don't bid when you still have 6 days left! bid in the last minutes, much cheaper.
Or just bid as much as you are willing to pay for the item, regardless of how long is left - and then if you lose, it's because someone was willing to pay more than you.
Or just bid as much as you are willing to pay for the item, regardless of how long is left - and then if you lose, it's because someone was willing to pay more than you.