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Oh Bum - I think there was a shill involved

http://www.auctionpix.co.uk/shill/170008513709.html
Item 170008513709. And I think that Wenzler2302 is the shill.

I've reported it straightaway but haven't paid as yet , I'm going to pay by Sunday Night/Monday morning as you usually have 3 daysto do so but don't want to if he gets 'NARU'ed'.

Really annoyed with myself really as I was watching this one for a while. Just put my maximum in at the last minute-ish. On the other hand though, I did get the item at well below market price. Guess it's annoying when I could have paid jusdt over a tenner and instaead spent nearly £15. Plus the fact that it's a bit blatant, really.

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  • davilown
    davilown Posts: 2,303 Forumite
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    Briar_Rose wrote:
    http://www.auctionpix.co.uk/shill/170008513709.html
    Item 170008513709. And I think that Wenzler2302 is the shill.

    I've reported it straightaway but haven't paid as yet , I'm going to pay by Sunday Night/Monday morning as you usually have 3 daysto do so but don't want to if he gets 'NARU'ed'.

    Really annoyed with myself really as I was watching this one for a while. Just put my maximum in at the last minute-ish. On the other hand though, I did get the item at well below market price. Guess it's annoying when I could have paid jusdt over a tenner and instaead spent nearly £15. Plus the fact that it's a bit blatant, really.
    Yes you probably have. Send him a polite email saying that you believe he has been shill bidding. If he says no or doesn't answer, report him.

    regards

    :beer: monster
    30th June 2021 completely debt free…. Downsized, reduced working hours and living the dream.
  • elisebutt65
    elisebutt65 Posts: 3,854 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    I reported it as soon as I spotted it already.
    Noli nothis permittere te terere
    Bad Mothers Club Member No.665
    [STRIKE]Student MoneySaving Club member 026![/STRIKE] Teacher now and still Moneysaving:D

  • Techno
    Techno Posts: 1,169 Forumite
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    what's a shill bidder (pardon my ignorance!!)
    ;) If you think you are too small to make a difference, try getting in bed with a mosquito!
  • davilown
    davilown Posts: 2,303 Forumite
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    Techno wrote:
    what's a shill bidder (pardon my ignorance!!)

    Along the lines of, 'A seller who uses another userID to inflate the price of the goods they are selling.' Normally see them because the are bidders with very little feedback and yet have places bids on many of the sellers other items.

    regards

    :beer: monster
    30th June 2021 completely debt free…. Downsized, reduced working hours and living the dream.
  • Hintza
    Hintza Posts: 19,420 Forumite
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    This is the most blatant one I have ever seen! Sooooo stupid!
  • greeneye
    greeneye Posts: 801 Forumite
    Hintza wrote:
    This is the most blatant one I have ever seen! Sooooo stupid!

    even gives feedback to his shill on the items he inadvertenly wins...hilarious.
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