eBay question

[Marty Funkhouser]

So I put in my highest bid (for a phone) about 4 hours before it finishes. I can't be bothered with sniping, I know what is the max I am happy paying, if someone pays £1 more I am happy to miss out.

Just had an email from eBay saying I had been outbid but that person has instantly retracted the bid. I checked the history and the bid has immediately exposed what my highest bid is. I was even more suspicious when I saw that the bidder had a single feedback.

How can this be fair?

[Amused2death]

It isn't...move on.

[Marty Funkhouser]

Amused2death said:

It isn't...move on.

Fair point, well argued.

[CaptainSlow]

Screen-shot the bid retraction and if the auction ends on your max bid either pay and get the item or refuse to pay contacting the seller saying you suspect shill bidding.

Edited by CaptainSlow on Thursday 27th August 16:51

[Fluffsri]

Nice! Brightened my afternoon up lol

[philthy]

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