Probstein123 Still amazed he is in business

[T206DK]

Originally Posted by probstein123

I'm not convinced that this is what shillers do....
I get real-time emails when bidders retract and I click and look and I've never seen a consignor retracting....I would think that the placement of ceiling bids is more problematic....and by the way , I have LOADS of buyers that greatly dislike the fact that the MAJORITY of ebay items for auction have super high reserves,
they have limited time and the MOSTLY buy from me or PWCC cause they know they can win items without reserves....gee, where was all that shilling on the 1914 CJS ? meanwhile there is another thread somewhere with accusations that shilling happened on 1914 CJS meanwhile several of them went of low...can't be both ways

most people who would engage in shilling would probably not be using an account that is recognizeable. Alot of people have their friends and relatives bid on their stuff....it makes it harder to trace. I know of flea marketers that have more than 10 accounts on Ebay that are always in use

[Republicaninmass]

I've never seen a consignor retracting

How about one bidding?

[probstein123]

Originally Posted by T206DK

most people who would engage in shilling would probably not be using an account that is recognizeable. Alot of people have their friends and relatives bid on their stuff....it makes it harder to trace. I know of flea marketers that have more than 10 accounts on Ebay that are always in use

some days we get 0 bid retractions and very rarely do I ever get more than a few in a day...I don't think this is prevalent on our auctions...

[vintagechris]

Originally Posted by probstein123

some days we get 0 bid retractions and very rarely do I ever get more than a few in a day...I don't think this is prevalent on our auctions...

To me, this is an interesting quote. Don't you think getting a few bid retractions a day is an issue? That's not prevalant? I don't care how many items a seller is selling. Bid retractions should be rare, not the norm.

Here are the only instances where ebay allows legitimate bid retractions.

You accidentally entered the wrong bid amount due to a typographical error. For example, you bid $99.50 instead of $9.95. If this happens, you need to reenter the correct bid amount right away. Changing your mind does not qualify as accidentally entering a wrong bid amount.

The item's description changed significantly after you entered your last bid. For example, the seller updated details about the item's features or condition.

You can't reach the seller by telephone or email.

There should never be large number of bid retractions for any seller's items. If I had one person retract a bid, I would probably be asking them why. Let alone "a few a day".

[T205 GB]

Originally Posted by T206DK

most people who would engage in shilling would probably not be using an account that is recognizeable. Alot of people have their friends and relatives bid on their stuff....it makes it harder to trace. I know of flea marketers that have more than 10 accounts on Ebay that are always in use

Why not? No one would really think to look at those people. Then when they do all of a sudden it becomes apparent there might be issues. The fact they they continue and the seller denies any knowledge is BS.

[hangman62]

I think the guy sells loads of hard to find stuff...and prices arent bad....Ive never had any issues bidding or buying thru ebay with him

RalG

[yanks12025]

I still don't believe that ball sold for $12,000. The person had 8 feedback and only bid with you.