Bid grouping question

[geronmoo]

There are two items that I'd like to bid on that go together. Separately they are worth about 1/4 as much as if they were sold together. This being said, I don't want to win one, I must have both.

Therefore is there a provision within Gixen to say, OK bid on the item ending first up to my max.

Then, only if I WIN the above, then bid on the item ending next, otherwise DO NOT bid at all?

[mario]

Yes, that's called "contingency groups". Note that you can't undo if you win the first one, and lose the second.

[geronmoo]

What are the steps for that? Do I just put them with the same group number?

I thought that was for when you wanted one particular item and there were a multitude of listings selling that item, and you wanted items in the same group to EXCLUDE each other, meaning that soon as you win one, all other bids in the same group get disregarded

[mario]

Contingency groups are the opposite - the first LOST item cancels the remaining in the group.

You need mirror subscription (if you don't have it already), and you have to enable contingency groups on the Gixen settings page. Then you will see them in the same drop-down list that contains normal groups.

[Gixen]

[geronmoo]

That is a great feature Mario. Its not something you need often, but its a great feature to have when you do need it. You've really put together a superb, well thought out product!