it is not a scam if you win, you win simple. but most people dont. it cost money to bid, yes. but would you say the stock market is a scam? would you say the gold rush was a scam? it is just a risk that youll have to take just like in any business. dont hate on it. there has been a lot of different winners with youtube unboxings. all animals look healthy. penny auctions are super hard to win.