bidders' identities protected bidding on an item

This particular seller, in China always has multiple bidders' identities protected bidding on an item.

I suspect that the bidder is a ring in promoted by the seller to force the bidding up.

 

I believe that this should be investigated

Here is a record.

Bid history

Current bid:
US $5.74
(approximately AU $9.10)
Postage:
FREE Economy Shipping
Item number:
126977146075
  • Bids:
    6
  • Bidders:
    2
  • Retractions:
    0
  • Time left:
     4 hours 40 mins 29 secs
  • Duration:
    5 days
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Bid amount Bid time
Highest Bidderprivate listing - bidders' identities protected
US $5.74
10 Mar 2025 at 12:18:33 AEDST
downunderjack
US $5.24
11 Mar 2025 at 6:08:18 AEDST
This is an automatic bid (proxy bid) placed by eBay on behalf of the bidder.private listing - bidders' identities protected
US $3.25
10 Mar 2025 at 12:18:33 AEDST
private listing - bidders' identities protected
US $3.00
11 Mar 2025 at 3:42:28 AEDST
This is an automatic bid (proxy bid) placed by eBay on behalf of the bidder.private listing - bidders' identities protected
US $2.25
10 Mar 2025 at 12:18:33 AEDST
private listing - bidders' identities protected
US $2.00
6 Mar 2025 at 18:20:49 AEDST
downunderjack
US $2.00
9 Mar 2025 at 6:29:35 AEDST
This is an automatic bid (proxy bid) placed by eBay on behalf of the bidder.private listing - bidders' identities protected
US $1.25
6 Mar 2025 at 18:20:49 AEDST
downunderjack
US $1.00
9 Mar 2025 at 6:27:05 AEDST
This is an automatic bid (proxy bid) placed by eBay on behalf of the bidder.downunderjack
US $0.01
9 Mar 2025 at 6:27:05 AEDST
Starting price
US $0.01
6 Mar 2025 at 11:49:00 AEDST
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I have "investigated".

 

The seller's feedback indicates that their customers are satisfied.

 

Private listings are allowed. Like me you are free to avoid them.

 

In any case it is not the "ring in" (if there is one) who "force the bidding up"... it is other bidders who do that.

 

If you have time go to "Help" on any page to see how "Bidding" works.

 

https://www.ebay.com.au/help/selling/listings/listing-tips/private-listings?id=4161&st=3&pos=2&query...