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cocosnipes |
Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2021 6:25 am Post subject: Thank you |
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Excellent deal and I like the idea of the new Bid Shielding you are putting into practice.
Gixen seems to work very well indeed. So pleased I found it.
Thank you |
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Clockspring |
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 6:37 am Post subject: |
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Itâs $6! A year! And people are complaining? Iâm amazed really. If you save $6 on one snipe then the rest of them are free. There are so many ways to look at this but to complain that a man wants $6 to provide this service is insane. |
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Cupid |
Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2019 4:08 am Post subject: |
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All the payment options are available at the top of the Settings page that you get after pushing the Settings button which is displayed after you have logged in here via the web interface. |
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sirstone |
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:15 am Post subject: Re: New restriction on free accounts |
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How do I enter the payment site? |
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mrdoug |
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 12:48 am Post subject: Please Don't Loose Potential Customers |
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Dear Mario,
You are loosing me and others as a potential paying customers. Due to the recent changes I am no longer using Gixen, but have switched to another online bidding site. I would be happy to pay if it were not for the nonrecurring payment penalty, and the fact that I have multiple eBay accounts, as do many others.
My humble suggestion is to charge everyone $6 a year, recurring payment or not. Or if you don't like that idea, charge a nonrecurring payment of $24 for 4 years. This would satisfy my first objection.
My second suggestion is to charge $2 a year for each additional eBay account, or an extra $8 for 4 years. I would then have no objections and would be willing to subscribe to your service, and I believe others would be willing to join me.
I thank you for your consideration. |
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siouxperkev |
Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2019 7:57 am Post subject: |
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mario |
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 12:38 am Post subject: |
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This is correct Mark. Once the snipe is in, it will work, even if above limit (e.g. if I have a bug that would allow it to be entered). You will not be able to add more when you reach the limit, however. The logic as described by Mark is correct - e.g. if you win 1, you can enter 3 more. |
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Cupid |
Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2019 9:21 am Post subject: |
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I interpreted what Mario wrote, earlier in this thread, as meaning that the user would not be able to enter more snipes than could result in winning more than 4 in a month. That could be wrong though, I'm sure I'll be corrected if that is the case.
So, for instance, I would expect that once you win one you'll only be able to add three until a month after that win. |
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app |
Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2019 6:53 am Post subject: How to find out whether I reached the free user restrictions |
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Where can I see, whether I already reached the free user restriction of 4 winning snipes/month?
Gixen clears all snipes more than two weeks ago. Snipe history is not availble for free users.
Do I have to count for my own or is there a counter available on gixen?
What happens with pending snipes when I reached the limit? Will they still be fired? If not, can they be re-activated by getting a paying member or do I have to re-enter them?
Lot of questions, I know, but there weren't any helping answers for sure so far. The only thing that was clarified is that grouped snipes will count as one, which seems self-explaining for me.
Thanks, Michael |
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Rickajho |
Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2019 9:21 am Post subject: |
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Guest |
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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markz |
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2019 6:35 pm Post subject: Re: New restriction on free accounts |
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Cupid |
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 11:42 am Post subject: |
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I just don't know how Mario has chosen to implement the restriction, which is why I haven't attempted to answer that question.
I have ideas about how I would have done it myself, but stating those here would be pure speculation on my part and therefore irrelevant in terms of answering the precise question that you have posed.
Also, I guess it doesn't matter in the long run since he has chosen only to allow a maximum of 4 snipes (or groups of snipes) to be scheduled by free users from now on, so going forward it won't be possible for anyone to get into the same position as you were before you decided to subscribe again.
In short, only Mario can answer that question, he may pick it up here or you might prefer to email it to him directly at the support address given on the Contact tab above.
Yes, the next payment will be automatic, but you will be informed when it happens, so it isn't likely to be a complete surprise when the deduction occurs. |
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mrmopar |
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 11:24 am Post subject: |
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I am curious about my main question (what would happen to the bids I had set up to end today had I not subscribed), and others may be as well, but I went ahead and subscribed to be safe. I think the fee is small relative to the time necessary to watch all of the bids, but fees add up from all over, so a free service, even with the irritations, was nice. I now pay sales tax on every ebay order on top of the winning price and shipping costs.
I went with the reoccuring payment of $6/yr. My subscription runs until 9/14/20 then I assume unless I cancel it prior, it will renew automatically for another year and my paypal will be automatically billed? I don't know how active I will be a year from now, so it is possible that I may let it roll, but I may have cured my addiction by then too!! |
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Cupid |
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 11:15 am Post subject: Re: Will my bids go through? |
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mrmopar |
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 11:03 am Post subject: Will my bids go through? |
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I just discovered this new policy when I went to update some additional bids. I got the message that i have used up the 4 free/mo.
Here is my question: I have several bids that were previously set up. Can I assume that they will not work at this point unless i subscribe?
The system won't let me add new bids, that I know, but I am unsure about the dozen or so that were already set up. I must have won at least 4 so far to get the message.
I am surprised at the number of people who say they rarely use the program, but then again I buy a lot of little $ items and have grown used to sniping ALL of them just to keep myself consistent. This will impact my usage for sure. I have been a subscriber in the past, maybe 2 or 3 years total, but the free service worked for me. I have been burned a few times using the free service when something happened to prevent a bid from going through. I also didn't mind the wait times. I am in the camp that thinks that this is not essentially a fee service if you use it much at all (which I do). The free service is limited to infrequent users now. |
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CanaryWolf |
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 1:08 am Post subject: Sept14th new paid system |
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Cupid |
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2019 4:28 am Post subject: Re: How many accounts do I have? |
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Guest |
Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2019 10:27 am Post subject: Re: How many accounts do I have? |
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elvey |
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2019 12:04 am Post subject: Aha! |
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I get good value. I think we all do.
Iâm guessing you already use HTTPS for everything, Mario. Yes? EBAY says itâs mandatory next month. Itâs funny - I remember for so long eBay would redirect HTTPS to HTTP. |
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fablemaker |
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2019 10:34 am Post subject: subsription |
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I am more than happy to pay . I have been a subscriber to gixen for a few years now and love it. Thank you Mario for providing a great service. |
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BlueSaint64 |
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2019 7:19 am Post subject: |
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Businessam:-
A pay per winning snipe is a rather stupid idea for a number of reasons.
1. If every account has to be monitored for winning snipes, and every account billed varying amounts for those winning snipes every month, or even quarterly, it would cause an Everest-sized mountain of extra work in administration, and no doubt, major re-programming of Gixen itself which might be fine for Microsoft but not a virtually one man band.
And what happens at the end of the period when people don't pay? Is Mario supposed to send email reminders to everyone? Yes, things can be automated (more programming, or extra cost of purchasing the necessary software) but you still need a human to oversee such things.
2. However you price winning bids, for the majority of regular users I suspect, the cost would be significantly larger than $6 a month rather than $6 a year.
Faced with a monthly bill of $10 or $20 how many current users are likely to migrate to another sniping service with a cheaper, flat monthly fee? Answer - MOST.
3. If free users are unwilling to fork out $6 annually at present are they going to willingly pay per win in the future. I don't think so. Many people claim they don't sign up because they are such infrequent users, maybe once or twice a year. I suggest in 80% of cases that is pure BULL, they just want something for free. I doubt there's more than 5% of users that would pay less than $6 commission on winning snipes over the course of a year.
4. Look at the fuss (in another thread) freeloaders have made over the apparently major inconvenience of having to wait an extra 30 seconds to log in. Are those people going to stay with a service that might actually charge them a few Cents for winning stuff cheaply? Of course not.
Most software gives users a 'free trial' period in which the product is limited in some way, whether that is by being unable to Save your work, Print it (or only with some logo or wording obscuring it) or some similar restriction.
Up until now Mario has benevolently allowed for free an almost unrestricted service with just a minor inconvenience of a minor wait, and viewing advertising.
Now he's chosen to restrict it to 4 wins per month - hardly a restriction for genuine occasional users, only regular freeloaders. Good on him!
The crux of the matter is $6 or $8 per year for the Gixen service is a STEAL, and anyone who doesn't want to pay it is NEVER going to convert to a pay per win system, you will only drive away your core users who would pay significantly more.
It's a shame you (Businessam) never read comments after you post; you might learn something! |
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cpushack |
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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If $6 a year is greedy then the local coffee stand at $6 a drink is a bank robber.
$0.50/month, I save that nearly every day in auctions.
I was a little worried when I got the email notice "New restriction on free accounts" as I have a mirror account, but I guess it was just sent to everyone.
Keep up the good work |
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businessam |
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 6:45 pm Post subject: how to make this profitable (free biz advice from a biz grad |
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mario |
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 2:57 pm Post subject: |
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Guest |
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 1:25 pm Post subject: Re: How many accounts do I have? |
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[quote="hobby936"]I need to know how many accounts I have as I may be duplicated also when do I pay $6.00 which is okay with me. I may only use Gixen a couple of times a month but always I have contributed. Please let me know as I only need one account. Thanks Bill[/quote] |
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Bluesaint64 |
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 11:13 am Post subject: |
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mario |
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 6:05 am Post subject: |
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BlueSaint64 |
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 5:11 am Post subject: |
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mario |
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 4:48 am Post subject: Re: How many accounts do I have? |
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mario |
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 4:47 am Post subject: |
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mario |
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 4:45 am Post subject: Re: New restriction on free accounts |
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Matt |
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 3:22 am Post subject: |
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Bluesaint64 |
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 3:06 am Post subject: Re: Bye Gixen |
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JohnBGixen |
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 1:55 am Post subject: terms etc |
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The changes are perfectly acceptable and to my mind the $6 which is about ÂGBP 5 in the UK for a YEAR is fantastic value.
Onle one query: I know that I pay but how to I confirm status? |
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Guest |
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 12:52 am Post subject: |
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Ah, just went off to pay some more to extend my usage period and found the 'Compare Gixen sniper to Other Sniping Services' page. You can find it by clicking the 'Compare' tab at the top of this page. Worth a read. |
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Guest |
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 12:44 am Post subject: |
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I'm the anonymous poster ref multiple accounts. I sell myself, I only have one account but understand if others have a fair few. Respectfully, $6 a year for a business (i.e. one for each business) I don't think is a big ask. It is a minimal cost for what you get, likely covers the savings, and even if it didn't, the time saved alone and ease of use? The time saved for any business is the benefit, it is for me (as I used to snipe by hand, sitting here waiting).
I'm also with peter3mullins, as I too feel that there is room for abuse of multiple accounts.
Regards Gixen being out for your money, well people can use the service for free, to see if they like it, and when I last looked, the prices of other services (that were not as good) were much more expensive. Plus if for multiple business's, those multiple payments of $6 is tax deductable anyway. I suppose it depends where you are in the world, but over here $6 doesn't buy very much out in the world. Many people will spend that on a single coffee. I'm with peter3mullins (who raises many other fair points), as I too feel that there is room for abuse of multiple accounts.
It seems from reading that people feel that being offered a service for free, is unnaceptable business practice. Often I've seen on the internet, and in life, people offered something for nothing, but then want more.
I'm very happy with the service and price. |
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guest |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 10:40 pm Post subject: |
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Faxman59 |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 7:15 pm Post subject: 6$ a year. |
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Now come on.
We are talking 6$/8$ a year that saves you hundreds or thousands of bucks each year plus helps you snipping the things you really want.
The discussion is senseless, unless you are one of those people that want everything for free. It takes time, money and effort to keep a site like this up and running. If you are not willing to spend this low amount on money for a good sevice then it's just that.
I been using this service for years (don't even remember when i joined) and it has never let me down.
Go elsewhere and see what you get for 50 cents a month.
That's my 5 cents to the whole story. |
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peter3mullins |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 6:53 pm Post subject: That's Fair |
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I'm all for this latest change. I've been a paid subscriber for several years and I want to see this service continue. If more people pay then the continuation of the service is more likely and also there is less need to raise prices in the future for those that are paying.
People who don't pay and won't pay even when they like the service and are regular users (and presumably saving $$$ and much time) are a drain on Gixen's resources and really are no big loss.
Regarding one Gixen account for multiple eBay accounts as has been suggested by a few people, I would advise Mario to resist this as there is too much potential for abuse.
And regarding the 4 item limit per month, there is nothing to stop budget conscious users from buying or sniping directly on eBay when it suits them and just using Gixen for auctions that end at inconvenient times.
I'll keep recommending Gixen as people can still try it for free, can then keep using Gixen for free (if they are not buying more than 4 items a month via Gixen) and it is a really good, reliable service - well worth the money! |
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Guest |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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How about extending subscription by 1 month (or 1 chunk) for paid subscription if mirror is down and you lose auctions. This would be limited to 1 extension per day. Lose auction would be when gixen has problems and your gixen bid is higher than the actual winning bid. |
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Bigbill |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 5:22 pm Post subject: Re: How many accounts do I have? |
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Mikexx |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 3:49 pm Post subject: |
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sadanon |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 3:35 pm Post subject: |
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I liked the idea behind Gixen when I first discovered it back in 2010, and after I used it successfully a few times, I felt the effort and service involved deserved compensation. And so I was a paid subscriber for about 6 years.
But I started getting disillusioned with the site when the nag delays were implemented, and with every successive detriment for free users, my enthusiasm waned. I no longer felt like my subscription was a donation to maintain the site and reward Mario for providing the service for all, but that I was expected to pay for special privileged treatment denied regular users (like so many other sleazeball sniping websites out there.)
To put it another way, I didn't mind paying when it meant a few extra features were added as perks, but nothing was taken away from free users.
I am no longer a paid user, and I doubt I will be again, due to degrading policies such as this. If you want Gixen to be an exclusively paid service, make it a paid service; don't stoop to the level of your competitors, with bait and switch crippled "free" accounts, undermining your userbase and punishing them for utilizing your service. I hoped you were better than that.
Gixen used to be the best site with the best attitude, and that goodwill counts for a lot today with word of mouth. People donate money to youtubers, streamers, gofundmes and patreons for no other reason than they want to support what they believe is a worthy endeavor. Alienate them with greed and defensive excuses, and there's no motivation to contribute.
Such is the difference between soliciting donations for a soup kitchen, and just straight up running a restaurant. |
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tomsteiner1 |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 3:08 pm Post subject: |
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Already have mirror but how do I know if it is recurring or one-time?
If not reccurring, how does Paypal handle recurring payments? |
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madrabbitwoman |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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TLisenby |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 1:11 pm Post subject: Re: multi accounts |
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Guest |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 12:57 pm Post subject: |
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How does the $6 recurring subscription work?
Do you automatically charge the $6 to my Paypal account every year? (I don't understand how Paypal would allow that without my authorization.) |
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Guest |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 12:44 pm Post subject: |
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Guest |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 12:41 pm Post subject: Re: multi accounts |
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Rickajho |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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John |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 12:06 pm Post subject: Bye Gixen |
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I won't be paying, bye |
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bernie |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 12:02 pm Post subject: |
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im a recurring subscriber.
only 4 shots a month is pretty steep.
that wouldnt even cover if you want to buy only one product and fail a few times.
i recommended this lots of people, but with only 4 shots, i guess i wont anymore. i would suggest at least 10 to keep people interested..
also +1 to combine different accounts in one subscription.
most of the people sniping regularly have more than one account. |
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whatever99 |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 11:47 am Post subject: costs |
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how much is pay per use? |
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User1 |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 10:52 am Post subject: Re: Paid Subscription |
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FreeGixer |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 10:45 am Post subject: Paid Subscription |
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I'm not one to be all up-in-arms about someone making a decision on how to run their business. So don't take this for a negative rant. I just don't understand how the mandatory charge is only $6?
I always figured this site made its money from a commission on winning bids. eBay has an affiliate program called "eBay Partner Network" (EPN). I figured this site was tapped into EPN's API for commission. If not, then I figured they would be generating revenue on the ads, if not both.
So it's perplexing to me that the operator is claiming they need only $6 to "keep Gixen alive". This just seems like bad business because it seems to me the operator is not acting in good faith. Gives me the impression that maybe the operator is looking to skim an extra $6 per user under the guise that they need this money to stay open. Maybe I'm wrong.
The service is great and has been great. So again I'm not complaining. Charging 6 bucks just makes it seem disingenuous. That's not a lot of money. I would make it back in probably a week in savings, but the principle might keep me away. Again I could be wrong but I did want to share my thoughts. |
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hobby936 |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 10:42 am Post subject: How many accounts do I have? |
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I need to know how many accounts I have as I may be duplicated also when do I pay $6.00 which is okay with me. I may only use Gixen a couple of times a month but always I have contributed. Please let me know as I only need one account. Thanks Bill |
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Guest |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 9:29 am Post subject: |
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Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 9:22 am Post subject: |
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I had in the lifetime subscription first but then gixen cancelled all the lifetime accounts as they wanted more money, i have used gixen since it started but now i donât use it anymore, i paid for lifetime not for annual subscription |
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braided |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 7:06 am Post subject: multi accounts |
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Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 6:57 am Post subject: |
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Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 6:29 am Post subject: |
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The problem with multiple E-Bay accounts is that people could then just pay one $6, and have their mum, girlfriend, all their close trusted mates, family etc all use it. Why would you need multiple E-Bay accounts? Even if you need multiple accounts for perhaps selling different items, just use the same one for buying. |
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vintage-copper-kitchen |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 6:20 am Post subject: multi accounts |
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as others have said we have more than one ebay account can they be linked to one subscription |
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braided |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 6:08 am Post subject: Re: New restriction on free accounts |
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Mauro |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 5:42 am Post subject: |
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Gixen is my go to for free snipes. I used auctionsniper ages ago and were always inside the free snipes limit.
I do snipes maybe once a year, and what I save in that year maybe amounts to tops 10$, but I'm exaggerating.
I mostly buy from small chips auctions, or from buy it now for everything else.
I'm fine both with these news and the 60s timeout, in the sense that I wasn't paying before and I will keep not being a paying member in the future :D But who would be, for literally a few snipes a year. Realistically one per year.
Last time for example I had to use google to search for "free ebay sniping" because I even forgot gixen's name after all the time I wasn't using it :oops:
Just popping in wishing Mario to finally make some bucks off this site. |
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Mike |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 5:17 am Post subject: |
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There is an historical expectation of a free service paid for by adverts or other means.
Some will be willing to pay a subscription for a higher level of service but those expecting things on the cheap will always do so.
In short, Gixen will lose those looking for a free service, who would never pay.
Gixen will also lose those who started at Gixen who were initially attracted by the free service but later willing to pay for the advantages that come with paid membership.
There may be a few users who current use the free service and move onto the paid, but overall Gixen will lose paying members, or not expand as quickly as where there was a free, albeit limited service. |
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gixenuser |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 4:46 am Post subject: Re: New restriction on free accounts |
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inchitover |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 3:50 am Post subject: Re: New restriction on free accounts |
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If i have three ebay accounts an want to use gixen for each account, do i have to make a subscription for each individual ebay account? |
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inchitover |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 3:46 am Post subject: Re: New restriction on free accounts |
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colinswatches |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 3:33 am Post subject: Latest Changes |
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All seems good to me. Glad to see there is action being taken to encourage more frequent users to pay their share. |
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Guest |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 1:34 am Post subject: |
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Perfectly fine with me as I am already a mirror subscribe. I can't believe anyone would refuse to pay just $6 |
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Guest |
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 1:04 am Post subject: |
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I am OK with this. Gixen has saved me thousands of dollars over the time I've used it. The $6/year is by far worth it if you know how to use the service. |
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mario |
Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2019 11:18 pm Post subject: New restriction on free accounts |
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On (or around) Sep 15th, Gixen will introduce some changes and restrictions on free accounts, as follows:
1) There will be no change in pricing for Gixen mirror subscription. It will remain at $6/year for recurring Gixen mirror subscribers, and $8/year for one-off payments.
2) Free users will be limited to 4 winning snipes / month. Users who use Gixen in excess of that will be required to subscribe to Gixen mirror (annual, mirror chunks, or pay-per-use).
3) Gixen mirror users who subscribe to Gixen using recurring paypal payments, and subsequently cancel recurring payment before the end of the subscription period will have their subscription length adjusted accordingly, as if they made a non-recurring payment.
4) Users who subscribe to Gixen mirror using recurring paypal payments will be protected from any future price increases of Gixen mirror for subsequent years, for as long as they don't cancel the recurring payment.
5) Pricing of Gixen Mirror Chunks will remain unchanged.
6) Pricing of Gixen Mirror Pay-Per-Use will remain unchanged. |
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