I think people are so hung up on an AH that they fail to see that markets are nothing like an AH or meant to operate like an AH. Basically you go see what items you want and either pay what the seller is asking or you find another seller who offers the item you want at the price you want. Think of it like a flee market or a garage sale...everyone has something to sell and they all sell what they want at the prices they choose...what you see is what you get if you so choose...and I think its a good idea the way its set up...now the UI lag and all the other stuff that makes operating in the market wards harder than dodging Ifrits plumes...well thats another story.