Merlin
Gixen eBay Auction Sniper

Gixen eBay Auction Sniper

Gixen Auction Sniper for Firefox. This will allow you to Snipe Auctions on eBay though Gixen.com Free Auction Sniping Service with Autosnipe

What is Gixen eBay Auction Sniper?
The 'Gixen eBay Auction Sniper' is a Firefox add-on that provides a seamless link between eBay and the Gixen.com service. It enables users to participate in 'auction sniping'—a practice of making a bidding offer in the last moments of an eBay auction—in order to increase their chances of winning. The add-on is maintained by Keith Hopkins, who provides various console repair services.
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Merlin
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Users: 1,385 ▲ 8
Rating: 3.96 (26)
Version: 1.6.1 (Last updated: 2022-11-15)
Creation date: 2013-06-14
Weekly download count: 14
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 54.63K
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# 2625 ▼ 14
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Summary
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Creates a Snipe link from eBay to Gixen.com

Keith Hopkins is an author and maintainer of the Gixen Autosnipe Browser Extension. Keith also repairs consoles (etc, modify). You can see a list of his services here: http://consolerepair.xyz Bristol Console Repair PS4,Xbox One,PS3,Xbox 360 Original Slim and Pro

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Pros
  • Easy to use, just click and fill in the max bid amount
  • Option to alter offset time from default
  • Works in background tabs after v1.42 update
  • Great for sniping eBay auctions
  • Saves a lot of time especially with multiple bids on different items
Cons
  • Log in having issues- not accepting eBay credentials
  • Nothing shows up on eBay
  • Error messages of 'password does not match' and 'must enter maximum bid'
  • Greed has made the project almost unusable for free
  • Limited number of alternatives for offset time
Most mentioned
  • Easy and time saving
  • Log in problems
  • Issues with eBay interface
  • Problem with offset time settings
  • Free version limitations
Recent reviews
by Firefox user 16381998, 2023-08-07
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Safety
Risk impact

Gixen eBay Auction Sniper is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Gixen eBay Auction Sniper if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Gixen eBay Auction Sniper has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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