#======================================================# # EveryAuction Addon # eBay Look-alike Place Bid Sub v1.0 #======================================================# # PiTA - Park In The Alley Software (Auction-Script.com) #======================================================# # Author: Splatt 02/13/99 # justguns.com auction-script.com compalley.com #------------------------------------------------------# # Unauthorized redistribution is prohibited!!! # The latest version of my addons can be found at: # www.auction-script.com/addons #======================================================# #------------------------------------------------------# # Replace your placebid sub with this one #------------------------------------------------------# # Sub: Place Bid on Item #------------------------------------------------------# sub placebid { #------------------------------------------------------# $lowbid = &parsebid($lastbid[2] + $inc); print <<"EOF";
Bidding
$title (Item #$ARGV[1])

Current bid \$$lastbid[2]
Bid increment \$$inc
Minimum bid \$$lowbid
User ID (REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED) Password (forgotten it?)
Current minimum bid is $lowbid\ \ \ \ \ 
Your maximum bid.

Please type only numerals and the decimal point (if required). Do not include a dollar sign ('\$') or commas (',').

Binding contract.
\ \ \ \ \ Placing a bid is a binding contract in many states. Do not bid unless you intend to buy this item at the amount of your bid.

Proxy bidding for all bids
\ \ \ \ \ Please bid the maximum amount you are willing to pay for this item. Your maximum amount will be kept secret; $sitename will bid on your behalf as necessary by increasing your bid by the current bid increment up until your maximum is reached. This saves you the trouble of having to keep track of the auction as it proceeds and prevents you from being outbid at the last minute unless your spending limit is exceeded. Also, in case of a tie for high bidder, earlier bids take precedence. And, keep in mind that you cannot reduce your maximum bid at a later date.
\ \ \ \ \ If you have bid on this item before, note that your new bid must be greater than your previous bid.

EOF } #------------------------------------------------------#