Reply to "Using a BIN to reserve a widget."

star_trkr (Guest)

Hi, AMH. You've hit the nail on the head. I'm a fraud investigator for major international corporation and you've chosen exactly the correct term to describe this so-called "tactic." It goes against the rules CLEARLY stated by eBay.

Besides, in the situation Sneakysniper describes, it's a waste of time and effort. Just because I may win an auction by using 'BIN' doesn't mean I have to pay for it instantly. I have NEVER seen an auction that didn't allow at least 7 days for a payment to arrive after the end of the auction. Especially, since a lot of sellers accepts money orders and would have to allow time for the mail. If all you have to do, is wait a few days for a check to clear, then go ahead and 'BIN' the auction, wait a few days, then send your payment thru paypal. No mess, no fuss, and most importantly: NO FRAUD committed.

8/30/029:37 AM

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