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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe
Shill bidding is not "illegal," it is a way of life on fleabay.
Using a Reserve does nothing to "control" anything. Using the Reserve is for the insecure anyway.
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While shill bidding may be rampant on eBay, it is in fact illegal in every state.
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there are no states where shill bidding is allowed. It's a federal felony offense. If it occurs in an online auction, then it's considered wire fraud and is punishable by up to 5 yrs in prison plus significant fines/restitution. Additionally, every state has laws against fraud, and shill bidding constitutes fraud.