Shared SSL and Missing Orders!

[giyer]

Hi All,
I have Max installed on a virtual server and in the final stages of testing.

My situation is this:
1. When I enable SSL, customer orders are
a. not showing up in the Admin> Orders area
b. not showing up under Pending
c. BUT, when I use the customer email link, I can see the order as Pending (which is my default setting for Order Status).
d. Also, logged in as Customer, the new order CAN NOT be seen!
--- Please note that I do not have Force Cookies on

2. When I disable SSL, the order shows up in the Admin areas - no problems!

I have read that with Shared SSL similar scenarios have been seen so please help me figure this one.

- Is there some setting that would allow me to enable (shared) SSL and have this working?
- Do I have to buy a dedicated SSL certificate ? (this would probably solve the problem but again we are on a shoestring budget )


Oh, one more thing ! With SSL enabled - when I first log in to the customer account (or even load up the home page) most of the graphics are missing but a page reload cleans this up - any thoughts? file permissions may be ? I have images directory set to 777.

Many thanks in advance
G