Sand_Hill Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Did you ever need to access the grand Exchange, and you couldn't get to your computer to check prices of your recently purchase items? I have found the solution! Hey Tip.It, I have been trying to figure out how to look up prices of items while I'm at work, since I dabble in merchanting. After lots of tinkering with Apple Automator and the like, I decided instead to use MMS messages through the website TextMarks, which is free, except for the cost of the text message itself. I don't know if this classifies as a guide, but I guess this is the best place for a post like this. I am posting this twice; once at the bottom and once at the top, just for reinforcement. : To Naysayers: I do not own this site; I am not plugging, advertising, or any other form of promoting this site. I believe that we at Tip.It should have a simple way to access the Grand Exchange prices. If you think that the use of modern technology to get information is bad, please leave and do not flame this thread. Again, I just want to create a simple way to access the Grand Exchange from afar. How does it work? [hide=]*How to Request a TextMark via SMS *Send a text message (SMS) to 41411 *In the body of the SMS, type the keyword associated with the TextMark that you want. TextMarks are not case sensitive. *You should receive the information associated with the TextMark via SMS within a few seconds *If you also want to send a message to a TextMark, write a space and up to 100 characters after the keyword. Alternatively, you can send messages from the web page of a given TextMark. *To request again the last TextMark that you requested, simply send an SMS with "." in the body of the message *To post a message to the last TextMark that you requested, without receiving the value of that TextMark as a response, text a message with "." followed by a space and your message, e.g. ". Save me a seat. I will be 5 minutes late". *To send a TextMark to someone else's mobile phone, send an SMS with the keyword "FORWARD" followed by the 10 digit phone you want to send the TextMark to (no spaces or dashes), followed by the TextMark that you want to send. If you know the recipient's TextMarks username, you can also use that instead of their phone number. *To view the details of the TextMarks that you have requested, go to http://www.TextMarks.com and login.[/hide] What the creation section looks like: [hide=][/hide] So far, I've done: AHRIM BOWSTRING CANNONBALL DARKBOW DHAROK DRAGONSET GUTHAN KARIL PUREESSENCE TORAG Unfortunately, there is a limit on the amount of TextMarks you can make. Feel free to create your own, and I will add it to the list. Again, this service is completely free both ways - creating and viewing. To Naysayers: I do not own this site; I am not plugging, advertising, or any other form of promoting this site. I believe that we at Tip.It should have a simple way to access the Grand Exchange prices. If you think that the use of modern technology to get information is bad, please leave and do not flame this thread. Again, I just want to create a simple way to access the Grand Exchange from afar. Now known as Expl0de.My Defense Pure GuidePlease don't post on forums whilst inebriated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yomyth105 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 havent tried it, but looks pretty handy. is this within Jagex rules? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand_Hill Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 I think so. It isn't any kind of hack, and it is user-prompted. So I think it's all good :-P Now known as Expl0de.My Defense Pure GuidePlease don't post on forums whilst inebriated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asianboy7o7 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 this sounds stupid who really needs a ge on your phone.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheManapker Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Genioos Latest:88 summoning!SOLO SARA HILT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obtaurian Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 this sounds stupid who really needs a ge on your phone.. You. You don't need a GE on your phone. But this is very handy for merchants. =D> To put it bluntly, [bleep] off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayershunt Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Couldnt you just use a mobile browser such as opera mobile 4.0? to actually GO to the ge database. The other flaw i can see with this is, lets say you do find a change in the GE of MASSIVE significance what can you do about it? As you've said your not near a computer or else you would be using it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyc1 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 The GE has an awful ticker thingy at the top that you CAN'T TURN OFF. It slows my phone down to a standstill. It's really, really annoying. Thanks Draynor.net! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegpenguin Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I think it is against Jagex rules, no third-party software for an advantage, but I guess it's not really advantageous, just a notice...hmmm this should cause some form of debate eventually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newb4lyfe7 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 pretty good idea, but it'd be better welcomed in "suggestions" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coenvg Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Couldnt you just use a mobile browser such as opera mobile 4.0? to actually GO to the ge database. The other flaw i can see with this is, lets say you do find a change in the GE of MASSIVE significance what can you do about it? As you've said your not near a computer or else you would be using it... You should really download version 9.5 :thumbsup: Master of Firemaking since 10-11-2007 Yes, I QUIT! =] Master of Woodcutting since Christmas 2007Completed all quests - Completed all achievement diaries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel H29 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 The Idea of the G E on a phone is good but are you sure it's 100% reliable? Is it possible for it to get the wrong prices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand_Hill Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 nope, 100% reliable. :) It gets it right from the server. Now known as Expl0de.My Defense Pure GuidePlease don't post on forums whilst inebriated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1qazxcvbn Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 i added a few of these things myself, but rather then g.e. i made soem other things.... Runescape: the update under newest game content tab rsupdate: the update below that tab tipit: next event and newest tipit update bandosgs: bandos godsword g.e sarags:g.e. sarasword:g.e. the update parts of them genrelly only say the title of the update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayershunt Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Couldnt you just use a mobile browser such as opera mobile 4.0? to actually GO to the ge database. The other flaw i can see with this is, lets say you do find a change in the GE of MASSIVE significance what can you do about it? As you've said your not near a computer or else you would be using it... You should really download version 9.5 :thumbsup: apologies i meant opera mini not mobile #-o but anyways back on topic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin666 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Couldnt you just use a mobile browser such as opera mobile 4.0? to actually GO to the ge database. The other flaw i can see with this is, lets say you do find a change in the GE of MASSIVE significance what can you do about it? As you've said your not near a computer or else you would be using it... Exactly. Say you see a price that looks good and you need to merchant something and..well you aren't by a computer so you can't then all these hardcore merchanters will sit infront of their ge prices panicking. Seems a little flawed to me :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Promise Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 But this is very handy for nerds with no life. =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbydog95 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 But this is very handy for nerds with no life. =D> i agree lol honestly i think you can live with out look on the G.e. for 5mins, y would you neeed it on your phone -.- PSN: Skaterguy1224 Tactical Nukes - 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffyroth Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 try using ventrilo My stats are updated weekly... Sometimes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Will this work with my iPhone 3g? Not supporting MMS and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sees_all1 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Haha, you could just ask ChaCha. (well, if you're in the USA). Text 242242 with the question, or call 1-800-2CHACHA. They'll respond with a SMS text message in a few min. This works for people with just regular cell phones. Oh, and the service is free, - whatever texting fees you have. 99 dungeoneering achieved, thanks to everyone that celebrated with me! ♪♪ Don't interrupt me as I struggle to complete this thoughtHave some respect for someone more forgetful than yourself ♪♪♪♪ And I'm not doneAnd I won't be till my head falls off ♪♪ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obtaurian Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 But this is very handy for nerds with no life. =D> Obvious troll is obvious. Again, it's very handy for serious merchants. To put it bluntly, [bleep] off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maulmachine Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Will this work with my iPhone 3g? Not supporting MMS and all. If you have an iphone why not just go onllne and check the ge? and If you cant go online then why the hell did you buy an iphone, its not even cheaper lawl, read your contract the plan costs $245 more meaning your iphone 3g is more expensive. Corporeal Drops:2xHoly elixersBandos Drops: Bcp(soloed) 5x hilts 8x tassets Armadyl Drops:Armadyl Hilt(trio)Zamorak Drops: 2xZamorakian spear 3x Steam battlestaff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSBDavid Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 If you are a 'serious' merchant, you can make a simple parsed vb.net code to recieve live changes. You can have it notify you on the desktop. I tried the ge thing on my moms phone and it totally sucks. takes hours to load. I don't support this. [software Engineer] - [Ability Bar Suggestion] - [Gaming Enthusiast] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loi86 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 pretty good idea, but it'd be better welcomed in "suggestions" You would be better welcomed if you read a post, not just the title. Retired from Runescape September 1, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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