All categories - 20 June 2006

I heard about this happening recently, and I'm curious if this is legal. It seems fishy to me:

1) Person has an auction. They insist that a certain item sell at, say, $100.
2) A person at the auction bids $50.
3) Bidding dries up at $50.
4) An "undercover" auction-employee, pretending to be an auction attendee, throws out a bid for $60, to get the bids up closer to $100.
5) No other bids follow, so the sale ends at $60 and the auction-employee "wins" the sale.
6) After the sale, the undercover auction employee gives the item back to the seller.

Is this situation legal? Can an under-cover auction employee jump in to make a fake bid, just for the sake of elevating an item's price? It seems fishy to me, but I'm curious. Posting this under legal, since I'm not sure where this should go. Thanks.

2006-06-20 01:37:42 · 3 answers · asked by Rob 5 in Law & Ethics

So on my paycheck, I'm trying to figure out what percentage is being taken out for taxes. My gross is 225, they took out 17.21, leaving me with a net of 207.79. How do I figure out what percent they've taken out, so I can estimate my checks in the future?

2006-06-20 01:37:41 · 11 answers · asked by Megan 2 in Mathematics

..and says to the bartender"Give me 20 shots
of your best scotch"The bartender pours the shots and the man
drinks them down one at a time as fast as he can"Wow"said the
bartender"Ive never seen anyone drink so many shots so fast!"The man replies"If you had what I have you would drink fast too"
"My God!What do you have?"
The man says"50 cents"

2006-06-20 01:37:36 · 15 answers · asked by Shea 3 in Jokes & Riddles

Can a muslim girl shape or tidy her eyebrows?
Is it allowed in Islam.
If not, why.

2006-06-20 01:37:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-06-20 01:37:28 · 10 answers · asked by ranger12 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-06-20 01:37:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

do you think your life would be better, worse or the same if you would have taking the opportunity you passed up.

2006-06-20 01:37:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sociology

And if so, do you find them as catty and bitter as I do? I love the idea of giving advice and support. But it seems like most women on there have nothing better to do than try to make others feel bad. ANYway, just wondering if anyone else felt that way.

2006-06-20 01:37:06 · 3 answers · asked by Holly 5 in Weddings

I have tried adwords, mailshots, local press, email....everything, but it seems the only way small business owners will make a purchase decision is based on word of mouth.
Any thoughts/opinions from business owners or marketing experts would be most welcome!

2006-06-20 01:37:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Belfast

im beginning to drum my fingers. ok I know its bad so im trying to kick the habit. Im chewing gum and I dont like the idea of patches. any other suggestions please

2006-06-20 01:36:47 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2006-06-20 01:36:27 · 7 answers · asked by krisk 2 in Washington, D.C.

Could it be Senator Murtha?

2006-06-20 01:36:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2006-06-20 01:36:19 · 9 answers · asked by shibu lijack 1 in Diet & Fitness

I once sold my soul to Satan, and now making so much money than I don't know what to do with it all, should I give away Satan's money to Christian charities, or just continue to spend it on myself?
Would you Christians accept it? I know you want it. Do you feel the tempatation?

2006-06-20 01:36:15 · 16 answers · asked by Real Friend 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-06-20 01:36:10 · 1 answers · asked by ALAN B 2 in Motorcycles

2006-06-20 01:35:49 · 16 answers · asked by doable_rods 5 in Other - Beauty & Style

2006-06-20 01:35:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

2006-06-20 01:35:32 · 7 answers · asked by melanie 2 in Other - Family & Relationships

he is called ibrahim mahmood he has came from france to stay in england he wanted to marry me to stay in the country what shall i do.

2006-06-20 01:35:27 · 10 answers · asked by icemaid772000 1 in Other - Family & Relationships

dont consider temperature as a fact..

2006-06-20 01:35:27 · 20 answers · asked by sarath 1 in Skin Conditions

2006-06-20 01:35:17 · 16 answers · asked by meahzaiem 1 in Parenting

but wont raise the minimum wage?

2006-06-20 01:35:13 · 8 answers · asked by ERIK C 2 in Government

2006-06-20 01:35:12 · 6 answers · asked by Cuty Pie 123456789 1 in FIFA World Cup (TM)

Elvis, Tupac etc

2006-06-20 01:35:05 · 70 answers · asked by Anonymous in Celebrities

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Thank you for your help

2006-06-20 01:35:01 · 1 answers · asked by wiccan.two 2 in Music & Music Players

2006-06-20 01:34:37 · 10 answers · asked by bikerreveal 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-06-20 01:34:31 · 15 answers · asked by Sugababy 2 in Philosophy

2006-06-20 01:34:25 · 12 answers · asked by Gigit 2 in Philosophy

2006-06-20 01:34:20 · 3 answers · asked by fire58372001 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Is it worse to lose bf or gf to death, or to another person. In death, they're gone forever, but when you lose them to another person, you have to live with knowing that they just didn't want you. I've experienced both and can't decipher which hurts more.

2006-06-20 01:34:20 · 9 answers · asked by The Truth 3 in Singles & Dating