View Full Version : Shill bids? Can someone explain this?
I know this isn't a pre-war listing, but the question is a general one about shill bidding. Maybe I'm just paranoid because of my "buy highest sell lowest card buying" strategy! I was watching this card. It's already around almost $1k higher than the average last seven sales and still hasn't hit the reserve. I know the centering is nice, but? Do they think it is a 6.5 (under graded)?? Check out the 2 bidders. I don't think I'm "outing" any great deal here. :confused:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220747553880&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Dan
Peter_Spaeth
03-07-2011, 04:28 PM
Bidder Information
Bidder: 0***i( 318)
Feedback: 100%Positive
Item description: Item Title: 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle (R) #253 PSA 6! TRUE ROOKIE!
Bids on this item: 2
30-Day Summary
Total bids: 65
Items bid on: 22
Bid activity (%) with this seller: 100%
Bid retractions: 0
Bid retractions (6 months): 0
cavaliercards
03-07-2011, 07:01 PM
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Just keep an eye on it.
FUBAR
03-08-2011, 09:50 PM
im guessing the reserve is 5K and if so, i would think a few of his buddies are bidding it up to the reserve, but not at or over so they don't have to actually buy it!
im guessing the reserve is 5K and if so, i would think a few of his buddies are bidding it up to the reserve, but not at or over so they don't have to actually buy it!
Yes, I agree. It makes no sense otherwise. There's a just a nice PSA6 that ends tomorrow that hasn't even hit $3k yet. The price should be around $4k for each.
Thanks,
Dan