarantee that they're genuine or sort after/rare kicks. I think on general items that should end up being a bargain an early bid would be good idea so you don't end up paying top dollar for something that will have ten other listings over the following weeks. Fuck knows really! it's a touchy subject but if you see a name you know is a member just weigh up how bad you want them and think about how much you might be putting out a fellow member by bidding on them. Courtesy pays and you never know when your time will come around.