Why do people bid on things AGES before they end?

[Legacy]

OK, so I'm not complaining... I listed a big bundle of kids clothes, and there's still 6+ days to go, but I've been surprised that about 3 bidders have got into a bidding war already and bid it up to £35 .

But surely they realise that they're just raising the final price by showing how much they're willing to pay this early?

[mrsmerton]

They may just be putting their max. bid and and see if they get it in the end.

Or they may be like my mother, watching the screen like a hawk, finger poised, screeching 'No other buggers getting my bundle of kids clothes!!'

[Rachmumoftwo]

I will set myself a limit (usually a bit unrealistic) and bid early. If I win, I have a bargain, if I don't, I walk away.

[dee24]

Some people don't have constant internet access to do so later on. I generally bid in the last minute but if something I like ends when I know I'm not going to have access, I put in a maximum and hope for the best.