Category: eBay

Updated 2017 PHP code to automatically bid/buy an eBay auction item

Updated code to automatically bid on an eBay item, I’m currently using it myself if a loop of searched items. Most of the changes are the query strings which is a lot more involved now. For testing use one cent items with free shipping.

22 August 2017
PHP code/script to automatically purchase a Buy it Now (BIN) eBay item

Similar to my previous eBay bidding script, here is PHP code to automatically purchase a BIN item. Note the script fails if immediate PayPal payment is required. Payment still needs to be performed manually. Function takes item number only, so be careful with it. Misc functions below;

10 February 2015
Updated PHP code to automatically bid/buy an eBay auction item

This code is now obsolete and has been updated again. Updated code to automatically bid on an eBay item, I’m currently using it myself if a loop of searched items. Most of the changes are improved return status checking. For testing use one cent items with free shipping.

6 January 2014
Review of generic USB to Serial (RS232) adaptors

Having purchased a number of generic USB to serial adaptors from eBay, I thought I would go over the pros and cons of the types available. Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port (counterfeit) The least expensive of those found on eBay, apparently these have a counterfeit Prolific chip, which limits them to working only on Windows XP.…

27 September 2013
How do Chinese/Hong Kong sellers make money on eBay with 99c free shipping items?

Over the years I have purchased a large number of items from eBay, many from China and Hong Kong, I also act as a seller on eBay. I started wondering how sellers could make an income from items being sold for 99 cents with free shipping. After reading forums and researching, I thought it would…

28 October 2012
PHP code to automatically bid/buy an eBay auction item

The following PHP code will automatically bid on an eBay item. modify the following variables; $username = “username”; //the eBay username $password = “password”; //the eBay password $item = 300712344201; //the item number $bid = 0.01; //the bid value in the item’s currency

26 September 2012
Resolve “Battery cannot be charged. You must use a Sony Ericsson battery.” on Sony Ericsson C903

Here is a quick post on how to resolve the “Battery cannot be charged. You must use a Sony Ericsson battery.” message when connecting a Sony Ericsson to the charger. First you will need the Sony Ericsson DCU-60 data cable, I purchased this from eBay for $2 including worldwide shipping. Secondly, download the Sony Ericsson…

9 September 2012
Increase your eBay feedback for under a dollar

After a disgruntled eBay buyer left me negative feedback which significantly decreased my seller rating percentage, I needed a way to improve these as well as knock the negative feedback to the second page so it wasn’t as obvious to buyers. The solution is; one cent free postage items. Since eBay stopped items with digital…

29 June 2012
Repair a punctured tyre with tire repair strips

Caution: this guide is a demonstration of how to use the product, it should not be applied to the tyre sidewall. Here is a quick post on how to repair a minor puncture on a car’s tyre. I purchased a car tyre repair kit from eBay for $5.50 including postage. Here’s what I received; A…

14 February 2012
Fake/Counterfeit Canon NB-4L batteries

I thought I would share my experience regarding fake Canon NB-4L batteries. Let me start by saying I own a Canon IXUS 55, with the girlfriend owning a Canon IXUS 40 both using the Canon NB-4L Battery. I have purchased two spare batteries from eBay, with one of the purchased batteries looking to be fake.…

16 April 2009