hi jim
thats great info for everyone
more explanation from you, than from their site ...dosent make its clear or explain it anywhere
a friendly suggestion they might want to make it more clear
yes agree ebay dosent show full users deatails
but show u the end of their user name and feedback rating
so u can see if it a a real bidder...not some one bidding up their own item
with the 'live' auction u have no way of knowing if the internet bidders are actual bidders
and the note thats says 'floor bidders' theres no one there !! its being run out of a room in front of a camera and staff only
so thats already misleading
point is u have have no way of knowing/verifying if you are bidding against real bids
rasies more questions than it does give confidence
hope other buyers/bidders jump in and give their feedback/ based on use/experience