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To ensure that the eBay marketplace remains a safe and fair place to trade, buyers must have the confidence to trust the integrity of sellers. Shill Bidding damages the integrity and fairness of trading within the online marketplace and is therefore prohibited on eBay.
eBay's policy on Shill Bidding is as follows:
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Shill Bidding is bidding that artificially increases an item's price or apparent desirability. Shill Bidding is prohibited on eBay.
Breaches of this policy may result in a range of actions, including:
- Listing cancellation
- Forfeit of eBay fees on cancelled listings
- Limits on account privileges
- Loss of PowerSeller status
- Account suspension
- Referral to Law Enforcement
The information in this tutorial is a guideline and is not intended as legal advice. If you have a specific question about whether your eBay listing and bidding behaviour is legal, you should contact a lawyer. In the interests of maintaining trust across our global platform, eBay policies may sometimes be more stringent than the law in certain places. |
