What is a private auction where the names of the bidders are kept "secret"? How does one invoke this priviledge, and what is the reasoning for using it? Thanks........Ed
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It is a choice you can makes as a seller when you set up your auction. It simply does not reveal the bidders. I suppose there are a lot of reasons someone might want to do it this way. The one that comes to my mind would be something that cost many thousands of dollars and a bidder doesn't want to be spamed with all kinds of money scams. Or, I guess possibly something that you are less than proud to be bidding on in public. I have seen them used for no good reason.
I saw an auction for a peignor the other day where the bidders were kept private. According to the seller, she keeps the bidders private because she sells to both men and women.
Crafty
Six inches Lord, that's all I need!
Crafty
Six inches Lord, that's all I need!
If I were a man buying for myself, I might want my name private when bidding on a peignoir! 
Yeah, especially if he were buying it for his girlfriend -- wouldn't want his WIFE to find out!!! (grin)
Lol, yep, you are right! 
Now I know........the oracles have spoken 
My Uncle bought a Karma Sutra DVD the other day on eBAY.
He's old (60 plus) so that's a bit disgusting.
Sadly I let slip to my Aunt about his purchase.
My uncle is now not talking to me... Maybe it was her birthday present and I've spoilt the surprise?
R2
ps. what's a peignoir?
He's old (60 plus) so that's a bit disgusting.
Sadly I let slip to my Aunt about his purchase.
My uncle is now not talking to me... Maybe it was her birthday present and I've spoilt the surprise?
R2
ps. what's a peignoir?
Thanks for the mental image R2 
now I will go to bed with 60 yr olds and Karma Sutra in my head.
Hold on - that makes me weird.
Lexie
now I will go to bed with 60 yr olds and Karma Sutra in my head.Hold on - that makes me weird.
Lexie
region, you do know you opened a can of worms? What is disgusting about it because he is past 60? Do you think once you pass 60 your emotions shut down? LMAO!!! 
I say "BRAVO" to him! 
I say "BRAVO" to him!
You should see my Auntie then you'd know what I mean!
[I hope they don't read this - my Uncle has used AS before so he just might recognise himself thro' his purchase... I'm in trouble if he has!]
R2
[I hope they don't read this - my Uncle has used AS before so he just might recognise himself thro' his purchase... I'm in trouble if he has!]
R2
...I am laughing sooo hard, I am tearing!!!
R2....Sory but you asked
Obviously available in all sizes, couldn't resist.
Maybe this will make up for it:
Jake (the dead duck)
Obviously available in all sizes, couldn't resist.Maybe this will make up for it:
Jake (the dead duck)
Ohhh - looks like my Ex's new girlfriend has taken up modelling.
Lexie
Lexie
In the purple, Lexie?
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Do you think once you pass 60 your emotions shut down?
I am hoping Mrs M...otherwise why the bloody hell am I looking in the classifieds for a wealthy one.
Lexie
Sorry, Lexie, you might be in for a surprise!
Or is that just impotent??
Lexie
Lexie
Ohh bugger!!! I spelt that wrong....I meant impertinent.
Lexie
Lexie
quote:
Sorry, Lexie, you might be in for a surprise!
Guess I will just deal with the situation if it arises.
Lexie
Yeah, sure you did! Just when I was wondering if I should take you seriously, I got mooned by a smiley!(grin)
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In the purple, Lexie?
Yesssss, thats her. She actually looks like she has lost weight. She has such a lovely personality.
Lexie
Lexie
Why the , Lexie??
, Lexie??
Coz thats whay my eyes were doing
Lexie
Lexie
Tell your eyes to stopit!!
I hate it when they do this....
Lexie
Lexie
Ahhh ... ZORRO! Where's the rapier?
Mother Mary Says, 'HONESTLY! you're just ruint!'
Uhhh Lexie...is it a drinking or a smoking problem you are having???
Thanks Puppy - I will bid on that mask thingie
Mrs M - I think it was a combination of both smoking and drinking that caused that problem
Lexie
Mrs M - I think it was a combination of both smoking and drinking that caused that problem
Lexie
LMAO!! Ok, Lexie, I'll accept that!
...great item for the kiddies during those pinata and Pin-the-Tail-on-the-Donkey games!
Jabbergah
Jabbergah
Oh ya, Jabber, wonderful! LOL!
Who would be wearing it? You or the kids?
Mother Mary Says, 'HONESTLY! you're just ruint!'
bj, what is your guess?