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Originally posted by electricsheep
Quote: Originally posted by Rattler
I can't see the problem in stating it, it works as a protection system for you, in case you miss the end of the auction and it sells for sod all.
The best ways on eaby seem to be set a low starting price £10 or so, then fix a reserve at what you will take for it. It costs more as you have to pay for the reserve.
What seems common practice though is set a low start up - don't have a reserve, then get your mate to bid up to what would be your reserve price. You avoid the charges, and it looks like there's been lots of activity on the item.
Aint Ebay great!!!  |
Although this is against ebay policy and may even be illegal (it's called shill bidding) |
No doubt it is against Ebay policy - but I'm also sure that they don't mind either, as it means they will get their sale fees even if you sell the item to your mate.
Tim