any way to try the subscription service before buying ?

Hello Ferg,
Thank you for your question about trying the subscription before buying. There is no point in using the 1-second snipe because you always want your bid to come in earlier, due to the minimum bid increment. In any case, we'll refund your payment if you are not satisfied.
Please let us know if you have any other questions, or require other assistance. We are happy to help.