Ebay as the shill bidder

[pokerplyr80]

Patrick I don't understand why you have discounted the possibility that other snipes would have been placed between the 3rd highest bid and yours. 1 in 100, or 1 in 1,000? I think the odds are much higher. I would put the over/under at 1 in 3 if there were a way to take bets on this.

Also, isn't it a common practice to offer the under bidder a chance to buy the item at the next highest bid if the winner doesn't pay in any auction, not just ebay?

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

Patrick I don't understand why you have discounted the possibility that other snipes would have been placed between the 3rd highest bid and yours. 1 in 100, or 1 in 1,000? I think the odds are much higher. I would put the over/under at 1 in 3 if there were a way to take bets on this.

Also, isn't it a common practice to offer the under bidder a chance to buy the item at the next highest bid if the winner doesn't pay in any auction, not just ebay?

2nd Chance offer is also there if you have a duplicate and want to offer it to the next highest bidder.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by D. Bergin

2nd Chance offer is also there if you have a duplicate and want to offer it to the next highest bidder.

This as well....the seller probably has no interest in selling you the item for $310 especially if he received a bid of $400. Why don't you out the item so we can see if $300 is indeed a realistic selling price?