"They were trying to block any buys and got caught"
correct me if I'm wrong, but weren't there many here that claimed to fill at 5 some even at 4, yet you had a rough time filling 6's.. my suggestion would be you find a new broker..
filling at bid is a no-brainer with EXPH, let alone ask.. don't believe me, place your buy at bid tomorrow and you'll see what I mean.. although it will likely be with phantom shares, lol..