If your first bid is set at the absolute maximum that you are willing to pay, sniping shouldn't bother you at all. Sadly the only Shows anywhere near me here in Maine are the PHSNE.org shows held in Massachusetts twice a year. Usually April and October. I go when I don't have a wedding booked and I am looking for something in particular, but it is a long 5 hour round trip just to browse. Be well, Michael Eric Berube GoodPhotos.com --- Rollei List - Post to rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx - Subscribe at rollei_list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'subscribe' in the subject field OR by logging into www.freelists.org - Unsubscribe at rollei_list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the subject field OR by logging into www.freelists.org - Online, searchable archives are available at //www.freelists.org/archives/rollei_list