JinkiesVelma
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posted on June 14, 2002 10:19:50 AM
I bid on an auction but am no longer the high bidder. There are several other auctions with exactly the same item. One of the sellers from a different auction just emailed me:
"Check out my auction for XXXX XXX XXXX, before it's too late." and provided a link to his auction page. I am sure this is illegal but just wanted to make sure. If this happened to you what would YOU do?
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thchaser200
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posted on June 14, 2002 10:20:55 AM
I do not think you are supposed to spam like that
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fluffythewondercat
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posted on June 14, 2002 10:22:44 AM
It's called bid siphoning.
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Libra63
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posted on June 14, 2002 10:25:21 AM
Kinda sounds like it to me. But I guess it is up to you and how bad you want that item.
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captainkirk
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posted on June 14, 2002 10:38:02 AM
Technically its against ebay rules against spam (unsolicited commercial email), but a pretty minor infraction. Report them to safeharbor if you want by forwarding the email to them, or just ignore it if it doesn't bother you too much.
If you were high bidder on the same item from another bidder, then it would be a much more serious offense.
In any case, I wouldnt bid on the item, since if they cheerfully ignore ebay rules about spamming, what other rules would they ignore? I would be uncomfortable dealing with such a seller. Since you have a choice of sellers, take advantage of it.
Remember also that if the current auction isn't over yet, you can still end up being high bidder if the other bidder(s) retract.
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bidsbids
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posted on June 14, 2002 11:46:15 AM
What type of item was it? Video or game related? A possible VERO violator maybe.
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RB
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posted on June 14, 2002 12:02:01 PM
A possible VERO violator maybe
More like free enterprise. ebay doesn't control the entire internet (yet).
Treat it like any other message you get from a scumbag SPAMMER.
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JinkiesVelma
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posted on June 14, 2002 04:58:18 PM
It is for three tabloid like newspapers from Tuesday with headlines about John Gotti. I don't **need** them but thought they were kinda cool but the price went way over what I am willing to pay for ***cool stuff I don't need ***. I just sent him an email telling him that what he was doing was illegal and left it at that. Thanks for all the opinions ...
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dman3
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posted on June 14, 2002 05:13:13 PM
Well if it was me and I got that email and I wanted that item and the price was right I would go bid for it.
So you can choose to ignore the mail you recieve or go bid on the ITem you want ..
http://www.Dman-N-Company.com
Email [email protected]
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dadofstickboy
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posted on June 14, 2002 05:30:24 PM
I've never done it.
But I do get it once in a while.
Actually I don't think it's that bad.
Even though it's just done to make a sale for themselves.
They are letting you know there is another item available, like the one you wanted.
Not the worst thing in the world!
Some people may be glad to know there are more available.
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revvassago
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posted on June 14, 2002 07:03:08 PM
Yup, it's illegal. Call your local police department. I am sure they will put someone right on it. 
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RSMSPORTSGA
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posted on June 14, 2002 08:02:28 PM
hehehe rewassup....Ya I bet the police are hot on that spammer's tail!!!
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caffeitalia
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posted on June 15, 2002 08:53:48 PM
Technically not illegal, but it is against ebay's rules. Personally, I think it is a stupid rule, but it does keep the spam in check. If you are interested in that kind of item, I would go the that auction to look at it, then compare other auctions for the same item just to see what was there. Personally, if this person only sends you the e-mail once, consider it a friendly notice. If he sends it again, then consider it spam.
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RB
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posted on June 16, 2002 08:10:44 AM
Technically not illegal, but it is against ebay's rules
See my post above and realize that eBay does *not* control the world.
(ebay's rules .... sheesh ... those and a buck and half might get you a cup of coffee in the real world)
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caffeitalia
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posted on June 16, 2002 09:01:51 AM
See my post above and realize that eBay does *not* control the world.
Typical Canadian response.
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tomwiii
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posted on June 16, 2002 09:00:42 PM
The sad fact of the matter is: Canada, along with DELAWARE & BELGIUM are myths!
Monstrous hoaxes foisted upon a naive public!
I HAVE THE PROOF RIGHT HERE IN ME POCKET!
[ edited by tomwiii on Jun 16, 2002 09:01 PM ]
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RB
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posted on June 17, 2002 04:50:39 AM
HAVE THE PROOF RIGHT HERE IN ME POCKET
Well shucks Tom ... 'ave a little YANK on that thing in your pocket and you'll probably feel a lot better ... assumin' you can find it of course 
[ edited by RB on Jun 17, 2002 04:51 AM ]
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RB
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posted on June 17, 2002 04:50:46 AM
Double - sorry
[ edited by RB on Jun 17, 2002 04:51 AM ]
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tomwiii
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posted on June 17, 2002 06:22:53 AM
Another example of Canadian PP Envy -- very sad, ain't it?
Yo RB, just because the Smithsonian has requested a rather "large" donation from me (a la Dillinger) after I toddle off this vale of tears, is no reason for you to feel penetically challenged...
OTOH.....
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RB
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posted on June 17, 2002 11:07:58 AM
Ha ha.
Well, I got a personalized message sent just to me that "guarantees to add inches", and I'm not going to share that message with you.
So there eh
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