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dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
 March 11, 2008
01:07 PM Post #4650761
| I zigged when I should have zagged and lost a couple weeks of development time, unfortunately, and have to go way back to where I was quite a while ago. This was a serious setback but I'm recovering from it.
I'm putting almost my full energies toward getting the auction launched as beta, and I have as a goal to have the beta ready for launch late this week or else very early next week.
I'll be posting updates to this thread so you can monitor my progress.
Dave |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 11, 2008
01:36 PM Post #4650848
| You can now edit your auctions and the preview works.
Quantity is fixed. Ships to, ships from, payment methods, etc, are in.
http://davesgarden.com/products/auction/sell/manage/index.ph...
dave |
Syrumani
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
March 11, 2008
01:50 PM Post #4650894
| This is fantastic work, Dave! Looking forward to beta! |
threegardeners
North Augusta, ON
(Zone 5a)
March 11, 2008
02:29 PM Post #4651001
| Don't forget the all important "Delete" button.
:)) |
GreenThumbsTN
Chattanooga, TN
(Zone 7b)
March 11, 2008
02:55 PM Post #4651081
| WOW! |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 11, 2008
03:02 PM Post #4651104
| Delete is in. |
threegardeners
North Augusta, ON
(Zone 5a)
March 11, 2008
03:03 PM Post #4651106
| :)))
You're the best Dave. |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 11, 2008
03:05 PM Post #4651109
| Thanks :) |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 11, 2008
03:06 PM Post #4651114
| My next step is to start the buyer's interface: the bidding and purchasing, auction watcher, etc. In the meantime, could you all please have a look at the system that's up there right now? Add a new auction, preview it and then edit it.
Are there any fields missing? Or is everything in place?
dave |
threegardeners
North Augusta, ON
(Zone 5a)
March 11, 2008
03:13 PM Post #4651130
| Very nice!!! |
Terry
Murfreesboro, TN
(Zone 7a)
March 11, 2008
03:15 PM Post #4651140
| Do you really want to require a photo to launch an auction? We already deal with a fair amount of ebayers poaching photos from PlantFiles; I can see where requiring a plant photo may inadvertently create even more problems with image-theft. |
Marylyn_TX
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
March 11, 2008
03:29 PM Post #4651206
| Everything I tried worked just fine. If I sell something commercially in-state I have to charge sales tax. eBay has a built-in calculator for that. I don't know if that is something you want to add, or if you want to leave that up to the seller. |
Azalea
Jonesboro, GA
(Zone 7b)
March 11, 2008
03:45 PM Post #4651257
| Grrrrrrrrrreat!! |
Dave67
New Port Richey, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 11, 2008
04:23 PM Post #4651386
| Dave,
Thanks for all of your hard work thus far...
It is GREATLY appreciated! :~)
|
gone2seed
Milton, FL
(Zone 8a)
March 11, 2008
04:46 PM Post #4651448
| Built in postal calculator and tax calculator,for instate sales would be nice features. |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 11, 2008
05:08 PM Post #4651527
| So for the calculator, would it be a simple "zip to zip" check, or involve complete street addresses?
Tax calculator: we don't know where the buyer is coming from, so how can we handle that? |
Marylyn_TX
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
March 11, 2008
05:39 PM Post #4651623
| A zip to zip check will do fine for a shipping calculator.
For a tax calculator, the seller should put in their own percentage. You just need a place for them to enter it. Here is what eBay's table looks like, just for comparison's sake.
When I list something, I check a box saying that I want to charge sales tax according to this table. I don't have to fill out this table every time I sell... It is part of my seller's profile.
This message was edited Mar 11, 2008 4:43 PM
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gone2seed
Milton, FL
(Zone 8a)
March 11, 2008
09:32 PM Post #4652667
| Zip to zip is all that's needed.For the tax calculator just a box to enter the percentage and the state the percentage is to be charged for.I hope that makes sense. |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 12, 2008
12:37 AM Post #4653445
| Then does the buyer have to confess that he's from such-a-state and pony up the tax voluntarily? Or is this automatically added to the total cost that the buyer is told he must pay? If it's the latter, then I will have to capture the buyers' shipping information, something I was hesitant to do. |
Marylyn_TX
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
March 12, 2008
01:37 AM Post #4653566
| Hmm... eBay isn't that hesitant - you have to give them your contact info when you register there. They just automatically add the tax to the amount that is owed when the customer is in-state.
So in your system, I am inferring from your last post, the buyer doesn't have to give his address when he registers. When he wins an auction, the seller sends a total (automatically or manually?) and then the buyer has to provide his mailing address with his payment. That will work fine most of the time, providing everyone communicates promptly. I suppose the seller can add a note to his invoice/notification saying that if the customer is in-state, he also owes the taxes. People often don't read/conveniently overlook those details, though, so this may become an issue. Hopefully not very often. |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
March 12, 2008
08:30 AM Post #4653886
| Just tried posting and it was super easy.
Excited to get started.
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Syrumani
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
March 12, 2008
09:08 AM Post #4653958
| I think it would be better to capture the shipping information, so that the in-state taxes are added automatically. |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 12, 2008
10:22 AM Post #4654199
| We'll capture the info. |
gone2seed
Milton, FL
(Zone 8a)
March 12, 2008
01:16 PM Post #4654777
| Dave asks...Then does the buyer have to confess that he's from such-a-state and pony up the tax voluntarily? Or is this automatically added to the total cost that the buyer is told he must pay?
It is added automatically. |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 12, 2008
01:35 PM Post #4654835
| Okay, that's clear to me. |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 13, 2008
11:03 AM Post #4658455
| The Postal cost generator is definitely a must. It should include both USPS and perhaps, UPS as both are used on ebay. Maybe there's a code at the USPS and UPS that you can heist and factor in. Its essential that the customer knows up front how you intend to ship the goods and what the ballpark cost will be. Being able to factor shipping into the final overall cost is really very important.
Looks great, Dave.
Also: You have a "Will Ship To" entry... How about a "Will NOT Ship To" entry as well? I have more problems with people ignoring my warning of being unable to ship to: California, Arizona, Puerto Rico, Hawaii or Worldwide. Ebay doesn't have the feature and it has caused me to have to cancel sales, relist the item, recover lost fees, etc. The customer will know up front that plants cannot be shipped to their state by the vendor.
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dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 13, 2008
11:10 AM Post #4658474
| Shipping cost generating will be easy, I've done that programming in the past and have my old code I can use. No problem there. |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 13, 2008
11:14 AM Post #4658487
| Terry... You've mentioned a good point regarding the photos. Dave's got the ability to add a specific copyright to every photo uploaded to the Dave's Garden site. If buyers are forewarned that photos MUST be their own, the usual Dave's copyright notice could be affixed to every uploaded auction photo automatically.
Edited to add: Must be there own... or attributed to the original photographer with permission.
This message was edited Mar 13, 2008 11:16 AM |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 13, 2008
11:16 AM Post #4658498
| I'll add that if someone uses an image that doesn't belong to them, they get a warning. If they do it again, they are forever banned from selling. |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 13, 2008
11:19 AM Post #4658507
| You have just eliminated what has been an ongoing point of contention. Something eBay has never been able to get a handle on. Good work. |
Terry
Murfreesboro, TN
(Zone 7a)
March 13, 2008
11:27 AM Post #4658532
| That's a good caveat.
But there will be instances when no photo is available (an example is iris growers come to mind: when they are ready to sell, the irises are not in bloom. They would have to wait another year to catch the plant in bloom and snap a photo, then list it for sale when they're ready to dig - several weeks after blooming season.)
I just think we're leaving folks between the proverbial rock and a hard place if we require a photo to list an auction. |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 13, 2008
11:28 AM Post #4658534
| My thought is that if someone steals an image, they aren't very reputable. We want the DG auctions to be loaded with only reputable people, and I don't mind losing sellers who are known thieves (thus the warning first, as some people need education). |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 13, 2008
11:28 AM Post #4658537
| I've just looked over my eBay ads and have found some helpful additions to the interface:
1. Ask the seller a question about the item. (seller's email addy).
2. View sellers other auction items.
3. Add to favorite sellers. (Gives the buyer an opportunity to bookmark sellers who sell items they (the buyers) are primarily interested in purchasing on an ongoing basis. I use this feature very often myself).
4. The all important : View sellers feedback. (Until sellers establish a Dave's Auction track record, we might need to (not as an ongoing feature or permanent part of the interface) include a link in the body of our ads to our current eBay feedback in order to give new buyers an idea of our reputation as sellers accrued prior to our participation at this new auction site. It will help boost buyer confidence at the outset. |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 13, 2008
11:29 AM Post #4658540
| If they don't have a photo of the product itself in bloom, they can at least add a photo of the product that they are shipping, or even their own logo or whatever. |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 13, 2008
11:36 AM Post #4658561
| In cases where personal photos aren't available, it is the responsibility of the seller to acquire permission to use photos that accurately depict what they're selling. Otherwise, how would the buyer know what features the bloom will have? Sellers will have to get their ducks in a row regarding this matter.
Showing accurate depictions of the bloom to come is essential for the buyer as it allows them to confront sellers with proof of errors in shipping, or proof of ongoing deception if enough complaints accrue. |
Terry
Murfreesboro, TN
(Zone 7a)
March 13, 2008
11:50 AM Post #4658611
| That's true. But if we're catering to the amateurs and smaller sellers, they don't necessarily have the resources to get their ducks in a row ;o)
Arguably, it's always in the seller's best interest to have a photo: most people will gravitate toward the auctions with photos over those without.
But there may be some sellers who:
a) don't have a digi cam; or
b) don't have the technical know-how or equipment (scanner) to scan in their photos; or
c) are selling seeds or bare-root dormant plants, and won't have a photo for several months.
I think giving them an easy/user-friendly opt-out will preclude anyone from saying they felt they had no choice but to "borrow" a photo in order to create their auction. |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 13, 2008
12:03 PM Post #4658657
| I certainly see where you're coming from, Terry, especially given the problems we've had with ebay sellers "borrowing" PlantFiles pictures and causing us headaches.
Digital cameras are under $100 now. There's no reason why someone who is selling products can't have a digital camera to help sell it. If they don't have the product in bloom, show a picture of the product in its current state (even if it's just a packet of seeds).
Let's play this by ear. If this becomes a burden for some sellers, then we can re-evaluate the decision.
Dave |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 13, 2008
12:06 PM Post #4658667
| Still, if they are selling known cultivars, photos of those cultivars exist either on indexes at the various plant societies or on Google. It behooves a seller to seek out photos of and get permissions for the plants they intend to offer potential customers. After getting permission, they need only copy, paste and add permission and original photogs name if required. I'm not suggesting this to hassle sellers, but as a protection for buyers. Otherwise, the buyer really cannot prove they've received plants in error. It becomes he said, she said and opens the door for quagmires regarding what something should or should not have been.
If some one says they are selling King Emperor penquins via a verbal description, and my purchased eggs hatch into chickens - I have a case, but no way to prove it. Nothing to compare it to. If the seller had, in the first place, a photo of a King Emperor penguin, I could have a better chance of a refund for my misappropriated chicken. :-)
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Syrumani
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
March 13, 2008
12:11 PM Post #4658703
|
| Quoted: | | If they don't have a photo of the product itself in bloom, they can at least add a photo of the product that they are shipping, or even their own logo or whatever. |
| Quoted: | | I think giving them an easy/user-friendly opt-out will preclude anyone from saying they felt they had no choice but to "borrow" a photo in order to create their auction. |
If a seller does not have a picture of a flower/plant in bloom, there could be a default "no picture available" .jpg. Or, if the seller does not want to use that option . . .
They can if they see a photo in PlantFiles that would describe the end product . . . and they received permission from the owner of the photo, that authorization could be forwarded to Admin (or whoever will be monitoring the auction site), then Admin could insert the photo for them.
|
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 13, 2008
12:15 PM Post #4658725
| Voila! Syrumani! |
Terry
Murfreesboro, TN
(Zone 7a)
March 13, 2008
12:30 PM Post #4658793
| Syrumani's suggestions are along the lines of what I was thinking - an opt-out that would load a "no photo available" graphic in lieu of an image.
Shrug...we can wait to cross that bridge when we come to it. I do think we're going to have some frustrated sellers and image-theft unless there's a "no photo" option...but then again, maybe I'm being overly pessimistic ;o)
(And I agree they can - and should - look in PlantFiles, and seek permission to use any images they find. But I predict we're going to have some technology-challenged sellers who won't understand how to do that, and they'll either give up on the auction process or they'll steal a photo and claim they didn't know what else to do.) |
fleurone
Brooksville, FL
(Zone 9a)
March 13, 2008
12:38 PM Post #4658814
| Is it possible to have a link in the auction listing or something that says details of this plant can be found in the plant files area ...Or look this plant up in the plant files area which can be found at ( insert link ) .
Then no one would need tosteal pictures. |
Syrumani
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
March 13, 2008
12:53 PM Post #4658870
| That is a good idea, fleurone. Also, if a warning is sent to a Seller, maybe it could be included in the warning how to gain permission of a photo owner. Just a thought.
This message was edited Mar 13, 2008 11:59 AM |
glendalekid
Tuscaloosa, AL
(Zone 7b)
March 13, 2008
01:30 PM Post #4658998
| If someone is good enough with the computer to steal a photo from PF, he or she knows how to Google for free photos that are not under copyright and use those. It's just more work than stealing it from PF. Personally, as a buyer I would much prefer to see a photo of the actual plant. I can usually find a photo of the bloom somewhere if I don't know what it looks like.
As a buyer, I also like to see a "real" description of the plant -- what size pot it is in now, how tall is it? I don't like descriptions that say something like: This plant is 6-12" high. Well, is it six inches or 12 inches? That's a huge difference.
Karen
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Terry
Murfreesboro, TN
(Zone 7a)
March 13, 2008
01:35 PM Post #4659015
| Karen, I agree...except that a lot of people labor under the false impression that if they find it on Google, it's theirs to use free and clear. (A lot of PlantFiles images are in Google's images, and we have to disabuse people of that notion quite frequently ;o) |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 13, 2008
02:27 PM Post #4659170
| Thus the warning. One infraction can be easily explained as "not knowing better" but if you do it again after you KNOW it's wrong, then I absolutely don't want you selling here. And, by the way, this is a good vehicle for us to figure out who the disreputable people are. We'll expose the thieves and ban them from the auction system. That's a win-win (for us and the buyers) |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 13, 2008
02:42 PM Post #4659223
| ...a lion at the gates. Good idea! :-) |
fleurone
Brooksville, FL
(Zone 9a)
March 13, 2008
03:03 PM Post #4659290
| I understand that Karen, and yes there should be a picture of the actual plant and full description , whatever, but maybe for a bloom description etc if it is a starter plant they could be pointed the direction to the plant files. That way no one has to steal anything and if it is a plant you are unfamiliar with all the details are there .
Anyway just a thought. |
glendalekid
Tuscaloosa, AL
(Zone 7b)
March 13, 2008
06:58 PM Post #4660040
| Terry,
I would think people would know the difference between copyrighted photos and copyright-free photos -- if the photos are copyright-free or in public domain, it will say so on the website -- any time it doesn't say that, it's automatically under copyright.
Karen
|
Azalea
Jonesboro, GA
(Zone 7b)
March 13, 2008
07:18 PM Post #4660089
| It should not be that difficult to obtain a photo. Only today I Dmailed a member and asked permission to "borrow" his pic so I can sell some Double white brugs. My hardrive went blooey last winter and I had not backed it up properly so I lost many of my pics. I offered him a trade for any plant I have on auction and he accepted. He might have let me use it for free, but I really do appreciate it. Just a thought!! Now if I use that pic with his copyright on it - I hope Dave will not think I stole it! I suppose if I credited him with that pic in the desription, it should be ok with Dave.
PJ |
Calif_Sue
San Jose, CA
(Zone 9b)
March 13, 2008
07:18 PM Post #4660091
| You'd be surprised, most people don't know that Karen!
This message was edited Mar 13, 2008 4:19 PM |
tonileland
Nashport, OH
(Zone 6a)
March 16, 2008
09:01 AM Post #4670054
| Dave, just tried the auction feature again. Great job! So much easier than eBay!
Looking forward to this. :o)
Toni |
glendalekid
Tuscaloosa, AL
(Zone 7b)
March 16, 2008
10:15 AM Post #4670235
| Calif_Sue,
No doubt you're right. People should know that, but probably they don't. Sheesh!!
Karen
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LiliMerci
North of Atlanta, GA
(Zone 8a)
March 16, 2008
11:03 AM Post #4670382
| This sounds terrific because we're all sick of eBay! However, what make this site so wonderful is the free trading and I'd hate to loose that. There's your pros and cons. |
ecrane3
Dublin, CA
(Zone 9a)
March 16, 2008
11:05 AM Post #4670391
| I don't think trading is going to go away--maybe a few people will have a few things that they'll decide to sell instead of trade, but I'd be surprised if there wasn't still plenty of stuff available for trades. |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 16, 2008
11:15 AM Post #4670419
| I've been selling on eBay for years now, but I still give things away. I enjoy putting extra eggs in the bag at checkout time. :-) |
growin
Vancouver, BC
(Zone 8b)
March 18, 2008
11:26 AM Post #4678424
| I just tried the auction - looks fantastic! Can additional images be added to the body using the "img src" thing? |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 18, 2008
11:28 AM Post #4678439
| Yes, you sure can. There's a way to do that in the editor tool but I don't have it open right now. I think there's an icon you can click on to add another image and you can then specify the URL to where the image is hosted.
In other news: I had a major setback this morning. My personal development computer went down and I'm going to have to re-build it. That'll take me at least all morning and perhaps all day. So I won't be able to continue development likely until tomorrow. |
RainGazer
Southeast, TN
(Zone 7a)
March 18, 2008
11:33 AM Post #4678463
| So at this point, it's still okay to play around with posting practice auctions? I am very interested in this DG auction, as I've just about had it with eBay, as both buyer and seller. :oP |
growin
Vancouver, BC
(Zone 8b)
March 18, 2008
11:55 AM Post #4678549
| Sorry to hear about your @#$&% puter. :-(
So far the auction looks very easy to use. Thanks! |
Marylyn_TX
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
March 18, 2008
12:04 PM Post #4678585
| How frustrating for you, Dave. :-( I hope you can fix it with the least minimum trouble. |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 18, 2008
12:10 PM Post #4678605
| It looks better than I was expecting and I think I'll be fully back and up running in the next hour. |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 18, 2008
12:10 PM Post #4678607
| RainGazer, yes, please do! |
RainGazer
Southeast, TN
(Zone 7a)
March 18, 2008
12:11 PM Post #4678615
| Thanks, Dave! :o) Excited to give it a whirl!
Glad to hear the computer is cooperating! |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 18, 2008
03:41 PM Post #4679326
| A substantial update was just uploaded to the server. I would invite all of ya'll to check it out and see what you think so far.
Edit an existing auction or create a new one to see the new choices. The major update surrounds the "Shipping issues". Select your shipping cost options and then new options will appear based on your choice. |
Syrumani
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
March 18, 2008
04:17 PM Post #4679412
| Dave - it looks great. I like that you can enter the postage price, and the handling cost. But, when I clicked on the preview link after saving the changes, I got an "access denied" message. Also got the access denied message when I tried to preview the auctions by going thru the Products & Sources tab.
This message was edited Mar 18, 2008 3:18 PM |
2pugdogs
(Linda) Winfield, KS
(Zone 6a)
 March 18, 2008
04:22 PM Post #4679431
| I got the same "access denied" message". |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 18, 2008
04:27 PM Post #4679448
| Thanks - this "Access denied" message has been fixed.
Please note that so far ONLY the edit page has been changed. The preview is just like before and won't reflect the new changes from this morning. |
threegardeners
North Augusta, ON
(Zone 5a)
March 18, 2008
04:29 PM Post #4679457
| I'm thinking that even though my postal code appeared, it probably only works from a US zip code, right?
(gotta go re-learn ounces again) |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 18, 2008
04:38 PM Post #4679493
| Yes, the automatically calculated shipping will only work within the US.
For international purposes, use fixed rate shipping. |
threegardeners
North Augusta, ON
(Zone 5a)
March 18, 2008
04:41 PM Post #4679507
| Thanks Dave. |
Marylyn_TX
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
March 18, 2008
04:57 PM Post #4679554
| I clicked "Fixed amount" and played with that, and then changed it to "Calculated amount" and got an error message: "Error: the XML response that was returned from the server is invalid." |
Marylyn_TX
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
March 18, 2008
04:58 PM Post #4679560
| Oh, and it lets you put a negative number in the quantity. If someone goofed and didn't notice, it could cause some issues later. :-) |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 18, 2008
05:07 PM Post #4679577
| The system later will not let you launch an auction until all fields are filled in correctly.
Is anyone else getting that XML error? |
starlight1153
Seale, AL
(Zone 8b)
March 18, 2008
05:29 PM Post #4679665
| Just played around with mine again.
Looking really good Dave and it so easy to manouver and to upload.
Can't wait til we get to the real thing. : )
Oh forgot to ask, with the fixed price and quanity, will it automatically keep track and count down how many sold at the fixed price? If you already said, sorry, I must have missed it somewhere. |
Syrumani
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
March 18, 2008
05:32 PM Post #4679676
| I'm getting the xml error if I try to switch from Fixed to Calculated, or Calculated to Fixed. I do not get the error if I go from Fixed, to "select", then to Calculated (or the other way around). |
starlight1153
Seale, AL
(Zone 8b)
March 18, 2008
05:34 PM Post #4679685
| I just went from fixed to calulated and then back to fixed and didn't get an error. |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 18, 2008
05:57 PM Post #4679787
| Okay, I have the error on my computer now, too, so I can fix this. Thanks! |
threegardeners
North Augusta, ON
(Zone 5a)
March 19, 2008
08:36 AM Post #4681705
| ok, so I clicked on "fixed amount" and a new box opened asking for the amount. I don't quite know how to say this but we won't know how much until we have the address of the buyer, so if we can't finish the auction until all fields are filled in correctly, there needs to be a way to say we don't know how much shipping will be, like a contact seller for shipping estimate or something.
Did that make sense? I don't want to have to guess the shipping... |
Marylyn_TX
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
March 19, 2008
09:10 AM Post #4681802
| For what it's worth (and I don't know if this will help you or not, threegardeners), when we sell on eBay, we do a flat shipping rate for folks who are in the country and then list at the bottom of our auction how much it will cost for a random selection of other countries with instructions to contact us if you are from somewhere else. So far it has worked great! It looks like this:
This item weighs 3 pounds. Here are shipping costs to a sampling of countries. If your country isn't on this list, please ask us for a price before bidding so you won't be surprised when you receive our invoice. For this example, we are assuming that we will be sending the item via USPS First Class Mail International. If you prefer another shipping method, please ask.
If you live in Canada, your shipping cost will be: $15.00
If you live in the UK, your shipping cost will be: $27.00
If you live in Australia, your shipping cost will be: $24.00
If you live in France, your shipping cost will be: $27.00 |
growin
Vancouver, BC
(Zone 8b)
March 19, 2008
09:30 AM Post #4681856
| Canada Post has a prefab for ebay & online stores that can be built in: http://www.canadapost.ca/textonly/business/offerings/sell_on... |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 19, 2008
06:02 PM Post #4683620
| Today's update: I spent nearly the entire day working on other issues and therefore didn't get to spend any time at all on the auction development. :(
Just keeping ya'll in the loop. |
Marylyn_TX
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
March 19, 2008
06:06 PM Post #4683636
| Thanks, Dave! :-) |
2pugdogs
(Linda) Winfield, KS
(Zone 6a)
March 19, 2008
06:19 PM Post #4683690
| We appreciate you keeping us updated, thanks Dave. |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 20, 2008
10:37 AM Post #4686348
| The XML error were were all getting has been fixed. Calculated shipping options should work now. |
A_ZTrees
Morrison, TN
March 25, 2008
08:30 AM Post #4706871
| We were hoping for an update on estimated time til we could be up and running at daves? |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 25, 2008
10:04 AM Post #4707272
| Hopefully this week! :) |
BourbonFleur
New Roads, LA
March 25, 2008
12:05 PM Post #4707778
| I'm new to DG. Is auctioning exclusively plants, cutting, seeds, roots, tubers, etc. or are you going to have artistic and hand crated items that are flower related decorative items???? |
2pugdogs
(Linda) Winfield, KS
(Zone 6a)
March 25, 2008
12:22 PM Post #4707838
| go to the right of this page at the top and click on A DG Auction Idea and it will take you to the threads that tell everything about it. |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 25, 2008
12:32 PM Post #4707883
| We are getting very close. This morning I uploaded all the code that finished up the seller's interface. You can now create the auction AND launch it.
Once launched, buyers can now view the auctions, and most of the buyers interface is finished. Most of the features for the buyers are not implemented and are being worked on right now.
http://davesgarden.com/products/auction/
dave |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
March 25, 2008
02:13 PM Post #4708288
| Ok, I jumped right in and launched a silly test auction of selling our snow. It was really easy.
The picture did not show and I did not try to open it. But the auction launched easy. |
Marylyn_TX
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
March 25, 2008
02:15 PM Post #4708291
| I saw your picture and tried to bid on your snow. Alas, the bidding feature doesn't work yet. Probably just as well... |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
March 25, 2008
02:20 PM Post #4708314
| Gee thanks for trying. Got some nice fresh snow here today, covering the 18" of glacial snow still on the ground.
Anyone got any Springtime for sale? |
Marylyn_TX
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
March 25, 2008
02:29 PM Post #4708355
| Springtime I can sell you! Would you like it bottled or boxed? |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
March 25, 2008
02:35 PM Post #4708379
| Not fussy, we just need some here.
Priority mail.
Auctions look good. Can't wait to see the real thing. |
Syrumani
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
March 25, 2008
02:36 PM Post #4708385
| Is there going to be an option to edit an active auction? |
Calif_Sue
San Jose, CA
(Zone 9b)
March 25, 2008
02:56 PM Post #4708430
| Oh my goodness cpartschick, that auction of yours is too funny! |
2pugdogs
(Linda) Winfield, KS
(Zone 6a)
March 25, 2008
02:59 PM Post #4708438
| That is one auction I am not interested in, if it was for some 70 to 75 degree weather I may be interested. |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
March 25, 2008
03:02 PM Post #4708449
| Well, you get a little batty with 6 months of winter. |
2pugdogs
(Linda) Winfield, KS
(Zone 6a)
March 25, 2008
03:06 PM Post #4708465
| I am with you on that, that's why I was asking for the 70 to 75 degrees instead of the snow.
I have gone completely bananas. |
Marylyn_TX
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
March 25, 2008
03:14 PM Post #4708483
| There ya go, cpartschick. I'll send it express if it'll help. ;-) http://davesgarden.com/products/auction/buy/ |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
March 25, 2008
03:22 PM Post #4708515
| Hey great. Pretty picture.
I have tried the salad...good. The coffee tastes like roasted roots, and the wine is...ok. but not great. Never tried the boiled greens.
|
carrielamont
Milton, MA
(Zone 6a)
March 25, 2008
03:53 PM Post #4708642
| I don't want to buy any snow! Anybody got some real genuine Spring to sell, guaranteed to last at least 12 - 15 weeks? Seriously, when will we be able to buy? xx, Carrie |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
March 25, 2008
05:41 PM Post #4708926
| Looking at the sample listings now availible, I was wondering about questions.
On ebay, if a buyer has a question, there is an option to have that question answered on the auction itself for everyone to read.
Sometimes I have seen an answer posted and it saves me from mailing and asking the same question.
Ebay will not let you edit your auction after you get your first bid. So this is also a way to add information on your item for everyone to see, without changing your auction after a bid. |
Marylyn_TX
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
March 25, 2008
05:42 PM Post #4708927
| There's an "ask the seller a question" link on the side of the auctions, but it isn't working yet. I expect it's on Dave's to do list. :-) |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
March 25, 2008
05:52 PM Post #4708959
| I sold a quite rare item on ebay once and got a ton of questions. It helped to post some of those questions and the answers to keep so many people from asking the same question over and over.
I hope Dave adds the feature of having the option to post the answer for all to see, if it is something that seems important to the auction. |
Marylyn_TX
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
March 25, 2008
05:55 PM Post #4708970
| We talked about that on the conference call the other week, so I think he is planning on doing it. |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
March 25, 2008
05:59 PM Post #4708977
| Great.
This is going to be wonderful! I can't wait. |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 25, 2008
06:47 PM Post #4709097
| Getting better all the time! :-)
*Need that edit after launch feature. |
mrsbonnie
Ottawa, IL
(Zone 9a)
March 26, 2008
06:05 AM Post #4710794
| this is so wonderful, i can't wait to use it.I love it, thanks Dave.
mrsbonnie |
starlight1153
Seale, AL
(Zone 8b)
March 26, 2008
09:01 AM Post #4711107
| Dave... Looking good. before uploading the auction was reading over the fees page.
Got a question, it may be that it will show up later when the real auction goes up.
You have the fees for listing an auction up, but I don't see infor on when and how auctions will be paid for. Will the fees be deducted automatically from say like a paypal auction as soon as the auction closes. Will we be sent a monthly bill to pay? Will a cap limit be set until accounts are current?
Also, and I don't get this paypal thingy for colelcting to well, only paying, but if you charging us 3% for closing fees, how is it gonan work that if we paying you by paypal that the totals we pay you are not gonna have 3% deducted out of them , so you that you don't end up paying for getting your money from paypal.
Not sure if that makes much sense, but I know when I collect paypal and folks add the 3% paypal fees and the other little charges, when I go to collect it, it still charges me the 3% fee on the whole amount the folks sent.
Ya making somethign for us and don't want to see you go through all this and it end up costingya more than what it should since the listing and closing fees are so good. |
HaroldS
Glendale, AZ
March 26, 2008
01:30 PM Post #4712272
| Actually Starlight you can have your PayPal privileges revoked for charging buyers for the PayPal fee. But as you've noted, doing so just makes more money for PayPal so they are probably delighted.
Many sellers incorporate the estimated PayPal fee into their "handling" fee. But how do you do that without knowing what the auction will end at? If you add an arbitrary figure, then you are getting into the "excess" handling fee Dave will not tolerate. That also penalizes buyers who pay by check or money order. But I believe asking buyers to add X dollars at the end for PayPal fees will also be against Dave's policy. At the very least, if you are going to do that it should be well noted in your listing. |
Tree_Climber
Brown City, MI
(Zone 5a)
March 26, 2008
01:44 PM Post #4712324
| I take PayPal when I sell, but I consider it a convenience for both me and my customer and never charge extra for that service. Just another cost of doing business. |
starlight1153
Seale, AL
(Zone 8b)
March 26, 2008
01:48 PM Post #4712338
| Thanks for the information Harold. Wonder how many people don't realize that.
I think your right, I don't really think there is away. It just something you absorb as a business expense for selling, I guess either that or I dense. LOL
I spend alot shopping with paypal and I usually pay whatever folks telll me on the invoice and some come with the actual auction price and shipping and others come with paypal fees and such and no matter which way I try and do the math I get that them folks still had to pay fees on the fees they charged even in the emails.
I used to just send money orders to everybody but they got so high now and gas to get them unreal so paypal is a handy thing.
|
Tree_Climber
Brown City, MI
(Zone 5a)
March 26, 2008
01:54 PM Post #4712371
| Maybe it's kind of late to be saying this, but ...
The more comments I read the more I think you may be making things a bit more complicated than they need to be.
I wouldn't use Ebay as the model for a good auction site. Do we really need all those bells and whistles, especially at the beginning?
I'd use something like the "Lily Auction" as a "template". The system is simple, yet provides all the needed elements.
You can always add other features if you find sellers and buyers are requesting them later.
What ever you decide to do, I will be on board. Looking forward to giving this a try. |
starlight1153
Seale, AL
(Zone 8b)
March 26, 2008
01:58 PM Post #4712389
| yep tree-Climber...The La is nice.. Nice and smooth. Very easy to sell on it.
|
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
March 26, 2008
02:13 PM Post #4712446
| We had a conference call a couple weeks ago with several sellers and they laid out for me the "must have" features needed for the auction. It's a lot of work, but they need the features in order to sell... |
Tree_Climber
Brown City, MI
(Zone 5a)
March 26, 2008
02:22 PM Post #4712482
| I have to admit to never selling on Ebay, but I've sold on the Lily Auction for several years, and find it has all the elements I need to sell succesfully.
Just hope things don't get so complicated that it causes problems and lots of work for Sellers and you Dave.
I didn't see the notice about the conference call, but I'm sure you got lots of good ideas. I probably wouldn't have had much to add, except my opinion, to keep it simple. |
2pugdogs
(Linda) Winfield, KS
(Zone 6a)
March 26, 2008
03:03 PM Post #4712645
| I went in on the Lily auction and even purchased an item and I can't say I was so crazy about it. |
Tree_Climber
Brown City, MI
(Zone 5a)
March 26, 2008
03:15 PM Post #4712685
| Too Bad 2 pugdogs ... guess I'm just use to it. I'm sure what ever Dave comes up with will work great. |
ezgroonly
Fountaintown, IN
(Zone 5b)
March 26, 2008
04:02 PM Post #4712869
| I knew when I subscribed, that DG was too good to be true: gardeners trading with other gardeners; both win...
That so many do not subscribe because they don't want to pay an small fee for a tremendous benefit...SHAME ON YOU!!! You may have killed the goose...
|
twiggybuds
Moss Point, MS
(Zone 8b)
March 27, 2008
01:12 AM Post #4715238
| I think there will be still be plenty of trades because DGers are just made that way.
|
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
March 27, 2008
12:03 PM Post #4717095
| HONK!!!!
Goose still here. |
Calif_Sue
San Jose, CA
(Zone 9b)
March 27, 2008
12:05 PM Post #4717102
| DG too good? It is good! I buy and trade, have for years, this won't stop it. |
deejay9
Hastings, MI
(Zone 5a)
March 27, 2008
02:18 PM Post #4717632
| Not Sure if my comments will count or not being fairly New to Dave's But Here goes .
I for one feel that This is a GARDENING SITE & SHould Only Pertain To Gardening ITEMS .
I DON"T Want to have to go through 20 pages of HOUSEHOLD Goods To find Plants or Garden tools , I 'm looking for .
what is the Garanty or return policy if we do not recieve our products in A-1 condiction ???
Do we report to a committee Before reporting a bad review , to see if an arrangement can be agreed on ?
For many years I have been just a collecter of plants But I find Now I'm over run & would like to try to make a few Dollars back from
these so I can invest in others .
would I be able to sell on Daves Auction ??? Even if I have never sold on other sites ??? If So Would I Have to charge sales tax for my state???
as long as I'm not a business ?? Or Just charge the shipping rate ???
susie |
Marylyn_TX
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
March 27, 2008
02:30 PM Post #4717685
| I'm sure there will be categories of some kind, so you won't have to leaf through the other items. Dave has already said that people can sell crafts and etc on the site.
Each seller sets their own return policy. Make sure you read the fine print. :-) I'm sure most sellers will try to work with you so that the transaction ends up satisfactorily for both of you. The feedback is going to be kept private until both parties have given it, so there is plenty of time and options for working through problems.
Anyone can sell. Usually if you are selling your own plants, you don't need to deal with sales tax until you reach a certain dollar amount. You'll need to look up your state's rules about that, though to find out their specific rules. |
deejay9
Hastings, MI
(Zone 5a)
March 27, 2008
02:45 PM Post #4717729
| Thank you Mary & I have a couple more ??? :)
Is there a way we can retrive photos from our DG Trade List ??? without haven to reload to our computers ??
or a way we can load from our photobucket albums ????
will there be a way of editing or deleteing a post if need be .??
susie |
Marylyn_TX
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
March 27, 2008
02:55 PM Post #4717776
| You can use any picture that is actually yours. If you are just linking to pictures in PlantFiles in your trade list, you can't do that in an auction. If you actually took the picture, then you can link to it. (Does that make sense?) You can certainly link to pictures in your Photobucket album.
And yes, you can edit your auctions. Good thing, too. I'm terrible about hitting the "send" button and then realizing I didn't proofread. LOL
I hope that helps. :-) |
deejay9
Hastings, MI
(Zone 5a)
March 27, 2008
05:07 PM Post #4718202
| All the pictures in photobucket & DG Trade list are mine that I took in my Gardens .
on my wish list are from others .
thank you for all your help. |
HaroldS
Glendale, AZ
March 27, 2008
05:22 PM Post #4718258
| If you did charge sales tax, it should only be for items sold to resdients of your state, and should be taxed on the item only, not shipping and handling. |
summerkid
Rose Lodge, OR
(Zone 8b)
March 27, 2008
05:53 PM Post #4718370
| listen, guys, if you have questions, it would help to read the other threads & look around for the answers to avoid going over the same stuff again & again & again...
also, if the auction will help weed out those easily angered people who muzzily think that Dave & the rest of us are trying to keep them from getting their hands on a few free seedlings of butterfly weed, well, more power to us. |
june_nmexico
Albuquerque, NM
(Zone 7a)
March 27, 2008
06:23 PM Post #4718451
| Susie - Many of your questions have already been discussed, answered or resolved. Here's a list of all the threads to do with the Auction:
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/f/auction/all/
LOTS of reading there but that's how we got to this stage and you may find it helpful.
June
|
gessiegail
Taft, TX
(Zone 9a)
March 27, 2008
07:59 PM Post #4718813
| I have no earthly idea how to even use ebay, let alone this new idea. Will there be a thread that explains in one thread how to buy and how to sell??????????
I don't think I can just jump to every post made so far and figure out how to use this new wonderful idea. |
starlight1153
Seale, AL
(Zone 8b)
March 27, 2008
08:07 PM Post #4718846
| gessiegal... Go up to the second post on this thread. You can play around right now and put up a testign auction, so you can see how thinsg work til Dave starts the real show. That might help you better than directions. You get a quick chance toleanr and make mistakes and correctiosn before the real thing, but it set up so hopefully you shoudl nto have many problems. |
summerkid
Rose Lodge, OR
(Zone 8b)
March 27, 2008
08:07 PM Post #4718848
| gessie, then maybe it's not for you.
or maybe you should experiment with ebay first?
there's no magic bullet, just working to figure it out the way we all do. |
Marylyn_TX
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
March 27, 2008
08:25 PM Post #4718918
| This will be much easier than eBay, Gail. Go play with it, and you'll figure it out. You can dmail me if you have questions. I told you we'd get you set up. :-) |
gessiegail
Taft, TX
(Zone 9a)
March 27, 2008
09:35 PM Post #4719223
| Marilyn, you have to be the nicest person on DG...
You are always ready and willing to help. I love you for that.
I think (when my pulled hamstring allows me to move more) I am going to spend a day with the computer tech next week. Really, summerkid, some of us are older and more computer challenged than others. I am happy for you that you figured it out so easily. |
summerkid
Rose Lodge, OR
(Zone 8b)
March 27, 2008
10:17 PM Post #4719431
| It's not that, gessie, it's the implication that "i don't have time to read everything that you all have discussed & figured out" that is problematic for me.
a fellow student in a computer class emailed me just today to see whether i had the number of the class tutor. i really like this young woman but she has some problems & an excuse for everything & needs an amazing amount of hand-holding. she thinks everything comes easily to me just like you do. but i told her the same thing: she doesn't need the tutor, she needs to just DO THE WORK like i do. |
gessiegail
Taft, TX
(Zone 9a)
March 27, 2008
10:26 PM Post #4719467
| Some of us older computer challenged people just need a "little hand holding" sometimes. Never do it if you don't want to, summerkid. Life is full of problematic people. |
summerkid
Rose Lodge, OR
(Zone 8b)
March 27, 2008
10:37 PM Post #4719523
| being middle-aged myself, i certainly hope that no one else in their 60s or -- GASP! -- even older is offended by this tangent! |
kimskreations
Kennebunk, ME
(Zone 5a)
March 28, 2008
07:11 AM Post #4720468
| Tangent?...I don't see a tangent going on here Summerkid...all I see is you trying to cause trouble.
I too am "middle aged" and LOVE to help/hold the "longer lived" people's hands when they need assistance with today's technology!
If you don't want to be bothered with questions that might help someone else out...great don't answer them but let those of us that DO want to help others out have the opportunity to do so.
The only dumb question is the one not asked. Not everyone knows it all...we all learn from one another.
This thread is supposed to be about the new auction site and should not steer off that topic as it is a VERY important topic for our garden. If people have questions, they should be allowed to ask them and shouldn't be made to feel guilty if they have missed reading some of the information somewhere. There will be alot of questions as not everyone has been able to follow each and every one of these threads.
I for one will always be happy to assist anyone who may need it. We all had to start somewhere. Some people might take a little longer to "get it" but that's OK...Rome wasn't built in a day.
Kim |
dispatcher1
Seymour, IN
(Zone 5b)
March 28, 2008
09:50 AM Post #4720947
| Summerkid- I ,too ,am in the over 60 crowd and I miss my daughters helping me (holding my hand) with a lot of the computer stuff. I t seems like their generation grew up with it the same as they did crayolas and they get a kick out of the things I don't know. It's just stuff they take for granted on the computer that I would never have guessed was so easy. I have read each and every post on the subject of DG auctions and I will still need a recap when the time comes for it to go for real. Lou |
Azalea
Jonesboro, GA
(Zone 7b)
March 28, 2008
10:09 AM Post #4721103
| You really should just go to the Practice thread and see what you can figure out. It is pretty self explanitary - just follow the directions. http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/813438/ - [HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com].. |
june_nmexico
Albuquerque, NM
(Zone 7a)
March 28, 2008
10:36 AM Post #4721220
| Gessie -
Just go here and look at how the auction is set up::
http://davesgarden.com/products/auction/
You can click on Seller if you have something to sell,
or click on Buyer if you want to look at what is for sale.
It's all pretend right now. You will not be selling or buying
anything so fool around with it.
It's just a practice site to play with. You can't mess anything up and you will get
an idea of how the auction works. Then it will be easier to answer your specific
questions.
It's fun! Go play with it.
June
|
2pugdogs
(Linda) Winfield, KS
(Zone 6a)
March 28, 2008
10:44 AM Post #4721261
| I to am over 60 and I have found out a good way of learning things with the computer is by doing. I discover a new thing then I write it down and I do it over and over and over until I can do it. So do go to the practice web site and just start entering things and do it over and over again until you feel comfortable. Sell items and then go in and buy items. You will amaze yourself on how quick you will have it done. I have been told the best teacher is yourself by just doing it.
What's really bad is my 5 year old GD is learning the computer in her daycare in Sugar Land Tx. While I was down there she informed me if I didn't know how to do something she bet she could teach me. Smart little sh--. It's unbeleivable what these kids can pick up. |
june_nmexico
Albuquerque, NM
(Zone 7a)
March 28, 2008
10:52 AM Post #4721305
| Question --
I know this was addressed but have forgotten and can't find the answer.
Will the co-ops still continue?
June |
2pugdogs
(Linda) Winfield, KS
(Zone 6a)
March 28, 2008
10:57 AM Post #4721336
| Yes |
june_nmexico
Albuquerque, NM
(Zone 7a)
March 28, 2008
11:07 AM Post #4721380
| Thanks, 2pugs.
|
2pugdogs
(Linda) Winfield, KS
(Zone 6a)
March 28, 2008
11:08 AM Post #4721384
| Nothing will be changing except the Auction will be a new feature. Now that is my understanding. |
Marylyn_TX
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
March 28, 2008
11:26 AM Post #4721443
| Mine, too. :-) |
bbrookrd
nantucket, MA
(Zone 7a)
March 28, 2008
11:37 AM Post #4721497
| Thanks again Dave and to all of you who have put so much time and thought into this DG Auction feature. I love the idea that you had a conference call with those serious sellers to hash the features out. No simple task to get it right. It seems very straight forward in it's design and features. I look forward to using it for real. I have just played with the test site and I find it beyond simple and clear. Bring on the goods. I love a good auction. Patti |
9kittymom
Bartlesville, OK
(Zone 6a)
March 28, 2008
02:15 PM Post #4722128
| I will be very happy to hold anyone's hand that wants it held.
This should be a fun thing for everyone.
I am anxious for this to get started.
anyone wanting help, just dmail me. LOL
Susan
=^..^=
btw, I am 'almost' 61
|
dragonfly62
Nilwood, IL
(Zone 5b)
March 28, 2008
02:18 PM Post #4722144
| We can do it. Thanks Susan and I am 63!!! BEV |
bbrookrd
nantucket, MA
(Zone 7a)
March 28, 2008
02:34 PM Post #4722210
| Susan, how can you help, if you are busy bidding. I have never seen a coop that you weren't involved in (along with me)! I can't wait to see all your plants this summer. Are you going to be selling too?
There are lots of War babies who are computer savvy on DG. I am 63 too. But then I have a 93 year old mom on line. She travels with her cell, digital camera and PC. Nothing going to keep her in the dark ages or in the grave. I need to work on my text massage skills as they are still rather lacking. I will be able to do online auction with no problem as long as I have some cash. That could be the real trouble. Patti |
9kittymom
Bartlesville, OK
(Zone 6a)
March 28, 2008
07:22 PM Post #4723277
| Patti, hush!!
I will be selling if they will let me sell the kind of stuff I have. I don't sell plants, just other stuff that 'might' have flowers on them. LOL
I have never sold plants so I will have to think about that. Buying plants???? that's another story, as you well know.
I'm never too busy to help someone else that wants to spend money. *grin*
Susan
=^..^= |
starlight1153
Seale, AL
(Zone 8b)
March 28, 2008
09:02 PM Post #4723696
| ROFLOL! : ) |
bbrookrd
nantucket, MA
(Zone 7a)
March 28, 2008
10:20 PM Post #4724081
| Susan, OK, I will hush, but I am now left with an indelible imagine of you putting yourself up in the auction with a great big glorious hippeastrum bloom stuck between your teeth and with a herd of kitties at your feet for big bucks. Bid high, bid often cause it is a "rare hipp kittymom bloom" only seen of DG. Priceless. Patti 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
9kittymom
Bartlesville, OK
(Zone 6a)
March 29, 2008
01:16 AM Post #4724713
| Amaryllis Susan
=^..^=
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
dragonfly62
Nilwood, IL
(Zone 5b)
April 01, 2008
12:33 PM Post #4740849
| This has probably already been asked and if it has I am sorry I can't find it but will the Auction be seprate from DG or among our watched forums? BEV |
Marylyn_TX
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
April 01, 2008
03:39 PM Post #4741691
| At first it is going to be part of DG. Eventually Dave wants to spin it off into its own website. |
Azalea
Jonesboro, GA
(Zone 7b)
April 01, 2008
04:36 PM Post #4741952
| Lastest Flash - Dave just called to notify me that the Auction is now up and running. Ready for the first bids to begin - so who will be first?? |
gone2seed
Milton, FL
(Zone 8a)
April 01, 2008
04:39 PM Post #4741974
| PJ,do I see an April fools joke in that last post?it took me a minute.I actually started to the auction then caught myself.. |
Marylyn_TX
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
April 01, 2008
04:41 PM Post #4741981
| I am currently the highest bidder on the Rare Teensy! My bunnies are going to love playing with her. My dh may not be quite as pleased. LOL
Come to think of it... I'd better go back and make sure she takes PayPal... hmmm...
This message was edited Apr 1, 2008 3:44 PM |
REDROSE
New Iberia, LA
(Zone 9a)
April 01, 2008
04:49 PM Post #4742026
| =>) |
Azalea
Jonesboro, GA
(Zone 7b)
April 01, 2008
09:27 PM Post #4743417
| Yeah JT, ya got me, ust couldn't resist! I thought maybe Dave would need to jump in here to explain. |
starlight1153
Seale, AL
(Zone 8b)
April 01, 2008
10:21 PM Post #4743719
| LOL... Had me goign to.. Was ready to start dmailign folks and let them know about it too. Good one. : ) |
gessiegail
Taft, TX
(Zone 9a)
April 02, 2008
08:03 PM Post #4747995
| fooled me! I was ready and raring to go buy something! |
9kittymom
Bartlesville, OK
(Zone 6a)
April 02, 2008
10:35 PM Post #4748771
| me too, LOL
=^..^= |
maggidew
(Maggi) Big Sandy, TX
(Zone 8a)
April 03, 2008
07:00 PM Post #4752803
| When I bid $9.99 on this auction, I was informed the highest bid was in excess of $22,000 !!!
Is this a continuing April Fools joke?
http://davesgarden.com/products/auction/buy/view/112/
This message was edited Apr 3, 2008 6:00 PM |
sandhillsnc
Fayetteville, NC
(Zone 8a)
April 03, 2008
07:10 PM Post #4752830
| Happened to me too. I was trying to buy some California Sunshine. The punctuation in the prices doesn't match the bids. And I was willing to pay A LOT!! |
Calif_Sue
San Jose, CA
(Zone 9b)
April 03, 2008
08:10 PM Post #4753138
| hey, that California sunshine is pricey! Goes with the real state prices.  |
ecrane3
Dublin, CA
(Zone 9a)
April 03, 2008
09:14 PM Post #4753489
| The auctions where the bids are up to super high amounts don't display the "current bid" price correctly. The auctions for lower amounts seem to work fine. |
sandhillsnc
Fayetteville, NC
(Zone 8a)
April 03, 2008
10:00 PM Post #4753765
| Hopefully the actual auction prices won't get as high. Those people California think there sunshine is something special!! ha ha |
ecrane3
Dublin, CA
(Zone 9a)
April 03, 2008
10:33 PM Post #4753944
| Hey, it's not us who are driving up the bids on our sunshine...we already have it so there's no need to bid on it! It's all the people in cold climates who are driving up the price on that one. LOL |
2pugdogs
(Linda) Winfield, KS
(Zone 6a)
April 03, 2008
11:21 PM Post #4754200
| I helped drive up the bid. Since it is just for fun. I was having fun dreaming about the California sunshine. |
starlight1153
Seale, AL
(Zone 8b)
April 04, 2008
04:35 PM Post #4757691
| First it got too hot here, so I had to bid on some snow. Plus I haven't seen it in forever. Then it got too cold here again, so we had to bid on sunshine. Waiting for somebody with some nice tropical breeze weather. : ) |
Marylyn_TX
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
April 04, 2008
04:55 PM Post #4757763
| LOL As long as it all evens out in the end, starlight... :-) |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
April 04, 2008
05:10 PM Post #4757823
| Looks like that's a bug. It shows the current bid at $100 but when you try to bid something higher, it says it's at over $100,000. I have some work to do on this aspect of the auction. |
ecrane3
Dublin, CA
(Zone 9a)
April 04, 2008
10:21 PM Post #4759153
| Although I'm not sure if bids on real auctions will ever get that high! LOL |
summerkid
Rose Lodge, OR
(Zone 8b)
April 04, 2008
10:49 PM Post #4759263
| Obviously, ecrane, you don't live in the bleak Midwest.
We would STEAL sunshine if we could. From you. From your family. And we'd be brutal about it. We'd end up on "Cops." Future episodes of "CSI: California" would feature us. |
ecrane3
Dublin, CA
(Zone 9a)
April 04, 2008
11:05 PM Post #4759331
| Actually I spent 29 years living in the bleak midwest. And my family's still there, so I don't think you'll get much sunshine out of them! LOL |
summerkid
Rose Lodge, OR
(Zone 8b)
April 04, 2008
11:13 PM Post #4759367
| obviously, they've been stealing mine ...
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