Don't get me wrong. I'm not defending shill bidding or saying I don't like the idea. All I'm saying is that if your not willing to pay a certain amount than don't bid it. Hell every auction out there could be won for .99 or the starting bid if nobody else bids. Bottom line...I'm only willing to pay so much for any particular item. If it goes over oh well. Maybe next time around I'll be willing to pay more.