Posted By:
Steve DJeff
Ebay allows for a seller to end an auction early. I believe they give 3 or four reasons.
They also allow for a seller to end an auction early, so an item can be sold to the current high bidder.
So, to answer your question, yes. (Even though the seller is using a loophole to accomplish his goal).
Ebay is also used by sellers and buyers to complete deals outside of the venue for full sets that do not sell during the time an auction runs. Some 1965 sets (at least 3 that I know of) have been known to sell in just that manner.
Steve
edited for typos