... because it is contrary to the principles of the auction, where those who desire an item set the price, vs. a store, where he or she who is selling an item sets the price. As with the issue of whether shill bidding is permitted, the issue of whether eBay is a legitimate auction forum, or a store where people regularly volunteer to pay too much, is also not germain to your question.

I'm surprised you have not seen fit to respond to my earlier post on this thread.