Dirt_E_ATM Posted:

I have to agree with the problems with being outbid by some mystery number. It is a horrible waste of time trying to guess what the current hidden high bid may be.

It would be nice if you received a message letting you know how much you need to bid to get the current high bid. It does not broadcast the high bid to the public, but it saves time for someone who is actually interested in the item.

That is not how auctions work. The basic idea is to bid what you are willing to pay and then live with the situation. Fixed price shopping is a different thing.