Toy touts, random spins and frantic bidding: the murky side of live auction site Whatnot

Quickfire lots fuel a booming business, but critics condemn gambling-style features and popularity with ‘scalpers’

Toy touts, random spins and frantic bidding: the murky side of live auction site Whatnot

TL;DR

  • Quickfire trading drives a booming business.
  • Critics condemn gambling-style features.
  • Popularity with 'scalpers' is a concern.