A seller may specify that an auction will be private.

This means that the bidders' email addresses will not be disclosed on the item screen or the bidding history screen. Only the seller and the high-bidder are notified via email when the auction is over.

This option is useful when the seller believes that potential bidders may not want their identities disclosed to the general public. This option is not available for Dutch Auctions.

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