Gigi - if you have work that is commissioned for a specific person, just
make arrangements with them when you're ready to list, then put it up
with a BIN, (no gallery, no pitch, mp pic so someone else doesn't snag
it) and they can grab it right away....
My first instinct is to say COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS! I understand your
frustration, but sniping IS bidding fairly in this marketplace. I don't
see any way you can ask him (or anyone) to please step up and bid early
so someone else has the opportunity to...