The only time I look at the list of bidders is to help justify
the item I'm bidding on. If people I know are involved, it helps me
justify the value, or that the item is legit. So from that stand point I
would not care for closed auctions. I understand your position on
the second issue. I have been contact many times by other sellers.
I also have been contacted by the sellor offering to sell Me the same chip
also, so it works both ways.