topic Re: Interesting relisting & bidding patterns!!! in Buying

Interesting relisting & bidding patterns!!!

repentatleisure1952 — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 10:45:06 GMT

Hi all,would appreciate some advice from regular posters.

I have been a bit quiet lately but found some cricket gear for junior,junior tuck& bid accordingly.

Then did my bumbling research on seller.

Following are some items which show very interesting bidding & sale patterns.

111412586623

111406238582

111409098681

111406236235

111410064735

If one looks at completed listings & bidding history something is not kosher.

In the past I have poo pooed "shill bidding" alarmists but this looks like a duck & quacks like a duck!

Interestingly the seller posted on the boards on 15.07.14.with regard to not obtaining the price he would have liked.

Also during bidding sent a message asking what my highest bid would be & quoting the figure he was looking for.

I must have too much time on my handsl lately but would appreciate any input.

Re: Interesting relisting & bidding patterns!!!

imastawka — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 11:08:44 GMT

The first item (only one I checked so far) was listed on 19/7 - 5 bids $66

description -

Hey im selling my iphone 4 unlocked works perfectly fine

got a few cracks on the back

wont notice if you put a cover on it

and the top lock button does not work

but you can use utility button as shown in the bottom right

And yet there it is,listed with the same description, word for word

and 'sold' on 15/7 for $202.50

Funny how they both have the exact same defects, eh?

Very suss IMO. And I've only checked one so far

Re: Interesting relisting & bidding patterns!!!

imastawka — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 11:19:41 GMT

After reading this

http://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Selling-on-eBay/sold-for-135-00-in-a-bid-off-but-was-hoping-to-at-least-200-00/qaq-p/1383737

and then checking his seller feedback (singular) I reckon, he just keeps

relisting everything to get more money and is not honouring any of the sales.

Hate to be one of his buyers, going through all the trouble of an auction

That's my take on it anyway

Re: Interesting relisting & bidding patterns!!!

repentatleisure1952 — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 11:34:54 GMT

@imastawka wrote:
After reading this

http://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Selling-on-eBay/sold-for-135-00-in-a-bid-off-but-was-hoping-to-at-least-200-00/qaq-p/1383737

and then checking his seller feedback (singular) I reckon, he just keeps
relisting everything to get more money and is not honouring any of the sales.

Hate to be one of his buyers, going through all the trouble of an auction

That's my take on it anyway

Thanks stawka,

The interesting thing is the bidder with 0 f/back & 100% activity with the seller who has "bought" items & is now bidding multiple times on current listings!

Re: Interesting relisting & bidding patterns!!!

imastawka — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 12:07:59 GMT

If you feel strongly enough about it, then report it.

Whatever he's doing, ebay doesn't need it

Any wonder the 'every now and then buyer' gets ticked off

Re: Interesting relisting & bidding patterns!!!

repentatleisure1952 — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 12:29:45 GMT

@imastawka wrote:
If you feel strongly enough about it, then report it.

Whatever he's doing, ebay doesn't need it

Any wonder the 'every now and then buyer' gets ticked off

I agree & have just done so.

Many thanks for your input.

Re: Interesting relisting & bidding patterns!!!

imastawka — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 12:31:16 GMT

There's another one happening

Car sold 3 times - twice to same bidder. LOL

Re: Interesting relisting & bidding patterns!!!

harley_babes_hoard — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 12:37:39 GMT

no theres not read the cars previous listings!

Re: Interesting relisting & bidding patterns!!!

imastawka — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 12:41:49 GMT

Sorry........

Re: Interesting relisting & bidding patterns!!!

davewil1964 — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 12:47:24 GMT

So one at least of those listings is for an iPhone.

I'm not sure how that relates to kid's cricket gear, but I'm sure there are plenty of members who will enlighten me.

Re: Interesting relisting & bidding patterns!!!

imastawka — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 13:19:51 GMT

He keeps relisting items when they don't reach the price he wants.

But at least that's what I'm seeing -

He doesn't seem to be honouring auction sales

As an aside #111406236235 would all that lot post for $9.75?

Re: Interesting relisting & bidding patterns!!!

davewil1964 — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 13:24:33 GMT

No idea. I'm primarily a seller.

And I would never buy electronics from this site.

Re: Interesting relisting & bidding patterns!!!

imastawka — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 13:34:44 GMT

Jeepers dave, you asked about the kids cricket gear,

I give you the item number of said cricket gear and you give me -

@davewil1964 wrote:
No idea. I'm primarily a seller.

And I would never buy electronics from this site.

Confused much? I know I am

Re: Interesting relisting & bidding patterns!!!

davewil1964 — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 13:42:51 GMT

I don't generally do looking at specific listings. If the Op can't explain in words of less than 6 syllables, I can't be bothered. Even when specific item numbers are listed.

I provide generic advice.

Re: Interesting relisting & bidding patterns!!!

imastawka — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 13:47:13 GMT

Yeah - why use a big word, when a diminutive one will suffice

Re: Interesting relisting & bidding patterns!!!

davewil1964 — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 13:48:49 GMT

Indubitably spot on.

Re: Interesting relisting & bidding patterns!!!

repentatleisure1952 — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 15:56:14 GMT

@davewil1964 wrote:
I don't generally do looking at specific listings. If the Op can't explain in words of less than 6 syllables, I can't be bothered. Even when specific item numbers are listed.

I provide generic advice.

Hi Dave,

Many thanks for the "generic advice".

Any charge for the side serving of superioty & sarcasm?

Please accept my apologies for my verbosity!

Funny, I don't recall mentioning "kids" cricket gear but then again I guess an almost 25yr.old is still a kid.

Re: Interesting relisting & bidding patterns!!!

phorum_junkie* — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 11:32:39 GMT

Now I am totally confused. Are we discussing Davewil's cricket gear for kids or are we talking about tuckcase's cricket gear for baby goats?