Question on Reporting Shill Bidding

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Posted By: Joann

Just curious as to whether there are any criteria associated with reporting shill bidding to ebay. I really don't think this would be enough, except that my gut tells me that's exactly what it is. Also, the new "Report This Item" option does not include shill bidding as one of the reporting reasons. Maybe it's for the same reason - too subjective and hard to tell.

Anyone ever successfully report shill bidding to ebay (besides the infamous brsz catch)?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8802005857&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

(Hey - it was listed in the vintage section or I never would have seen it!!)

Joann

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Posted By: joe brennan

I don't see it as a shill. It's a newbee trying to beat the first bid on the card. He stopped at $40. The high bidder may have his bid set at $80. too early in the auction to tell.

A scared man can't gamble and a jealous man can't work.

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Posted By: Joann

lol. Good points. Probably exactly why it's not a drop down option in the reporting area.

I did notice the bidder had won a few other Bonds cards. Nevertheless, I always look sideways at a low feedback bidder that bids in small increments and stops where you might think they would risk becoming high bidder. I tend to stay away from anything that even looks like that - just on principle or something.

J

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Posted By: Cobby33

Aw come on Joann- live a little!

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Posted By: Gilbert Maines

No Joann, better to err on the side of caution.

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Posted By: joe brennan

I agree Joann. I would stay away from it also.

A scared man can't gamble and a jealous man can't work.

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Posted By: joe

Come on Joann, thats not a Detroit player

Joe

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Posted By: Joann

lolol. I know Joe - I almost couldn't even click on it.

Maybe as far as the bidding pattern it is a close call and I was a little quick on the conclusion it was shady. But it's still close enough for me to stay away. Even more out of anger than any thought of unfair price. Oh well - I'll stay cautious and let Cobby take the fliers on the shiny cards!


J

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Posted By: Dan Koteles

since it as rare as a T206 Wagner, it should be reported

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Posted By: Cobby33

I knew you had my back