What Is Collusion At An Auction
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Understanding Collusion at Auctions
What Is Collusion at an Auction?
Summary:
Collusion at auctions is a deceptive practice some might not be aware of, even if they've attended a few auctions. It involves unethical agreements either to deflate or artificially inflate the price of items.Key Concepts:
- Auction: A public sale where goods are sold to the highest bidder.- Collusion: An illegal agreement between parties to manipulate auction prices.
Article:
If you’re unfamiliar with live auctions, you might not have encountered the concept of collusion. This is not commonly discussed by auctioneers, so it can be an overlooked topic even for those who have participated in several auctions.
What is Collusion?
Collusion is an illegal tactic where two or more individuals agree not to bid against each other, intending to lower an item's price. Another form involves an auctioneer accepting fictitious bids to artificially raise a property’s value.
Though illegal, collusion still occurs frequently at live auctions.
How Collusion Works:
Imagine attending an auction and spotting a pallet of computers that interests you. Although it includes printers you don’t need, you plan to bid on the entire lot. Another bidder notices your interest and approaches you. He expresses interest in only the printers and proposes a deal. He suggests that if you win the bid, you sell him the printers for half the bid price. Agreeing to this would be collusion.
Despite the temptation, avoid participating. Such actions disadvantage the seller by reducing competitive bidding, likely resulting in a lower selling price than originally possible.
The Seller's Perspective:
On the flip side, sellers might use collusion to their benefit. They could plant someone to bid on their behalf to drive up prices. This person has no intention of buying but aims to make genuine bidders pay more.
Why Avoid Collusion?
Collusion disrupts fair competition, unfairly benefiting some at the expense of others. Staying away from such practices ensures the auction remains a place for fair deals.
Next time you attend an auction, remember to steer clear of collusion. Keep the experience honest and competitive, preserving the integrity of the auction process.
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