It automatically searches for all eBay links in threads and makes them an affiliate link.
Have you tried? I have not had the time to play with 3.7 yet, but as mentioned in my other modification threads, once vBulletin hits 3.7 Gold, my modifications will get there eventually. I'm not doing anything before 3.7 Gold, as there are probably lots of quirks before it does get there.

So I'm a bit confussed how this function works. Lets say some one posts a pic with a link or a click here link to a URL from ebay, is it suppose to add your PID to the URL?

I'm just curious what I'm suppose to see to know it is working?

1. Yes, it redirects the URLs through the eBay Affiliate program.
2. The links change, and you'll see your ID in it.

OK I've read the entire thread, signed up for Commission Junction, and then eBay on CJ. I know my AID and PID and I've installed this hack.

I've put in my PID in the Vb Options, but the link contains a AID that doesn't match mine. Where did that AID come from? Does it earn commission for someone else -- and do I earn commission with my PID but someone else's AID?

The AID is eBay's AID as seen through their link generator.

So I should not change that to my aid in the template?

Bug.... the following URL turns into an afilliate link

http://www.sellingslotcarsonmrconeyvsebay.com

The AID that is used in my modification is provided by eBay, but if you think that you should be using another one, feel free to do so.
Noted.

installed on 3.7b4 and working perfectly

Hey, I think this plugin is the reason I got this error:

Note the triple-slash. When anyone has a signature with an url with a triple slash, this warning appears at the top of the page twice. I'm not sure what line 21 is referring to.

I already know about this error, and it has been mentioned several times.

Any sign yet of this working with multiple (UK and US) affiliate schemes? :)

We have always had a lot of people posting ebay links to our forums, so this plugin was really a nice find. Well...I got this email this morning from CJ and I'm not sure what it means. Has anyone else gotten this?

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Thank you for being a member of eBay’s Affiliates program. We really value your contribution and continued participation. However, we wanted to send update regarding your account.

We wanted to bring to your attention that during a recent review, we have found that your account has shown abnormal traffic patterns for one or more of the eBay programs. Therefore, your account is suspected of violating section 1 (d)(ii) of the Commission Junction Publisher Service Agreement (“PSA”) to which you are bound.

Sections 1 (d)(ii) states:

(ii) Non-Bona Fide Transactions. You must promote advertisers such that you do not mislead the visitor, and such that the links deliver bona fide transactions by the visitor to advertiser from the link. You shall not cause any transactions to be made that are not in good faith, including, but not limited to, using any device, program, robot, Iframes, or hidden frames. You may or may not be compensated for transactions where you or your agents are the visitor. Multiple leads from the same individual, entity or IP address may be considered non-bona fide Transactions. You shall not earn payouts for non-bona fide transactions.

If explicit PSA violations are discovered, you risk the possibility of account termination and/or commission reversal. We will continue to proactively monitor your traffic for abnormalities.

We recommend that you review your current campaigns for any advertisements that may be generating these abnormal metrics.
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well that's not good

I guess I can expect the same email

It simply means... email them and explain the situation. No need to panic.

I just replied to them and asked them what's going on and what transactions are not being made in good faith.

I'll keep you posted.

hmmm. interesting.

same with links to thepiratebay.com

Great idea, this is something I am looking for. Very often on my forums links are posted to say amazon, play.com, hmv, etc and it could be a nice little earner to help pay for the server etc.

patrice, did you ever receive any updates from CJ on this? I am very curious (and concerned) to hear what happened!

Got this from eBay...

How will it affect this mod?....

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I will update the mod to reflect the new URLs. When I know the URL format.

Legend! Thanks. :)

Might try emailing eBay to let them know you develop code for eBay affiliates. They may let you in on the format. I know some others that write programs for eBay affiliates that have already gotten the new format so they could modify their software.

Email sent to eBay.

this might help you.

http://developer.ebay.com/support/sy...s/Default.aspx

can it rewrite any links or just ebay?

This rewrites eBay links only.

Love this mod. I look forward to seeing an update for the new program. THANKS!!!!!

here's the link to the link generator tool.

https://www.ebaypartnernetwork.com/P...kGeneratorPage

your turn to make the mod :)

Just noticed the links already changed over. :(

Think we have a grace period until May 1, 2008?

we get a 5% bonus for the month of April to for all EPN sales. the sooner the better.

I don't think there is much to the change.

If I wanted to post this ebay item.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150225023322

It would show up like this:

where CampID: 12345678 (instead of using a PID)

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=4&campid=12345678&toolid=10001&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay .com%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dll%3FViewItem%26item%3D1502 25023322

Modification Updated!

2/04/2007 - Version 1.2
- Updated URL Format
- Updated ReadMe

The URL format is as specified in the developer documents. Please note that you MUST re-enter your Campaign ID in the options page!

Dismounted, let me get this clear....

i signed up for the new affiliate program on ebay.com....

i go into Tools and Link Generator, and i made a new campaign ID (because it says i need to)...and i made it for ebay US.

i generated the code to goto the home page...

i got this as result:

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/XXXXXX...10001&customid=

where the campid=xxxxxxxx is my campaign number right? i put that number in the vbulletin options settings correct? thanks.

also, are you going to port this also for half.com ?

i am getting a error:

when i goto the settings under options, i see:

Error:
You did not enter a valid value for this setting.

I am inputting the campid number in the field box, and when i click Save i get a popup box saying there are errors on the page, do i wish to continue. i click yes, and the screen reloads and the error is still there. i tested a post using www.ebay.com as a link and the campid is not showing up.

Yes.
Maybe.
There _may_ be a problem with the error detection code I have put in place. Are you entering the 9-digit ID without any spaces, etc.?

Updated eBay and got a new Campaign ID thingy ... (Note: It's 10 digits, not 9, that they supply) :up:

Updated to v1.2 of mod... :up:

Entered new Campaign ID in field and get the same error as well.... :confused:

I think the problem is the number of digits. It's not 9 for me, it's 10 I have to use?

Regards,
Badger

Hey mate, the date of the new release is off by a year. :p

I'll be installing this update shortly.

Badger is right, the digit count on the campaign ID is 10, not 9.