Re: [PHP] auction scripts?
At 6:54 PM -0500 3/1/07, Lisa A wrote: I wasn't even aware of anything but Ebay, but the client has seen sites that have online bidding. I just wanted to see what was out there, because I didn't have a clue and don't have the time to spend on creating something, unless there was software out there. He just wants something simple that people can leave bids. thanks, Lisa A Nothing is simple. Have your client put up a billboard site stating what he wants to sell; with an email link to submit offers; and tell the people when he receives an offer that meets his requirement the item will be sold. If you want to get "tricky" about it so that a live auction ensues, then things get complicated. I have one site where the terms of the auction is that the auction doesn't end until two hours after that last bid -- it works for them. Cheers, tedd -- --- http://sperling.com http://ancientstones.com http://earthstones.com -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] auction scripts?
I wasn't even aware of anything but Ebay, but the client has seen sites that have online bidding. I just wanted to see what was out there, because I didn't have a clue and don't have the time to spend on creating something, unless there was software out there. He just wants something simple that people can leave bids. thanks, Lisa A ""Richard Lynch"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Wed, February 28, 2007 7:50 pm, Lisa A wrote: >> I have a client that bought some property that he'd like to have a >> website >> and have people bid on the land? Does anyone know of any software or >> could >> write something simple for me to put this on his site? >> thanks, > > Unless he bought the Sears Tower or something, he'd be better off just > using eBay or a similar site and linking to it than running his own > auction... > > Though I guess you could whip up a page in about 5 minutes for > somebody's contact info and a "bid" and only allow bids larger than > the current max. > > Then you'd only have to run backwards in a phone call through all the > bogus bids to get back to the one who's for real and can cough up the > earnest money. > > -- > Some people have a "gift" link here. > Know what I want? > I want you to buy a CD from some starving artist. > http://cdbaby.com/browse/from/lynch > Yeah, I get a buck. So? -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] auction scripts?
On Wed, February 28, 2007 7:50 pm, Lisa A wrote: > I have a client that bought some property that he'd like to have a > website > and have people bid on the land? Does anyone know of any software or > could > write something simple for me to put this on his site? > thanks, Unless he bought the Sears Tower or something, he'd be better off just using eBay or a similar site and linking to it than running his own auction... Though I guess you could whip up a page in about 5 minutes for somebody's contact info and a "bid" and only allow bids larger than the current max. Then you'd only have to run backwards in a phone call through all the bogus bids to get back to the one who's for real and can cough up the earnest money. -- Some people have a "gift" link here. Know what I want? I want you to buy a CD from some starving artist. http://cdbaby.com/browse/from/lynch Yeah, I get a buck. So? -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] auction scripts?
Please include the list in replies. Lisa Armstrong wrote: Well, if it goes through ebay don't you have to give them a percentage? Correct, that's usually what happens when someone provides you with a service. Also, he just wanted it on his site and not on ebay? http://www.hotscripts.com/PHP/Scripts_and_Programs/Auctions/index.html But bear in mind that you'll need to put stuff in place to cover all the legal issues raised by online auctions. The reason I recommended eBay is that they're set up to do this, but it's your funeral. -Stut - Original Message - *From:* Stut <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> *To:* Lisa A <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> *Cc:* php-general@lists.php.net <mailto:php-general@lists.php.net> *Sent:* Thursday, March 01, 2007 1:43 AM *Subject:* Re: [PHP] auction scripts? Lisa A wrote: > I have a client that bought some property that he'd like to have a website > and have people bid on the land? Does anyone know of any software or could > write something simple for me to put this on his site? This wheel is not simply a round object, and it already exists... http://ebay.com/ -Stut -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] auction scripts?
Lisa A wrote: I have a client that bought some property that he'd like to have a website and have people bid on the land? Does anyone know of any software or could write something simple for me to put this on his site? This wheel is not simply a round object, and it already exists... http://ebay.com/ -Stut -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
