Boon
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Post by Boon on Feb 28, 2017 11:59:05 GMT -5
Just want to warn UK bidders on @bay of a Shill bidder who sells New Mattel Figures e.g Macho man TNF, Earthquake & Typhoon and others Take for example this Macho which recently sold 232249411317 I hope you will report these sold items (ask me for any item numbers and I will list them) here is a screenshot showing bid activity for the Macho listed above 
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Post by Vamp55 on Feb 28, 2017 16:35:44 GMT -5
I'm always a little confused by this sort of thing. Don't you just set a max price and go okay this is my limit and what something is worth to me? Maybe u bid very late (sniper), but if the seller bits over what u at prepared to pay for it, then who cares? I get u wanna get things at the lowest price possible, but the beauty of ebay is NOTHING is ever a one off. It might take a while but u always have the opportunity to buy again. Maybe I'm strange though, cause I don't have an issue scalpers either. If they get there first more power to them... Isn't that what RSC does, first to market and charger a higher price? Again no issue with it.
I'm going to get a lot of cranky responses to this, and I don't mean to PO anyone. I just think at the end of the day, if u set a limit to what you will spend, and u miss out cause some either thinks it's worth more or is willing to pay more, that's life.
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Post by happygirl on Feb 28, 2017 16:47:28 GMT -5
I'm always a little confused by this sort of thing. Don't you just set a max price and go okay this is my limit and what something is worth to me? Maybe u bid very late (sniper), but if the seller bits over what u at prepared to pay for it, then who cares? I get u wanna get things at the lowest price possible, but the beauty of ebay is NOTHING is ever a one off. It might take a while but u always have the opportunity to buy again. Maybe I'm strange though, cause I don't have an issue scalpers either. If they get there first more power to them... Isn't that what RSC does, first to market and charger a higher price? Again no issue with it. I'm going to get a lot of cranky responses to this, and I don't mean to PO anyone. I just think at the end of the day, if u set a limit to what you will spend, and u miss out cause some either thinks it's worth more or is willing to pay more, that's life. A shill bidder is someone who bids on their own auction through a fake account to artificially raise the price of auctions. |
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Post by gazwefc on Feb 28, 2017 16:48:56 GMT -5
I'm always a little confused by this sort of thing. Don't you just set a max price and go okay this is my limit and what something is worth to me? Maybe u bid very late (sniper), but if the seller bits over what u at prepared to pay for it, then who cares? I get u wanna get things at the lowest price possible, but the beauty of ebay is NOTHING is ever a one off. It might take a while but u always have the opportunity to buy again. Maybe I'm strange though, cause I don't have an issue scalpers either. If they get there first more power to them... Isn't that what RSC does, first to market and charger a higher price? Again no issue with it. I'm going to get a lot of cranky responses to this, and I don't mean to PO anyone. I just think at the end of the day, if u set a limit to what you will spend, and u miss out cause some either thinks it's worth more or is willing to pay more, that's life. If a seller outbids me on their own item, then i care as i have missed out on an item i should/could have won. |
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Post by Boon on Feb 28, 2017 16:49:14 GMT -5
I'm always a little confused by this sort of thing. Don't you just set a max price and go okay this is my limit and what something is worth to me? Maybe u bid very late (sniper), but if the seller bits over what u at prepared to pay for it, then who cares? I get u wanna get things at the lowest price possible, but the beauty of ebay is NOTHING is ever a one off. It might take a while but u always have the opportunity to buy again. Maybe I'm strange though, cause I don't have an issue scalpers either. If they get there first more power to them... Isn't that what RSC does, first to market and charger a higher price? Again no issue with it. I'm going to get a lot of cranky responses to this, and I don't mean to PO anyone. I just think at the end of the day, if u set a limit to what you will spend, and u miss out cause some either thinks it's worth more or is willing to pay more, that's life. @bay recommends people starting auctions at 99p / 99c etc, as it attracts buyers more the seller I mentioned starts them at 1p which is stupid as he won't sell them under a set price (hence why he shill bids them up) I quit doing auctions a long time ago and do "Buy it now" only. but if I did do auctions, then I would set the start price at the lowest I would sell for (as you say) |
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Post by J'Dinkalage Morgoone on Feb 28, 2017 16:59:27 GMT -5
I'm always a little confused by this sort of thing. Don't you just set a max price and go okay this is my limit and what something is worth to me? Maybe u bid very late (sniper), but if the seller bits over what u at prepared to pay for it, then who cares? I get u wanna get things at the lowest price possible, but the beauty of ebay is NOTHING is ever a one off. It might take a while but u always have the opportunity to buy again. Maybe I'm strange though, cause I don't have an issue scalpers either. If they get there first more power to them... Isn't that what RSC does, first to market and charger a higher price? Again no issue with it. I'm going to get a lot of cranky responses to this, and I don't mean to PO anyone. I just think at the end of the day, if u set a limit to what you will spend, and u miss out cause some either thinks it's worth more or is willing to pay more, that's life. A shill bidder is someone who bids on their own auction through a fake account to artificially raise the price of auctions. that or they get their friends to do it. There is a certain customizer who is no longer here that does that...most of his stuff goes for 150-200 because of that main reason. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2017 17:14:40 GMT -5
I'm always a little confused by this sort of thing. Don't you just set a max price and go okay this is my limit and what something is worth to me? Maybe u bid very late (sniper), but if the seller bits over what u at prepared to pay for it, then who cares? I get u wanna get things at the lowest price possible, but the beauty of ebay is NOTHING is ever a one off. It might take a while but u always have the opportunity to buy again. Maybe I'm strange though, cause I don't have an issue scalpers either. If they get there first more power to them... Isn't that what RSC does, first to market and charger a higher price? Again no issue with it. I'm going to get a lot of cranky responses to this, and I don't mean to PO anyone. I just think at the end of the day, if u set a limit to what you will spend, and u miss out cause some either thinks it's worth more or is willing to pay more, that's life. A lot of the time shill bidders will bid on their items to see what the genuine bidder has bid, then retract that and bid slightly below the genuine bidder to get the maximum price. |
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Post by Professor Sparlin on Feb 28, 2017 17:18:35 GMT -5
I'm always a little confused by this sort of thing. Don't you just set a max price and go okay this is my limit and what something is worth to me? Maybe u bid very late (sniper), but if the seller bits over what u at prepared to pay for it, then who cares? I get u wanna get things at the lowest price possible, but the beauty of ebay is NOTHING is ever a one off. It might take a while but u always have the opportunity to buy again. Maybe I'm strange though, cause I don't have an issue scalpers either. If they get there first more power to them... Isn't that what RSC does, first to market and charger a higher price? Again no issue with it. I'm going to get a lot of cranky responses to this, and I don't mean to PO anyone. I just think at the end of the day, if u set a limit to what you will spend, and u miss out cause some either thinks it's worth more or is willing to pay more, that's life. A shill bidder is someone who bids on their own auction through a fake account to artificially raise the price of auctions. To build on this, The seller can do a second offer to you (the real bidder) and ask if you would like the figure for the second top bid. Yeah you (the real bidder) did put a max offer of "x" dollars, but you could have gotten the auction for a lot less. Personal, I just set prices I want, without "best offer", and sometimes people will still message me an offer, much easier to lower a price than gamble on good will. |
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Post by PJ on Feb 28, 2017 20:20:09 GMT -5
First if I was actually going to bid on something on eBay I wouldn't bid until the last possible minute and not go any higher than what I was willing to spend. If I win it great if not I didn't lose anything. That said I would never bid on anything early and I certainly wouldn't get into a bidding war.
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Post by Henchmen4Hire on Feb 28, 2017 21:03:00 GMT -5
rofl
I was looking for some photography gear recently, and unfortunately all the sellers who have the item I want are actually just accounts owned by a single seller in my state. He shill bids on all his items across all the accounts, and if he doesnt like the final price he cancels your bids and relists.
Like...cripes, how much time and energy do these people waste just to make an extra 2 dollars? Good luck selling that flimsy piece of cloth for $30, douchebags lol
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Post by JC Motors on Feb 28, 2017 21:16:28 GMT -5
A shill bidder is someone who bids on their own auction through a fake account to artificially raise the price of auctions. that or they get their friends to do it. There is a certain customizer who is no longer here that does that...most of his stuff goes for 150-200 because of that main reason. Who was the customizer? |
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Post by tylergfromthe513 on Feb 28, 2017 21:23:06 GMT -5
Rarely do I ever bid on auctions because if stupid sh*t like this but Ive gotten pretty lucky sometimes. Loose TRU Rollins for 19.00, RSC Stone cold mib for 23.00 but other than that I prefer "buy it now" all the way.
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Post by J'Dinkalage Morgoone on Feb 28, 2017 23:32:06 GMT -5
that or they get their friends to do it. There is a certain customizer who is no longer here that does that...most of his stuff goes for 150-200 because of that main reason. Who was the customizer? Gate |
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Post by Yambag Jones on Mar 1, 2017 0:01:12 GMT -5
I rarely auction. Buy it now is the best way to go.
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Post by JC Motors on Mar 1, 2017 0:13:22 GMT -5
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Post by The American Daydream on Mar 1, 2017 0:29:26 GMT -5
If I see something I want and people keep outbidding me, I bid up super high with no intentions of buying just so they can have to spend a ton of money. I like watching the world burn what can I say. Don't care.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2017 0:37:51 GMT -5
A shill bidder is someone who bids on their own auction through a fake account to artificially raise the price of auctions. that or they get their friends to do it. There is a certain customizer who is no longer here that does that...most of his stuff goes for 150-200 because of that main reason. That's pretty low. As a customizer if your work is decent enough you don't even need to put yourself in that predicament and bid on your own item. |
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Post by J'Dinkalage Morgoone on Mar 1, 2017 0:58:47 GMT -5
gate city sinner he was on here for years |
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Post by Vamp55 on Mar 1, 2017 1:39:00 GMT -5
Lol - funny some of u guys took my comment as though I need an education in what shill bidding is. I am aware of the practice, and know what it is. I just don't have an issue with. Something is worth what someone will pay for it. If a seller or a friend there of out bids u, then the item isn't worth that much to u. So just pass on it and move on. If they bid u up, and u win, I'm sorry but more power to them. U should set your limit and once it goes beyond it, move on.
Again, it's only my opinion so please don't think I'm trying to set anyone off. I have to use the bay a lot to get the figures I want, and living in Australia I am very well aware of the tricks out there (Over priced shipping for one). I just think if u are disciplined using ebay and other sites u won't fall victim to these tactics.
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Post by BCizzle on Mar 1, 2017 1:53:12 GMT -5
I'm going to get a lot of cranky responses to this, and I don't mean to PO anyone. I just think at the end of the day, if u set a limit to what you will spend, and u miss out cause some either thinks it's worth more or is willing to pay more, that's life. Yeah, a life not worth living! Goodbye, cruel world, I'm leaving you today. Goodbye. Goodbye. Goodbye. (And I wish scalpers would just kill themselves instead of making the world a worse place.) |
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