posted on June 17, 2005 08:30:53 PM new
Got this in an email today from a friend & I have no idea if this can be done or not.
Can someone let me know it it's within the rules & how would you do it.
[b]A friend of mine wants to list her ebay listings on HER
website...just wanted to know if you know anyone who
does this already..special software...or anything...[/b]
posted on June 17, 2005 08:41:37 PM new
Jane...She can post all the links to her auctions and all the pictures and descriptions she wants, but she can't set up anything that would let a person bid from her website. She would have to get a license from Ebay and set up an API, exactly like Vendio has, in order for anyone to bid. You need to caution her not to use Ebay's name in the URL for her site and to not represent in any way that her site is affiliated with Ebay. I think I know what she would like to do, and basically the answer is no. If she trys, she can expect a visit from Ebays legal department.
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
posted on June 17, 2005 09:01:52 PM new
Wayne, I suppose it will work, but it's really not for me. I'm just asking for someone else who was asked by someone else.
posted on June 17, 2005 09:37:00 PM new
McJane...The exact nomenclature escapes me, but as well as I can recall, it means something like approved proprietary interface. All it consists of is half a dozen pieces of fiberoptic cable that allows Vendio's servers to interface with Ebay's directly. The cables probably arn't more than 10 feet long, since Ebay and Vendio servers are located in the same room at Exodus. Problem is, Vendio had to get a special license from Ebay to do this. And Ebay charges a slight fee for this. If your friend can secure the same venture capitol group to back her that Vendio did, the fee shouldn't be a problem. My advice is to have this person contact Ebay direct and let them know exactly what she wants to do. If there is a way to do it, only Ebay can tell her how to do it without running afoul of their lawyers. There is no one else who can give her a straight answer other than Ebay themselves.
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
posted on June 18, 2005 12:09:45 AM new
McJAne
An API is an application program interface; the specific method prescribed by a computer operating system or by another application program by which a programmer writing an application program can make requests of the operating system or another application. It is software, not hardware.
Sparkz might be thinking of the fiber optics cables used to connect physical hardware (computers/servers)to an inTRA-net. An intra-net is a physical internal (to the company) network which links computers to each other. Not to be confused with inTER-net which links computers all across the world together.
If Company A has a proprietary software database that Company B wishes to use, Company A may allow Company B to directly access their database computers through a direct "hardwire" connection.
Company A supplies access to a server (computer)which houses their proprietary software. Company B supplies a server so their developers can connect to company A servers while working on their end of the API software. Both servers maybe or may not be located in the same building. Once developement of the API is completed, those physical interfaces can be used to allow Company B's API to access Company A's database.
However hardwired connections are not mandatory in utilizing or developing an API. Company A could supply their API in a form of portable media (files). Company B would download these files into their system via the internet, tapes, cd's, etc. Company B then uses the files to develop their end of the API. Then Company A could make their databases available to Company B via the internet, cd's, tapes or any manner of portable media.
Now how is that for making it clear as mud?
[ edited by LtRay on Jun 18, 2005 12:18 AM ]
posted on June 18, 2005 05:36:01 AM new
All great information, but much too involved for what mcjane asked about. We have our auctions on our external web site and it's all with eBay's blessing -- and it took all of about 10 minutes of reading and implementing.
Wayne
Never explain -- Your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.
~ Elbert Hubbard
How do I add specific eBay seller's IDs? I added the line si=_____& but it doesn't work. I get the same lame auctions, one for some girls missing front tooth. LOL! Does it have to go in a specific place? The user guide is not much help.
[ edited by LtRay on Jun 18, 2005 12:18 AM ]