The system should be designed like this. After initial round, any higher bid will extend the deadline for 1 min (or say reset the 1 min). This is simple and make much more sense!

Quote Originally Posted by Cat Harrison View Post
Is it weird? I don't think it is too strange, especially since the bidders could have varied pings, it makes a certain sort of sense. But it does say whether you are qualified for the round, and if more that one has bid, you need to bid in the knock out round, otherwise you can get "sniped" as you experienced.