BackItUpWithLinks t1_jbav9lu wrote
Reply to comment by GeoWannaBe in It is legal under Maine law for Auctions to use fake bidders in the audience by [deleted]
There’s a difference between “it’s not allowed” and “they did it and didn’t get caught”
Shill and by-bidding could/should get the auctioneer in trouble. I have no doubt it happens and they don’t get caught. Or they do get caught and they shut down that auction license and apply for a new one.
GeoWannaBe t1_jbaweee wrote
Again, I think this is a problem only with the out-of-state, quick buck auctioneers. I will write to the Board a second time and this time ask it what does it mean that the Auctioneer must disclose any of his biddings. I will specifically ask again if pawns, for the sole purpose of increasing bids, are banned. Happy to include any other question in my email to them if you have one. I will respond to this sub once an answer is received.
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