Auctions
Posted: Fri May 12, 2000 9:39 am
Hi Whitworth Heads,
According to today's Wall Street Journal, on-line auctions such as eBay, are
experiencing a rising percentage of fraud complaints. Shilling and
shielding techniques go undetected and unpunished. Its not in the best
interest of the auction house to make a big deal about it and their attempts
at investigation are very low key.
I agree with Morris and another recent post about MG parts auctions and
"what's it worth to you?" questions. While I enjoy the entertainment value
of live auctions as fund raisers at club events, references to personal
posts on eBay seem driven by pure commercialism without regard to
"fraternity".
Cheers, Peter
According to today's Wall Street Journal, on-line auctions such as eBay, are
experiencing a rising percentage of fraud complaints. Shilling and
shielding techniques go undetected and unpunished. Its not in the best
interest of the auction house to make a big deal about it and their attempts
at investigation are very low key.
I agree with Morris and another recent post about MG parts auctions and
"what's it worth to you?" questions. While I enjoy the entertainment value
of live auctions as fund raisers at club events, references to personal
posts on eBay seem driven by pure commercialism without regard to
"fraternity".
Cheers, Peter