Re: Macs and eBay
On 4 Dec 2005, at 12:18 PM, Amber R. wrote: The primary problems I am having are password refusal and repeated return to the sign in page. Sometimes I can't sign in at all even though just a couple hours earlier, I had used the same user name and password. It's very frustrating - especially when I have some auctions running and more to list and I can't access them without going through this ridiculous sign-in routine whereby I have to enter my user name and password over and over again until it catches. In my experience, these kinds of problems are not from using a Mac. They result because E-bay is busy. Their computers cannot keep up with the traffic. For such a large and successful company, E-bay has some of the worst software and hardware I have seen. I don't know how they manage to get things wrong so consistently. When I'm dealing with the techs at e-bay, I expect to get wrong answers and poor information. If they knew what they were doing, they'd be doing something else. I also feel sorry for them. They are trying to solve problems on a system that has problems built-in. It's a thankless and endless job. Peter -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Macs and eBay
On 12/12/05, Donald Keenan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Of course, some sites like Gmail and GAP.com refuse to use certain versions of browsers, like the Safari I have with Jaguar. It's not unusual for Mac users to still be given the short end of the stick. Just an FYI, Gmail works with all browsers, albeit in a truncated fashion - some features may not be available, but you can still access, read, compose email. I even use it on a unix shell account with both lynx or links text-based web browsers when geting online with my Apple //e. It may not be pretty that way, but I can still get to my email. :) Later..Howard -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Macs and eBay
On Monday, December 12, 2005, at 02:07 PM, Howard Katz wrote: On 12/12/05, Donald Keenan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Of course, some sites like Gmail and GAP.com refuse to use certain versions of browsers, like the Safari I have with Jaguar. I Just an FYI, Gmail works with all browsers, Not with the version of Safari that one has to use with OS X 10.2...and there's no upgrading Safari without upgrading to Tiger or Panther. I wish were'nt true. Also, aren't there other Google programs that are Windows only? Picasa? GoogleEarth just started support for Tiger? I guess I'm a dork for still being in Jaguar, but the whole DVD trade-in program to get a CD install has turned me off just enough to demotivate me. Donald -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Macs and eBay
Hmmm.must be your settings. I used an early version of Safari early in the year (what was the version of OS X before Panther? This mac was running that one) , and it let me in. I couldn't access my Gmail account settings, but I could read and write email. Later.Howard -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Macs and eBay
On Monday, December 12, 2005, at 02:46 PM, Howard Katz wrote: Hmmm.must be your settings. I used an early version of Safari early in the year (what was the version of OS X before Panther? This mac was running that one) , and it let me in. I couldn't access my Gmail account settings, but I could read and write email. You're absolutely right. I just tried Gmail and got in. Before, it wouldn't even load, so they must have spent some time tweaking things to give the limited, feature-free access. I'm glad this came to my attention! Thanks. Oddly, gap.com loads for a second or two and then a page loads telling me that my browser isn't sipported. Donald -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Macs and eBay and OT
THe other thing that could be done with a tech person who says you need to use a real computer is to immediately ask to speak to their supervisor or manager. Expalin nicely to them that the choice of the COMPUTER is up to the customer, and wouldn't they agree that insulting the individual is poor customer service? It's amazing how things can change in tone when you do that, and also maybe request the name and mailing (snail or e-) of the Company president so you can pass on your experience. :) Later..Howard -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Macs and eBay
In a message dated 12/4/05 1:52:42 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm a PC admin, as well as one of only a handful of Mac users in my area, but I can tell you that even the best PC is still worse than the worst Mac. I know, I own a PowerBook 190, which is generally considered to be a Road Apple, that ran OS 7.5.2 until only recently. That's beside the point, though. My point is that many support types are too dumb to support Mac users because nobody uses them. I still remember the headache I had when calling my ISP to setup the 190 on my dialup account. Yes, unfortunately we all have similar stories to share. Often, while traveling for work, I visit little ($99 complete Pentium systems!) computer places around AL, TN and MS, I will find Mac stuff at PC refurbishers, seperated and stored away from the PC stuff in the back of the store. In some of the smaller towns, even pre-pentium PC stuff would be displayed proudly, and G3-G4 Mac stuff is stored away just because the tech there does not know how to startup the thing, or the flashing question-mark disk spooks them. The PC guys will usually say I know nothing about Macs, just get it out of here! I think that, as experts in the PC world, it must frustrate them to no end that Macs are beyond their realm of comprehension. Kinda like Dr. McCoy used to react when he attemped to treat Mr. Spock (or any other alien) for any illnesses. Your heart is in the WRONG place...! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo Ivy F., AL Roll Tide! Beiges, 'Books and other oddities xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Macs and eBay
At 6:32 AM -0800 12/04/2005, Amber R. wrote: It appears that eBay is not really that Mac friendly. And getting less so. Many of the functions barely work in WaMCom Mozilla now, which is the newest browser available to people using OS 8/9. And eBay's JavaScript is getting more and more buggy (careless errors, mostly)... which makes unforgiving browsers like Safari problematic. I was told also that I needed to update my browser..although my browser is Safari and I have the latest version. So far, every problem I've had with Safari on eBay has been eBay's fault. They've been decent about fixing 'em, even tho it took days. This is one of the reasons we need to be armed with multiple browers. Of course, keep in mind that if you spoof your browser's identities then you're actually doing us all a disservice. eBay's access statistics will then show that fewer people are using Macs and/or Safari -- which will give them less reason to fix the problem... in a discussion with one of their live help people today, I was told if you were using a regular computer, you would be fine when I was asking about the sign-in problems I was having. The box said Windows 3.1 or better... So, I bought a Macintosh. - Dan. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Macs and eBay
On Dec 4, 2005, at 9:32 AM, Amber R. wrote: This is partially related to my previous question.It appears that eBay is not really that Mac friendly. In fact, in a discussion with one of their live help people today, I was told if you were using a regular computer, you would be fine when I was asking about the sign-in problems I was having. I was told also that I needed to update my browser..although my browser is Safari and I have the latest version. I've had reasonable success using Firefox with eBay, although I had significant issues (eventually resolved) with ANY browser and missionfish, their charity auction. They said I needed to use a PC. I didn't. Seth --- Seth Austen [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.sethausten.com -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Macs and eBay
On Dec 4, 2005, at 9:32 AM, Amber R. wrote: Hi, This is partially related to my previous question.It appears that eBay is not really that Mac friendly. In fact, in a discussion with one of their live help people today, I was told if you were using a regular computer, you would be fine when I was asking about the sign-in problems I was having. I was told also that I needed to update my browser..although my browser is Safari and I have the latest version. Anyway, it appears that some of the problems I am having are related to my not using a regular computer and not having an up- to-date browser that works with some sites. Amber Amber, What kind of problems are you having? I haven't experienced any problems with Safari and ebay. Are you running Mac OS X 10.4.3? With the updates that came out the other day? Peter Apockotos http://www.apockotos.com http://www.macmariner.com http://www.knightrider.org -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Macs and eBay
On Dec 4, 2005, at 6:32 AM, Amber R. wrote: This is partially related to my previous question.It appears that eBay is not really that Mac friendly. In fact, in a discussion with one of their live help people today, I was told if you were using a regular computer, you would be fine when I was asking about the sign-in problems I was having. I was told also that I needed to update my browser..although my browser is Safari and I have the latest version. Anyway, it appears that some of the problems I am having are related to my not using a regular computer and not having an up- to-date browser that works with some sites. I have had an eBay account almost since its inception. Over the years I have used assorted Macs with different OS (now Tiger) and browsers (now mostly Safari), all with no problems. For sellers who prefer to use Macs, there is an excellent auction program at: http://www.iwascoding.com/GarageSale/ -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Macs and eBay
Ebay like many companies on line is PC anal and they are big enough that they don't care if other platform users are having issues with their site. I find Safari to be much slower on ebay than Firefox and the last version of Explorer for the Mac to be almost unusable on ebay. Tom On 12/4/05 8:32 AM, Amber R. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, This is partially related to my previous question.It appears that eBay is not really that Mac friendly. In fact, in a discussion with one of their live help people today, I was told if you were using a regular computer, you would be fine when I was asking about the sign-in problems I was having. I was told also that I needed to update my browser..although my browser is Safari and I have the latest version. Anyway, it appears that some of the problems I am having are related to my not using a regular computer and not having an up-to-date browser that works with some sites. Amber -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Macs and eBay
On Dec 4, 2005, at 9:32 AM, Amber R. wrote: y browser..although my browser is Safari and I have the latest version. Anyway, it appears that some of the problems I am having are related to my not using a regular computer and not having an up- to-date browser that works with some sites. Amber Safari just does not support things that well. When I started using FireFox, I have had almost no problems with even complex sites- only limit is those that need activeX components downloaded and run. Hope that helps. B -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Macs and eBay
Amber R. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote the following: Hi, This is partially related to my previous question.It appears that eBay is not really that Mac friendly. In fact, in a discussion with one of their live help people today, I was told if you were using a regular computer, you would be fine when I was asking about the sign-in problems I was having. I was told also that I needed to update my browser..although my browser is Safari and I have the latest version. Anyway, it appears that some of the problems I am having are related to my not using a regular computer and not having an up-to-date browser that works with some sites. Amber I've had some minor issues with eBay, but nothing that would create any big problems. I use Camino, and in the preferences (extra download) you can use agent spoofing to fool sites into thinking you are using a different browser. I rarely use it, but some sites will not work at all without using say IE for Windoze. Take care. James aka Sacredsystem -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Macs and eBay
On 12/4/05, James aka Sacredsystem [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've had some minor issues with eBay, but nothing that would create any big problems. I use Camino, and in the preferences (extra download) you can use agent spoofing to fool sites into thinking you are using a different browser. I rarely use it, but some sites will not work at all without using say IE for Windoze. iCab has this option also, if it's needed. I don't see that in FireFox tho. Later...Howard -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Macs and eBay
On Dec 4, 2005, at 6:32 AM, Amber R. wrote: In fact, in a discussion with one of their live help people today, I was told if you were using a regular computer, you would be fine when I was asking about the sign-in problems I was having. That's just plain wrong. I've been using ebay with Safari since Panther came out and haven't had any problems whatsoever. The support dweeb you were talking to was talking out of his lower orifice. On Dec 4, 2005, at 8:21 AM, Howard Katz wrote: On 12/4/05, James aka Sacredsystem [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use Camino, and in the preferences (extra download) you can use agent spoofing to fool sites into thinking you are using a different browser. I rarely use it, but some sites will not work at all without using say IE for Windoze. iCab has this option also, if it's needed. I don't see that in FireFox tho. It's an extension for Firefox. Just search for it on the extensions page. Safari also has this option if you enable the Debug menu by typing this line into Terminal: defaults write com.apple.Safari IncludeDebugMenu 1 To turn it off, you simply type: defaults write com.apple.Safari IncludeDebugMenu 0 -Dylan -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Macs and eBay
On Dec 4, 2005, at 9:32 AM, Amber R. wrote: It appears that eBay is not really that Mac friendly. In fact, in a discussion with one of their live help people today, I was told if you were using a regular computer, you would be fine when I was asking about the sign-in problems I was having. Anyway, it appears that some of the problems I am having are related to my not using a regular computer and not having an up- to-date browser that works with some sites. I don't believe that the tech knew what he was talking about. My wife and I are heavy users of ebay for some years. We use a 15 Ti-book and never have problems except when there's a slowdown with heavy network use. Then things take longer to load. But there is no interface problem. The tech is ill informed or just a nasty Mac hater. I'm sure your problem lies elsewhere. You mentioned that you have a keyboard problem. Someone suggested that you try another keyboard and another mentioned all the settings to check. Sounds like good advice. Wish you luck. dan_A Out of the darkest reaches of NYC -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Macs and eBay
On 12/4/05, dan_A [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Dec 4, 2005, at 9:32 AM, Amber R. wrote: It appears that eBay is not really that Mac friendly. In fact, in a discussion with one of their live help people today, I was told if you were using a regular computer, you would be fine when I was asking about the sign-in problems I was having. Anyway, it appears that some of the problems I am having are related to my not using a regular computer and not having an up- to-date browser that works with some sites. I don't believe that the tech knew what he was talking about. My wife and I are heavy users of ebay for some years. We use a 15 Ti-book and never have problems except when there's a slowdown with heavy network use. Then things take longer to load. But there is no interface problem. The tech is ill informed or just a nasty Mac hater. I'm sure your problem lies elsewhere. You mentioned that you have a keyboard problem. Someone suggested that you try another keyboard and another mentioned all the settings to check. Sounds like good advice. Wish you luck. dan_A Out of the darkest reaches of NYC I've used Firefox and Mozilla for years on ebay with no problems. I did have some minor problems back in the days of OS 8 but not since then. Firefox is an excellent browser and you may want to try it. I have both Safari and Firefox on my PB G4 running OS 10.4 and I rarely use Safari. -- Ron http://krowmagnum.4mg.com/ -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Macs and eBay
The same thing is available with Safari, as long as you install the Debug menu (I don't recall the details, but it was covered in a recent Macworld issue). However, regardless of how I have the User Agent set, I have not seen any differences in behavior or usability on various sites. Regards, Harry Corsover -- On Dec 4, 2005, at 8:56 AM, James aka Sacredsystem wrote: I use Camino, and in the preferences (extra download) you can use agent spoofing to fool sites into thinking you are using a different browser. I rarely use it, but some sites will not work at all without using say IE for Windoze. = Feel better, look younger, live longer and make more money with Synergy Worldwide: Harry Corsover [EMAIL PROTECTED]303-909-9218 www.harryc.biz -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
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There are some seller features that I was told are not available on Macs. I don't recall the details (I've just sold one thing on eBay), but I think it had something to do with editing photos for a listing. Regards, Harry Corsover -- On Dec 4, 2005, at 9:36 AM, Dylan McDermond wrote: On Dec 4, 2005, at 6:32 AM, Amber R. wrote: In fact, in a discussion with one of their live help people today, I was told if you were using a regular computer, you would be fine when I was asking about the sign-in problems I was having. That's just plain wrong. I've been using ebay with Safari since Panther came out and haven't had any problems whatsoever. The support dweeb you were talking to was talking out of his lower orifice. = Feel better, look younger, live longer and make more money with Synergy Worldwide: Harry Corsover [EMAIL PROTECTED]303-909-9218 www.harryc.biz -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
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On 4-Dec-05, at 9:00 AM, Harry Corsover wrote: There are some seller features that I was told are not available on Macs. I don't recall the details (I've just sold one thing on eBay), but I think it had something to do with editing photos for a listing. Regards, Harry Corsover -- Hello Harry, The thing about this situation is that I was having really no problems with this site or any other until about a week ago. eBay seems well aware of the problem with the missing t's in their live chat. Typing in all caps resolves it. I have been able to list numerous items with photos on Safari, on eBay, with no problem for sometime now. However, in the last week, it has suddenly become very problematic. I have changed my eBay password, emptied the cache, dumped Safari preferences, reset Safari, tested the keyboard etc etc. Still don't know what the problem is but am going to try Firefox and iCab and see how they work for me. Thanks for your reply ! Amber -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
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I use eBay with no problems. Tech support is woefully ignorant. you're back to keyboard/input problems. Make sure that you don't have Universal access enabled. Check in international settings for US/English. Try opening a new text document and type each key to make sure they all type correctly. HTH John On Dec 4, 2005, at 9:32 AM, Amber R. wrote: Hi, This is partially related to my previous question.It appears that eBay is not really that Mac friendly. In fact, in a discussion with one of their live help people today, I was told if you were using a regular computer, you would be fine when I was asking about the sign-in problems I was having. I was told also that I needed to update my browser..although my browser is Safari and I have the latest version. Anyway, it appears that some of the problems I am having are related to my not using a regular computer and not having an up- to-date browser that works with some sites. Amber -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com --- -- As Republicans, we will always point out where the other party is misguided and mistaken, but we will never embrace their hateful rhetoric. [Democrat leaders hope] their loud talk and angry rhetoric will hide the fact that they have nothing to say and nothing to offer. --RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
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So, in the gasoline analogy, the Mac would be a premium computer, or a plus at the very least. I'm happy with that, thank you very much! Shawn On Dec 4, 2005, at 1:11 PM, Amber R. wrote: Yes..I believe he was experiencing a significant ignorance challenge on this one. He stated that he had just spoken to one of their techs and determined that eBay is not really designed for Mac users and that is basically where his suggestion to buy a regular computer came up. Amber -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com --- -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
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Amber, Sounds like your conversation with the eBay tech (term used VERY loosely) confirms the continual dumbing down of America! Shawn On Dec 4, 2005, at 1:11 PM, Amber R. wrote: Yes..I believe he was experiencing a significant ignorance challenge on this one. He stated that he had just spoken to one of their techs and determined that eBay is not really designed for Mac users and that is basically where his suggestion to buy a regular computer came up. Amber -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com --- -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
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On 4-Dec-05, at 6:43 AM, Peter Apockotos wrote: Amber, What kind of problems are you having? I haven't experienced any problems with Safari and ebay. Are you running Mac OS X 10.4.3? With the updates that came out the other day? Peter Apockotos Hi Peter, The primary problems I am having are password refusal and repeated return to the sign in page. Sometimes I can't sign in at all even though just a couple hours earlier, I had used the same user name and password. It's very frustrating - especially when I have some auctions running and more to list and I can't access them without going through this ridiculous sign-in routine whereby I have to enter my user name and password over and over again until it catches. I assure you there is no typing error on my part either. I will be setting up an auction listing and hit continue and then it will take me back to the sign-in page !! I am indeed running 10.4.3 and just installed the most recent security update which is supposed to address Safari related problems amongst others. Apple Software update is not listing any others. Which ones were you referring to ? As I mentioned in my other note to the list, all of these problems just started occurring a week ago but I have not installed any new software at all. Amber -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
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On 4-Dec-05, at 10:15 AM, Shawn Harley wrote: So, in the gasoline analogy, the Mac would be a premium computer, or a plus at the very least. I'm happy with that, thank you very much! Shawn Hi Shawn, LOL - While this is a terrific analogy and very favorable towards the Mac, I can assure you that this individual was intent on trying to prove that Macs were quite inferior to PC's. To follow your Gasoline analogy, he was referring to Mac's more as dirty diesel and PC's as Gold/Premium. He seemed to feel that their PC programmers were completely incapable of making eBay work on Safari and suggested I upgrade to Explorer 6.0. I immediately informed him that changing to Explorer in any shape or form would be a DOWNGRADE and that as I understood, Microsoft stopped working on Explorer for Mac after version 5.2 because of the popularity (and superiority) of Safari. There was a fairly long silence after thisthen he said he was glad that he could be of assistance today and asked if there were any other questions.hm Amber -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
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Amber, You must have stumped him with your reply. Either that, or his pee- cee was experiencing the BSOD syndrome. Way off topic, but still has me laughing...about a month ago I went through the McDonald's drive through for breakfast. It had one of those nice, new video screens that display your order. After about a minute, I was asked for my order. I gave it, and it was repeated back to me. Silence. Then I was given the total. I waited before proceeding to the window because throughout the entire ordeal, about 3 minutes; the nice, new screen had an image of Windows Scan Disk running (well, sort of) that was stuck at 87%. I only wish I had the digital camera with me! Shawn On Dec 4, 2005, at 1:28 PM, Amber R. wrote: On 4-Dec-05, at 10:15 AM, Shawn Harley wrote: So, in the gasoline analogy, the Mac would be a premium computer, or a plus at the very least. I'm happy with that, thank you very much! Shawn Hi Shawn, LOL - While this is a terrific analogy and very favorable towards the Mac, I can assure you that this individual was intent on trying to prove that Macs were quite inferior to PC's. To follow your Gasoline analogy, he was referring to Mac's more as dirty diesel and PC's as Gold/Premium. He seemed to feel that their PC programmers were completely incapable of making eBay work on Safari and suggested I upgrade to Explorer 6.0. I immediately informed him that changing to Explorer in any shape or form would be a DOWNGRADE and that as I understood, Microsoft stopped working on Explorer for Mac after version 5.2 because of the popularity (and superiority) of Safari. There was a fairly long silence after thisthen he said he was glad that he could be of assistance today and asked if there were any other questions.hm Amber -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com --- -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
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Shawn, He certainly was not the brightest bulb - poor fellow. I am not sure if he is really deserving of the term Tech either. Another example of his response to my question re: Safari : He supplied me with a link to update my browser - the link was for Safari V. 1.2 !! I advised him that we were now up to 2.0.2. He had nothing to say to that either. Oh well...I guess that live help chat was 20 minutes of my life that I wasted and will never get back. Amber On 4-Dec-05, at 10:18 AM, Shawn Harley wrote: Amber, Sounds like your conversation with the eBay tech (term used VERY loosely) confirms the continual dumbing down of America! Shawn On Dec 4, 2005, at 1:11 PM, Amber R. wrote: Yes..I believe he was experiencing a significant ignorance challenge on this one. He stated that he had just spoken to one of their techs and determined that eBay is not really designed for Mac users and that is basically where his suggestion to buy a regular computer came up. Amber -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com --- -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com --- -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
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Amber R. wrote: On 4-Dec-05, at 10:15 AM, Shawn Harley wrote: So, in the gasoline analogy, the Mac would be a premium computer, or a plus at the very least. I'm happy with that, thank you very much! Shawn Hi Shawn, LOL - While this is a terrific analogy and very favorable towards the Mac, I can assure you that this individual was intent on trying to prove that Macs were quite inferior to PC's. To follow your Gasoline analogy, he was referring to Mac's more as dirty diesel and PC's as Gold/Premium. He seemed to feel that their PC programmers were completely incapable of making eBay work on Safari and suggested I upgrade to Explorer 6.0. I immediately informed him that changing to Explorer in any shape or form would be a DOWNGRADE and that as I understood, Microsoft stopped working on Explorer for Mac after version 5.2 because of the popularity (and superiority) of Safari. There was a fairly long silence after thisthen he said he was glad that he could be of assistance today and asked if there were any other questions.hm Amber I'm a PC admin, as well as one of only a handful of Mac users in my area, but I can tell you that even the best PC is still worse than the worst Mac. I know, I own a PowerBook 190, which is generally considered to be a Road Apple, that ran OS 7.5.2 until only recently. That's beside the point, though. My point is that many support types are too dumb to support Mac users because nobody uses them. I still remember the headache I had when calling my ISP to setup the 190 on my dialup account. Try using Firefox is all I can suggest. I use it on my PC, as well as having setup FF on my Grandpa's OS X machine. I'd run it on mine, but the Lombard won't be in until tomorrow. I'd go ahead and install either the SafariFox or iFox skin from the start, to get the beautiful Safari look, though. Caleb -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
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On Dec 4, 2005, at 11:11 AM, Amber R. wrote: Yes..I believe he was experiencing a significant ignorance challenge on this one. He stated that he had just spoken to one of their techs and determined that eBay is not really designed for Mac users and that is basically where his suggestion to buy a regular computer came up. I have very little tolerance for that kind of stuff. Depending on my mood, I would at least be tempted to reply with Your ignorance is only exceeded by your arrogance and hang up. Calling back would likely get a different person. Regards, Harry Corsover = Feel better, look younger, live longer and make more money with Synergy Worldwide: Harry Corsover [EMAIL PROTECTED]303-909-9218 www.harryc.biz -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
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I have the same problem with a couple of sites where I regularly purchase products. This last time, I decided to try it in IE, and it worked fine. Since I had already placed my order, I didn't try it again with Firefox, but I may do so next time. In at least a couple of instances, it is Safari that their sites won't work with, regardless of which User Agent I have it set to. OS X 10.4.3, Safari 2.0.2. Regards, Harry Corsover --- On Dec 4, 2005, at 11:18 AM, Amber R. wrote: The primary problems I am having are password refusal and repeated return to the sign in page. Sometimes I can't sign in at all even though just a couple hours earlier, I had used the same user name and password. It's very frustrating - especially when I have some auctions running and more to list and I can't access them without going through this ridiculous sign-in routine whereby I have to enter my user name and password over and over again until it catches. I assure you there is no typing error on my part either. = Feel better, look younger, live longer and make more money with Synergy Worldwide: Harry Corsover [EMAIL PROTECTED]303-909-9218 www.harryc.biz -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
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I'm also in the IT field and all my Macs and PCs at the office have Firefox installed. Whenever I have a problem with Safari I just load up Firefox, and I'm good to go. Cheers. Aaron Willems IT Administrator Lieberman Productions Philo Television On Dec 4, 2005, at 11:37 AM, Harry Corsover wrote: I have the same problem with a couple of sites where I regularly purchase products. This last time, I decided to try it in IE, and it worked fine. Since I had already placed my order, I didn't try it again with Firefox, but I may do so next time. In at least a couple of instances, it is Safari that their sites won't work with, regardless of which User Agent I have it set to. OS X 10.4.3, Safari 2.0.2. Regards, Harry Corsover --- On Dec 4, 2005, at 11:18 AM, Amber R. wrote: The primary problems I am having are password refusal and repeated return to the sign in page. Sometimes I can't sign in at all even though just a couple hours earlier, I had used the same user name and password. It's very frustrating - especially when I have some auctions running and more to list and I can't access them without going through this ridiculous sign-in routine whereby I have to enter my user name and password over and over again until it catches. I assure you there is no typing error on my part either. = Feel better, look younger, live longer and make more money with Synergy Worldwide: Harry Corsover [EMAIL PROTECTED]303-909-9218 www.harryc.biz -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com --- -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
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Amber, New idea: download and run a utility called DoktorKleaner. http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/21470 Its a shell script that runs various repairs based on your current problem. It has 4 or 5 repair scripts just for Safari. John - Original Message - From: Harry Corsover [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sunday, December 4, 2005 2:37 pm Subject: Re: Macs and eBay I have the same problem with a couple of sites where I regularly purchase products. This last time, I decided to try it in IE, and it worked fine. Since I had already placed my order, I didn't try it again with Firefox, but I may do so next time. In at least a couple of instances, it is Safari that their sites won't work with, regardless of which User Agent I have it set to. OS X 10.4.3, Safari 2.0.2. Regards, Harry Corsover --- On Dec 4, 2005, at 11:18 AM, Amber R. wrote: The primary problems I am having are password refusal and repeated return to the sign in page. Sometimes I can't sign in at all even though just a couple hours earlier, I had used the same user name and password. It's very frustrating - especially when I have some auctions running and more to list and I can't access them without going through this ridiculous sign-in routine whereby I have to enter my user name and password over and over again until it catches. I assure you there is no typing error on my part either. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
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Amber, I don't recall seeing which PB or iBook you are using, but I have a Pismo 400 MHz that I picked up las June. You mention problems with the t not showing up - I have this problem with my Pismo - it is very hit or miss. Most of the time the t types, but not always. Perhaps your t key is flaking out too and you wouldn't see that on a password that doesn't echo back. I am running 10.4.3 and use Safari 2.02 without any problems on eBay (never sold anything on eBay though). Just my $0.02. Barry --- Amber R. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 4-Dec-05, at 6:43 AM, Peter Apockotos wrote: Amber, What kind of problems are you having? I haven't experienced any problems with Safari and ebay. Are you running Mac OS X 10.4.3? With the updates that came out the other day? Peter Apockotos Hi Peter, The primary problems I am having are password refusal and repeated return to the sign in page. Sometimes I can't sign in at all even though just a couple hours earlier, I had used the same user name and password. It's very frustrating - especially when I have some auctions running and more to list and I can't access them without going through this ridiculous sign-in routine whereby I have to enter my user name and password over and over again until it catches. I assure you there is no typing error on my part either. I will be setting up an auction listing and hit continue and then it will take me back to the sign-in page !! I am indeed running 10.4.3 and just installed the most recent security update which is supposed to address Safari related problems amongst others. Apple Software update is not listing any others. Which ones were you referring to ? As I mentioned in my other note to the list, all of these problems just started occurring a week ago but I have not installed any new software at all. Amber -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com --- -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
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On 4-Dec-05, at 4:53 PM, Barry Muller wrote: Amber, I don't recall seeing which PB or iBook you are using, but I have a Pismo 400 MHz that I picked up las June. You mention problems with the t not showing up - I have this problem with my Pismo - it is very hit or miss. Most of the time the t types, but not always. Perhaps your t key is flaking out too and you wouldn't see that on a password that doesn't echo back. I am running 10.4.3 and use Safari 2.02 without any problems on eBay (never sold anything on eBay though). Just my $0.02. Barry Hello Barry - Sorry, I am using a 1.25 ghz 15 PB - running 10.4.3 and Safari 2.02. The problems are mainly with sites that require entering any sort of text information and some drop down menus. The t key works fine in Word and text edit etc...it's just that this keyboard seems to be a bit quirky. i.e. a few times now, the entire keyboard has suddenly become inverted - i.e. with caps lock key on, the letters are all lower case and with it off, they are all upper case. No rhyme or reason behind it...it just starts, then stops with no clear reason as to why. I am not sure this is related to the Safari thingwho knows. Anyway, thanks for your reply, Amber -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
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In a message dated 12/4/05 7:53:25 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Perhaps your t key is flaking out too and you wouldn't see that on a password that doesn't echo back. I am running 10.4.3 and use Safari 2.02 without any problems on eBay (never sold anything on eBay though). I use IE 5.1 on my classic-laden Wallstreet, and I have no problem with Ebay, buying or selling, though I mostly buy. I know I have listed an item at least once using my WS, and I have never upgraded it to OSX. I remember once I had a problem listing an item I was going to sell, but that was awhile back and I am not even sure I was using IE 5.1 at that time. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo Ivy F., AL Roll Tide! Beiges, 'Books and other oddities xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
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Amber, I buy and sell on Ebay using my G4 iBook ALL THE TIME.not one single problem. I'm running OS 10.4.3 with the latest Safari. And Safari is the only Browser I use. Tim On Dec 4, 2005, at 9:32 AM, Amber R. wrote: Hi, This is partially related to my previous question.It appears that eBay is not really that Mac friendly. In fact, in a discussion with one of their live help people today, I was told if you were using a regular computer, you would be fine when I was asking about the sign-in problems I was having. I was told also that I needed to update my browser..although my browser is Safari and I have the latest version. Anyway, it appears that some of the problems I am having are related to my not using a regular computer and not having an up- to-date browser that works with some sites. Amber -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com --- Exterminate all rational though. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
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My reply follows quote. On 12/4/05, at 10:28 am -0800, Amber R. wrote: He seemed to feel that their PC programmers were completely incapable of making eBay work on Safari and suggested I upgrade to Explorer 6.0. I immediately informed him that changing to Explorer in any shape or form would be a DOWNGRADE and that as I understood, Microsoft stopped working on Explorer for Mac after version 5.2 because of the popularity (and superiority) of Safari. There was a fairly long silence after thisthen he said he was glad that he could be of assistance today and asked if there were any other questions.hm Clearly none he was equipped to answer correctly. -- If not actually disgruntled, he was far from being gruntled. -- P. G. Wodehouse -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
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On 4-Dec-05, at 5:55 PM, Tim Collier wrote: Amber, I buy and sell on Ebay using my G4 iBook ALL THE TIME.not one single problem. I'm running OS 10.4.3 with the latest Safari. And Safari is the only Browser I use. Tim Hi Tim, I guess just don't understand what is wrong with this PB then. It was working fine up until a week ago and then suddenly - all kinds of problems. This is exactly how the keyboard inversion happened - out of the blue - no new software installed, etc etc. Amber -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
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One thing missing in our world is the ability to schedule auction sales to begin at a specific seller-chosen future time, rather than immediately. A number of solutions providing this valuable feature are available in the PC world, but, to the best of my knowledge, aren't available to us. I hope some of you can tell me I'm misinformed. . . Many blessings, stanton From: Harry Corsover [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: G-Books G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2005 10:00:29 -0700 To: G-Books G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com Subject: Re: Macs and eBay There are some seller features that I was told are not available on Macs. I don't recall the details (I've just sold one thing on eBay), but I think it had something to do with editing photos for a listing. Regards, Harry Corsover -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
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On 4-Dec-05, at 7:50 PM, Stanton Mitrany wrote: One thing missing in our world is the ability to schedule auction sales to begin at a specific seller-chosen future time, rather than immediately. A number of solutions providing this valuable feature are available in the PC world, but, to the best of my knowledge, aren't available to us. I hope some of you can tell me I'm misinformed. . . Many blessings, stanton Stanton, You can schedule them to begin whenever you want but eBay charges a small fee for that ability if you list them through the website on the spot. With eBay software, you can prepare the auction listings ahead of time and then have them automatically upload when you're ready. This is great when the 10 cent sales roll around like the one tomorrow on eBay.ca. I think Garagesale does this - I just learned about it from another member here when we were talking about this Mac/Safari problem. Take care, Amber -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
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From: Amber R. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: G-Books G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com Date: Sun, 04 Dec 2005 20:16:41 -0800 To: G-Books G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com Subject: Re: Macs and eBay On 4-Dec-05, at 7:50 PM, Stanton Mitrany wrote: One thing missing in our world is the ability to schedule auction sales to begin at a specific seller-chosen future time, rather than immediately. A number of solutions providing this valuable feature are available in the PC world, but, to the best of my knowledge, aren't available to us. I hope some of you can tell me I'm misinformed. . . Many blessings, stanton Stanton, You can schedule them to begin whenever you want but eBay charges a small fee for that ability if you list them through the website on the spot. With eBay software, you can prepare the auction listings ahead of time and then have them automatically upload when you're ready. This is great when the 10 cent sales roll around like the one tomorrow on eBay.ca. I think Garagesale does this - I just learned about it from another member here when we were talking about this Mac/Safari problem. Take care, Amber Dear Amber, The last time I checked with eBay I was told their software which could provide the ability to store a seller's listings prepared all week long, to all go live on a designated day and time was a feature only available to those accessing with their site with Windows platform browsers/computers. I was further told that they were unaware of any software which could provide this enhancement for Macintosh users. Further, when I visited the Apple store in Emeryville, CA in October, for the express purpose of finding such a program, I consulted with the Mac Geniuses there, who suggested iSale and GarageSale. When I looked at the package of the one carried by the store (iSale, I believe) and also read reviews the Geniuses referred me to of both of these packages on-line while I was in the store, I ended up returning the iSale to the shelf, and not seeking to acquire GarageSale either, since neither seemed to be able to ably do what I'm describing- at least without dramatically limiting the content you could include in your postings. I believe the limitation which most discouraged me here was not being able to have more than perhaps three or four rather small photographs per posting, if my memory serves me correctly. Bottom line is that I went home and got myself a used PC (which I'm beginning to learn to use) just simply (but importantly) to acquire the ability to have my ads all begin and end at the one time each week which I feel is most advantageous to me. Again, I'm hoping the information I gathered then was wrong, or that this shortcoming to the Mac eBay applications I mentioned here have now been augmented to provide this feature. Many blessings, stanton -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
