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Is bidding up a board members ebay auction, shill bidding ?

Just wondering.
I think so, here is ebay's definition:
Shill bidding happens when anyone—including family, friends, roommates, employees, or online connections—bids on an item with the intent to artificially increase its price or desirability.
I guess you could say we are 'online connections' and if we really have no intention of actually trying to win the auction, i think that would be shill bidding.
I think so, here is ebay's definition:
Shill bidding happens when anyone—including family, friends, roommates, employees, or online connections—bids on an item with the intent to artificially increase its price or desirability.
I guess you could say we are 'online connections' and if we really have no intention of actually trying to win the auction, i think that would be shill bidding.
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<< <i>Shill bidding happens when anyone—including family, friends, roommates, employees, or online connections—bids on an item with the intent to artificially increase its price or desirability. >>
Does it happen....Yes
Is it enforceable not very likely.
The simple fact is it is really hard to determine because many bid to win a good deal but not go whole hog to get all the items.
If I see something going cheap I have put in bids at 80% of what I know it's worth hoping for a rip.
Yes
places a max bid on an item they'll take, at the bid they entered, no questions asked, regradless of their intent to own (i.e. resell later, use it as a coaster, whatever)
then No
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If you collude with the seller and or don't intend to win its shilling. If you win and pay then I guess its just a bid
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<< <i>One must realize it is part of the gamming atmosphere and live with it or don't bid on it. >>
It's a sign of our times, people often have little or no integrity, and some seem to think it's ok (unless it happens to them and they find out).
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This.
Let's not get too worked up over this. The summation above by bronco is the only answer.
(edited to fix spelling, darn it)
<< <i>If you collude with the seller and or don't intend to win its shilling. If you win and pay then I guess its just a bid
This.
Let's not get too worked up over this. The summation above by bronco is the only answer. >>
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<< <i>One must realize it is part of the gamming atmosphere and live with it or don't bid on it. >>
It's a sign of our times, people often have little or no integrity, and some seem to think it's ok (unless it happens to them and they find out). >>
Sad to say that many people think that way.
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<< <i>If you collude with the seller and or don't intend to win its shilling. If you win and pay then I guess its just a bid
This.
Let's not get too worked up over this. The summation above by bronco is the only answer. >>
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Longer answer: Yes, it is shill bidding.