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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;susanlynn9, post: 22889, member: 1258&quot;]While I absolutely agree that each bidder has an obligation to bid responsibly and within the confines of what they perceive is a reasonable price for an item, shill bidding eliminates the possibility of getting any kind of a deal and still forces an interested buyer to pay more than would have been necessary to win the auction. In essence, this is theft. The seller is creating his own demand for his supply and the bidder suffers. Even if it wasn&#039;t specifically stated in eBay&#039;s rules, shill bidding is unethical and I firmly believe that restitution from those involved is a step towards eliminating shill bidding. We had a client who decided, after having a few drinks on a Friday night, to bid on his own items to raise the price. We shut down the auctions immediately and told him that if it happened again, his items would be returned and our consignment contract would be void. In essence, shill bidding allows a seller to set a reserve price without paying the fees associated with setting a reserve. Sorry, but I don&#039;t need my competition getting an edge over me in the market because he has a buddy who will bid his auctions up. Just my two cents.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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