[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by drcy

Instead, they should have a maximum number of allowed retractions. Everyone makes mistakes and perhaps it's fair to allow a couple of second guesses, but there's a reasonable limit and bid retractions should be an exception not a practice.

Good things about having to ask the seller is that it's no longer a simple, quick process and people are no longer assured that you can retract a bid.

I agree and like your idea. In the meantime this is a step(small step) in the right direction