Newbie question. AmI being paranoid?

lady_noluck

I'm selling a few things on ebay and noticed one person has bid on 3 items but isn't watching them. They have no feedback and joined within 2 days of my first listing going on. Problem is I'm worried people will think it's me shill bidding when it's not. I know everyone has to start somewhere but it just seems a bit odd. Could somebody have started a new account to bid on my stuff then not pay? I don't think I've annoyed anyone. Is there anything I can do or am I just being paranoid?

Jay-Jay_4

I'm bidding on my first ever item but am not watching it, because I just log on and view the item. i didn't realise that I was suposed to 'watch' the item as well.


I have no feedback and only joined half an hour before bidding. They may just be innocent newbies like me?

RACHIE77

lady_noluck, just keep an eye on the auction, I'm sure it will be fine tho?? Probably just newbies bidding low on similar things to give ebay a go?? If your worried then email them? If they are genuine they wont mind!! As for shill bidding, dont quote me on this but I believe that ebay can determine if the two users are connected by looking at IP addresses, if you share the same PC then it would be suspect so I doubt it will even get highlighted!!

Try not to worry tho & just post on here if you need any more help! everyone is really friendly!

suki1964

I dont "watch" items I have placed a bid on, theres no need to as it will be listed on my page as to how much its at etc. I only watch items if Im undecided and its going to be how high the bidding goes that swings it for me

Jay-Jay_4

suki1964 wrote:

I dont "watch" items I have placed a bid on, theres no need to as it will be listed on my page as to how much its at etc. I only watch items if Im undecided and its going to be how high the bidding goes that swings it for me

That's what I'm doing at the moment. I've bid on one but am watching 2 other of the same items so that I can bid later.

lady_noluck

I think maybe i'm just being paranoid. Of course it'll be in your listings so you don't need to watch it! Doh, I didn't even think of that. Hmmm I feel a little silly.......

lady_noluck

I think my signature maybe more accurate than I thought!