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Bottom of the Ninthhe has done this to prevent auction interference. There are several people out there running scams where they pose as the seller offering to the underbidders items just sold. So it is possible he is merely trying to protect his buyers and his reputation.
It is a deterrent to be bidding in an auction that is private but then again every telephone auction we participate in is no different. Sandiegowill has a high enough feedback profile that it would not bother me too much but an explanation would be great.