Hi Gray Rabbit,
Thanks for letting us know. The behavior you are describing certainly isn't typical of the Auctiva software, so there is probably a problem, most likely a browser setting or caching issue, on your end that is contributing to your undesirable experience.
For further assistance with this issue, please file a support request using the appropriate link on our help page: http://www.auctiva.com/free-auction-software-help/help.aspx
-Mike