Reserve prices

[Diddlum]

Hope someone can help with this...

My mum and dad are selling some nearly new furniture on ebay, with a reserve price. Someone has contacted them to ask what the reserve price is. Is there any reason for NOT telling them? What are the reasons for keeping it hidden anyway?

[noo noo]

I've never sold anything with a reserve but I can't see any reason for keeping it hidden.

[Diddlum]

Thanks noo noo, I couldn't see any reason for it either, I'm completely baffled!