How do you get private listing - bidders' identities protected

segon03
Community Member

on ‎14-12-2016 03:43 PM

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???

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lyndal1838
Honored Contributor

on ‎14-12-2016 03:48 PM

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

padi*0409
Community Member

on ‎14-12-2016 04:18 PM

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. 

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collect247
Community Member
In response to lyndal1838

on ‎14-12-2016 10:22 PM

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

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lyndal1838
Honored Contributor
In response to collect247

on ‎14-12-2016 10:34 PM

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.

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segon03
Community Member

on ‎22-12-2016 07:21 PM

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

Thank you again

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