Even though a user has chosen to hide their feedback you can still click
on the word 'private' to see a summary of their feedback.
This user has recent negative feedback and a higher percentage of
negatives to positives than many sellers.
A little research shows a recent dispute with a Vanagon and Syncro list
member of some standing.

Mark

Robert Steven Fish wrote:
>
> I think the real question here is:
>
> Why would anyone choose to "hide" their user feedback on eBay??
>
> And the real answer is:
>
> Because they have something to hide... I have now close to 40 all very
> positive comments in my eBay feedback, and if I were to hide that from
> buyers, I would be an idiot.
>
> If I had all negative feedbacks... and I wanted to continue manipulating,
> and cheesing people... then I would probably consider hiding my feedback.
>
> If the item is only a few bucks, and it is no great loss if the deal goes
> sour... then go for it... maybe he truly needs a second chance to get his
> act together.  If it is like a hundred bucks.... I personally would not take
> the obvious risk.
>
> My 2 Euro Cents worth.
>
> RSF
>