Same Bidder Outbid Me Four Times, Diff Items. Coincidence?

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oih82w8 Pillar of the Community United States 7840 Posts	Posted 12/29/2011 11:32 pm I have been bidding on a Trade dollar type for my 7070, and the same bidder keeps outbidding me, FOUR times so far, on four different items. I realize that ebay hides the identity of other bidders, but this info keeps showing up; el( 2174).* I am wondering if this is a shill bid to raise the prices, but I have not received a second chance offer...yet from upscaleyardsalestore. I am just not buying the coincidence. Frustrating! Report this Post to the Staff

GO Moderator United States 6563 Posts	Posted 12/29/2011 11:34 pm Are they all from the same seller? If so then it could be a shiller or a seller's faithful regular. Report this Post to the Staff
elkslayer132 Pillar of the Community Canada 981 Posts	Posted 12/30/2011 12:40 am probably someone who collects the same coins as you that's happened to me on occasion when it's the same seller especially if there's a discount on shipping multiple coins. Report this Post to the Staff
hesgut Pillar of the Community 1028 Posts	Posted 12/30/2011 01:01 am I have dealt with buyers who are in cohorts with sellers before. Buyers that always up-bid others to get the maximum value for the sellers. These buyers try their very best to not actually out-bid you, obviously, and they also don't generally have 2174 feedback. I think it really might be a strange coincidence with you. Report this Post to the Staff
oih82w8 Pillar of the Community United States 7840 Posts	Posted 12/30/2011 08:02 am Yes, it was for four different Chop-marked (older, small white holders) ANACS Trade dollars from the same seller who usually does not deal in coins (yeah, we've all heard that one before). Maybe it is best to move along. Edited by oih82w8 12/30/2011 08:02 am Report this Post to the Staff
allcoinsnewbie Valued Member United States 170 Posts	Posted 12/30/2011 08:15 am I recently outbid others intentionally on several Morgans from the same seller (seperate listings) because I wanted his collection. I snipe during the last few seconds, avoiding raising the price before that. Report this Post to the Staff
Philski New Member Australia 40 Posts	Posted 12/30/2011 10:31 am i outbid if I want a set of something and snipe if I'm away. So its more than possible you just lost to someone that wanted it more. Report this Post to the Staff
oih82w8 Pillar of the Community United States 7840 Posts	Posted 12/30/2011 11:22 am Probably someone who is putting together a set of "chop-marked" Trade dollars. I may not be ready enough to shell out some bigger bucks either. Time to reassess the situation - sell, sell, sell. Report this Post to the Staff
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