on ebay i start the listing for my thing at $1.00 and no body wants to bid until the last minute so i was thinking of making up another ebay user and using it to bid on my items to get the prices up. I know it's possible to make a mistake and end up buying my own item but i am confident that people will bid on it. DOES ANYONE EVER DO THIS? IS IT AGAINST EBAY POLICY?
2006-07-14 08:27:55 · 13 answers · asked by confused mom 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
This is called Shill Bidding and is definitely against EBay policy
2006-07-14 08:33:45 · answer #1 · answered by Mad Jack 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Some times friends or relative help each other out. Some times they help themselves out. Although it is against EBay's rules it does happen. Some people set up alternate accounts with Ebay and Pay Pal using a PO box as an address. They often bid on an item to keep it from selling lower than they like. One reason they do this is because they are assessed a %fee by EBAY for the amount they list an item for. The more they start bidding for the more they pay, the less the lesser they are assessed. Never click on "watch Item". The seller knows how many bidders are watching. It is best to bookmark the item and bid minutes before the bid ends. Often they will bid on there item with the alias and set an auto bid to move it up to their more favorable price.
2016-03-27 05:19:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if it is not against eBay's rules, it is not that smart. The likely outcome is YOU become the highest bidder and have to pay the transaction fees eBay charges for your own stuff. At least the shipping charges are low..
What people do now is called 'sniping', and some of this is automated. Bids will be made in the last few minutes or seconds before the auction closes.
2006-07-14 08:33:16 · answer #3 · answered by sheeple_rancher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, of course that is against eBay policy. You are kind of screwing the people who are bidding on your item.
2006-07-14 08:31:31 · answer #4 · answered by sobay310 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-16 23:45:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it's against the rules. If you want more for your items, I guess you might want to put your starting bid higher.
2006-07-14 08:31:31 · answer #6 · answered by ss020973 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its very common place. Most buyers can spot the signs of self bidding...
2006-07-14 08:32:04 · answer #7 · answered by alaskanecho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-12-12 09:23:32 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have attempted to do this, but I was afraid to win my own item. Try it. It will be worth it.
If they don't know its you, then its ok. Its only cheating if you get caught.
Change your name when you register.
2006-07-14 08:31:34 · answer #9 · answered by vinible2006 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is very bad! And against the rules.
2006-07-14 08:30:38 · answer #10 · answered by Kevin F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋