Title and following snippet from the following article: https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/ebay-accuses-pwcc-of-shill-bidding/
"In a message sent to customers who have done business with PWCC Marketplace, eBay indicated it had “restricted” PWCC’s selling privileges and listings. At issue, according to the statement from eBay, is shill bidding–the practice of placing bids on an item in an effort to increase its selling price."
Snippet of paragraph from eBay's email to (PWCC) customers:
"Recently, it was determined that individuals associated with a trading card seller, PWCC, have engaged in "shill bidding", which is prohibited on eBay. As a result, eBay has restricted PWCC's selling privileges and listings, effective today. eBay's policies and standards were designed to ensure a trusted marketplace where our community can transact with confidence..."
Images of full eBay email:
- https://i.redd.it/uakmunv7fyh71.jpg
- https://i.redd.it/m1zngqhfhyh71.jpg
As of today, August 18, 2021, PWCC Auctions currently has no listings on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/str/pwccmarketplace
Snippet from PWCC's response in email to customers:
"PWCC was shocked to see eBay's email today stating that unidentified "individuals associated with" PWCC engaged in "shill bidding". To PWCC's knowledge, its employees have never engaged in any behavior that violates eBay's agreements and policies. PWCC goes to great lengths to ensure that its employees follow eBay's rules and PWCC employees do not have access to eBay's bidding records or information..."
Tweet with image of PWCC email:
- https://twitter.com/cardpurchaser/status/1427746645064683521
Other articles covering this news:
- https://www.dualshockers.com/ebay-restricts-pwcc-for-shill-bidding-trading-card-seller-responds/
- https://www.actionnetwork.com/news/ebay-pulls-biggest-trading-card-seller-off-market-shill-bidding-pwcc
PWCC has been accused of card trimming in the past, below are some relevant links:
- https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1297767
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e1lwt7E29k
- https://www.blowoutforums.com/showpost.php?p=15356683&postcount=390
- https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1455615
- https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/altered-cards-class-action-lawsuit-psa-pwcc-probstein/