Although you state "illegal" I am sure that different jusrisdictions (Countries, States, municpalities, etc. may have established rules and regulations (and licensing requirements) that all vary. But where would I start to see what you are refrring to?

I am interested in a general consensus on the ethicallity of shill bidding and other, similar auction activities that to me smack of "manipulation". I am more interested in such interpretations for live/write-in/phone-in auctions, than for on-line auctions, however, my basic question is:

Is shill bidding an acceptable practice in live auctions?

This question of course is not directed to David Spragg only. I would appreciate others weighing in on the subject as well.

Thanks,

Jim Follis