Scheduling Auctions

[Irish*Sunshine]

Hi and sorry for the NEWBIE question, and happy 2 B here after over 7 years w/Ebay! I cannot figure out how to schedule auctions for later launching, the option is not there when making the listing! Thanks 4 your help!

[rnrgiftsnmore]

Irish Sunshine,

Welcome to Webidz, we are always happy to help you in any way we can.

When using WAM, on the create a new auction screen, it is the second box up on the right hand side, just above the "save" button. Auction Start Time, click "custom" then set date.

Hope this answered your question,

[Irish*Sunshine]

:rolleyes: Hi and thanks for the response...sound like WAM is something I need to download, so I'll check around for it!

[rnrgiftsnmore]

Irish Sunshine,

Here is the link for WAM, download it then go the "sticky" that Admin has written and follow the directions, then you will have WAM. It is great, if you have any more question, most have been answered here or just ask and we will be happy to help you out...

Let us know how it is going..

[Irish*Sunshine]

Hi Again!! I found a dowload place for WAM and got it onto my desktop, but cannot install it!! Also, I see no 'Link' is your last message!! Thanks!!

[rnrgiftsnmore]

Irish Sunshine,

Sorry, I am trying to do this and help 3 yr old granddaughter play her games (Strawberry Shorcake), not working well.;)

Uninstall what you have, then install this one

http://www.webidz.com/downloads/auction_manager.zip (http://www.webidz.com/downloads/auction_manager.zip)

Sorry again,:o

[Irish*Sunshine]

No Problem, ben there, done that...our Grandaughter is 5 now and in pre-school, but we had her almost daily since 6 months ols while trying to run 4 ebay sites!
I am not sure if it actually 'installed', I only got it as far as the Desktop, but I'll try to check it all out & get back 2 U! Gee, is it obvious that I am lost with all the technical stuff? Thx Again!

[Irish*Sunshine]

OK, that got me the same Zipped Folder on my Desktop, but nothing I click or see mentions Install!!

[rnrgiftsnmore]

Irish Sunshine,

Not to worry about not being a techie, neither am I. I hope that I gave you the correct link, I will be here for a while and will keep an eye on this thread...

[Irish*Sunshine]

It's me again! I just used the Extraction Wizard to extract what was in the Zipped folder, and now have another folder marked Auction Manager on the desktop! Any ideas?

[rnrgiftsnmore]

Here is a link to the sticky that Admin posted...

Download and Instructions for the Auction Manager (http://community.webidz.com/showthread.php?t=906)

Follow all directions, and you will have it...

Let me know how it goes...

[Irish*Sunshine]

OK, I think that I got it downloaded (NET Framework 2.0/WAM 1.49), and now there is a house with a green roof on the Desktop! So if I do an auction now, I should be able to schedule? TY

[rnrgiftsnmore]

Did you set your prefences? Did you download the master file? Seems there is something else, will go check and be back...:o

[Irish*Sunshine]

I double clicked the House and got a preference template, but most the drop down options were blank!

[rnrgiftsnmore]

Correct, set you username and password for Webidz, and any other items that you can fill in. Then go download the master file giving you categories, countries, and many other items... Save yourself grief this way.... :D

Let me know how it goes...

[Irish*Sunshine]

OK, what and/or where is the 'Master File'?

[rnrgiftsnmore]

Click on file in the upper left corner, you will find it there...

[Irish*Sunshine]

When I try to download the master File, it says 'Server can not log you on...check userID & password'! I am signed into WeBidz, so what do they need! I am doing this from the Desktop Icon (house), should I be on the site it self somewhere?

[rnrgiftsnmore]

Did you enter your username and password in the preferences? To check click tools in the upper left corner, and check to be sure that you have it entered correctly....You don't need to be logged into Webidz to use WAM, once you get it set up....Unless you are downloading or uploading some files...

[Irish*Sunshine]

Hey there...sorry I had to bail out for awhile...Grandaughters' school had a problem and wanted all kids to go home and we are on the call list! I'll check out your last info and let you know!

[rnrgiftsnmore]

That worked out fine, as mine way hungry, and so was hubby, so had to make breakfast burritos. LOL The joys of being a grandma, :D

Check it out, I should be here a while yet.

Roz

[Irish*Sunshine]

OK, that all worked out, so I tried a 'Test Run' and Saved it, but when I went to WeBidz it was not in my scheduled folder!! BTW, thanks for your extreme patience...I have other questions, but will start a new thread for that, so you'll get a break and I will check out your things once I'm up-n-running!

[rnrgiftsnmore]

No worry about all the questions, I asked quite a few too, still do.

I just ran a test auction, you can do that, choose category everything else, then test. I was scheduled for 1:05pm today and it came right up. I went to WAM, and did not even see the folder that you speak of, so my suggestion is to wait for Admin...he should be around the forums soon, and will give you the correct answer.

If you want to ask questions, I will try to answer them, not a problem. Others with more experience may be able to help you also.

Bidding you great success,
Roz

[Irish*Sunshine]

Hmmmm, that doesn't sound good, but we'll wait for the Big Guns!

For research/category purposes, is there a way to checkout ended Auctions here?

Is WeBidz open to International Buyers?

Thanks once again, John

[rnrgiftsnmore]

Sunshine,:)

No way that I know of to do the research thingy, although I did not choose to do that, either.

Yes, Webidz is open to International buyers and sellers...

I had some connection problems, so have not seen Admin in today, will check around.

[Irish*Sunshine]

OK...thank-you for all your assistance! I'll wait to hear from Admin between getting all my other things done! Have a good night!

[admin]

Irish,

I know scheduling auctions works with the auction manager, but possibly there is a setting that is not correct to have it display in the members area. We will check into this further, and if this is a bug, we will provide a fix.

Regarding closed auctions... The auction manager will not download closed auctions, but if an auction in the auction manager has closed, it will update the status to "closed". If that does not answer your question, please let us know.

Thanks for all your assistance Roz...

[rnrgiftsnmore]

Admin,

No problem, as this was still fresh in my memory...I remember all the problems that I had. See I am still teachable:D, just never gonna be a techie. I do admire you and others who do know this machine.

I have been using them for years, even started out in school years ago ('75) when we had to do punch card for the old main frames..wanted to be a programmer. I still remember the day I caused major problems and the old main frame just shut down for hours... My last day of that class. I even owned a VIC 20, when they first came out, yes I am a dinosaur...:D

Anyway, any time I can help a fellow Webidzer get up and running I will be there...not afraid to say I don't know, better wait for someone else or Admin to help you.

Have a wonderful evening,
Roz