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What happened to Market Force website?

August 26, 2012 02:33PM
When I went to log on to look for shops, all I got was a page that says:

"You attempted to reach www.shopnchekshopper.com, but the server presented an expired certificate. No information is available to indicate whether that certificate has been compromised since its expiration. This means Google Chrome cannot guarantee that you are communicating with www.shopnchekshopper.com and not an attacker. Your computer's clock is currently set to Sunday, August 26, 2012 7:18:48 AM. Does that look right? If not, you should correct the error and refresh this page.
You should not proceed, especially if you have never seen this warning before for this site."



This has happened multiple times today. What the heck?

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August 26, 2012 02:36PM
It just worked fine for me using Chrome. Try a different browser perhaps.
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August 26, 2012 02:40PM
I was/am using Chrome. Hmmm. I just tried on Firefox, and got a similar message. Really weird!

ETA:
OK... I had it bookmarked and was using that. When I put in "marketforce.com", and clicked my way through to the log-in, it worked. I guess I need to update my bookmark?

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/26/2012 02:43PM by StormCloud.
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August 26, 2012 02:46PM
If you are loking for MF Blue, try this link: [www.marketforceshopper.com]

They encourage: "One of the following browsers is required to access and use this site: For Windows: Internet Explorer 7 or above and Firefox 3.6 or above.
For Mac OS X: Safari 6.0 or above."

I just got in OK using IE.
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August 26, 2012 02:53PM
Yeah, the "MarketforceShopper" url is working ok... my bookmark had the "shopncheck" url. I made the bookmark when I first signed on with them (when I first started MS'ing) in late 2010.

I wish more places would support Chrome! Although, I've always used Chrome with MF and never had an issue. I even use it with CORI most of the time just fine, although a few times the reports wouldn't go through so I had to copy & paste them using IE. (I hate IE!)

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August 26, 2012 03:02PM
Thanks for the link. Mine was the old one as well.

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August 26, 2012 03:03PM
Chrome Rocks. And if you use AdBlock you also will see no pop ups.
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August 26, 2012 07:57PM
The Market Force site is again failing to upload receipts this weekend. I got an email saying that they would post a notice, but last time I looked it had not yet been posted.

Based in MD, near DC
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August 26, 2012 08:49PM
When I click on their email link. I get the "failed certificate error message." I got it 7 different times, 7 different try's...

SO, I go in the old-fashioned way....

Their certificate has expired. I have never seen this message before...
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August 27, 2012 01:25AM
Their reports and uploads are taking sooo long that I've cut back on the jobs I'll accept. It's taking too long to enter the simple reports. Their site is so slow loading each page and forget about the receipt uploads. If two are required, I now have to load one at a time. I leave the computer and come back several minutes later...hoping it went thru, but many times get the timed out message. Uh..I sure hope they're working on their IT problems...this is getting old.

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August 27, 2012 02:17AM
I agree MsJudi! Sheesh. I have been emailing my photos to them.
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August 27, 2012 02:33AM
I do a lot of merchandising and do the odd job for them when it has a big bonus.

The photo uploads have been horrendous lately.

Im sure the extra time it takes to strip the photos from emails at cfareports@ must be horrific.

They know its an issue but dont seem to care. Its bizarre.

I totally agree that its making me less likley to take jobs.

I have been quoting them silly prices lately, mainly because of the hassle with the websites.

I figure in at least an hour of admin time.


walesmaven Wrote:
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> The Market Force site is again failing to upload
> receipts this weekend. I got an email saying that
> they would post a notice, but last time I looked
> it had not yet been posted.
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August 27, 2012 04:19AM
Refreshing browser bookmarks is always a great solution. Haven't had any probems today, and I just uploaded three, and my wife just uploaded two.

Regards,

Werner Saemmler-Hindrichs
Shopping the Mid-Atlantic for Market Force
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August 27, 2012 09:55PM
I am getting the message but can bypass it by clicking on "proceed anyway" or whatever it is.
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August 27, 2012 11:52PM
ISpyForYou Wrote:
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> I am getting the message but can bypass it by
> clicking on "proceed anyway" or whatever it is.


But it does NOT recommend you do that....The certificate has expired which means:




Verify website certification: Many links will automatically notify you of any website security certifications that may be in place. Avoid using links where the certification for the website has been revoked or is expired. An expired certificate may be a sign of a bad link.

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Go directly to the source. In some instances, such as if you are searching for quality links to information on Microsoft products, you will see the option to go directly to the source of reputable links and information on the product, the Microsoft website. Whenever possible, use links that go directly to the source of the information that you are looking for.

Beware any website link that presents itself as legitimate but does not list the company's name prominently in the website address
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