That's a new one on me. I've never heard of bid blocking software. So somehow a bidder can bid the opening amount and block anyone else from bidding. I cannot imagine how that would work but I don't doubt it could be done.
I just bid on two items that have no other bids and both auctions close in an hour or so. I could use bid blocking software myself right now. 
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