Collect auction issue?!

[hcv123]

So a lot was sitting at $1355 in extended bidding, stating the next bid is 1491 (a 10% bump - no problem). I bid 1491. The system accepts my bid. Then I get an email stating that I have been outbid and the lot is currently at ......... drum roll please....1491!? What the heck is that?

[RedsFan1941]

the auction house might have an answer for you

[hcv123]

I'll try them tomorrow - me and my $$ are going to sleep.

[oldjudge]

The high bidder had a $1491 up to. His up to was the next increment thereby forcing you to bump two levels if you want the lot. Some auctions don’t allow this, others do.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

what Jay said. Annoying but not nefarious. It's a strategy employed by a lot of bidders.

[Bram99]

Many auctions have a policy of the first person to bid a given price is the winner. Thinking it like a tiebreaker.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by RedsFan1941

the auction house might have an answer for you

Are you always this dour?? Might I suggest a walk in a park.

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

Are you always this dour?? Might I suggest a walk in a park.

I don't lose sleep over it and plan a bike ride somewhere as soon as the weather clears.

I am a bit vigilant in light of the FBI investigation, class action lawsuit and being in the hobby long enough to have my name in a couple of places on the Mastro shilled bidders list.

Ps. I am a big Hulk fan and love the Avatar.