I've seen this issue before, but anyone could say anything online it is a common practice way back cypherpunk days probably it didn't matter what I say in this thread but getting involve in an unnatural behavior for bidding on your auction is quite unpleasant to the eyes of others thus I deem to resolve the issue you need to have a confrontation with Vod that's why you created this thread but somehow I think I've read this sort of issue before and it didn't bring any good agreement.

Lastly yes bidding on your auction is not against the rules however I think you need to start the auction first on your bid so ppl will know that you are participating in the auction not saving the last bell.