I usually buy later in the Season than most people, I just don't like bidding wars and less of that the later in, but you do get less of their first season with you. I also look at the market at odd hours to find out when less people are on, and then check it that time daily. Never on weekends..
Well, for you living in the USA it's more convinient to log in after server refresh. For me it's 5 a.m...