gpmgroup - 8:19 pm on Mar 4, 2006 (gmt 0)

They always have an opening bid.
IF Snap gets the name for you will be entered in an auction starting at the highest opening bid.

Only then can you see who you are bidding against. Conversely at that point other bidders can see you. People who are not in the auction can not see any bidders at any time.

There are other catchers too so Snap may or may not get your name.