Author |
Message |
Topic: Too many requests |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 232
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2024 12:45 am Subject: Re: Too many requests |
Were Gixen servers too busy to make the bid?
No, this error came back from eBay. I am waiting to hear from them to see what limit exactly Gixen hit. I am guessing it had something to do with inc ... |
Topic: AWARE: Too many requests error, working on it |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 270
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2024 12:42 am Subject: AWARE: Too many requests error, working on it |
This problem is resolved as of an hour ago, without my intervention. Waiting to hear from eBay.
My apology to all affected users. |
Topic: AWARE: Too many requests error, working on it |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 270
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:54 pm Subject: AWARE: Too many requests error, working on it |
I am aware of the issue that snipes are failing. It looks like a problem on eBay's side. Working on it. |
Topic: Why snipes didn\'t go up to my maximum? |
mario
Replies: 10
Views: 5098
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 12:55 pm Subject: Why snipes didn\'t go up to my maximum? |
The ebay username that won this listing begins with letters \"ba\" and ends with \"llc\". Is this your ebay username? That's the one that won this auctions and that's linked to you ... |
Topic: Missing snipes |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 8956
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 12:45 pm Subject: Missing snipes |
I see now. All these auctions were ended early by the seller. Then, since they were ended more than 2 days ago, they were archived by Gixen. You have a mirror subscription so you can find these items ... |
Topic: You are not eligible to bid on this item |
mario
Replies: 14
Views: 8120
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2024 12:30 am Subject: You are not eligible to bid on this item |
Could anybody please check the ebay ID number 235797784325?
eBay provided no additional information here, only \"You are not eligible to bid on this item.\". I would give them a call a ... |
Topic: Missing snipes |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 8956
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 9:53 am Subject: Missing snipes |
I see your snipes just fine. Are you logged in to the correct account? Please email me if still having this issue. |
Topic: Why snipes didn\'t go up to my maximum? |
mario
Replies: 10
Views: 5098
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2024 11:12 pm Subject: Why snipes didn\'t go up to my maximum? |
You won this one for sure. Is it possible that you have multiple ebay accounts, and that a wrong one was linked to Gixen? |
Topic: Wifi Extender |
mario
Replies: 6
Views: 1974
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2024 10:48 pm Subject: Wifi Extender |
The only time Gixen looks at your public IP address is when you are re-authorizing on eBay. However WiFi extender should not affect this, the publicly facing IP should be the same. |
Topic: HTTP ERROR 500 |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 1746
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2024 10:46 pm Subject: HTTP ERROR 500 |
I looked into this, I think I discovered the problem. Please let me know if you notice this again. |
Topic: Error: Array Error: Array Could not add this item |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 2026
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2024 10:06 pm Subject: Error: Array Error: Array Could not add this item |
I added it with no issue by doing watchlist import. Can you please email me and include details - your username, etc. |
Topic: error in credit card renewal links using DuckDuckGo |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 1581
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2024 2:01 am Subject: error in credit card renewal links using DuckDuckGo |
Sean,
Thank you for reporting this problem, it's fixed now. |
Topic: NUMBER OF BIDS EXCEED MY SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE LIMITS |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 3274
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2024 1:55 am Subject: NUMBER OF BIDS EXCEED MY SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE LIMITS |
The problem I see with your account has nothing to do with subscription, which is fine, you have pay-per-use subscription. The problem is - your ebay authorization has expired.
eBay requires that y ... |
Topic: Support Gixen with Ads |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 1632
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2024 1:50 am Subject: Support Gixen with Ads |
Can you please email me a screenshot of this? Ads are controlled by Google, so it's possible they are doing something I am not aware of. |
Topic: EBAY ERROR: PURCHASE LIMIT EXCEEDED |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 1856
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2024 1:49 am Subject: EBAY ERROR: PURCHASE LIMIT EXCEEDED |
This error comes from eBay, it may mean that you have a new account. Please email me with your username and item id, and I will provide you with more information, and then you can contact eBay to lift ... |
Topic: I cannot access to my snipes page |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 4071
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2024 2:27 am Subject: I cannot access to my snipes page |
still not working -- 8 hrs now
Not sure when you last checked, but the issue has been resolved since my last post. |
Topic: I cannot access to my snipes page |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 4071
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2024 2:57 pm Subject: I cannot access to my snipes page |
Please try again now, I believe the issue should be resolved now. |
Topic: I cannot access to my snipes page |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 4071
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2024 1:34 pm Subject: I cannot access to my snipes page |
There is an issue, looking at it. Please give me some time. |
Topic: Doesn’t place bid |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 3416
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2024 1:46 am Subject: Doesn’t place bid |
Can you please provide more information, e.g. item id for which bid was not placed? |
Topic: Gixen Autosnipe (Firefox/Chrome/Safari) |
mario
Replies: 84
Views: 1210603
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2024 10:46 pm Subject: Gixen Autosnipe (Firefox/Chrome/Safari) |
Can you please email me? Include your username and the item you tried to add.
I just used the extension in Chrome and added a snipe with no issues. I am unable to replicate the problem. |
Topic: Backlinks not registering |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 2394
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2024 10:39 pm Subject: Backlinks not registering |
Please use the link on the form that offers this, place it on the page, then submit it. The link is different for every user. |
Topic: Please eliminate Gixen Mirror pay-per-use balanceֿ |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 2491
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2024 10:37 pm Subject: Please eliminate Gixen Mirror pay-per-use balanceֿ |
I eliminated this balance for your account. |
Topic: **Can I use Gixen with an ebay.co.uk account?**. |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 2669
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2024 12:17 am Subject: **Can I use Gixen with an ebay.co.uk account?**. |
Aside from occasional technical issues / bugs, there is no policy difference between placing bids directly on eBay or through Gixen. If you can't place a bid directly on ebay.co.uk you won't be able t ... |
Topic: Account charged twice for renewal |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 2714
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2024 7:09 am Subject: Account charged twice for renewal |
Refunds issued, contact me on support email for details. |
Topic: AWARE OF THE ISSUE |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 2819
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2024 7:18 am Subject: AWARE OF THE ISSUE |
There was an issue today that affected the front-end, which was resolved. No snipes failed. My apology for the inconvenience. |
Topic: AWARE OF THE ISSUE |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 2819
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2024 1:40 am Subject: AWARE OF THE ISSUE |
Working on it. Snipes are still executing. |
Topic: Not eligible to bid |
mario
Replies: 6
Views: 4025
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2024 9:55 pm Subject: Not eligible to bid |
eBay is asking you to verify your account.
You need to verify your account to bid or buy again.
https://www.riskremedyweb.ebay.com/rrw?clientUsecase=SCR |
Topic: changing baank info |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 3256
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2024 10:11 am Subject: changing baank info |
You can, however change your funding source for each recurring subscription in your paypal account. Look for recurring subscription (or click on the paypal subscription id on the Gixen settings page), ... |
Topic: SHIPPING ADDRESS COUNTRY RESTRICTED |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 4092
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 4:58 am Subject: SHIPPING ADDRESS COUNTRY RESTRICTED |
My apology for a late reply on this... Unfortunately I no longer have the logs to see if there is more information on this in them. Please let me know if this happens again. |
Topic: Money taken, no membership applied, no response from gixen |
mario
Replies: 11
Views: 7337
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 4:55 am Subject: Money taken, no membership applied, no response from gixen |
Johnny,
Found your username based on your IP. I never received any of your emails, none.
It looks like there was a problem of some kind at the time of your payment. Your subscription is active n ... |
Topic: Credit card payments now available to buy Gixen Mirror |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 22462
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2024 2:00 am Subject: Re: Credit card payments now available to buy Gixen Mirror |
Same problem.
I don't want to pay throuph Paypal (I don't have Stripe) bu would gladly pay through credit card.
Payments via Stripe *are* credit card payments. You don't need a Stripe account, ... |
Topic: Incorrect bid under asking price |
mario
Replies: 8
Views: 5648
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2024 6:10 am Subject: Incorrect bid under asking price |
If you can contact the seller, that's the way to go as seller can then contact eBay. In fact, it's the seller that suffered the most damage here. |
Topic: Incorrect bid under asking price |
mario
Replies: 8
Views: 5648
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2024 1:30 am Subject: Incorrect bid under asking price |
This listing had a retracted bid of 122. See https://www.ebay.com/bfl/viewbids/405144907049 and scroll to the bottom. This prevented your bid from being placed.
This practice is known as bid shiel ... |
Topic: Renewal Fees |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 2803
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2024 1:41 am Subject: Renewal Fees |
This is not a problem, but can you please email me and include your Gixen username? |
Topic: Question about actual ending times |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 3264
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2024 10:25 am Subject: Question about actual ending times |
Gixen obtains this time from eBay. Gixen itself is not using the same interface as you do. eBay used to show this information to end users as well, not sure why it doesn't any longer. |
Topic: not getting password reset emails |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 4108
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2024 11:00 pm Subject: not getting password reset emails |
Please email me and include your username. Emails are working, but are sometimes filtered out by some mail providers. |
Topic: does the monthly membership auto-renew? |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 3468
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2024 7:41 am Subject: does the monthly membership auto-renew? |
It's recurring, cancel it on the Gixen settings page if you don't want it to auto-renew. |
Topic: Is the api functional? |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 3486
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2024 7:41 am Subject: Is the api functional? |
I have no idea who owns that repo, it's not Gixen's.
Email me, maybe I can help, maybe not, depending on what you want to do. |
Topic: AWARE of the login issue |
mario
Replies: 0
Views: 3795
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2024 1:09 am Subject: AWARE of the login issue |
At the moment, one of Gixen's front-end servers is causing login requests to time out. We are working on resolving this.
Your snipes are still being executed normally, both from main and mirror ser ... |
Topic: No snipe due to Shipping Address Country Restricted |
mario
Replies: 32
Views: 50053
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2024 3:11 am Subject: No snipe due to Shipping Address Country Restricted |
Sellers can impose restrictions of whatever nature they want, including shipping to other EU countries. I am not aware of any legislation that prevents them from restricting shipping. In fact, sometim ... |
Topic: No idea how to cancel recurring |
mario
Replies: 8
Views: 6561
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2024 9:09 am Subject: No idea how to cancel recurring |
I tried to make this easier. On the Gixen settings page, paypal subscription id links to the page where this subscription is displayed by paypal. Of course, paypal requires login, and you have to log ... |
Topic: Another instance of Double Billing |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 5078
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2024 11:12 pm Subject: Another instance of Double Billing |
Frank,
You have two Gixen accounts (prawn***er and f***dm), and a single subscription on each. Which one do you use?
Please email me on the support email and we will resolve this, this should co ... |
Topic: No idea how to cancel recurring |
mario
Replies: 8
Views: 6561
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2024 11:07 pm Subject: No idea how to cancel recurring |
Not sure why it did not work for you, but see my response in the other forum thread, I canceled it for you. Please email me for futher communication. |
Topic: Double Billing |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 4976
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2024 11:06 pm Subject: Double Billing |
I never got an email from you, but found you based on your username. You made a duplicate subscription in 2022. I issued a refund for the most recent payment (paypal allows refunds for payments up to ... |
Topic: I Can not renew my year subscription |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 3921
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2024 2:43 am Subject: I Can not renew my year subscription |
Please email me and include your username and what you see, any error messages, etc. |
Topic: Proposal for new feature - Make offer at a programmed time. |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 5133
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2024 3:08 am Subject: Proposal for new feature - Make offer at a programmed time. |
It might, but here is the problem. Almost no one needs this, and it would confuse existing users. I added some advanced features in the past after such requests and considerable effort, and no one is ... |
Topic: fees |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 4362
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2024 3:06 am Subject: fees |
Mark explained it well. Please email me, I can cancel one and put another one on pause until you use what you already paid for. Payments not older than 6 months can also be refunded. |
Topic: Money taken, no membership applied, no response from gixen |
mario
Replies: 11
Views: 7337
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2024 2:57 am Subject: Money taken, no membership applied, no response from gixen |
Johnny,
I just looked and I don't see that email. Can you please re-send? Or let me know what your username is here. I will try to find that transaction in the meantime.
My apology for the issue ... |
Topic: There was a problem with an eBay internal system or process |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 4126
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2024 9:16 pm Subject: There was a problem with an eBay internal system or process |
This is still a very rare occurrence. I know it may not look that way when it happens to you, but it is rare. |
Topic: Bidding too early: 196442995152 |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 4679
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2024 4:08 am Subject: Bidding too early: 196442995152 |
It was 57.75 bid, so it was not early. Gixen can't place snipes that early by design, it never happened in almost 18 years. |
Topic: Ebay Problem |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 4762
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2024 12:29 pm Subject: Ebay Problem |
What exactly happens? Can you make some screenshots and email them to me?
eBay 2-step authentication should not prevent you from re-authorizing or using Gixen. |
Topic: Download All Snipe History at 1 Time |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 6246
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2024 5:11 am Subject: Download All Snipe History at 1 Time |
You are right, I was convinced that feature was there. I will see that I add it, that shouldn't be too complicated. |
Topic: \"No items imported\" when there are new items in |
mario
Replies: 22
Views: 30380
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2024 5:10 am Subject: \"No items imported\" when there are new items in |
I cannot replicate this issue. Can you please email me and include your Gixen username? |
Topic: Download All Snipe History at 1 Time |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 6246
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2024 7:18 am Subject: Download All Snipe History at 1 Time |
The download option on the history does exactly that, there is pagination in the download. |
Topic: snipes disappear after Modify |
mario
Replies: 17
Views: 27069
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2024 7:16 am Subject: snipes disappear after Modify |
335398035088 and 235569059273 are in the database, your bid was too low.
The only one I don't see any trace of is 335398037538. |
Topic: Email notification error |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 5086
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon May 27, 2024 1:47 pm Subject: Email notification error |
It is - I had to switch to a stand-by server that had a replica of the database. Unfortunately the replica does not have the \"sent email\" flag marked.
It's a minor inconvenience compare ... |
Topic: Gixen Down? 5/26/24 - 78:30am EST |
mario
Replies: 17
Views: 12223
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun May 26, 2024 6:32 am Subject: Gixen Down? 5/26/24 - 78:30am EST |
Please try again now. |
Topic: Gixen Down? 5/26/24 - 78:30am EST |
mario
Replies: 17
Views: 12223
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun May 26, 2024 5:31 am Subject: Gixen Down? 5/26/24 - 78:30am EST |
I expect this will be resolved in an hour or so. |
Topic: Gixen Down? 5/26/24 - 78:30am EST |
mario
Replies: 17
Views: 12223
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun May 26, 2024 5:07 am Subject: Gixen Down? 5/26/24 - 78:30am EST |
Confirming that there is an issue, working on it.
The main hosting facility seems to be down. The mirror server is still executing snipes. |
Topic: Ad pop-ups when I try to place bids. Unsolicited |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 6337
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat May 25, 2024 7:15 am Subject: Ad pop-ups when I try to place bids. Unsolicited |
I looked at this, it looks like these are called \"vignette\" ads, and Google added them on their own. I disabled them now, they are indeed annoying. |
Topic: Ad pop-ups when I try to place bids. Unsolicited |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 6337
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue May 21, 2024 12:01 pm Subject: Ad pop-ups when I try to place bids. Unsolicited |
Can you please let me know on which pages this happens? Take a screenshot and email it to me.
I haven't changed anything, this was not a problem before. But Google keeps changing things. |
Topic: Cancelling recurring payment from Paypal guest checkout |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 4153
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon May 20, 2024 5:55 pm Subject: Cancelling recurring payment from Paypal guest checkout |
Please email me and include your username and I will cancel it for you. |
Topic: Email Notifications |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 4675
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed May 15, 2024 10:00 am Subject: Email Notifications |
One of Gixen servers was having a reputation issue (who knows why, as I never spam users). I moved the service to another server, and it seems to work fine now. |
Topic: refund |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 4217
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed May 15, 2024 9:59 am Subject: refund |
Canceled and refund issued. Come back when you bid on eBay again. |
Topic: Issue with subscription |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 10215
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed May 15, 2024 9:57 am Subject: Issue with subscription |
You probably need to update your ebay authorization, not your subscription. These are different things. You can update your ebay authorization on the Gixen settings page. This does not cost anything. |
Topic: Gixen mirror subscriptions |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 7657
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Wed May 15, 2024 9:56 am Subject: Gixen mirror subscriptions |
I'll see what I can do to make these subscriptions options more visible. |
Topic: reset username |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 4727
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 6:24 pm Subject: reset username |
Please email me and I will provide you with a reset link. Include your username in the email.
It happens too often that Gixen emails are bounced by email providers, despite Gixen never spamming any ... |
Topic: Issue with subscription |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 10215
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat May 11, 2024 6:51 am Subject: Re: No answer |
Hi,
I dropped you a message 2 days Ago but I didn't hear from you
I see a message sent 7 hours ago that I just responded to. My apology for the issue. |
Topic: Gixen button disappeared from Ebay listings |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 3946
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri May 10, 2024 10:52 am Subject: Gixen button disappeared from Ebay listings |
Re-install the autosnipe add-on.
You can still snipe by copy-pasting manually after logging in to the web UI (or importing the watchlist), the autosnipe extension only makes it easier. |
Topic: Issue with subscription |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 10215
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri May 10, 2024 9:39 am Subject: Issue with subscription |
Sometimes paypal notifications (to Gixen servers) can be late. This is very rare, usually they arrive within seconds of payment. Please email me and include your username. |
Topic: Gixen Down |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 3883
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu May 09, 2024 12:39 pm Subject: Gixen Down |
You are correct, it was down intermittently due to problem in one of the facility, but it did not last too long, an hour or so. The main Gixen server was not in this facility, and snipes were executin ... |
Topic: Closing my account |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 3506
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 7:29 am Subject: Closing my account |
Deleted without an issue. Not sure why you had an issue you did, possibly some browser add-ons that caused it. |
Topic: AUCTION RESTRICTED: BIDDER HAS UNPAID ITEMS,,, another one |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 9651
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2024 8:16 pm Subject: AUCTION RESTRICTED: BIDDER HAS UNPAID ITEMS,,, another one |
Please email me and I will provide info from the logs. Then you can contact eBay. |
Topic: \"Groups\"? |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 3358
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 11:32 am Subject: \"Groups\"? |
I recommned that you watch this youtube video, it explains it very well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hULqbynsO-Y |
Topic: You are not eligible to bid on this item due to seller Stat |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 3944
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 11:29 am Subject: You are not eligible to bid on this item due to seller Stat |
Can you please provide me with the item id? I will check if eBay provided more information on the restriction. Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't. |
Topic: \"Could not add this item\" |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 3978
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:55 am Subject: \"Could not add this item\" |
This should be resolved now, please try again. |
Topic: Could not add this item - auction# or money format not corr |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 7169
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:54 am Subject: Could not add this item - auction# or money format not corr |
This should be resolved now, please try again. |
Topic: Could not add this item - auction# or money format not corr |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 7169
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:43 am Subject: Could not add this item - auction# or money format not corr |
I am aware of the issue, looking at it. |
Topic: Credit card payments now available to buy Gixen Mirror |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 22462
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:09 am Subject: Credit card payments now available to buy Gixen Mirror |
Stripe is just a payment processor, you do not open an account with Stripe. Enter your card, pay, and you are done. It is not hard at all. |
Topic: Credit card payments now available to buy Gixen Mirror |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 22462
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2024 9:08 am Subject: Credit card payments now available to buy Gixen Mirror |
Yes, but only on the Gixen settings page, web UI. Login, click on \"Settings\" and you should be able to find them right below paypal payment options. |
Topic: Error Sending Data 12175, couldn\'t log on |
mario
Replies: 19
Views: 18798
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:47 am Subject: Error Sending Data 12175, couldn\'t log on |
I think you emailed me about this... if you use Windows 7, that could be the problem. There are no updates for it 4 years already, and this includes outdated SSL root certificates. |
Topic: Gixen Desktop Manager (64-bit) released |
mario
Replies: 81
Views: 1489353
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:03 pm Subject: Gixen Desktop Manager (64-bit) released |
Cupid wrote:
though I've asked where people are getting that from quite recently... So that needs updating too.
All updated, thank you for pointing this to me. |
Topic: DESKTOP MANAGER CONVERTS MY HIGH BIDS TO N/A AFTER REFRESH |
mario
Replies: 16
Views: 21632
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:46 am Subject: DESKTOP MANAGER CONVERTS MY HIGH BIDS TO N/A AFTER REFRESH |
I uploaded the latest GDM version, 2.2.0. Please download it - it should fix at least some of these issues.
https://www.gixen.com/gdm/GixenDesktopManager.zip |
Topic: High bid is not being updated on desktop app |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 8520
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:46 am Subject: High bid is not being updated on desktop app |
I uploaded the latest GDM version, 2.2.0. Please download it.
https://www.gixen.com/gdm/GixenDesktopManager.zip |
Topic: Error Sending Data 12175, couldn\'t log on |
mario
Replies: 19
Views: 18798
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:45 am Subject: Error Sending Data 12175, couldn\'t log on |
I uploaded the latest GDM version, 2.2.0. Please download it - it should fix at least some of these issues.
https://www.gixen.com/gdm/GixenDesktopManager.zip |
Topic: Error Sending Data 12175, couldn\'t log on |
mario
Replies: 19
Views: 18798
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2024 6:09 am Subject: Error Sending Data 12175, couldn\'t log on |
Does GixenDesktopManager.exe have write access to the working directory? It requires this to create/read/write ini file. |
Topic: Can\'t Login |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 4342
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2024 4:55 pm Subject: Can\'t Login |
Can you please try again now?
Let me know if it works or not. If needed, reset your password by using https://www.gixen.com/forgotpassword.php |
Topic: Can\'t login |
mario
Replies: 13
Views: 10918
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2024 3:24 pm Subject: Can\'t login |
I am looking at this, please be patient a bit longer. |
Topic: Database error when attempting to place a bid |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 3461
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2024 10:56 am Subject: Database error when attempting to place a bid |
Please try again now, this should be fixed now. |
Topic: No PayPal payments found |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 4897
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2024 10:45 am Subject: No PayPal payments found |
I am looking at this, please give me a few hours. |
Topic: Can\'t login |
mario
Replies: 13
Views: 10918
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2024 10:44 am Subject: Can\'t login |
Can you please email me and include your username(s)? |
Topic: Why are you charging me monthly ..... |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 4055
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2024 8:32 am Subject: Why are you charging me monthly ..... |
It's possible that you subscribed twice. Please email me. |
Topic: Fatal error re-authorizing Gixen |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 4077
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2024 8:25 am Subject: Fatal error re-authorizing Gixen |
Fixed. My apology for the issue, a major update has been applied that may have broken a few things such as this.
Let me know if you notice any other issues. |
Topic: Gixen logs out every time I click refresh button |
mario
Replies: 16
Views: 15658
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:16 pm Subject: Gixen logs out every time I click refresh button |
gmann wrote:
Can I assume this issue is not going to be fixed?
No! I will fix it, but it took a backseat to some other issues. Thank you for reminding me. |
Topic: High bid is not being updated on desktop app |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 8520
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2024 7:47 pm Subject: High bid is not being updated on desktop app |
Unfortunately not yet, it will take some time to resolve. |
Topic: Bid didn\'t go through |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 5111
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:39 pm Subject: Bid didn\'t go through |
It's weird indeed, I haven't seen this before. I would not be worried exactly, as I don't see this often at all, but, again, it's weird. My best guess is that eBay had an issue at the time. |
Topic: Watchlist not recognised, unable to access Settings... |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 4680
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:12 pm Subject: Watchlist not recognised, unable to access Settings... |
Just re-authorize Gixen using the ebay account you want linked. See https://www.gixen.com/blog/ebay-third-party-authorizations/ |
Topic: Gixen logs out every time I click refresh button |
mario
Replies: 16
Views: 15658
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2024 11:02 am Subject: Gixen logs out every time I click refresh button |
I'll look into this, just give me a few days please. |
Topic: High bid is not being updated on desktop app |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 8520
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2024 10:59 am Subject: High bid is not being updated on desktop app |
Mark, this is correct, I was able to replicate the problem.
I am looking into this. Note that this does not affect the functionality of Gixen, snipes will still trigger and work fine. |
Topic: No snipe due to Shipping Address Country Restricted |
mario
Replies: 32
Views: 50053
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:16 am Subject: No snipe due to Shipping Address Country Restricted |
I just got a notice from eBay that this was a bug and that they fixed it. Let me know if you still experience this issue. |
Topic: faulty Invald Authorization |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 6798
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:15 am Subject: faulty Invald Authorization |
I do, but some email providers filter it out. Gixen also displays a warning in red bold letters 10 days before authorization expiry. |
Topic: faulty Invald Authorization |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 6798
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:20 pm Subject: faulty Invald Authorization |
This has nothing to do with mirror subscription or payment of any kind. eBay authorization is a very different thing from Mirror Subscription. It's a permission you give on eBay to Gixen so that it ca ... |
Topic: Can Autosnipe be used on an Android device? |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 3587
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2024 7:43 am Subject: Can Autosnipe be used on an Android device? |
There is no autosnipe for smartphones, but there are apps. Use it, it's pretty good - you can search ebay right from the app. |
Topic: Can\'t upload csv |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 3801
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:53 am Subject: Can\'t upload csv |
Can you please send me (by email) the csv file you are trying to import? I need it to replicate the problem. |
Topic: AWARE of the issue |
mario
Replies: 13
Views: 9428
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:12 pm Subject: AWARE of the issue |
All of these issues should be resolved now, and mirror is executing snipes again.
If you still see any issues, please post them here. |
Topic: Mobile app doesnt work, do snipes still execute? |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 4460
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 7:02 pm Subject: Mobile app doesnt work, do snipes still execute? |
Mobile apps should work again now. |
Topic: AWARE of the issue |
mario
Replies: 13
Views: 9428
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:56 am Subject: AWARE of the issue |
New Gixen mirror server is up. Not executing snipes yet, but you can add and remove snipes now.
I expect that mirror will start executing snipes again within the next few hours. In the meantime the ... |
Topic: AWARE of the issue |
mario
Replies: 13
Views: 9428
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:45 am Subject: AWARE of the issue |
An update: mirror server is dead, moving service to another server, need a bit more time, likely no more than another half an hour for the web UI to be functional again. |
Topic: AWARE of the issue |
mario
Replies: 13
Views: 9428
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:22 am Subject: AWARE of the issue |
Mirror server is down, main is still executing snipes.
Working on it. If you need to cancel your snipes, the only way now is to invalidate authorization in your ebay account. |
Topic: Too many requests. |
mario
Replies: 13
Views: 8268
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2024 6:23 am Subject: Too many requests. |
I contacted eBay about this, the problem lasted for about 3 hours last night. It may take them a few days to respond however.
At the moment, I see nothing of a kind again, things seem to be back to ... |
Topic: Too many requests. |
mario
Replies: 13
Views: 8268
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2024 5:47 am Subject: Too many requests. |
I am looking at this, it looks like an eBay problem, but not sure yet. |
Topic: Gixen Failed to Place My Winning Bid |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 2955
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2024 5:34 pm Subject: Gixen Failed to Place My Winning Bid |
Your ebay authorization has expired.
eBay requires that you renew the authorization every 18 months or whenever you change your ebay password or username. This is free of charge. See detailed step- ... |
Topic: Canadian auctions |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 2986
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 4:33 pm Subject: Canadian auctions |
Yes - the currency used is always the currency of the listing, whatever it is. Once you schedule a snipe, you can see the currency of the listing in the \"current price\" field. |
Topic: subscription overpayments |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 3559
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2024 2:37 pm Subject: subscription overpayments |
Can you please email me and include your username? You must have subscribed multiple times. |
Topic: iOS app not adding all eBay watchlist |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 4712
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 8:04 pm Subject: iOS app not adding all eBay watchlist |
You are probably using the old ios app. Please try the new one, however this problem should be resolved now with the old one as well. |
Topic: History totally missing |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 3810
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 8:03 pm Subject: History totally missing |
Thank you for reporting this problem. Please try again now. |
Topic: Gixen no longer available / usable with Tor proxy |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 3149
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2024 7:38 am Subject: Gixen no longer available / usable with Tor proxy |
Tom,
Unfortunately I had to block it and I can't lift this block. Tor has recently been used for all kinds of attacks by the bad guys - hacking attacks, DDOS, you name it, and it's difficult to blo ... |
Topic: Can\'t add a snipe on destop manager |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 3213
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2024 7:25 am Subject: Can\'t add a snipe on destop manager |
My apology about this problem, I created this bug when making some changes.
Please try again, it should work now. |
Topic: Just lost bid when item closed for less |
mario
Replies: 6
Views: 6206
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2023 11:19 am Subject: Just lost bid when item closed for less |
Bid increment in that price range is ?GBP 20.00.
See https://www.ebay.co.uk/help/buying/bidding/automatic-bidding?id=4014 |
Topic: GIXEN SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR ONE TIME USE OR TEMPORARY SNIPES |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 3441
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2023 11:15 am Subject: GIXEN SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR ONE TIME USE OR TEMPORARY SNIPES |
Buy Gixen Mirror Chunks. They are perfect for your use-case scenario.
You get 6 chunks of 15 days each for the price of annual subscription. You activate them one at a time on the Gixen settings pa ... |
Topic: Account suspended |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 5011
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2023 8:17 am Subject: Account suspended |
I updated now the code so that suspensions for this reason (failed login attemt) expire after 5 minutes.
Suspensions are necessary to deter attacks, but 5 minutes is good enough for this purpose. |
Topic: Transfer Account - Not Receiving Code? |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 4220
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 6:02 pm Subject: Transfer Account - Not Receiving Code? |
Please email me and include details. |
Topic: Gixen refused your password |
mario
Replies: 33
Views: 30186
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 6:02 pm Subject: Gixen refused your password |
mikaolavi,
It can't be the same. Are you using password managers? |
Topic: Gixen refused your password |
mario
Replies: 33
Views: 30186
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:28 am Subject: Gixen refused your password |
You must be using a different password. Reset it by using https://www.gixen.com/forgotpassword.php if unsure what it is, or if you use a password manager of any kind. |
Topic: Edit bug when description uses parentheses |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 4529
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2023 7:20 am Subject: Edit bug when description uses parentheses |
I can't access these images. Are you talking about parentheses in the item title, or in your comment? |
Topic: Just won two auctions in the same group |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 7666
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 3:09 pm Subject: Just won two auctions in the same group |
I will see that I add one, I agree this would be helpful to avoid this. |
Topic: Gixen refused your password |
mario
Replies: 33
Views: 30186
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 11:49 am Subject: Gixen refused your password |
Please email me and include your username. |
Topic: Keep getting logged out of Gixen when I submit a bid |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 7877
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2023 11:48 am Subject: Keep getting logged out of Gixen when I submit a bid |
Please email me and include your username. |
Topic: I cannot log into my profile |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 3231
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:11 am Subject: I cannot log into my profile |
Delete all Gixen cookies in your web browser and then try again, it should work then. Also, are you using an adblock or similar web browser addon? |
Topic: Gixen is not accessible on my laptop, works on cellphone |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 5451
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 4:04 am Subject: Gixen is not accessible on my laptop, works on cellphone |
Can you disable the adblock (for gixen.com at least) and test it then? What adblock are you using? |
Topic: Gixen refused your password |
mario
Replies: 33
Views: 30186
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 4:02 am Subject: Gixen refused your password |
JamesGBCWPS, please email me and include your username. |
Topic: Gixen refused your password |
mario
Replies: 33
Views: 30186
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:54 pm Subject: Gixen refused your password |
There is - PHP 8, to which I had to upgrade the site treats cookies a little differently from previous versions. I addressed this, however a small minority of users are still having the problem until ... |
Topic: Gixen is not accessible on my laptop, works on cellphone |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 5451
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:49 pm Subject: Gixen is not accessible on my laptop, works on cellphone |
Please try again now. If still experiencing the problem try deleting Gixen cookies in your web browser. |
Topic: Gixen refused your password |
mario
Replies: 33
Views: 30186
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 12:54 pm Subject: Gixen refused your password |
Can you try clearing your cookies, and then if needed reset your password by using https://www.gixen.com/forgotpassword.php |
Topic: Keep getting logged out of Gixen when I submit a bid |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 7877
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2023 9:27 pm Subject: Keep getting logged out of Gixen when I submit a bid |
This problem with Autosnipe is fixed now, I believe.
There is another minor problem with session not being used when navigating through Gixen menus. Not a big problem, but working on it nevertheles ... |
Topic: Bug when adding an offer |
mario
Replies: 11
Views: 9761
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 3:55 pm Subject: Bug when adding an offer |
I did, and I believe I fixed the problem. Please try again now.
Thank you for reporting this. |
Topic: Legacy version of Gixen? |
mario
Replies: 6
Views: 6982
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2023 4:59 pm Subject: Legacy version of Gixen? |
I will check this with my web designer. Even if possible it's likely not going to be quick. |
Topic: Bug when adding an offer |
mario
Replies: 11
Views: 9761
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 2:49 pm Subject: Bug when adding an offer |
Yes, please, I need more info - what do you see? Feel free to email me that import file so that I can see it myself. |
Topic: Legacy version of Gixen? |
mario
Replies: 6
Views: 6982
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 2:48 pm Subject: Legacy version of Gixen? |
Joachim,
I understand. Have you tried Gixen Desktop Manager? This is available for Windows, and you may like it if you like one line per snipe display.
You can download it at https://www.gixen.c ... |
Topic: Legacy version of Gixen? |
mario
Replies: 6
Views: 6982
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 12:51 pm Subject: Legacy version of Gixen? |
Joachim,
I had to remove it. I had to upgrade the entire site to PHP 8 from PHP 7. PHP 7 will not be supported any longer, so even security updates won't be available in the future.
As PHP8 intr ... |
Topic: Bug when adding an offer |
mario
Replies: 11
Views: 9761
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 9:17 am Subject: Bug when adding an offer |
Please try again now, found the problem, and believe I fixed it.
A lot of small things like this since upgrade to PHP 8. The other side of the coin is - it helped me find more bugs. |
Topic: Gixen Autosnipe (Firefox/Chrome/Safari) |
mario
Replies: 84
Views: 1210603
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2023 8:17 pm Subject: Re: loading... overlay on chrome gixen extension |
Thank you for reporting this. Please email me and include your username. |
Topic: password not recognized |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 3538
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2023 8:14 pm Subject: password not recognized |
Are you sure you memorize the password correctly? And that you have one account only? |
Topic: Gixen app not adding listings but the website does |
mario
Replies: 6
Views: 6567
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2023 8:13 pm Subject: Gixen app not adding listings but the website does |
You are talking about Gixen Desktop Manager I assume?
Please try again now, I believe I found and fixed the bug that caused this. |
Topic: Error: entered too late into Gixen... |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 5136
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2023 12:01 pm Subject: Error: entered too late into Gixen... |
Your eBay authorization has expired. Gixen tried to submit this bid but couldn't due to expired authorization.
Renew it on the Gixen settings page, this is free of charge and takes only a minute to ... |
Topic: snipes not showing / can\'t add new snipe |
mario
Replies: 17
Views: 13843
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2023 6:31 am Subject: snipes not showing / can\'t add new snipe |
Thank you all for reporting the errors.
Just to confirm and explain - all added snipes will work.
These are all the front-end issues that happened as a result of upgrade to PHP 8. Backend (that ... |
Topic: errors |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 4120
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2023 5:55 am Subject: errors |
I am working on this. |
Topic: Warning: Key Errors |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 3620
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2023 5:08 am Subject: Warning: Key Errors |
I am working on this. |
Topic: snipes not showing / can\'t add new snipe |
mario
Replies: 17
Views: 13843
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:54 pm Subject: snipes not showing / can\'t add new snipe |
Sorry for the trouble, some critical updates were applied that broke a few things. Let me know if you notice any other warning or error message, or a broken functionality. |
Topic: snipes not showing / can\'t add new snipe |
mario
Replies: 17
Views: 13843
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:28 pm Subject: snipes not showing / can\'t add new snipe |
Please try again now. |
Topic: snipes not showing / can\'t add new snipe |
mario
Replies: 17
Views: 13843
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:07 pm Subject: snipes not showing / can\'t add new snipe |
I reproduced the problem, looking at it. |
Topic: snipes not showing / can\'t add new snipe |
mario
Replies: 17
Views: 13843
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:00 pm Subject: snipes not showing / can\'t add new snipe |
Are you using a mobile app? Please try again now. |
Topic: multiple shipping address bidding on items abroad |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 3610
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:58 am Subject: multiple shipping address bidding on items abroad |
Rogier,
The best way to deal with this is to have 2 ebay accounts - one US, and one German.
I myself do a similar thing, as I am in Canada but often buy in the US, so I have both US and Canadian ... |
Topic: eBay password hacked |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 5945
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:56 am Subject: eBay password hacked |
Where / how did you get that message?
You see, you never enter your eBay password on Gixen, never. Even when re-authorizing Gixen you are redirected to ebay.com. So there is simply no way Gixen can ... |
Topic: eBay access |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 3146
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:29 am Subject: eBay access |
All authorizations are done on eBay.com, this is normal, however after you authorize Gixen you can change the target setting on the Gixen settings page to eBay Canada. Canada is 100% supported.
The ... |
Topic: Given Desktop returning error |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 3500
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2023 12:56 pm Subject: Given Desktop returning error |
Are you sure you are using the same username to log in to GDM, as you are using to log in to the web service? |
Topic: Feedback about apps from new user perspective |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 11898
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2023 4:50 pm Subject: Feedback about apps from new user perspective |
rafurus,
Sorry for not including a smiley to my first sentence, it was a joke... of course you are right about all the needed improvements. Not sure that all of them will be implemented any time so ... |
Topic: Feedback about apps from new user perspective |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 11898
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:57 am Subject: Feedback about apps from new user perspective |
My first reaction to your post was that maybe I shouldn't have made an app at all, as then you would have only one complaint, not 9.
Your remarks are all valid, however, and it's true that the app ... |
Topic: my eBay authorization to Gixen has been revoked (Expired) |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 5073
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2023 7:38 pm Subject: my eBay authorization to Gixen has been revoked (Expired) |
You always re-authorize on ebay.com, and all ebay accounts are global - it's the same login as for ebay.co.uk.
If you can't login, you must have forgotten your ebay password. Reset it on ebay. |
Topic: Bid didn't work |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 2842
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2023 5:06 am Subject: Bid didn't work |
3 minutes is fine, anything over 2 minutes is fine. What is the item number? What error message do you see? |
Topic: Credit card payments now available to buy Gixen Mirror |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 22462
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2023 1:52 pm Subject: Credit card payments now available to buy Gixen Mirror |
In addition to Paypal, now Gixen Mirror subscription can be purchased with a credit card via Stripe. This has been requested by users many times, but it took a while to implement and integrate.
We ... |
Topic: Suggestion: Remove the login delay entirely for paid users |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 17165
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2023 6:11 am Subject: Suggestion: Remove the login delay entirely for paid users |
Yes, as Mark said please provide more details and I will look into this. |
Topic: Bidding for 2 items, Only want to win 1 Item |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 3181
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:57 am Subject: Bidding for 2 items, Only want to win 1 Item |
Yes, just put them in the same snipe group. Use regular groups, do not use contingency or multi-win groups (these have to be enabled on the settings page anyway). |
Topic: Problems importing watchlist/ viewing snipes - iPhone App |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 3705
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:53 am Subject: Problems importing watchlist/ viewing snipes - iPhone App |
Please try again now. this was my mistake that caused the issue with the mobile app interface. It should work now. |
Topic: Problem on importing watchlist |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 4821
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2023 4:16 pm Subject: Problem on importing watchlist |
The same underlying routine is used for both, not sure why you see a difference. How large is your watchlist? Gixen supports watchlists of size up to 1,000 items. |
Topic: Userscript to get item number |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 14677
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2023 9:15 am Subject: Userscript to get item number |
Well, that's good to know. But kind of rude!
Sorry if it came off as being rude, that was not my intent. I sincerely feel bad that you spent a lot of time making this functionality. |
Topic: Userscript to get item number |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 14677
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2023 8:19 am Subject: Userscript to get item number |
This is completely unnecessary, you can simply enter the complete item URL and Gixen will extract the item id. You should have asked before investing the efffort. |
Topic: Malicious ad on mobile |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 3461
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2023 4:31 am Subject: Malicious ad on mobile |
Thank you for reporting this. I will block this site, and you can also report this to Google the next time you see it. Click on that "I" and you can report the inappropriate ad to Google. |
Topic: iOS app error when not authorized |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 3387
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2023 7:38 am Subject: iOS app error when not authorized |
It looks like you are using an old iphone app. Can you download the new one instead? |
Topic: Missing access token |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 9502
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2023 5:35 pm Subject: Missing access token |
Your ebay authorization has expired.
eBay requires that you renew the authorization every 18 months or whenever you change your ebay password or username. This is free of charge. See detailed step- ... |
Topic: Error -4391 for reauthorization |
mario
Replies: 10
Views: 9922
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2023 4:58 pm Subject: Error -4391 for reauthorization |
I believe I found and corrected the issue. Please try again now. |
Topic: Error -4391 for reauthorization |
mario
Replies: 10
Views: 9922
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2023 4:30 pm Subject: Error -4391 for reauthorization |
What interface are you using? A mobile app or web interface? Try using a different web browser. If that doesn't help, please email me and include your username. |
Topic: CSV Upload: 'Invalid file.' |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 8806
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2023 7:23 am Subject: CSV Upload: 'Invalid file.' |
Please email me the file causing the issue. Yes, I added the title, but this shouldn't cause upload to fail. |
Topic: \"Invalid Authorization\" |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 8062
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 9:20 am Subject: \"Invalid Authorization\" |
eBay requires that you renew the authorization every 18 months or whenever you change your ebay password or username. This is free of charge. See detailed step-by-step guide and explanation here: http ... |
Topic: Eligibility to bid |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 8191
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 1:49 am Subject: Eligibility to bid |
In this case eBay did not provide more information, unfortunately. The only way to know is to contact eBay. |
Topic: Re authorise |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 7720
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 1:47 am Subject: Re authorise |
This is eBay login, you have to resolve this with eBay. |
Topic: My bid was for $40.60, but I lost the item for a $37 bid |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 7575
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 1:47 am Subject: My bid was for $40.60, but I lost the item for a $37 bid |
You won this item. Please check again. |
Topic: Won an auction at more than $ 30.00 over my maximum bid. |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 8482
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2023 1:11 am Subject: Won an auction at more than $ 30.00 over my maximum bid. |
You placed a maximum bid of 332.55 with Gixen some 18 minutes before auction end. I understand that your intent was to type 232, and not 332, but that's not what you really did. Typos happen. |
Topic: Won an auction... But at a higher price than my max amount? |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 9033
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2023 7:08 am Subject: Won an auction... But at a higher price than my max amount? |
You have two Gixen accounts, both linked to the same eBay username. Using one Gixen account you set the max bid to 6.23, however on the second one your max bid was 14.50.
The 6.23 bid you set 4 day ... |
Topic: Notes Feature |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 14299
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2023 7:02 am Subject: Notes Feature |
Mirror subscribers already have this, but it needs to be enabled on the settings page. Look for "Comments" and enable it. |
Topic: payment option other than paypal |
mario
Replies: 14
Views: 62634
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2023 12:17 am Subject: payment option other than paypal |
Still working on it. |
Topic: More Info on CSV Export |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 14820
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2023 12:16 am Subject: More Info on CSV Export |
No promises, but I'll see what I can do. Please email me and I will notify you when I make changes. |
Topic: unable to open connexion to card |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 36376
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2023 12:14 am Subject: unable to open connexion to card |
I will add another payment option, Stripe, in the future. I cannot commit to any deadline, but I am working on it.
Intergrating another payment processor is a complicated task. It took years to iro ... |
Topic: Already Bid Directly on Ebay Question |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 19137
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2023 11:12 pm Subject: Already Bid Directly on Ebay Question |
No, never, as long as you use the same ebay account you can never bid against yourself. |
Topic: Supporting Gixen |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 18697
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2023 11:11 pm Subject: Supporting Gixen |
How do you receive these requests? In email notifications?
Just ignore them, it was never my intent to make anyone feel guilty . Subscribers are free to keep ads off, or turn them off and on as ... |
Topic: dekstop app starting position |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 50110
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2023 11:08 pm Subject: dekstop app starting position |
I will see what I can do, but can't promise you a quick fix. |
Topic: Bid shielding prevention now available to all users |
mario
Replies: 22
Views: 254135
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2023 6:05 am Subject: Bid shielding prevention now available to all users |
Gixen is translated in some 30 languages, although automatically.
Here is a German translation: https://www.gixen.com/de/main/index.php |
Topic: Bid shielding prevention now available to all users |
mario
Replies: 22
Views: 254135
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2023 3:38 am Subject: Bid shielding prevention now available to all users |
Gixen will, from now on, for all Gixen users, make an additional attempt to place a bid one second before auction end. Previously this was available to mirror subscribers only, however due to this fra ... |
Topic: I'm charged $1.50 for winning bid but Gixen says it's fre |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 68273
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2023 3:26 am Subject: I'm charged $1.50 for winning bid but Gixen says it's fre |
It is free, unless you subscribed to Gixen mirror one way or another. Please email me or provide more information here, and I will check. |
Topic: payment option other than paypal |
mario
Replies: 14
Views: 62634
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2023 12:05 am Subject: payment option other than paypal |
Still in progress, it will happen, but it got delayed for a number of reasons. I cannot commit to a deadline, however. |
Topic: Paid 1 Months, got only a couple of days! Paid for nothing! |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 27180
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2023 12:03 am Subject: Paid 1 Months, got only a couple of days! Paid for nothing! |
Yes, please email me, I will fix it for you or issue a refund. With Gixen - refund is never a problem. |
Topic: Paid, site shows unpaid, snipes failing |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 53515
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2023 10:18 pm Subject: Paid, site shows unpaid, snipes failing |
Your eBay authorization has expired. It takes only a minute to renew it, and this does not cost anything.
eBay requires that you renew the authorization every 18 months or whenever you change your ... |
Topic: Outage today |
mario
Replies: 0
Views: 17470
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2023 5:54 am Subject: Outage today |
Gixen has had an extended outage (5-6 hours) today due to hosting facility outage. Only the front-end has been affected and no snipes have failed because of this, however users were unable to do updat ... |
Topic: Old unused mirror chunks disappeared after buying new chunk |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 18296
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2023 9:19 am Subject: Old unused mirror chunks disappeared after buying new chunk |
Any chunks purchased should be cumulative, I suspect you have multiple accounts. Please email me and include your username and I will resolve this for you. |
Topic: Donations (again) |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 36477
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 5:51 am Subject: Re: Donations (again) |
Gixen had a "donate" button many years ago. Very few users were donating anything. Some were extraordinarily generous, and I feel very grateful for it, especially for early donations.
Tha ... |
Topic: Autorenewal |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 61823
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 5:39 am Subject: Autorenewal |
Yes, as Mark said please email me and include your username. |
Topic: Font on Snipes page appear light grey with little contrast |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 38270
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 5:38 am Subject: Font on Snipes page appear light grey with little contrast |
I was about to ask the same. I don't see it like this in any browser. |
Topic: Font on Snipes page appear light grey with little contrast |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 38270
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2023 6:36 am Subject: Font on Snipes page appear light grey with little contrast |
Yes, please do either, feel free to email me. |
Topic: My Gixen Winning Bid Doesn't Match My eBay Winning Bid |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 15441
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 4:47 pm Subject: My Gixen Winning Bid Doesn't Match My eBay Winning Bid |
Thank you for letting me know, it's fixed now! |
Topic: My Gixen Winning Bid Doesn't Match My eBay Winning Bid |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 15441
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 4:28 pm Subject: My Gixen Winning Bid Doesn't Match My eBay Winning Bid |
It sounds like the final update of the price failed. This is not often, but it happens sometimes. It does not change the outcome. |
Topic: New phone accesses Gixen but snipes are not recorded. |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 15085
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 4:25 pm Subject: New phone accesses Gixen but snipes are not recorded. |
How are you accessing Gixen, through the web UI, or an iphone app?
It sounds like you imported your watchlist, but never edited it to set a non-zero maximum bid. |
Topic: Failure |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 10048
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 7:50 am Subject: Failure |
I can't find your account or your bids based on this forum post. Can you provide more info - e.g. item id for which your snipe failed?
Gixen failure rate is extraordinary low. |
Topic: pop-up ads despite paid subscription |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 10202
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri May 19, 2023 7:29 am Subject: pop-up ads despite paid subscription |
If you haven't resolve this yet, please email me and include your username. It must be that you have multiple usernames, or that your subscription is not applied to the account you are using.
Email ... |
Topic: Making people wait 60 seconds before accessing account |
mario
Replies: 248
Views: 4654548
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Mon May 15, 2023 9:46 am Subject: Re: 59, 58, 57, 56, 55, 5................. |
I very much appreciate the option of buying 6 chunks of 15 days for Mirror. I don't think this is available in other services and for some of us it's a god-send.
Great to hear you find it useful! ... |
Topic: Amend of of \"show watchlist items\" in App |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 15483
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Mon May 15, 2023 9:43 am Subject: Amend of of \"show watchlist items\" in App |
It makes sense, I changed it now. |
Topic: Given Failures Now Commonplace ....... |
mario
Replies: 7
Views: 10025
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon May 15, 2023 9:39 am Subject: Given Failures Now Commonplace ....... |
Well, something doesn't make sense here.
Gixen definitely placed the winning bid for this item. I have all the logs that confirm this. The reason why I asked for your ebay username (please still pr ... |
Topic: Cosmetic issue with v 1.2 |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 6176
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon May 15, 2023 9:12 am Subject: Cosmetic issue with v 1.2 |
My pleasure, sorry for not announcing this update, this was the only resolved issue that was in it. |
Topic: Given Failures Now Commonplace ....... |
mario
Replies: 7
Views: 10025
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon May 15, 2023 9:11 am Subject: Given Failures Now Commonplace ....... |
Can you please let me know what your ebay username is? You can email me if you don't want to post it here. From what I see, it looks to me that you won this item. |
Topic: Cosmetic issue with v 1.2 |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 6176
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue May 02, 2023 7:10 am Subject: Cosmetic issue with v 1.2 |
Can you please take a screenshot of this and email it to me? We will fix it in the next release, if I am able to replicate the problem. |
Topic: Delcampe? |
mario
Replies: 6
Views: 14284
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:20 pm Subject: Delcampe? |
I emailed them and asked for an interface I could use - they replied that they are not interested. Then I asked them if they would mind if I used web scraping, and so far received no response.
Sinc ... |
Topic: New app refresh |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 4476
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:17 pm Subject: New app refresh |
Regular background refresh (server-side) is done every 2-3 hours. Mirror subscribers will have this done for them every 10 minutes.
In addition, the new app release that will be uploaded in a few d ... |
Topic: Delcampe? |
mario
Replies: 6
Views: 14284
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2023 7:47 am Subject: Delcampe? |
I sent an inquiry to delcampe to see if they would agree to this and expose some buyer API that Gixen could use. I am not sure, however, that they even have one, I've only seen some sellers' API.
I ... |
Topic: You are not eligible to bid on this item. |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 5382
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2023 6:25 am Subject: You are not eligible to bid on this item. |
Here is a more detailed error message. eBay wants your credit card in order to verify you are 18 years or older.
"The sale of knives and other bladed products is subject to legal restrictions. ... |
Topic: Low snipe notices |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 6090
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2023 6:24 am Subject: Low snipe notices |
I've noticed some of these notifications being declined by ISPs. Please email me (include a link to this forum thread) and let me know what your username and email address is. |
Topic: Error sending data (12030) The connection with the server w |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 7680
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2023 6:22 am Subject: Error sending data (12030) The connection with the server w |
Can you please email me and include the file you were uploading? Does this happen for every file you upload? |
Topic: Can’t log in |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 5793
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 4:31 am Subject: Can’t log in |
Please email me and include all details - your username, etc. |
Topic: Gixen App - adding from Ebay Watchlist |
mario
Replies: 7
Views: 10056
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2023 9:23 am Subject: Gixen App - adding from Ebay Watchlist |
I sent you a response. Watchlist import now supports watchlists containing up to 1,000 items. Previously it was 200, which is why you ran into the issue.
For users whose watchlists contain more tha ... |
Topic: Additional languages, pricing update |
mario
Replies: 30
Views: 112175
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2023 4:00 am Subject: Re: Subscrition payments |
... but I noticed the service has charged me twice recently
You subscribed twice. I canceled one paypal auto-renewing payment and issued 2 refunds for the recent payments, as you also double-paid a ... |
Topic: New Gixen iphone and android apps |
mario
Replies: 16
Views: 54467
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 12:28 pm Subject: New Gixen iphone and android apps |
Please do email me, include your Gixen username and a few item numbers. |
Topic: \"Re-authorize Gixen\" oauth link should use my l |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 5579
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 12:27 pm Subject: \"Re-authorize Gixen\" oauth link should use my l |
This is correct, authorizing on ebay is always done on ebay.com. |
Topic: Impossible de créer mon compte |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 5097
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 12:26 pm Subject: Impossible de créer mon compte |
What browser do you use? Try deleting all ebay cookies, then try again. |
Topic: Upload files |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 5496
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 12:25 pm Subject: Upload files |
Not excel, but csv - yes, mirror subscribers can load CSV file from the Gixen settings page. |
Topic: Gixen App - adding from Ebay Watchlist |
mario
Replies: 7
Views: 10056
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2023 2:29 pm Subject: Gixen App - adding from Ebay Watchlist |
This issue is fixed now (for everyone). If anyone is still having a problem, please email me and include your Gixen username. |
Topic: New Gixen iphone and android apps |
mario
Replies: 16
Views: 54467
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2023 5:08 pm Subject: New Gixen iphone and android apps |
I believe I fixed #2 too. Let me explain how it works.
1) For non-subscribers, prices will be continue to be updated by the batch process only. This does mean every 2-3 hours. This does not affect ... |
Topic: New Gixen iphone and android apps |
mario
Replies: 16
Views: 54467
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:56 pm Subject: Re: New Gixen iphone and android apps |
Two problems I notice on iPhone app.:
1. Delete items doesnâÂÂt not work using delete button
2. Item âÂÂTime to endâ and âÂÂCurrent bidâ are not ... |
Topic: cancel mirror subscription |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 8656
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:55 pm Subject: cancel mirror subscription |
I will see that I add it at the first opportunity. |
Topic: cancel mirror subscription |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 8656
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:03 pm Subject: cancel mirror subscription |
Log in to Gixen and click on the "Settings" button. You will see your subscription (scroll down if needed). Then click on the subscription id link. This will take you to paypal where you can ... |
Topic: New Gixen iphone and android apps |
mario
Replies: 16
Views: 54467
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:03 am Subject: New Gixen iphone and android apps |
The old app will still work, until you delete it.
I will see that I address this, and that users can see the watchlist without importing it. |
Topic: Some ending soon Watched auction items are not uploading |
mario
Replies: 10
Views: 14025
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:58 am Subject: Re: Gixen not uploading watchlist |
Is there any update on this issue?
Still waiting on eBay. I tried a few things on my side, but nothing helped. |
Topic: New Gixen iphone and android apps |
mario
Replies: 16
Views: 54467
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:27 am Subject: Re: Need easier login |
Needs easier login on Android. If it still requires user id/password every time without auto filled-in features like the browsers, then it's slower than using the browser. Adding fingerprint login w ... |
Topic: Can't log in to app |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 4996
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:26 am Subject: Can't log in to app |
Can you please email me and include your Gixen username? I will check the logs and see what's happening. |
Topic: New Gixen iphone and android apps |
mario
Replies: 16
Views: 54467
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2023 10:37 am Subject: New Gixen iphone and android apps |
New iPhone and Android Gixen apps have been released. Please try them, they should be faster and more stable than the previous apps. This is just a beginning, development of these apps will continue, ... |
Topic: Some ending soon Watched auction items are not uploading |
mario
Replies: 10
Views: 14025
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:52 am Subject: Some ending soon Watched auction items are not uploading |
No need for item numbers, it's a known issue. |
Topic: NOT WORKING |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 5728
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:52 am Subject: NOT WORKING |
There is a bug in the watchlist feature (on eBay's side) that affects some 5-10% of Gixen users. It's in process of being resolved.
In the meantime, you can instead use browser extensions, copy/pas ... |
Topic: Some ending soon Watched auction items are not uploading |
mario
Replies: 10
Views: 14025
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:07 am Subject: Some ending soon Watched auction items are not uploading |
I am aware, I reported this issue to eBay, waiting for the fix. Around 5-10% of users are affected by this.
In the meantime you can use the autosnipe browser extension, copy/paste item ids or use m ... |
Topic: Gixen App - adding from Ebay Watchlist |
mario
Replies: 7
Views: 10056
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:06 am Subject: Gixen App - adding from Ebay Watchlist |
There is an issue with the watchlist that's waiting for fix.
Are you using the old or new app? Check the play store for the new app (both old and new may be available), it has a search function. |
Topic: \"No items imported\" when there are new items in |
mario
Replies: 22
Views: 30380
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2023 5:08 am Subject: \"No items imported\" when there are new items in |
It's not one user at a time, eBay is looking at this, so it may take some time.
In the meantime, you have several choices:
1) Use the autosnipe browser extension
2) Copy / paste item ids
3) If ... |
Topic: Unable to import ebay auctions |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 6512
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2023 8:03 am Subject: Unable to import ebay auctions |
I contacted eBay over this issue. In the meantime, please use the autosnipe extension or simply copy/paste item ids.
It looks like 5-10% of users are affected by the watchlist import issue. |
Topic: Mirror expired |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 6900
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2023 8:02 am Subject: Mirror expired |
Also, please check if you transferred your subscription to a different account. If not, please email me and include your username. |
Topic: \"No items imported\" when there are new items in |
mario
Replies: 22
Views: 30380
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2023 8:01 am Subject: \"No items imported\" when there are new items in |
I contacted eBay over this issue. In the meantime, please use the autosnipe extension or simply copy/paste item ids.
It looks like 5-10% of users are affected by the watchlist import issue. |
Topic: Some ending soon Watched auction items are not uploading |
mario
Replies: 10
Views: 14025
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2023 4:18 am Subject: Some ending soon Watched auction items are not uploading |
Yes, and please provide me with item ids of active auctions on your watchlist that do not import.
I still cannot replicate the problem (aside from finding one issue that I fixed), import works fine ... |
Topic: Shipping question |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 6149
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:34 am Subject: Shipping question |
I will look into this again. Can you please let me know what the item id is? |
Topic: \"No items imported\" when there are new items in |
mario
Replies: 22
Views: 30380
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:33 am Subject: \"No items imported\" when there are new items in |
Please email me - and include your username and items in your watchlist you expected to get imported. I will check the logs then. |
Topic: App crashes all the time (iOS) |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 6510
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 10:30 am Subject: App crashes all the time (iOS) |
A new app is coming very soon. It's already available for Android, and in review by Apple for iPhone / iPad.
It's a matter of days now. |
Topic: \"No items imported\" when there are new items in |
mario
Replies: 22
Views: 30380
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:14 pm Subject: \"No items imported\" when there are new items in |
Please try again now. It looks like eBay made some changes. It should work again now. |
Topic: Doesn't add item from my watchlist |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 6227
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:14 pm Subject: Doesn't add item from my watchlist |
Please try again now. It looks like eBay made some changes. It should work again now. |
Topic: Change email address? |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 5132
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:01 pm Subject: Change email address? |
The option is on the Gixen settings page. |
Topic: \"No items imported\" when there are new items in |
mario
Replies: 22
Views: 30380
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:01 pm Subject: \"No items imported\" when there are new items in |
I am investigating this. |
Topic: Doesn't add item from my watchlist |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 6227
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:00 pm Subject: Doesn't add item from my watchlist |
I replicated the problem, looking into it. |
Topic: \"No items imported\" when there are new items in |
mario
Replies: 22
Views: 30380
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2023 1:26 pm Subject: \"No items imported\" when there are new items in |
Do you have active auctions in your eBay watchlist?
If yes, and they do not import, please email me and include your Gixen username. |
Topic: Gixen on iPad |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 7649
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2023 7:36 am Subject: Gixen on iPad |
If this is about the app, a new one is coming soon, and it will look much better than the previous one. |
Topic: AUCTION RESTRICTED: SHIPPING ADDRESS COUNTRY RESTRICTED |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 19813
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2023 7:35 am Subject: AUCTION RESTRICTED: SHIPPING ADDRESS COUNTRY RESTRICTED |
Can you please email me examples of this?
I am (specifically) looking for examples of auctions where you were able to place a manual bid, yet Gixen's bid was declined by eBay for whatever restricti ... |
Topic: Unsubscribe from recurring payments |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 12658
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2023 6:59 pm Subject: Unsubscribe from recurring payments |
There are no monthly payments on Gixen, the most frequent recurring payment is yearly.
There is now - at the rate of $1.50 / month. Annual subscription is a much better deal, however, and the reaso ... |
Topic: \"Your eBay Authorization has expired\"/Invalid A |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 10784
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2023 5:05 pm Subject: \"Your eBay Authorization has expired\"/Invalid A |
Just lost an item because of this. No warning when using the Add to Gixen button on ebay that my authorisation had run out. Haven't seen any emails to warn of impending loss of auth either. Very dis ... |
Topic: Upgraded But Not Working |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 6618
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2023 10:44 am Subject: Upgraded But Not Working |
Please email me and include your username. This is typically instant or almost instant after payment. |
Topic: Traedra |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 6648
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 4:01 pm Subject: Traedra |
Not at the moment, the volume does not justify the effort. Compared to eBay, very few users use Tradera. |
Topic: 4 out of 4 network errors last night...rubbish |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 7163
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 4:00 pm Subject: 4 out of 4 network errors last night...rubbish |
There was an issue that lasted an hour or so - Google's own DNS was timing out, and main server was relying on it. I have sinced changed it to alternate DNS servers.
Mirror server was not affected, ... |
Topic: Gixen Desktop Manager 2.1.0 released |
mario
Replies: 0
Views: 43267
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2023 4:31 pm Subject: Gixen Desktop Manager 2.1.0 released |
Gixen Desktop Manager 2.1.0 is released. It's compiled using a newer development tool, so it should be more stable than the older version. It also addresses some cosmetic changes (new logo, etc), as w ... |
Topic: unable to re-link ebay says ip address changed but not by m |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 6668
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 9:09 pm Subject: unable to re-link ebay says ip address changed but not by m |
If you use VPN - turn it off until you re-authorize. This may be causing the issue. Or use a different device on a different network for re-authorization. |
Topic: Unable to add snipes on iPhone App |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 8243
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 9:28 am Subject: Unable to add snipes on iPhone App |
New android app is almost finished, it will likely be released this month. iPhone app will follow, but it may take another few months.
Please use the web UI in the meantime. |
Topic: payment option other than paypal |
mario
Replies: 14
Views: 62634
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:12 am Subject: payment option other than paypal |
I will, Stripe is the most likely choice as an option to Paypal, working on it. |
Topic: Any options other than Paypal? |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 18049
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:11 am Subject: Any options other than Paypal? |
I will most likely be adding Stripe. I am looking into how to do this first on an ad-hoc basis, when someone asks for it. Later on I may fully integrate it as an option to Paypal. |
Topic: Duplicate End of Auction notices |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 6976
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:08 am Subject: Duplicate End of Auction notices |
Please check again now, my apology again. |
Topic: So now I only get 4 \"free\" snipes per month?!! |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 4729
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2022 2:57 pm Subject: So now I only get 4 \"free\" snipes per month?!! |
There is no limit for paying customers. 4 winning snipes /month is the limit for free accounts.
Please email me and include your Gixen username. Is it possible that you have multiple Gixen accounts ... |
Topic: multiple subscriptions - how to fix? |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 4642
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2022 2:55 pm Subject: multiple subscriptions - how to fix? |
Please email me and include your username, and we will resolve this. I typically refund whatever I can (whatever paypal allows), and if there is any extra credit left I place the remaining paypal auto ... |
Topic: Any options other than Paypal? |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 18049
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2022 5:51 am Subject: Any options other than Paypal? |
This is correct, I am looking into adding another payment processor, but still haven't decided which one. A lot of people are upset with paypal for various reasons so I have to provide an alternate pa ... |
Topic: Duplicate End of Auction notices |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 6976
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2022 5:49 am Subject: Re: Duplicate End of Auction notices |
This has been fixed. My apology for this. |
Topic: 2 or more Gixen snipers |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 4930
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 9:57 pm Subject: 2 or more Gixen snipers |
Both bids will be submitted. Which one gets to eBay first is completely random, and depends far more on network latency of each request than the processing order. |
Topic: Issues with the gixen desktop manager not being up to date |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 5174
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 9:55 pm Subject: Issues with the gixen desktop manager not being up to date |
GDM does need an update. I will work on it soon. |
Topic: AuctionSniper pricing vs Gixen |
mario
Replies: 0
Views: 928824
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Forum: Blog Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 9:02 am Subject: AuctionSniper pricing vs Gixen |
Just took a look at auctionsniper pricing, and could not believe that they raised their prices again (as % of won items). Now it's 1.75%, up to $35 per won item. $35 !! For one won item, up from 1.5% ... |
Topic: Gixen Autosnipe (Firefox/Chrome/Safari) |
mario
Replies: 84
Views: 1210603
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2022 8:22 am Subject: Gixen Autosnipe (Firefox/Chrome/Safari) |
The issue with Safari Autosnipe is fixed now.
You may have to re-install the add-on. |
Topic: Gixen Autosnipe (Firefox/Chrome/Safari) |
mario
Replies: 84
Views: 1210603
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 2:38 pm Subject: Gixen Autosnipe (Firefox/Chrome/Safari) |
Keith and I are working on this (Safari autosnipe).
He fixed the issue, however during the Apple review process they (somehow) noticed it's possible to come to the Gixen settings page that contains ... |
Topic: Gixen Autosnipe (Firefox/Chrome/Safari) |
mario
Replies: 84
Views: 1210603
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2022 4:03 pm Subject: Gixen Autosnipe (Firefox/Chrome/Safari) |
I'll contact Keith and ask him to check. |
Topic: Hello there some info for a newbie :?: |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 5152
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2022 4:01 pm Subject: Hello there some info for a newbie :?: |
1. There is no eBay Romania, as you noted, so your best bet is to leave the default, ebay.com. This makes almost no difference - it may only determine what ebay customer support you will deal with if ... |
Topic: Gixen Autosnipe (Firefox/Chrome/Safari) |
mario
Replies: 84
Views: 1210603
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 5:39 am Subject: Re: Brave support - Gixen button? |
Hi Mario/Keith,
Can we get Brave browser support for the Gixen button in eBay?
Sorry, to be honest - never heard of that browser. We need to have some volume of users using it to justify the eff ... |
Topic: Gixen Autosnipe (Firefox/Chrome/Safari) |
mario
Replies: 84
Views: 1210603
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 5:38 am Subject: Gixen Autosnipe (Firefox/Chrome/Safari) |
If I recall well what Keith told me some time ago, Safari is no longer supported. Apple made it too difficult, if not impossible, to keep the add-on working. |
Topic: There was a problem with an eBay internal system or process |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 6446
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2022 8:00 am Subject: There was a problem with an eBay internal system or process |
This error that you encountered is rare. I see 10 of them in the last week, which may sound like a lot, but relative to 100,000 placed bids it's not.
I think it's unlikely you will see it again, bu ... |
Topic: Importing Watch List |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 5441
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2022 7:10 am Subject: Importing Watch List |
Are these active (non-completed) auctions? Completed auctions and fixed price listings are not imported.
Also, make sure your ebay authorization is current. See https://www.gixen.com/blog/ebay-thir ... |
Topic: Gixen is now available in 40 languages |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 24112
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2022 7:30 pm Subject: Gixen is now available in 40 languages |
Just a quick note to notify users that Gixen is now automatically translated to some 40 languages. You can see the language selector on the Gixen home page.
You do not have to worry about auto-tran ... |
Topic: Gixen says WON, but eBay says NO |
mario
Replies: 6
Views: 9080
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2022 12:21 pm Subject: Gixen says WON, but eBay says NO |
Do you have two ebay usernames? This listing has been won by expertdecisions_compras, not expertdecisions. |
Topic: Gixen Android app not compatible with Pixel 7 (not 64 bit) |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 5067
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2022 12:12 pm Subject: Gixen Android app not compatible with Pixel 7 (not 64 bit) |
I do, cannot guarantee when, however. Mobile apps are being rewritten in another development tool from scratch.
Here is what happened. I used Embarcadero C++ Builder to develop mobile apps for both ... |
Topic: iOS App Constantly Crashing |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 4869
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2022 9:59 am Subject: iOS App Constantly Crashing |
Mobile apps are outdated and in process of being re-written, however this will take a while, as they are re-written from scratch using a different development tool.
In the meantime please use the w ... |
Topic: Gixen Desktop Manager (64-bit) released |
mario
Replies: 81
Views: 1489353
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2022 6:12 am Subject: Re: Not that expensive |
Xcode is free, and it runs dandy on my thirteen-year-old Power Mac. You can find nice upgraded ones on Craigs List or evilBay for well under a kilobuck.
You are replying to a very old post. The c ... |
Topic: unable to reset gixen password |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 9411
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2022 12:49 pm Subject: unable to reset gixen password |
Please email me from the email address on file and include your username - I will provide you with a link to reset your password. |
Topic: Change address linked to subscription |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 8300
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2022 4:26 pm Subject: Change address linked to subscription |
Confirming that this is completely irrelevant. |
Topic: Can't sign up |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 6558
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2022 4:25 pm Subject: Can't sign up |
When you say "Error says I need to repeat the process", what error exactly do you see? Can you copy paste it here, verbatim? |
Topic: no confirmation of successful account linkage to eBay |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 7393
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2022 2:12 am Subject: no confirmation of successful account linkage to eBay |
You can check the status on the Gixen settings page. You can also check the functionality with, e.g. ebay watchlist import, which uses your authorization. If your authorization is invalid this will fa ... |
Topic: Paid Account Not Recognized |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 6869
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2022 2:11 am Subject: Paid Account Not Recognized |
Please email me if you haven't resolved this yet. Please include your username. |
Topic: bid not placed, regular or mirror |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 10679
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2022 11:37 pm Subject: bid not placed, regular or mirror |
eBay hasn't provided any additional details. It's something the seller put in place - shipping restriction, reputation restriction or something else. |
Topic: Unable to purchase 1-year recurring membership |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 6435
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:29 pm Subject: Unable to purchase 1-year recurring membership |
I would give paypal a call - Gixen does not control this - it doesn't have access to your payments methods. It sounds like paypal may have an issue. |
Topic: bid not placed, regular or mirror |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 10679
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2022 11:28 pm Subject: bid not placed, regular or mirror |
Can you please let me know what the item id is? |
Topic: Can I have my subscription changed over to the one year |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 7511
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 2:06 am Subject: Can I have my subscription changed over to the one year |
Please email me and I will change it for you. Feel free to activate a chunk on the settings page to have mirror in the meantime, until I make the change. |
Topic: My Gixen history page doesn't show my bids or my wins |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 7241
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 2:05 am Subject: My Gixen history page doesn't show my bids or my wins |
Time deleted will show 1970 (unix timestamp 0) if you never deleted a snipe, and it was deleted automatically by Gixen. This is an error that I have to correct.
0 maximum bid would indicate that sn ... |
Topic: Information videos |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 8394
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2022 2:02 am Subject: Information videos |
Here is a link to that video again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MASkjBSyQA |
Topic: Are Gixen accounts identifiable to ebay? |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 8227
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 10:50 pm Subject: Are Gixen accounts identifiable to ebay? |
eBay does not retrieve or store Gixen usernames. It knows, however, if authorization is granted to Gixen in general. |
Topic: Shipping amount not working on certain items. |
mario
Replies: 11
Views: 21821
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 3:54 pm Subject: Shipping amount not working on certain items. |
I'm not sure how it is an ebay issue since ebay is showing the correct value in shipping. Meh.
Gixen is not using the same interface to access eBay as you do. |
Topic: Shipping amount not working on certain items. |
mario
Replies: 11
Views: 21821
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2022 2:14 pm Subject: Shipping amount not working on certain items. |
From what I recall, eBay has an issue. I will see what I can do on my side to fix this, but I'm not sure it's possible. |
Topic: Says won but didnt 374188137349 |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 8129
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2022 2:12 pm Subject: Says won but didnt 374188137349 |
Can you both please email me and include both the item id, Gixen username and your ebay username(s) and I will investigate this. |
Topic: Another major outage today |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 11160
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2022 2:10 pm Subject: Another major outage today |
I agree, I will work on fixing that. |
Topic: Another major outage today |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 11160
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2022 1:42 pm Subject: Another major outage today |
I hope so... all hosting providers have issues occasionally, including the biggest ones, such as AWS, so I would not make a switch based on what happened yesterday and today, after years of solid serv ... |
Topic: Another major outage today |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 11160
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2022 12:43 pm Subject: Another major outage today |
Gixen main hosting facility had another major outage today that just ended minutes ago and lasted 4 hours or so. This is the second outage in two days, after years of no issues at all.
The mirror s ... |
Topic: Main server hosting facility outage |
mario
Replies: 0
Views: 10247
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2022 2:37 pm Subject: Main server hosting facility outage |
The main Gixen hosting facility had an outage this evening, that lasted from approximately hour and 45 minutes ago until some 5 minutes ago.
The snipes on the main server intermittently failed with ... |
Topic: Mirror activation |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 18106
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 10:58 pm Subject: Mirror activation |
It should happen automatically within minutes if not seconds. Please email me if still not activated. |
Topic: Random praise |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 35137
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Forum: Impressions Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 10:52 pm Subject: Random praise |
Thank you for the kind words. |
Topic: My new subscription runs out in 10 days |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 5503
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 10:51 pm Subject: My new subscription runs out in 10 days |
Can you please email me and include your username? |
Topic: Not elgible to bid on this item |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 7095
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 10:50 pm Subject: Not elgible to bid on this item |
Usually Gixen receives a more detailed message (but not always). Please email me with the item id and I will check. |
Topic: Exported snipe history file is zero bytes long |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 7415
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 10:49 pm Subject: Exported snipe history file is zero bytes long |
I agree that it would be useful to add an export option for the history. I will see that I add it in the future. |
Topic: 2 year subscription is not really 2 full years |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 7241
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 10:46 pm Subject: 2 year subscription is not really 2 full years |
Gixen does the opposite - it adds 10 days to all users with a recurring subscription. Please email me and include your username and I will check what's happening with your account. |
Topic: Error when adding an item |
mario
Replies: 26
Views: 43287
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2022 7:47 pm Subject: Error when adding an item |
The issue has been reported to eBay, and I am also adding monitoring for this. What I did notice, however, is that the issue is intermittent, so if this happens to you, wait a few hours, then try addi ... |
Topic: Error when adding an item |
mario
Replies: 26
Views: 43287
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2022 6:46 pm Subject: Error when adding an item |
I am looking at this. A number of users are having this issue, and it seems to be caused by an issue on the ebay side, but still verifying this. |
Topic: Donatation methods other than PayPal suggested |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 20052
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 11:15 pm Subject: Donatation methods other than PayPal suggested |
I would like to add another payment method, but this requires a lot of time to integrate another payment processor, time that I need for other things. I'll add it eventually. |
Topic: S&H says $0, which is wrong much of the time... |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 9024
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 11:13 pm Subject: S&H says $0, which is wrong much of the time... |
The last time I looked at this, the problem was on the ebay side of things. I will take another look, but I don't think this has been fixed. |
Topic: App crashing anytime I want to add a snipe |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 5404
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 11:12 pm Subject: App crashing anytime I want to add a snipe |
The app is somewhat outdated and needs an overhaul or a complete re-write. Please use www.gixen.com, it has a very good mobile web interface. |
Topic: Auto renew? |
mario
Replies: 11
Views: 15259
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2022 12:34 am Subject: Auto renew? |
Please email me and include your username and I will check this for you. |
Topic: Two Failed bids! |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 9230
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2022 11:24 pm Subject: Two Failed bids! |
This is indeed weird, not sure why eBay would require a special user agreement for an item such as this. Your ebay account is also well established.
On a side note, you had a double Gixen subscript ... |
Topic: Gixen educational videos |
mario
Replies: 6
Views: 31607
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2022 11:04 pm Subject: Gixen educational videos |
We made some educational videos on various Gixen features.
Some are on very basics, such as creating an account, scheduling a snipe, etc, while other cover topics less frequently used, such as brow ... |
Topic: Gixen does not accept my bids |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 5793
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2022 2:11 am Subject: Gixen does not accept my bids |
Your account looks fine. What do you see?
Not sure how you are adding snipes, but try adding them from the main web user interface and let me know if that works. Watch the following youtube video: ... |
Topic: Mobile app constantly crashing and freezing |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 7089
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2022 6:40 am Subject: Mobile app constantly crashing and freezing |
Android app is, unfortunately, outdated, and I can't update it because the development tool maker, Embarcadero, discontinued support for it (in C++ Builder).
It has to be made from scratch. In the ... |
Topic: Payment problem - paypal error |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 5994
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2022 6:38 am Subject: Payment problem - paypal error |
Please email me, include your Gixen username and I will resolve this for you. |
Topic: Can not get into gixen.com after change in ebay password |
mario
Replies: 7
Views: 15476
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 11:10 pm Subject: Can not get into gixen.com after change in ebay password |
I think I responded to all the emails of this kind, but if not please email me again. |
Topic: Can not get into gixen.com after change in ebay password |
mario
Replies: 7
Views: 15476
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:09 pm Subject: Can not get into gixen.com after change in ebay password |
Yes, please email me. Gixen always emails these emails, but sometimes they are filtered out by users' mail providers. I will provide you with a reset link if you email me. |
Topic: Additional languages, pricing update |
mario
Replies: 30
Views: 112175
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 8:06 am Subject: Additional languages, pricing update |
Yes, please email me and include your username. |
Topic: Auto renew? |
mario
Replies: 11
Views: 15259
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 8:05 am Subject: Auto renew? |
Please email me for any assistance needed. Non-aligned payment date with subscription expiry I can fix with partial refunds.
To answer the other question - subscription information and payment hist ... |
Topic: Additional languages, pricing update |
mario
Replies: 30
Views: 112175
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 6:53 am Subject: Re: Please, not AUTOMATIC translations! |
Please, please, NOT an automatically translated Gixen site to several languages.
Automatic translation are awful. Ebay's forcedly translated auctions are unreadable.
As Gixen is more civilized than ... |
Topic: Additional languages, pricing update |
mario
Replies: 30
Views: 112175
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2022 1:48 pm Subject: Additional languages, pricing update |
I added now to the settings page information about all present and past paypal subscriptions + history of all payments.
If you already have an active subscription, please don't subscribe again. In ... |
Topic: Additional languages, pricing update |
mario
Replies: 30
Views: 112175
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2022 5:13 am Subject: Additional languages, pricing update |
It's been a while since I sent the last email to users.
Today, I want to share some news, both about the site and the pricing.
What is coming soon, likely in the next few months, is an automatic ... |
Topic: \"Something went wrong. Please try again later.\" |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 7494
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 2:16 pm Subject: \"Something went wrong. Please try again later.\" |
Also, log out of eBay, then try again. Don't use browser-memorized passwords, type it in. |
Topic: Bidding on one iten and it's turned into another. |
mario
Replies: 8
Views: 13276
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 2:15 pm Subject: Bidding on one iten and it's turned into another. |
This would be the first time Gixen turns one item into another, but I will sure check. What is the other item id?
Gixen saves in history every item and title you enter, delete or edit. Click on the ... |
Topic: password reset |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 7468
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat May 28, 2022 4:43 pm Subject: password reset |
Brett,
Gixen does not use your ebay password, it uses your authorization.
eBay requires that you renew the authorization every 18 months or whenever you change your ebay password or username. Th ... |
Topic: Artikelliste Gebote eintragen funktioniert nicht, hängt |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 9746
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 5:26 pm Subject: Artikelliste Gebote eintragen funktioniert nicht, hängt |
Translation browser add-ons can also cause this issue.
I am planning to introduce Gixen in German and other languages (automatically translated), as well as the automatically translated forum. Thi ... |
Topic: Password reset, no email received |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 8668
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu May 19, 2022 6:59 pm Subject: Password reset, no email received |
Please email me and include your username. |
Topic: Your ebay authorization has expired...... |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 7449
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue May 17, 2022 10:42 am Subject: Your ebay authorization has expired...... |
Mirror subscription has nothing to do with eBay authorization. eBay authorization is permission you grant to Gixen, on eBay, so that it can snipe on your behalf. It has to be renewed every 18 months o ... |
Topic: Settings page? |
mario
Replies: 6
Views: 11915
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun May 15, 2022 2:28 pm Subject: Settings page? |
Yes, please contact me. This email is often filtered out by spam filters. |
Topic: Have you considered doing an Ask Me Anything (AMA) on Reddi |
mario
Replies: 8
Views: 30473
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Fri May 13, 2022 4:40 pm Subject: Have you considered doing an Ask Me Anything (AMA) on Reddi |
Good point, I will, you could be right. |
Topic: Have you considered doing an Ask Me Anything (AMA) on Reddi |
mario
Replies: 8
Views: 30473
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Wed May 11, 2022 9:15 am Subject: Have you considered doing an Ask Me Anything (AMA) on Reddi |
Gixen has its own forum, facebook page and soon a youtube channel... now to add reddit - I don't see why when it has its own forum. I never censor it, only delete spam. As for credibility... if it's n ... |
Topic: password reset |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 6608
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed May 11, 2022 9:12 am Subject: password reset |
Please email me and include your username. |
Topic: Account says my ebay is not linked - can't fix it |
mario
Replies: 6
Views: 11272
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed May 11, 2022 9:12 am Subject: Re: Can't reauthorize ebay link |
Have followed the link from support/forums. Ebay says "No third-party apps" ???
Can you please email me a screenshot of that? |
Topic: Ability to edit snipes in the app |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 8180
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2022 5:42 pm Subject: Ability to edit snipes in the app |
You are correct, app allows only add and delete. I will see that this is better solved in the next version of the app. |
Topic: I sent bids on an item I deleted 5 days ago?? |
mario
Replies: 7
Views: 11063
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2022 10:04 pm Subject: I sent bids on an item I deleted 5 days ago?? |
You haven't deleted this item 5 days ago, you edited it and set the bid to 201.88. You deleted it only some hour and a half after auction already ended. |
Topic: can gixen support 2% c a s h b a c k |
mario
Replies: 10
Views: 47888
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2022 7:24 am Subject: can gixen support 2% c a s h b a c k |
I'm using Gixen paid service for few years and I think we should have possibility to create (if we want), our personal reflinks taken from any ca$hback site we prefer, so gixen should allow us to crea ... |
Topic: Unsure why didn’t win |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 6354
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2022 7:19 am Subject: Unsure why didn’t win |
Can you please confirm what your username is? If you want to keep it private please email me. |
Topic: Main facility down at the moment |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 7082
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2022 7:43 am Subject: Main facility down at the moment |
Access is restored now. It looks like only a small number of snipes was affected. My apology to affected users. |
Topic: Main facility down at the moment |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 7082
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2022 7:39 am Subject: Main facility down at the moment |
The facility in which Gixen main server is located is inaccessible at the moment. I am working on restoring access.
Gixen Mirror server is still functioning. |
Topic: Can't log in from IOS app / No issues with Web |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 9479
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 3:36 pm Subject: Can't log in from IOS app / No issues with Web |
Yes, please email me and include your username. |
Topic: Status (mirror) N/A |
mario
Replies: 7
Views: 15397
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2022 8:42 am Subject: Status (mirror) N/A |
This is fixed now, please try again. |
Topic: Status (mirror) N/A |
mario
Replies: 7
Views: 15397
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2022 8:24 am Subject: Status (mirror) N/A |
I am looking into this, it is indeed a bug. It's obviously a display bug, but I have to fix it. |
Topic: Account says my ebay is not linked - can't fix it |
mario
Replies: 6
Views: 11272
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2022 8:11 am Subject: Account says my ebay is not linked - can't fix it |
What browser / device are you using?
This is what you are supposed to see: https://www.gixen.com/blog/ebay-third-party-authorizations/
Try clearing ebay cookies in your browser, then try again.
... |
Topic: undelete |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 7151
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2022 3:13 pm Subject: undelete |
Please post here or email me the item number. |
Topic: Auction ended while snipe is scheduled in 22hours |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 7236
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2022 12:25 pm Subject: Auction ended while snipe is scheduled in 22hours |
Gixen detects this, eventually, but not immediately. I checked now and see that Gixen updates status to "AUCTION ENDED EARLY BY SELLER OR BEST OFFER". |
Topic: Gixen Desktop Manager (64-bit) released |
mario
Replies: 81
Views: 1489353
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2022 8:38 pm Subject: Gixen Desktop Manager (64-bit) released |
Please see https://www.gixen.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10608
There was an issue this evening. |
Topic: Can’t login |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 6052
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2022 8:37 pm Subject: Can’t login |
There was an issue. Please see https://www.gixen.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10608 for updates. |
Topic: Main server down? |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 7496
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2022 8:36 pm Subject: Main server down? |
Please see https://www.gixen.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10608 for updates. The service is restored now. |
Topic: AWARE OF THE ISSUE, WORKING ON IT |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 17323
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2022 8:24 pm Subject: AWARE OF THE ISSUE, WORKING ON IT |
what is revoking my eBay authorization, and where/how do I do it? Must be on ebay b/c I could not even sign in here.
eBay authorization is your permission to Gixen to be able to bid on your behalf ... |
Topic: AWARE OF THE ISSUE, WORKING ON IT |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 17323
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2022 8:08 pm Subject: AWARE OF THE ISSUE, WORKING ON IT |
The service is restored now, all interfaces are working again. The total down time was around 3 hours.
Still working on some less critical issues, but for most users service should work fine again. |
Topic: AWARE OF THE ISSUE, WORKING ON IT |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 17323
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2022 8:02 pm Subject: AWARE OF THE ISSUE, WORKING ON IT |
The main server completely failed some 3 hours ago.
Upgraded failover server to main, and now snipes are executing from the main server again. The user interfaces are still down, working on this, p ... |
Topic: AWARE OF THE ISSUE, WORKING ON IT |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 17323
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2022 5:41 pm Subject: AWARE OF THE ISSUE, WORKING ON IT |
Gixen main server is down at the moment, working on recovering the service.
The mirror server is still executing snipes.
If you need to urgently cancel your snipes, you can cancel Gixen authori ... |
Topic: items appear as \"ended\"; emails say \"canc |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 8830
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2022 8:52 am Subject: items appear as \"ended\"; emails say \"canc |
These were indeed group snipes.
I will see that I make it more obvious that groups are not a cosmetic thing, but rather a feature that should be understood before using. |
Topic: Mobile app |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 7921
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2022 8:14 am Subject: Mobile app |
I just tested it on iPhone 13 Pro Max, running iOS 15.3.1, no issues.
What iphone version are you using? |
Topic: 2 snipes exicuted and 1 did not - I am confused |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 9043
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2022 10:54 am Subject: 2 snipes exicuted and 1 did not - I am confused |
I don't see this item id ever being entered into Gixen. Are you sure it's the correct one? |
Topic: How does eBay bidding work? |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 31579
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2022 11:11 am Subject: How does eBay bidding work? |
If you ever wondered why you lost when your maximum bid was equal or above the winning bid, please read the latest Gixen blog that explains how the eBay bidding process works, including some border ca ... |
Topic: Automatically Buy it now |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 16097
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2022 11:09 am Subject: Automatically Buy it now |
I wanted to implement this, I even named it product sniper, however the quality of eBay's catalog is not at the level where I could do it with confidence.
For example, instead of actual product you ... |
Topic: I have 2 different expiration dates - do I have 2 accounts? |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 6871
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2022 11:06 am Subject: I have 2 different expiration dates - do I have 2 accounts? |
Is it possible that you are referring to ebay authorization expiry time?
This is different from mirror subscription. eBay requires that you renew the authorization every 18 months or whenever you c ... |
Topic: subscription not applied |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 17078
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2022 4:31 pm Subject: subscription not applied |
There shouldn't be, the lag should be no longer than a minute, until paypal notifies Gixen.
Please email me and include your username. |
Topic: Double charged |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 5874
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 6:16 am Subject: Double charged |
Can you please email me and include your username? You must have subscribed twice.
I will cancel one subscription and issue a refund. |
Topic: snipe just didn't execute and no idea why not? |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 8726
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 6:15 am Subject: snipe just didn't execute and no idea why not? |
You made a late edit, only 39 seconds before auction end. |
Topic: The YOUR BID box |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 16656
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2022 6:07 pm Subject: The YOUR BID box |
This was, in fact, my doing, I added autocomplete=off tag to the price input field, as a few users asked for this - autocomplete helped them make a mistake and enter a wrong amount.
How important i ... |
Topic: subscription not applied |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 17078
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2022 8:24 am Subject: subscription not applied |
Bruce,
The settings button is visible on top of snipes table after you log in. See this blog article, it's written for something else, but the first screenshot shows the settings button.
https:/ ... |
Topic: reset ebay password |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 5361
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2022 8:41 pm Subject: reset ebay password |
eBay requires that you renew the authorization every 18 months or whenever you change your ebay password or username. This is free of charge. See detailed step-by-step guide and explanation here: http ... |
Topic: subscription not applied |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 17078
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2022 8:40 pm Subject: subscription not applied |
Transaction ids are not the same for buyer and seller, however paypal allows you to search by the other party's transaction id if you are involved in it, so it's actually useful. |
Topic: Gixen mirror in exchange for link: need to change URL |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 7716
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 9:10 am Subject: Gixen mirror in exchange for link: need to change URL |
Yes, please email me. |
Topic: Paid for 6 Gixen chunks and after activating 1 I have 4 lef |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 7332
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2022 4:31 pm Subject: Paid for 6 Gixen chunks and after activating 1 I have 4 lef |
Email me, if you activated more than one by mistake I will restore it. |
Topic: Bidding in the UK |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 7712
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2022 4:30 pm Subject: Bidding in the UK |
Just to clarify - Gixen does not need your eBay password at all, in fact I prefer that you don't make your Gixen password the same as your ebay password. Gixen works by having your eBay authorization ... |
Topic: BID UNDER ASKING PRICE: EBAY BID INCREMENT RULE NOT MET |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 10668
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2022 4:28 pm Subject: BID UNDER ASKING PRICE: EBAY BID INCREMENT RULE NOT MET |
In other words, you want your bid to arrive late enough not to leave manual users to change their bid, yet early enough to arrive *before* other pre-scheduled bids that don't depend on what you do.
... |
Topic: UK not linking to ebay account |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 8463
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 7:05 am Subject: UK not linking to ebay account |
It's possible your eBay authorization has expired.
eBay requires that you renew the authorization every 18 months or whenever you change your ebay password or username. This is free of charge. See ... |
Topic: Multiple snipe bids were not executed. |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 11250
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2022 4:58 pm Subject: Multiple snipe bids were not executed. |
The status was "AUCTION RESTRICTED: SHIPPING ADDRESS COUNTRY RESTRICTED". Same seller, on all three listings specified shipping to the US only, and your account is based in Japan. |
Topic: Is Gixen suitable for Linux? |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 16786
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2022 11:06 am Subject: Re: is gixen suitable to Linux |
Okay, I was dreading such a statement.
I've had bad experiences before and don't need that again.
So I'm looking for an application that runs locally, but a big thank you for your quick and detailed ... |
Topic: changing/deleting paypal account while maintaing my subscri |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 8405
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2022 11:04 am Subject: changing/deleting paypal account while maintaing my subscri |
Email me around the time your mirror subscription expires - I will honour your current pricing when you re-subscribe. |
Topic: You are not eligible to bid on this item. |
mario
Replies: 13
Views: 28913
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2022 10:58 am Subject: You are not eligible to bid on this item. |
Yes, please post the item id or email me and I will take a look. |
Topic: LINKED WITH EBAY ON LAPTOP NOT MY WIFE'S PHONE |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 8869
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2022 10:56 am Subject: LINKED WITH EBAY ON LAPTOP NOT MY WIFE'S PHONE |
Kent,
Is she able to log in from her computer? How do you know the password is the correct one? |
Topic: My snipe was failed |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 11308
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2021 9:09 am Subject: My snipe was failed |
When you say "I cannot proceed" - why not? What do you see, any error message? |
Topic: Slow site and clocking when adding snipes |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 9035
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 3:46 pm Subject: Slow site and clocking when adding snipes |
I noticed that this happens often to users in China. Gixen uses Google analytics which may be blocked in China (really wish someone could confirm this).
The problem happens because the page is neve ... |
Topic: free AND mirror AND backlinks |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 8758
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 3:43 pm Subject: free AND mirror AND backlinks |
It's still offered - login / logout a few times until you see a screen offering this. If you don't see it, please email me.
Sensible links are very valuable even to established sites such as Gixen. ... |
Topic: Change Ebay Account and Password in Gixen? |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 13065
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 6:15 am Subject: Change Ebay Account and Password in Gixen? |
For ebay account just re-authorize / re-link. See https://www.gixen.com/blog/ebay-third-party-authorizations/
For the password change, use https://www.gixen.com/forgotpassword.php |
Topic: Automatic renewal of subscription |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 6543
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 6:14 am Subject: Automatic renewal of subscription |
You must have a double subscription. Please email me and include your username, I will cancel any double subscription and issue refund(s). |
Topic: You are not eligible to bid on this item. |
mario
Replies: 13
Views: 28913
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2021 3:09 pm Subject: You are not eligible to bid on this item. |
Here is a more detailed message:
To ensure eBay remains a safe marketplace, we want to validate your identity before you purchase this item. Thank you for your understanding.
Please follow the dir ... |
Topic: You are not eligible to bid on this item. |
mario
Replies: 13
Views: 28913
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2021 10:34 am Subject: You are not eligible to bid on this item. |
Here is a more detailed message as received from eBay. They want to verify your account.
To ensure that eBay remains a safe marketplace, we limit the quantity of items that can be bought or sold by ... |
Topic: Won't send me my password reset - spam folder checked. |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 10246
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2021 10:31 am Subject: Won't send me my password reset - spam folder checked. |
I responded to your email. |
Topic: No bid from Gixen |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 10078
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2021 10:30 am Subject: No bid from Gixen |
You made a late edit only 34 seconds before auction end. That's too late.
The previous entry got deleted, and there was not enough time to insert the new one into the execution queue. |
Topic: Refresh function has not been working under MS-Edge |
mario
Replies: 6
Views: 13998
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 3:10 pm Subject: Refresh function has not been working under MS-Edge |
I just never thought that a buy-it-now would have had an impact when bidding is also allowed and active.
The reason for this is some bug in the interface Gixen is using to fetch prices... it's not ... |
Topic: Refresh function has not been working under MS-Edge |
mario
Replies: 6
Views: 13998
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 11:58 am Subject: Refresh function has not been working under MS-Edge |
With the "refresh" button, Gixen will update all the information on the Gixen servers, but it will also update prices by fetching them from eBay servers.
There are some limits on price up ... |
Topic: Where is Import Gixen List command option ? |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 8275
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 7:01 am Subject: Where is Import Gixen List command option ? |
I will see that I re-add this, I did not know anyone used it still and relied on it to this extent. |
Topic: Gixen did not bid/snipe on my behalf. Item sold for less |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 9092
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 7:00 am Subject: Gixen did not bid/snipe on my behalf. Item sold for less |
The seller ended this auction early by accepting best offer from another bidder. |
Topic: Recurring paypal despite credit until 2024 |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 8192
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2021 7:22 am Subject: Recurring paypal despite credit until 2024 |
Yes, please contact me - we can resolve this by a combination of refunds, partial refunds or putting your subscription payments on pause.
The only thing I can't change, unfortunately, is the timing ... |
Topic: Watch list not showing/loading can't fix |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 8213
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2021 7:21 am Subject: Watch list not showing/loading can't fix |
Is it possible that your ebay authorization expired?
eBay requires that you renew the authorization every 18 months or whenever you change your ebay password or username. This is free of charge. Se ... |
Topic: Constantly having to log in to Gixen throughout the day |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 9825
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2021 7:20 am Subject: Constantly having to log in to Gixen throughout the day |
Also,
What error message do you get? |
Topic: Mirror subscription |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 7638
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2021 7:19 am Subject: Mirror subscription |
I think you already emailed me and that we resolved this.
If someone else finds this thread in the future, I will confirm what Mark said is true. Gixen cannot change timing of paypal payments once ... |
Topic: I had To Change My eBay Password |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 7870
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2021 7:17 am Subject: I had To Change My eBay Password |
Kent,
Here is a step-by-step guide for this with screenshots:
https://www.gixen.com/blog/ebay-third-party-authorizations/ |
Topic: Invalid authorization |
mario
Replies: 13
Views: 21920
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2021 7:14 am Subject: Re: INVALID AUTHORIZATION |
"Gee, I wonder if users would want to be alerted to this via banner across their login page. Naaah. We'll just bury it in a forum thread and let them figure out why they lost their auction." ... |
Topic: no response to emails and payments being taken for mirror s |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 8397
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:53 am Subject: no response to emails and payments being taken for mirror s |
I don't recall receiving any email from you.
Disputes I almost always resolve by issuing a refund. Please email me again. |
Topic: No snipe due to Shipping Address Country Restricted |
mario
Replies: 32
Views: 50053
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:47 am Subject: No snipe due to Shipping Address Country Restricted |
Hi Mario - by chance were you able to discover anything on your end that caused the snipe to fail? (test bid worked successfully, but snipe did not) Thank you.
Can you please email me the item id? ... |
Topic: another \"you are not eligible to bid on this item\&qu |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 11166
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2021 8:00 am Subject: another \"you are not eligible to bid on this item\&qu |
thesharkman, eBay asks you to verify your ebay account. See below.
To ensure eBay remains a safe marketplace, we want to validate your identity before you purchase this item. Thank you for your und ... |
Topic: gixen not linking to ebay |
mario
Replies: 16
Views: 26784
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2021 7:57 am Subject: gixen not linking to ebay |
twistedvapour,
Can you please follow this step-by-step guide and explanation here: https://www.gixen.com/blog/ebay-third-party-authorizations/
If this doesn't work, please let me know what you s ... |
Topic: My watch list will not show up! |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 7457
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 3:42 pm Subject: My watch list will not show up! |
eBay requires that you renew the authorization every 18 months or whenever you change your ebay password or username. This is free of charge. See detailed step-by-step guide and explanation here: http ... |
Topic: Unresolved login problem. |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 9056
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 5:37 pm Subject: Unresolved login problem. |
Please email me - it's possible your password reset email was filtered out by your email provider. Include your username and I will provide you with a direct password reset link. |
Topic: Idea? Bid *only* if there are other bids |
mario
Replies: 7
Views: 21974
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 5:58 am Subject: Idea? Bid *only* if there are other bids |
It's a questionable strategy anyway... there is no guarantee that item will be sold for less on the re-listed auction. It may be just the opposite. |
Topic: Buy It Now as group fallback |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 12480
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 4:23 am Subject: Buy It Now as group fallback |
I agree this would be useful, I will see what I can do about this, but it won't be quick. |
Topic: Lost an importand auction due to \"Unknown error 3\&qu |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 6386
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 4:21 am Subject: Lost an importand auction due to \"Unknown error 3\&qu |
eBay returned an error ""This is a business to business only auction."
This is the first time I see this. |
Topic: Mobile improvements |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 20946
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2021 6:45 am Subject: Mobile improvements |
S&H is now added to the mobile pages. right underneath the title.
Make sure you set the target setting to your country to obtain accurate S&H. |
Topic: Slow response |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 13979
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2021 5:12 am Subject: Slow response |
Are you using a website, or desktop manager? |
Topic: CSV Limits |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 8213
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2021 5:09 am Subject: CSV Limits |
There is a limit, but it's 1,000, not 100. |
Topic: \"You are not eligible to bid on this item.\" |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 8483
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2021 5:07 am Subject: \"You are not eligible to bid on this item.\" |
Please email me the item id in question, if you haven't already. I am providing these samples to eBay, who is looking into the issue. |
Topic: Mobile improvements |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 20946
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2021 3:52 pm Subject: Mobile improvements |
My apology,
I've been too busy with other operational issues to work on this. It's still on my list, however, but I cannot commit to any strict deadline for this. |
Topic: Multiple payments taken for annual subscription |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 11971
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2021 3:50 pm Subject: Re: I've also had the same thing happen to me |
I've been charged twice for my subscription to GIXEn.com. I did send you an email but got no response.
I haven't seen any email(s), but I see you opened a paypal dispute. There is no need for this, ... |
Topic: Can't add an auction into Gixen if it has a 0 bid |
mario
Replies: 6
Views: 12214
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2021 5:20 am Subject: Can't add an auction into Gixen if it has a 0 bid |
I believe I have fixed this now. Now you should be able to enter a snipe with no price specified (defaults to 0.00) and the misleading message should also be corrected. |
Topic: No mirror listing despite active pay-per-use balance |
mario
Replies: 10
Views: 19117
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2021 5:29 am Subject: No mirror listing despite active pay-per-use balance |
There was a bug in the new UI regarding pay-per-use subscriptions. Please try again now, it should be fixed now. My apology for the issue. |
Topic: No mirror listing despite active pay-per-use balance |
mario
Replies: 10
Views: 19117
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2021 4:25 am Subject: No mirror listing despite active pay-per-use balance |
I am looking at this. |
Topic: failed bid |
mario
Replies: 7
Views: 14587
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2021 4:24 am Subject: failed bid |
You won this item. You see "SCHEDULED" because you edited it after winning it. |
Topic: Add link directly to Gixen site in auction end notice. |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 16476
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2021 10:18 am Subject: Add link directly to Gixen site in auction end notice. |
My apology, I forgot about that. Added this now. |
Topic: My bid was higher, but sniper says 'Bid under asking price |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 9852
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2021 10:11 am Subject: My bid was higher, but sniper says 'Bid under asking price |
Gixen tries to counter this, but it doesn't always have enough time left between bid retraction and auction end to submit your bid. |
Topic: Multiple payments taken for annual subscription |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 11971
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2021 10:09 am Subject: Multiple payments taken for annual subscription |
Can you please email me and include your username? You must have subscribed twice. I will issue appropriate refund(s), just need your username. |
Topic: Bid Shielding on eBay |
mario
Replies: 0
Views: 83454
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Forum: Blog Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:22 am Subject: Bid Shielding on eBay |
This article explains the latest fraud perpetrated by dishonest eBay buyers and how Gixen prevents it.
https://www.gixen.com/blog/bid-shielding-ebay/ |
Topic: Password reset not working |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 7847
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 5:04 am Subject: Password reset not working |
Yes, please email me and include your username. |
Topic: cross border bids |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 8201
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 5:04 am Subject: cross border bids |
Keppy3737,
This has nothing to do with account - you must be entering something wrong. Can you copy / paste the exact (and complete) error message? |
Topic: Invalid authorization |
mario
Replies: 13
Views: 21920
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2021 10:34 am Subject: Invalid authorization |
I made a blog article about this:
https://www.gixen.com/blog/ebay-third-party-authorizations/
I will keep adding to the blog all relevant topics.
See all articles here:
https://www.gixen.c ... |
Topic: data oligarchs really needed? |
mario
Replies: 7
Views: 13921
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 3:34 pm Subject: data oligarchs really needed? |
Probably not if you are subscribed to Gixen mirror - I have a different monitoring in place now that's server side.
It may still be needed if you don't have a Gixen mirror subscription, as Gixen st ... |
Topic: gixen not linking to ebay |
mario
Replies: 16
Views: 26784
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 3:31 pm Subject: gixen not linking to ebay |
Please email me and include your Gixen and eBay usernames. I'll try to see what happens here. |
Topic: Automatic Payments Taken After Cancelling |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 10331
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2021 2:27 pm Subject: Automatic Payments Taken After Cancelling |
Please email me - I will make appropriate refunds. Include your username. |
Topic: amount withdrawn |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 9958
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2021 2:26 pm Subject: amount withdrawn |
Yes,
Please email me - I refund all of such occurrences. |
Topic: data oligarchs really needed? |
mario
Replies: 7
Views: 13921
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2021 2:25 pm Subject: data oligarchs really needed? |
I don't think it's ads, Gixen also uses googleanalytics to collect stats on visitors.
"sand clock" closes when the entire page is loaded. It's possible that the page is not considered loa ... |
Topic: Gixenj Desktop |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 9653
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2021 2:23 pm Subject: Gixenj Desktop |
I'll take a look at this, but not sure columns are fixable. The development tool used is using components that do this themselves. |
Topic: Locked out |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 6396
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2021 2:22 pm Subject: Locked out |
Please email me and include as much information as possible. Gixen username is the most important. |
Topic: Payments taken by Gixen |
mario
Replies: 7
Views: 12249
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 10:54 am Subject: Payments taken by Gixen |
Please email me - I will issue a refund for any overpayment. |
Topic: cannot change forgotten password |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 6238
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 10:53 am Subject: cannot change forgotten password |
Is your password alphanumeric? Please email me if needed. |
Topic: Slowness issue resolved |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 43908
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2021 7:25 am Subject: Slowness issue resolved |
A quick notice on issues fixed and new features:
1. Slowness issue with the new web site has now been resolved. This particularly affected users with many snipes. The new website should now work si ... |
Topic: My Gixen PayPal Payment Made To Different ID Account |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 14793
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 2:35 pm Subject: My Gixen PayPal Payment Made To Different ID Account |
I just responded to your email, let's take this off forum, I will get this resolved for you. |
Topic: My Gixen PayPal Payment Made To Different ID Account |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 14793
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 2:05 pm Subject: My Gixen PayPal Payment Made To Different ID Account |
This is easy to fix - if the transfer does not work please email me and I will fix this for you. |
Topic: Painfully slow - needs to be addressed |
mario
Replies: 7
Views: 11837
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2021 5:12 pm Subject: Painfully slow - needs to be addressed |
BlueSaint,
Can you please email me and include your username? 40 seconds wait is too long for edit / confirm. Even watchlist import should be much faster than that.
I need to see what's happenin ... |
Topic: Painfully slow - needs to be addressed |
mario
Replies: 7
Views: 11837
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2021 6:12 am Subject: Painfully slow - needs to be addressed |
The spinning animation is a new thing, introduced only a few days ago, it did not exist before.
I have repeatedly looked at this and compared performance of the old vs new site, and I see no differ ... |
Topic: Just lost a car on eBay Motors |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 17854
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 7:44 am Subject: Just lost a car on eBay Motors |
Thank you for that. Interesting to see Ebay's explanation for why they put a freeze on my account. It makes it seem like I was bidding a lot, but my only bids before placing my final bid was a singl ... |
Topic: How did I lose? |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 36358
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Forum: Impressions Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 5:39 am Subject: How did I lose? |
It looks like you were using groups and this item was canceled when the first item in a group was won. This is by design.
Groups are not a cosmetic thing - it's a feature to control what is won, an ... |
Topic: my 1st gixen missed snipe |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 9490
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 5:36 am Subject: my 1st gixen missed snipe |
Are you sure this is the item number? I don't see this item ever being entered into Gixen. |
Topic: Just lost a car on eBay Motors |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 17854
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 5:34 am Subject: Just lost a car on eBay Motors |
I filed a ticket for this with eBay. A way to check for this ahead of time is needed. When this happens - everyone loses - buyer, seller, Gixen (reputation-wise) and eBay (in final values fees). |
Topic: Just lost a car on eBay Motors |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 17854
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 5:22 am Subject: Just lost a car on eBay Motors |
Here is a more detailed error message received by Gixen:
"To ensure that eBay remains a safe marketplace, we limit the quantity of items that can be bought or sold by a single account at one t ... |
Topic: eBay issue tonight |
mario
Replies: 7
Views: 12468
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2021 9:47 pm Subject: eBay issue tonight |
I don't know, except that it was an eBay issue. This is very rare - I don't even remember last time when this happened. There is nothing on Gixen's side that can be done to prevent this. |
Topic: eBay issue tonight |
mario
Replies: 7
Views: 12468
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2021 9:11 pm Subject: eBay issue tonight |
It looks like eBay had an issue tonight between 8pm PDT and 9pm PDT.
External monitoring sites seem to confirm this. Gixen was getting "503 service unavailable" responses from eBay server ... |
Topic: INVALID AUTHORIZATION . why no desktop/email notification? |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 10169
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2021 5:01 am Subject: INVALID AUTHORIZATION . why no desktop/email notification? |
Thank you for the suggestion, I will come up with some alert mechanism on this. |
Topic: Large Data Usage |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 11436
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2021 5:00 am Subject: Large Data Usage |
Variable means desktop manager will update prices more often the closer the auction is to the end. It's a sensible setting to avoid large data usage. |
Topic: snipes disappear after Modify |
mario
Replies: 17
Views: 27069
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2021 4:58 am Subject: snipes disappear after Modify |
It's resolved, as of yesterday. My apology for the issue.
Part of the difficulty resolving this was that I was unable to replicate the problem. Big thanks to Juergen from Germany (who could consist ... |
Topic: snipes disappear after Modify |
mario
Replies: 17
Views: 27069
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2021 7:25 am Subject: snipes disappear after Modify |
Are you using a mobile device or a desktop computer? |
Topic: New Website Impressions |
mario
Replies: 8
Views: 39461
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Forum: Impressions Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2021 4:52 am Subject: New Website Impressions |
You can still use the old site if you don't like the new one.
It's available at https://www.gixen.com/legacy/index.php |
Topic: PWCC |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 9957
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2021 4:51 am Subject: PWCC |
Nick,
At the moment it's eBay only. This is not an easy task to add a new site, especially if they don't expose some API of a sort. In addition, I don't know of any site other than eBay that has a ... |
Topic: adding new snipes |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 5675
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2021 4:50 am Subject: adding new snipes |
Are you entering a bid, or just leaving that field empty? |
Topic: New Gixen overrides my default snipe offset time |
mario
Replies: 15
Views: 20532
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2021 1:45 am Subject: Re: New Gixen overrides my default snipe |
Could you fix this? It is so frustrating every time I enter the number, I have to manually select the main time from 6s (default) to 2s(my preference) even I already update it in my settings.
Fixed ... |
Topic: Could not add this item - auction number or money format no |
mario
Replies: 15
Views: 17290
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2021 1:28 am Subject: Could not add this item - auction number or money format no |
You can add the item by pasting URL now. As for not being able to add items, one of the error messages above indicates that you are not entering the maximum bid - e.g. that you leave this field empty. ... |
Topic: Large Data Usage |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 11436
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2021 1:01 am Subject: Large Data Usage |
Don't use "Continuous" price refresh... set it to something more reasonable. |
Topic: It works! |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 5535
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2021 12:59 am Subject: It works! |
I have heard this from one other user, but I cannot replicate this. Are you still seeing this issue? If so, can you open a command prompt, and do a nslookup gixen.com and tell me what you see? |
Topic: HIDE OUTBID button |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 9803
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2021 1:12 pm Subject: HIDE OUTBID button |
It does, however the space for all these options is limited... Maybe make some menu with options such as this one that are not used by many people. |
Topic: I lost the 1 second option. Why would they remove it? |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 28725
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Forum: Impressions Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2021 7:48 am Subject: I lost the 1 second option. Why would they remove it? |
I'll take a look and re-add it if it's missing. |
Topic: New Gixen website becomes default on Monday |
mario
Replies: 18
Views: 73293
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2021 7:47 am Subject: Re: Great but does not work. |
Hi
Looks great, but just tried it, and it totally refuses to import my Watch List, so went back to the legacy version, and that one imported my Watch List just fine. Not a problem today as I was only ... |
Topic: Can't Log Into Desktop Manager |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 8823
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2021 2:00 pm Subject: Can't Log Into Desktop Manager |
This sounds like you are using an incorrect Gixen username / password combination. Are you sure you are using the same credentials to log in to Gixen web interface?
You would not have gotten this m ... |
Topic: New Gixen website becomes default on Monday |
mario
Replies: 18
Views: 73293
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Forum: Announcements Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2021 8:36 am Subject: New Gixen website becomes default on Monday |
The new Gixen website will become the default one on Monday. If you haven't seen it or tried it yet, you can take a look at https://www.gixen.com/main
I read every one of your remarks (big thanks t ... |
Topic: Changing password AND email |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 7334
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2021 5:23 am Subject: Changing password AND email |
Please email me and include as many details as possible. If you don't have a mirror subscription that needs to be transferred you can simply open a new Gixen account. |
Topic: Invalid Authorization |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 9269
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2021 5:21 am Subject: Invalid Authorization |
I just tested it - the warning is still in place on the new site, it displays in big red letters the following text:
Your ebay authorization has expired or expires in less than 10 days. Please rene ... |
Topic: new web site |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 6262
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 11:27 pm Subject: new web site |
I added this to the new site. |
Topic: Add link directly to Gixen site in auction end notice. |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 16476
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 4:45 am Subject: Add link directly to Gixen site in auction end notice. |
I will add this, it's a quick fix. |
Topic: post costs |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 12554
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 4:44 am Subject: post costs |
Russ,
You should see a shipping cost at some place... it's not in its own column, but it's there. |
Topic: Feature request - Add number of item watchers |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 14260
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 4:43 am Subject: Feature request - Add number of item watchers |
I'll put that on the list of things to do, but it will take a while - many more priorities in line already. |
Topic: Board Time Zones |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 9897
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 4:41 am Subject: Board Time Zones |
phpBB upgrade will be one of the next projects I'll likely do at some point. I'll probably have to figure out internals of phpBB and make conversion script myself. |
Topic: Unable to snipe |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 8667
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 4:40 am Subject: Unable to snipe |
If still unable to resolve this, please email me. Include your username and details - screenshot if possible. |
Topic: login |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 7039
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 4:38 am Subject: login |
It has a log out button in the upper left corner, above the snipes table. |
Topic: Snipe it on app |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 8876
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Forum: Support Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 4:38 am Subject: Snipe it on app |
Try adding your snipe from the web interface. Let us know if that works. Any account error will be easier to spot there. |
Topic: can't add items |
mario
Replies: 2
Views: 7322
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 2:50 pm Subject: can't add items |
Rick, please see http://www.gixen.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=38819#38819 |
Topic: Cant log in from mobile or desktop |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 10157
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 2:49 pm Subject: Cant log in from mobile or desktop |
Please see http://www.gixen.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=38819#38819
The service is restored now. |
Topic: Can't login in on either the website or the desktop app |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 6681
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 2:48 pm Subject: Can't login in on either the website or the desktop app |
Please see http://www.gixen.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=38819#38819
Gixen is back to normal now. |
Topic: Takes 5 minutes to log in then cannot action anything |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 6673
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 2:47 pm Subject: Takes 5 minutes to log in then cannot action anything |
Please follow http://www.gixen.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=38819#38819
Mirror server went down, however main was still executing snipes. You shouldn't have missed on any already scheduled snipe. |
Topic: Glitchy behavior |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 6546
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 2:36 pm Subject: Glitchy behavior |
Please follow this thread: http://www.gixen.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=38819#38819 |
Topic: log in and add item very slowly and can not purge completed |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 6661
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 2:36 pm Subject: log in and add item very slowly and can not purge completed |
Please follow this thread: http://www.gixen.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=38819#38819 |
Topic: Login Works and Can Add Items- Use the following |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 8239
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 2:36 pm Subject: Login Works and Can Add Items- Use the following |
Please follow this thread: http://www.gixen.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=38819#38819 |
Topic: Mirror down, website glitchy,bids not actioned |
mario
Replies: 11
Views: 13922
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 2:35 pm Subject: Mirror down, website glitchy,bids not actioned |
Please follow this thread for updates: http://www.gixen.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=38819#38819 |
Topic: Can't get into settings |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 9925
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 2:34 pm Subject: Can't get into settings |
Please follow this thread: http://www.gixen.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=38819#38819 |
Topic: Are Snipes being placed? |
mario
Replies: 9
Views: 12978
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 2:34 pm Subject: Are Snipes being placed? |
Please follow this thread: http://www.gixen.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=38819#38819 |
Topic: AWARE OF THE ISSUE - WORKING on resolving this |
mario
Replies: 13
Views: 18769
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 2:32 pm Subject: AWARE OF THE ISSUE - WORKING on resolving this |
You should be able to use the service now.
I am still working on repairing the mirror functionality, so snipes may execute only from the main server in the next 2-3 hours, but you should be able to ... |
Topic: AWARE OF THE ISSUE - WORKING on resolving this |
mario
Replies: 13
Views: 18769
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:32 pm Subject: AWARE OF THE ISSUE - WORKING on resolving this |
I am aware of the issue, working on resolving this.
Only mirror server is affected, bids are still executing from the main server. |
Topic: Failure to win my sniped auction |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 9862
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:59 am Subject: Failure to win my sniped auction |
squarebottomtexas,
Every listing can be different. The block definitely came from eBay, Gixen does not block anything. If ever able to place a bid manually, and then Gixen fails to submit it (on th ... |
Topic: eBay password |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 6738
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Forum: Support Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:57 am Subject: eBay password |
Once you change your eBay password you will have to re-authorize Gixen on the Gixen settings page. This is easy, quick and free to do.
When you change your eBay password, eBay notifies Gixen, and t ... |
Topic: log in |
mario
Replies: 1
Views: 6563
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Forum: Support Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 9:15 am Subject: log in |
Can you please email me? Please include your username.
Maybe you need to reset your password? |
Topic: Bids are posted too early |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 12462
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 5:27 pm Subject: Bids are posted too early |
This bug is fixed now. Again, my sincere apology. |
Topic: Please add a feature to delete history! |
mario
Replies: 3
Views: 16362
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 5:27 pm Subject: Please add a feature to delete history! |
I'll see that I do. At the moment you can delete it only if you close your entire account. |
Topic: Bids are posted too early |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 12462
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Forum: Support Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 5:03 pm Subject: Bids are posted too early |
I have to confirm that Gixen did send this bid early, my apology about that.
It looks like I introduced this bug recently, and it seems to affect only snipes with offset of 1.
I will post anothe ... |
Topic: Mobile improvements |
mario
Replies: 5
Views: 20946
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Forum: Suggestions and Ideas Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2021 6:39 pm Subject: Mobile improvements |
Thank you for the suggestions, I will see what I can do. |
Topic: Possible 'Bid Shielding'? Solutions? |
mario
Replies: 62
Views: 130216
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2021 6:37 pm Subject: Possible 'Bid Shielding'? Solutions? |
So... like I said. If the mirror doesn't work, how could/would the anti-shielding bid?
This is correct, it wouldn't. This is an insurance of a sort for a relatively rare event. Defeating bid shie ... |
Topic: How do I change my password? |
mario
Replies: 6
Views: 17787
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2021 6:33 pm Subject: How do I change my password? |
Use https://www.gixen.com/forgotpassword.php |
Topic: How soon is now? |
mario
Replies: 4
Views: 32528
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Forum: Support Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2021 6:32 pm Subject: How soon is now? |
Here is what I see.
The snipe was originally entered 5 hours before auction end, with maximum bid of 19.88. The listing ended with the winning bid of 19.00. Your bid was not accepted by eBay due to ... |
Topic: AUCTION RESTRICTED: BIDDER HAS UNPAID ITEMS |
mario
Replies: 32
Views: 49461
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:39 am Subject: AUCTION RESTRICTED: BIDDER HAS UNPAID ITEMS |
Note that all these restrictions come from eBay, Gixen does not impose any restrictions itself. |
Topic: Possible 'Bid Shielding'? Solutions? |
mario
Replies: 62
Views: 130216
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Forum: Support Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:38 am Subject: Possible 'Bid Shielding'? Solutions? |
A few users asked me for an example of this, so here is a (fictional) example:
Legitimate Bidder L submits his max bid of 50, and let's say the current high bid ends up being 40. Let's assume the e ... |
Topic: Possible 'Bid Shielding'? Solutions? |
mario
Replies: 62
Views: 130216
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 4:40 pm Subject: Possible 'Bid Shielding'? Solutions? |
Isn't this similar to shill bidding, where the seller has a second account, and near the end of the auction he bids higher so that the current high bidder has his maximum bid forced on him?
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Topic: Possible 'Bid Shielding'? Solutions? |
mario
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 4:38 pm Subject: Re: No bid shielding for trading cards |
Just got this update from eBay:
I saw this in the news, but don't understand why this is limited only to one category - I think it's sensible to introduce this across the board. |
Topic: Possible 'Bid Shielding'? Solutions? |
mario
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 4:35 pm Subject: Re: Bid shielding and mirror offset |
If Gixen will be automatically entering a second bid from the mirror in the last second or so, do I still need to select a mirror offset value?
Yes - this last second bid is sent in addition to the ... |
Topic: Possible 'Bid Shielding'? Solutions? |
mario
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 6:48 am Subject: Possible 'Bid Shielding'? Solutions? |
Mark,
I understand now what you are saying.
The maximum bid of the winning account has to be high, but this is not the winning price - winning price will be the maximum bid of the third highest ... |
Topic: Possible 'Bid Shielding'? Solutions? |
mario
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Forum: Support Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 5:30 am Subject: Possible 'Bid Shielding'? Solutions? |
The strategy of a 'bid shielder' involves placing two high bids from different Ebay accounts in order to raise the price above what snipers are willing to pay and hence, currently, block their bids. ... |
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