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I don't see how the bluf bid would ever register... Ok. It would work, but only if the scamming bidder had one legit and two fake overbids.

The legit account puts in a very high maximum bid, and the fake account pushes the bid up to (and just beyond) that amount. The auction becomes unattractive. However, when the fake bid is withdrawn the amount reverts to just over the previous bidders maximum. Nobody else has had a chance to bid it up if the scam bid is withdrawn at the last minute.

Rob