It's weird, and occurs way more than any statistical analysis could support. An auction can be open for 2 weeks. A given item has no bids. I place an opening bid, and less than two minutes later, I am magically outbid. Happens repeatedly all the time...
I've always chalked it up to a hidden reserve, as any other explanation seems too far-fetched to hold water. Maybe someone here has a better explanation?
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