Why am I ALWAYS the underbidder on a auction lot that is a good deal?

Answer 1

Because someone else has the winning bid.

You can always bid a little more, can't you?

VTY,
Ron Berue
Yes, that is my real last name!

Answer 2

Do your research. If I see something I like, I find similiar items whose auctions have been completed. I then check the prices on these, and set my bid at the appropriate level.
You don't have to go overboard, but you certainly have to be competative.