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Can someone please explain this one to me?

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FILLYJONKhasayarnshopASBO · 07/10/2008 20:46

I am watching an item

There is only one bidder, "bidder 1 " (a newbie

they seem to be increasing their own bids, first £41, then £45, then £51

wtf is going on? Is the seller trying to inflate the price?

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pinkspottywellies · 07/10/2008 20:51

Is it that the reserve hasn't been met yet? It would say so near the current bid amount.

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MatNanPlus · 07/10/2008 20:54

As PSW says the reserve may not be met.

Some newbies get sucked into the "you are the highest bidder/on your max bid do you wish to higher your bid"?

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MerkinFitter · 08/10/2008 10:48

also, if you up your own bid in small increments, it makes it look like there are lots of bidders on that item, and that puts a lot of new bidders off! devilish lol

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FILLYJONKhasayarnshopASBO · 10/10/2008 19:06

sorry to post and run! thanks all

I worked it our

didn't get the item though

[grr]

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luvaduck · 10/10/2008 19:15

i though it meant that other people are bidding but that bidder 1 max price is higher so thats the only one that shows up???

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