Oh boy, Private Auctions with hidden bids, anonymous bidders and the potential for rampant shiling - hey it is just like EBay.
I thought the same thing... I like the way the forums are now, and really dont see the need for the change. Turning this place into E-bay would suck. If you guys do this, I wouldnt allow anything other than public bids. VIA PM's is just shady bizniz. And you cant say, well you are a newb so you cant do the auction style. So the idea of the fixed price is what I have grown to love. I would hate to see this place go sour from shills and such. And im not saying most people here would do that sort of thing, but havent board members been outed in the past for shilling for other people ?
It could be fun to have 1 night a month/week as auction night, but my concerns lay in the cons, and con artist. I guess im kinda torn , the idea sounds fun but JC is making some good points also. IDK just my thoughts.