"I was somewhat disturbed by the thought of contraverting the auction process to keep prices lower as this likely contravenes Ebay regulations."
Are you suggesting that I can't tell a buddy -- or two -- that I plan to bid to win on something? Somehow I doubt that ebay can control that, or even cares to.
Hey, it was a stupid and naive idea, but not for the reason you've suggested.
Shrug.
Peter Bridge
Denver, Colorado, USA