Yes, at least in rec.toys.lego, dishonesty is rarely a problem. As an auctioneer, however, you're the only one who has to be "trusted" -- your bidders will not expect you to send them their LEGO^® items until you have received their money.

If you run a good, smooth, fair auction, people will come back, and word of your fairness and honesty will spread. If you run a sleazy, dark, filthy auction, people will steer clear of you next time, and you will not build a loyal following.

8 Jan 96 [TSL]