&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 8pt; font-family: Verdana;&quot;&gt;The item watch features lets you keep a close eye on any auction without having to place a bid on it. This feature means you can be kept up to date on how an auction is doing and prepares you to place a winning last minute bid. You can watch any auction by clicking on the “Watch this item” link on any auction page. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;