vB Easy Auction v1.1

vB Easy Auction v1.1
by yoyoyoyo

Don't let the length of this post fool you... this is actually very simple to setup... I just tend to get long-winded at times...

WHAT YOU NEED:

* vBulletin Software (for vBulletin integration - the perl files will work fine without vBulletin)
* Web server account that has CGI capabilities, and will allow you to run executable cgi files.
* Perl 5.6 or better installed on that web server. Contact your server administrator if you are unsure (most servers are running version 5.8.X, so this should not be a problem). If you do not have perl installed then read a little further below about perlsp.
* Access to either Sendmail, BLAT, or Sockets mail. No mail can be sent without at least ONE of the above. If you are using either BLAT or Sockets mail (NT users usually), you will also need access to an SMTP mail server. Contact your server administrator to find out if you do. Note: the SMTP mail server needs to allow the user to send mail without requiring them to log into the server.

OVERVIEW

This will add auctions to your site quickly and easily. Simply edit the auction.pl file and admin.pl files to reflect your server's filepaths, etc., and then upload the files to your server. Create a template and make a couple edits to your vbulletin files to allow navigation to your auctions and that is it! The core of the auction is based on a HEAVILY modified version of EveryAuction Release Version 1.53, and can be further edited or modified to suit your needs, as long as you follow the GNU public license.

SEE POST #1 OF THIS THREAD FOR INSTALL INFO, ETC.

If members of your site are interested in participating in the auctions then they need to register for them also, since this is not integrated with the vBulletin database for security reasons (since people put actual contact info, etc. in their auction registrations).

FEATURES

• a comprehensive, professional user interface that makes navigation simple
• auction classifieds or traditional auction settings
• configuration takes only a few minutes if perl is installed on your system
• colors and tables can be easily changed to match the look and feel of your system
• supports HTML front-ends
• unlimited categories and items
• category listing lists number of open items per category
• item listings list items, closing time, and current bid
• automated e-mail validation registration system keeps non-legitimate users out of your database
• system generated easy-to-remember (and user changeable) passwords sent to users via e-mail
• users must "sign" an agreement upon registration.
• optional non-registration mode allows fast posting or bidding by anyone
• users may update their contact information, password or Registration E-Mail.
• any registered user can post an item using the easy-to-use submission system
• images can be posted along with an item description and starting bid
• supports reserve prices which allow a seller to set a minimum sell price above the minimum bid
• seller determines minimum bid increment and length of the auction
• item preview before an item is actually posted
• each item is given a unique ID number and URL, so sellers can advertise their auctions in newsgroups or via a link
• item display lists bidding history and product information
• displays Closed items in a table with Radio Buttons for Selection
• bidding is easy with the minimum bid price displayed on the item page along with a quick bid form
• sellers can choose the ending time of an auction
• amount of time left in each auction is displayed in the listing
• outbid e-mails automatically sent by the system with a link back to the auction item
• sniper protection: auctions can close a configurable time after the last bid and the designated closing time, or the admin can choose to disable the sniper protection
• integrated search engine allows search by username or keyword
• users can view closed auction history and contact information depending on whether he/she is the buyer, seller, or losing bidder
• auction items may be deleted or updated by the system administrator using a password
• e-mail sent to both high-bidder and seller on auction close
• fast re-posting of items that were not sold
• data file construction allows experienced administrators to add, remove, or edit items or users by simply editing a plain text file
• everything is compressed into a single lightning-fast perl script
• advanced file locking system eliminates the risk of data corruption even during heavy bidding
• separate secure Admin Console
• pagebreaks in listings
• automatically updates the bids on the item display page
• seller can edit an auction if there are no bids.
• auto-prune of old inactive user data (admin specified length of time)
• prevents email registration from the same address more then once
• users must enter valid e-mail addresses when signing up for the auctions.
• enter e-mail addresses twice
• "e-mail auction to friend" option
• view all auctions option

LEGAL NOTICE

Version: vB Easy Auction 1.0
Last update: 07/20/2005

This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or
modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License
as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2
of the License, or (at your option) any later version.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
See the GNU General Public License for more details.

modifications and integration with vbulletin
released at vbulletin.org by yoyoyoyo
No additional rights reserved by the author

Matt Hahnfeld DBA EverySoft expressly emphasizes that
this program is *NOT* an official release version of
EveryAuction, and that this program is *NOT* sanctioned
or distributed by Matt Hahnfeld DBA EverySoft.

Dieter Werner expressly emphasizes that
this program is *NOT* an official release version of
eAuction, and that this program is *NOT* sanctioned
or distributed by Dieter Werner.

vB Easy Auction for vBulletin is not affiliated with eBay or jelsoft or any affiliated companies.

The author of this release agrees to these statements absolutely.

VERSION 1.1: Added the optional ability to allow users to create their own auction sites using the easy-auction ezauctgn.zip script.

PLEASE CLICK INSTALL IF YOU FIND THIS USEFUL!

[yoyoyoyo]

Originally Posted by icecube0045

I am sorry, I deleted the post with me putting info out from the files.

Dammit, when I changed the mail server to what you said, I got this error. Even though I change it back, I still get the same error. And yes I did Chmod it.

"Internal Server Error
The server encountered an internal error or misconfiguration and was unable to complete your request.

Please contact the server administrator, webmaster@mywebsite.com and inform them of the time the error occurred, and anything you might have done that may have caused the error.

More information about this error may be available in the server error log.

Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request. "

You need to contact your server to find out how it handles mail for you. If you have SMTP mail then the SMTP mail server needs to allow you to send mail without requiring you to log into the server.

[icecube0045]

OK, but if I put everything back the way it was, why would it still give me the erroe message?

[yoyoyoyo]

Originally Posted by icecube0045

OK, but if I put everything back the way it was, why would it still give me the erroe message?

it is obviously not back the way it was. Try using a virgin copy of the file.

[icecube0045]

Originally Posted by yoyoyoyo

it is obviously not back the way it was. Try using a virgin copy of the file.

Yea I did, and it worked. I guess im going to have to double check EVERYTHING

[yoyoyoyo]

Originally Posted by icecube0045

Yea I did, and it worked. I guess im going to have to double check EVERYTHING

Glad it worked, in that case, if the mail is not working for you - CAREFULLY change your config file to include the proper setting - and only define one mail server at a time - do not add that line- change it. If the mail does not work then you need to contact your server to find out what type of mail server you have.

[yoyoyoyo]

VERSION 1.1 UPDATE: Added the optional ability to allow users to create their own auction sites using the easy-auction site generator ezauctgn.zip script.

Download the attached ezauctgn.zip file to allow your users to create their own individualized auction sites that you host! the Easy Auction Site Generator - uses EveryAuction from EverySoft to offer Auction Site Hosting, modified with more features and abilities. After you install this script at your site, you offer your guests the ability to create their own Auction Sites. Then link the template iframe to your easy auction site generator (be sure to follow the instructions enclosed in that zip file on which files to edit and how to edit them). Each auction site can be tailored and the owner may specify the following:

• choose the color scheme for the auction site
• define the directory where closed auctions will be moved
• define the directory where registration information is kept
• define "sniper" protection period (how many minutes past the last bid to hold auction).
• allow users to post items
• select file locking
• select the categories to include in the auction

INSTALLATION

1. Edit $config{"basepath"} = to show where the base path is for your script. Leave /$sitedir/ included.
2. If you add or remove categories from the catlist.txt you need to change these to be the same in ezauct.pl
3. Edit your $config{'mailprog'} to show where send mail is on your server.
4. Edit $config{'admin_address'} to YOUR email address
5. Edit $config{'scripturl'} to show where the url for ezauct.pl is. Leave ?sitedir=$sitedir included.
6. Edit $config{'sitename'} to the name of your Auction Service
7. Where you see the line $config{'footer'}=<<"EOF"; Between this line and EOF edit this footer to put banner advertisements in there and to link back to your Free auction service.
8. Search ezauct.pl in all instances for cam2.gif and buyit.gif and change the url to where you put the images on your server
9. In Sub: New Registration find all instances where it says RootsSearch.net and change it to your service name.
10. Upload helppost.html into the base directory where user pages would be created. Now in print footer change the url to where your Help Posting html file is.
11. Edit the auction template iframe to point to your new easy auction site.

Chmod all of the cgi files to 755 and that should be it!

Owner & Auction Features

• owner chooses color scheme for the auction
• owner defines the directory for closed auctions
• owner defines the directory for registration
• owner defines whether registration is required or not
• owner defines "sniper" protection period
• owner allows users to post items
• owner selects categories out of 45 or all
• owner can delete auction items & categories
• owner is sent email of user id's and passwords
• owner return link to their site
• owner logo url to link site logo into auction
• image icon on display list of items
• buy it now image on display list of items.
• category and current time display at top of auction
• user agreement at sign up
• check auction at load to close closed auctions
• page breaks for auction listings over 10
• stats of registered users and running auctions
• security seller can't bid on own auction
• reserve met no reserve met
• maximum of 14 days auctions can run

User Features

• option to choose payment method
• option to choose shipping method
• ability to include condition of item
• on screen registration & emailed to them
• buy it now
• time / date remaining
• view sellers other auctions
• repost of auctions from closed auctions menu
• option to change Handle/Alias
• option to change password
• option to change email address
• option to change contact information
• password retrieval
• login name retrieval
• tell a friend about auction site
• view all auction items
• help on posting an item

[drumforum]

Hummm,

I have done everything as written in the instructions, but when I go to the finished article, it just all shows up as code incased in the template you have written.

I definetly have perl 5.8 on my server, everything is CHMOD'ed correctly and files that need to be in the cgi-bin are there.

I'm not sure of the ways of perl, so I amn't very good at problem solving with it, sorry.

[Ramsesx]

yoyoyoyo, please can you tell me when we can expect the 3.5 version?
I need it really and would love it to can use it soon, thank you.

[Carl Anderson]

Originally Posted by Ramsesx

yoyoyoyo, please can you tell me when we can expect the 3.5 version?
I need it really and would love it to can use it soon, thank you.

I also would love to add this to my site - hope we get a 3.5 version...

[Ramsesx]

Hm, please can you tell us if we should wait for a 3.5 version yoyoyo?
Sorry for asking again. Thank you.