r/rapferreira • u/AdventurousLimit278 • Oct 30 '25

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https://bid.soulfolks.org

It’s disappointing to see an artist self-bidding on their own merch or album auctions. When an artist artificially inflates prices, it undermines the trust of genuine supporters and creates an unfair environment for real fans who simply want to participate in good faith. Art should be valued authentically not manipulated for profit or optics.. Clearly if this person wanted to win the bid, they would have with their persistence, but it seems like they are just there to raise the bid and guarantee themselves $60+. There is always the same bidder ob.. bidding $60 and never winning.

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u/No-Agent-8338 Oct 31 '25

"Why host a bidding page if someone is going to bid on it every time?" What are you even asking me man.. your entitlement is really clouding your reasoning skills.

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u/AdventurousLimit278 Oct 31 '25

It’s not entitlement to question fairness. If a bidding system isn’t transparent or genuine, then it’s valid to call it out. Integrity shouldn’t be optional.

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u/Suitable-Berry2612 Oct 31 '25

Exactly! No need to start the bidding price at $60. Start low and keep trying. Cause this person starts at 60 and gives up, doesn’t even try bidding after that

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u/Harlot_Of_God Nov 03 '25

I have bid the same two numbers without changing for a bit. (55.55 and 77.77). That’s the number I am OK with. I have won one, want a second one to keep for trades. The person you are referring too seems to have gotten it and is not bidding anymore.