Correct-leader-of-the-band, The information should only be available at 'checkout'

As far as I'm aware the block of listings I did before Xmas presented that way.

It was only when I received a call from a relative newbie to ebay wanting to "verifiy his phone number " that I was aware it was in the listing.

The help centre acknowledged that it shouldn't be there, I waited while they checked some other random listings and found it wasn't just mine.

Confirmed it was a serious issue & would have to get their technicians to address it.

Once bids have been placed, neither they nor I can do anything but to cancel the auction.

As this is an exercise in getting rid of stuff before moving, I don't have the luxury of time to re-list everything.

As of now have I've not had any further response to the issue.