Good point about the "herd mentality" on E-bay. But I have to admit that often I will wait to bid until the last minute in order to take advantage of this. I know that sniping is frowned upon, but on E-bay it's either snipe, or pay more. Of course this works against you if you're the seller...
It is a nice laser. Sigh. I'm sure someone will snap it up though. (That is, if Jimbo doesn't end up with it!)
Adam