Re: Hidden Bidder ID

On Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:09:10 -0500, R. Totale <slangtruth@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

On Tue, 13 Feb 2007 23:13:31 -0500, Tony Cooper
<tony_cooper213@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

In January, eBay started the SMI program where items started at, or
will reach, $200 will no longer show the bidder ID. "Bidder #1",
"Bidder #2, etc. is shown. The feedback is by bracket: "10 to 50 *
98.4% Positive".

http://www2.ebay.com/aw/core/200701.shtml#2007-01-08095844

Has anyone here had an auction where this clicks in?

Yes. In fact I haven't had one where it =hasn't= kicked in, even those
standing at less than $200.

Does the Seller know the Bidder ID and exact feedback?

Yes.

Can the Seller do a Toolhaus check on the Bidder?

Yes, although why would you? Highest bid wins. Early bidders don't
matter.

Because I have some strange ideas about how to conduct myself on eBay.
I often send off sold items that have been paid for by check or money
order immediately after receiving the check or money order. I don't
wait for them to clear. I often place feedback immediately after
receiving payment even though the other person has not left feedback.
I usually keep up with who's bidding during the course of the auction.
I like to know who might win the auction, and if that person seems to
be sane and reasonable.

It's just me. I like to do things my own way despite the advice of
others. Hasn't hurt yet.

Is it only the auction viewer who sees "Bidder #1"?

Yes, although even this depends on how the results are displayed.

I'll know next week. I'll be listing five or so items above the $200
level.

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Tony Cooper
Orlando, FL
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