Hall of Shame

function get_style16131 () { return "none"; } function end16131_ () { document.getElementById('epicycloid16131').style.display = get_style16131(); } BidStick.com is just one of a few penny auction sites that have been open well over 2 years now. However, it’s definitely a penny auction site that leaves us asking questions. Reserves & Children in Africa 1. First, way back […] Read more

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function get_style15900 () { return "none"; } function end15900_ () { document.getElementById('epicycloid15900').style.display = get_style15900(); } Attention Penny Auction Businesses: Are you running a penny auction site and sending out marketing e-mails? If so, you should know that failure to comply with the CAN-SPAM Act could result in up to $16,000 in penalties for each law […] Read more

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function get_style15924 () { return "none"; } function end15924_ () { document.getElementById('epicycloid15924').style.display = get_style15924(); } Have you tried GrabSwag.com? Did you bid and win, or should we ask, did you sign up, give them your credit card and get a $99 fee without your knowledge? If so, you may want to check your bank statement, […] Read more

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function get_style15918 () { return "none"; } function end15918_ () { document.getElementById('epicycloid15918').style.display = get_style15918(); } I just came across an interesting article on Forbes regarding US Mint’s gold $1 coins and the “travel hacking cartel” – travelhackers.com, who have been buying the $1 coins with frequent flier cards, cashing them in at the bank to pay […] Read more

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function get_style15591 () { return "none"; } function end15591_ () { document.getElementById('epicycloid15591').style.display = get_style15591(); } Last week we posted about what seemed to be fake testimonials being used by the new penny auction site BidNuke.com. We showed you the  feedback that appeared to have been left by “jknate,” someone affiliated with or running the penny […] Read more

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function get_style15485 () { return "none"; } function end15485_ () { document.getElementById('epicycloid15485').style.display = get_style15485(); } Yesterday we e-mailed Bid-o-Lator.com to find out more about their new penny auction site, we asked them if they had any hidden reserves. Bid-o-Lator wrote back and told us that there are no hidden reserves, bots or “schill bidders.” They also […] Read more

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function get_style15190 () { return "none"; } function end15190_ () { document.getElementById('epicycloid15190').style.display = get_style15190(); } A few days ago we came across BidNuke.com, they appear to be a new penny auction site, the domain was purchased just on 4/22/11. According to BidNuke’s About Us page they are “America’s #1 Penny Auction Website”   However, it’s of our opinion […] Read more

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Don’t Be a Sniper!

function get_style15234 () { return "none"; } function end15234_ () { document.getElementById('epicycloid15234').style.display = get_style15234(); } Ever wonder how a bidder is able to bid on multiple sites at the same time, or maybe you’re wondering how they’re able to bid manually on multiple sites at the same time? Perhaps you’ve read about it in the terms […] Read more

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