How do you get private listing - bidders' identities protected

[segon03]

I have noticed when bidding for items on ebay some bidders have a listing of "private listing - bidders' identities protected". How do you change you normal user name to this private listing???

[lyndal1838]

Private Listings are set up by the seller when they create the listing....the buyer cannot do it.

[padi*0409]

Just to add, your ID is concealed on the bidding anyway, for example you would be something like s*****n. If you log out and then log in without your ID you'll see what I mean. 

[collect247]

Unless you are private buyer like you and I which will show as private when you bid on an item. 

[lyndal1838]

It is only the feedback that is Private on my account.   No-one can see any feedback that I have received.

In a list of bidders on an auction my ID is seen the same as everyone else......a***b or whatever.

[segon03]

Thank you to everyone very much for your replies to my question. I can now understand what is happening.

Thank you again