ebay

coinkat

Just a quick observation and question about the use of *** in handler ID'S.


Is this the new trend?

and...

Does anyone else out there find this as annoying as I do?

sonoranmonsoon

Maybe I am druk, but I do not understand the question. What is an in handler ID?

Swampboy

<< <i>Maybe I am druk, but I do not understand the question. What is an in handler ID? >>



You coytenly are! That.

shmort6552

Coinkat: If you're referring to "handles" of bidders in auctions, I believe that once the price gets to a certain point, ebay automatically changes the bidders ebay name and inserts some letters and **** so that their identity is hidden. A lot don't like it but that's ebay!!

Bruce

OPA

It's been like that for a while .. I believe after the bid reaches $200 or more, the bidders I.D. is no longer available & that's why you see the ***625t......

sonoranmonsoon

<< <i>Coinkat: If you're referring to "handles" of bidders in auctions, I believe that once the price gets to a certain point, ebay automatically changes the bidders ebay name and inserts some letters and **** so that their identity is hidden. A lot don't like it but that's ebay!!

Bruce >>



I get it now, you are talking about the ID's being hidden after the bids reach a certain level. I could not care less about that. I bid what I am willing to spend on an item. If I win , great. If not, who cares. Why should I even care who is bidding against me? And do not give me that overused "schill bidder" answer. That is equally irrevelant. I win, or I move on. I do not have the time to spend worrying about my losses.

ArizonaJack

It is also used to protect ebayers from fraudulent second chance offers. If the crook does not know who came in 2nd,3rd, etc, he cannot " secondchance" them.

ricardouno

This is a good idea but it is not foolproof.

I have had auctions ending above $200 but the con-artist observed the bidding early on when it was below $200 and sent fraudulent second chance offers to particpants after the conclusion.