there are pros and cons for both ways, but after 10 seasons, I bid first and its because I want the player and I show it. I dont play games and I make it known that bidding last will do absolutely jack squat. I dont let that happen when I bid. You can bid at the last second when I bid first and what does that do? Am I supposed to be impressed that you got in the next round by the skin of your teeth? I guarantee that by bidding first, you cancel out the element of last minute bidding to win. Many people quit the auction because they know they cant win a quick one by bidding at the last minute.