I totally understand your answer, and I understand ebay holds the "remainder" of your bid. But the word "remainder" is what I'm still stuck on. I must sound very dense, but: Shouldn't there just be TWO listings by the winner in my auction: the winning bid, but also the one when they FIRST bid (when ebay was holding the "remainder" for them, in case it's needed) but as far as anyone else knows, the price has only gone up ONE increment)? If not, then wouldn't that mean the CURRENT high bid listed on an ongoing auction is not accurate? I seem to recall that before AS, I would bid with a higher max, but ebay would still show my name with one increment higher on the price? (and I'd be guilty of driving the price up?) It's a rude awakening to have a master's degree and think you understood something, only to find out you don't. If you could please read decipher my confusion and find the part of my question that's still bugging me-- I would be so grateful.