An Ebayer with 217 bid Retractions
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Anyone run across an Ebayer that has a handle O---O (2244) Ebay Id.. Checked him out ,he has 217 bid retractions in the last six months .. 17 in the last month
This looks like he just runs up bids and then retracts his bid if he is the current high bidder
This looks like he just runs up bids and then retracts his bid if he is the current high bidder
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They give buyers more latitude than is remotely logical.
Ike Specialist
Finest Toned Ike I've Ever Seen, been looking since 1986
<< <i>He probably lives in Key West too. >>
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
800-624-1870
<< <i>I have bought in excess of 10000 items on Ebay and never once retracted a bid. I really don't know why ebay doesnt give you something like 3/yr and if you exceed that a ban. >>
Because the bidders are golden to Ebay and sellers are resented. Rather arrogant approach as Ebay is dependent on the sellers to keep inventory on the shelves.
The name is LEE!
<< <i>17 in 1 Month is incredible. >>
Some bidders will think the seller is using the retraction bidder as a shill....
And since sellers are not in the know then those doing this and ebay are complicit in the continuance of such irresponsible action with legal ramifications. But maybe these old eyes are just too tired.
There could be a host of reasons a person is "gaming" the site, and keying in on the loopholes this way.
The shill will never win.
In most instances I post a coin at the price I think is fair. If it doesn't sell, I just repost. Eventually the item is returned to my collection or liquidated in a real auction.
Santa comes next week and he "aint" me.
It pisses me off when I get cancellations, but I never think the people who cancel , or have me cancel are shill bidders or idiots…. I just think they either are looking to see where 1) a reserve might be set, or 2) who they might have to "outbid" in the end, or 3) Where they can "price" a similar item for a quick sale.
EIther I am too open minded or too ignorant of the facts. I just can't decide why anyone would retract so many and WHY it would NOT be a red flag for algorithms to catch and police.
And to shill bidding, I have one experience with ebay regarding that. My nephew listed some things starting at a dollar. When they got near the end he said, "Well that's so cheap I should buy it". So he logs in on my computer using his I.D. and wins the item. I was on probation for 6 months for that. And in the end, I couldn't even get fair market price. I probably re listed the item and lost, but it's funny how much I get policed, when reading about people like this who truly game the system; constantly , either a) for another person (conspiracy), or b) for their own protection ( they shouldn't be selling or bidding )
Okay, rant over. My 2 cents worth is a widow's mite about now.
<< <i>In most instances I post a coin at the price I think is fair. If it doesn't sell, I just repost. >>
Seems to be the trend and one that Ebay is encouraging. I have stuff that has relisted for a year or two. Clutters the search but what the heck, can't fight the trend.
<< <i>I have bought in excess of 10000 items on Ebay and never once retracted a bid. I really don't know why ebay doesnt give you something like 3/yr and if you exceed that a ban. >>
I have never retracted a bid either. Agree 100%.
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<< <i>I have bought in excess of 10000 items on Ebay and never once retracted a bid. I really don't know why ebay doesnt give you something like 3/yr and if you exceed that a ban. >>
I have never retracted a bid either. Agree 100%. >>
I can't make this up . called Ebay to complain about this excessive retraction bidder .. the Ebay account specialist said 2 complaints, were already logged on this bidder's account , in the last month. He said account restrictions were placed on the bidders account, a month ago.. I asked how can the bidder use 17 bid retractions, after restrictions were place on this bidder's account.. The ebay rep said the retraction bidder's info was confidential .