I have found that timing is a factor in trying to win on the LA. This time of year and during the Fall/Winter months, I had noticed the demand for seeds was higher. But when Spring and Summer arrives, the LA is not as busy and I have a better chance of winning some seeds that I want at a price I can afford.
Though in saying that..... if bidders (from other countries) are buying, that may change my chances year round.
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters, compared to what lies within us. Garden Rooms and Becky's Budget Garden
