Yes "shill bidding" is always a risk with items of "collectible value" and what many do not realise is that Ebay can and do (in the case of complaints) research the ip address of the suspect bidder but this is fairly easily countered by the seller ensuring that his accomplices use devices at other locations than his so that at face value they appear unconnected. It would take a criminal investigation to prove otherwise and the chances of that below high 5 figure prices are almost non-existent unless there is solid other evidence of fraud/conspiracy
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Mark
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