192 retractions and bidding strong

[calvindog]

Without even clicking on the link in the original post, why do I know for certain that it's a Probstein auction?

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by calvindog

Without even clicking on the link in the original post, why do I know for certain that it's a Probstein auction?

Because this site is vicious?

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by bn2cardz

Because this site is vicious?

Well played, sir.

[camlov2]

Is there a way to find out how many of the retractions are with probstein?

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by calvindog

Without even clicking on the link in the original post, why do I know for certain that it's a Probstein auction?

Even with all the shilling in his auctions. His shilling partners are just beginners compared to this guy. http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d..._None_ViewLink

[tschock]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Even with all the shilling in his auctions. His shilling partners are just beginners compared to this guy. http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d..._None_ViewLink

Holy fill-in-the-blank!

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Even with all the shilling in his auctions. His shilling partners are just beginners compared to this guy. http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d..._None_ViewLink

Awesomeness.


30-Day Summary
Total bids: 256
Items bid on: 94
Bid activity (%) with this seller: 100% Help
Bid retractions: 21
Bid retractions (6 months): 5278

[jhs5120]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Awesomeness.


30-Day Summary
Total bids: 256
Items bid on: 94
Bid activity (%) with this seller: 100% Help
Bid retractions: 21
Bid retractions (6 months): 5278

That is the most ridiculous bidder history I have ever seen.

[bnorth]

Trying to find shilling by looking at bid history is s slippery slope.

I know people with a very high bidding percentage with 1 seller because they trust that seller and think eBay is full of con artists(kind of is).

Also I have noticed a high % of the younger(under 30) crowd think shilling is ok because they say it is the same as using a reserve.

Then there are the people that use retractions on reserve auctions to find out the reserve. Retractions are also used to find out what the highest bidders actual bid is.

I personally think shilling and bid retractions are bad but some see them as extra tools ebay provides to increase profit.

Now lets be honest the #1 reason to use a consigner on ebay is to be able to shill your items. It is not only a problem with Rick Probstien who gets all the crap on this site but BigBoyd and PWCC are right up there with him as far as complaints about shilling on other forums.

JMHO and I have been wrong before.

[Rickyy]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Awesomeness.


30-Day Summary
Total bids: 256
Items bid on: 94
Bid activity (%) with this seller: 100% Help
Bid retractions: 21
Bid retractions (6 months): 5278

I guess he must get a lot of thrills and when he shills... -_-

Ricky Y

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Awesomeness.


30-Day Summary
Total bids: 256
Items bid on: 94
Bid activity (%) with this seller: 100% Help
Bid retractions: 21
Bid retractions (6 months): 5278

He really couldn't make his mind up

[byrone]

Looks like a record price for a PSA 9 Gretzky rookie

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1979-O-Pee-C...vip=true&rt=nc

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by byrone

Looks like a record price for a PSA 9 Gretzky rookie

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1979-O-Pee-C...vip=true&rt=nc

I have to give the underbidder credit, he was all in. He raised his bid 67% in a last ditch attempt to bring it home.

[calvindog]

...and the underbidder -- whose bids with Probstein make up 96% of all his bids -- drove the price up $1800 by himself. Rick did tell me on the phone that he would never allow such a bidder to shill an auction so I'm sure this one is coming back.

LOL!

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by calvindog

...and the underbidder -- whose bids with Probstein make up 96% of all his bids -- drove the price up $1800 by himself. Rick did tell me on the phone that he would never allow such a bidder to shill an auction so I'm sure this one is coming back.

LOL!

You noticed that too?

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Even with all the shilling in his auctions. His shilling partners are just beginners compared to this guy. http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d..._None_ViewLink

Holy mother of.....5,278 retractions in 6 months??????

[Jeffrompa]

I must have had too much coffee that day . " SHAKY "

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Even with all the shilling in his auctions. His shilling partners are just beginners compared to this guy. http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d..._None_ViewLink

You're going to make Rick jealous!