Buyers get the in-app bell (header, mobile + desktop) and branded email from info@spotpro.us (display name CDX Auction). Email types are deduped so retries do not spam inboxes.
/api/notifications.php · stored in cdx_auction_inbox| Event | When | Setting |
|---|---|---|
| Verify email | After register | Always (required to bid / offer) |
| Outbid | Someone’s max beats yours | Outbid alerts |
| Ending soon | ~24h and ~1h before end (cron) | Ending soon + watchlist / high bid |
| You won | Lot closes in your favor (bid or accepted offer) | You won |
| Payment / ship updates | Seller confirms pay or ships | Win + invoice emails |
| Offer updates | Accept / counter / decline | Related win / activity (also in bell) |
| Favorite seller listed | New lot from a favorited seller | Favorite seller listed |
| Daily digest | ~Once per day when there is activity | Daily digest |
Digest sections (when present): you’re winning, outbid, watchlist ending within 24h, new favorite-seller lots, payments due.
| Event | When | Mute? |
|---|---|---|
| New bid | Public price / high changes | Yes |
| Lot sold | Close with winner or offer accepted | Yes |
| Payment received | Card clears or offline report | Yes |
Private offers appear in Seller console → Offers. Check that tab when make offer is enabled.
Hot lot tip: Mute New bid if volume is high. You still get sold and payment mail when enabled.
cdx_auction_notify_logcdx_auction_inboxcdx_auction_seller_prefcron-cdx-auction.php every ~10 minutes (close lots, ending soon, digests, spot Buy Now refresh, auto-relist, expire stale offers)