Originally Posted by
JaBek1
I absolutely agree that sellers are free to choose whatever type of listing style they wish without being required to explain themselves. However, a discussion of different styles & the reasoning for using one over the other can be advantageous. While it might not change a particular sellers mind, it does give them access to the ideas of other sellers on the subject. Of course, this is true about more than just listing length.
I'm not quite sure how being a listing for a charitable cause relates any differently than one done for profit. Personally, I wouldn't want to wait two to four weeks for an auction to end even if it is for a good cause. But that's just a personal opinion.