What is a ghost bidder on eBay?

Ghost bidder is just another term for fake bidders it’s more or less a term used for someone who is bidding but have no real intention of buying the product so they are more or less a ghost as they make they’re bid and are never seen again.

Can a seller have 2 eBay accounts?

According to eBay’s official rules, sellers can have multiple selling accounts. They can be used simultaneously, and there are several reasons and benefits to maintaining separate accounts or stores. There are also policies in place that sellers should be aware of should they decide to set up multiple accounts.

Why am I restricted from bidding on eBay?

To make sure buyers don’t buy or bid more than they’re comfortable with, we occasionally place limits on a member’s buying activity. We may also restrict buying if we believe a member has violated an eBay policy. From time to time, we may place a buying limit or restriction on an account.

What is an eBay stealth account?

Stealth accounts are accounts that are not linked. In other words, all the accounts are under different names, different IP addresses, and different browsers. It means that you will never be without income or work to do because if one of the accounts got suspended, you could make profits from the other account.

What is an eBay temporary buying restriction?

It looks like you’re unable to purchase this item at this time. To help prevent unpaid items, we restrict the number of auctions where a buyer is the highest bidder. If you’re outbid on one of your auctions, you’ll be able to bid on this or other items.

Is bid shielding illegal?

Policy overview. Shill bidding happens when anyone—including family, friends, roommates, employees, or online connections—bids on an item with the intent to artificially increase its price or desirability. Shill bidding is also illegal in many places and can carry severe penalties.