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takoyoshi · Oct 26th, 2009, 11:16 PM

Hey guys

i just started posing on ebay today, but i have a question regarding pictures in the body of add. I am aware you can pay 15 cents a picture, but i have seem ppl put pictures in the body in the description. how do you do that?

Thanksss

pegasuscom · Oct 27th, 2009, 01:00 AM

(1) Some people write their own HTML code to link to their photos on their own server or to a 3rd party server service (e.g., Photobucket). (2) Others use pre-designed templates with pay for auction services like Auctiva. The first option would be free, the auction services charge a fee. Hope this helps a little.

takoyoshi · Oct 27th, 2009, 01:02 AM

Originally Posted by pegasuscom

(1) Some people write their own HTML code to link to their photos on their own server or to a 3rd party server service (e.g., Photobucket). (2) Others use pre-designed templates with pay for auction services like Auctiva. The first option would be free, the auction services charge a fee. Hope this helps a little.

thanks i was able to get it to work
html link to photo bucket.
i wont get my ebay account cancelled?
in addition, i can only list 5 items now. when can i list more? like in my second month can i list 10?

thankss

pegasuscom · Oct 27th, 2009, 01:20 AM

I link to one of my own servers and have never had a problem. To my knowledge, it is ok to link to photobucket. BUT, I would ask *bay the question before you publish your listings and burn your listing allotment. If you are listing designer items, it is up to *bay when they will remove or increase your designer listing quotas. I do not think there is a specific time period that they adhere to! Best of luck and I hope you get top dollar for your items!

karmenzsofia · Oct 27th, 2009, 01:26 AM

OP: Have you read the Seller Education topics on eBay? Most of the answers to your questions will be there. At least go through the Learning Essentials at the Seller Information Center. Click on "Sell" and look for the link. Given the questions and problems we see here, I think everyone should read all the info and instructions before listing items on the website. It helps you sell with more confidence, improves the experience and your chances at being successful, and helps you avoid unnecessary problems kuz of something you didn't know prior to listing. And if there's something you don't understand or need help with, there's always someone here to help. Good luck!

PS: I've used the Photobucket links without running into a single problem.

Ms. P · Oct 27th, 2009, 11:57 PM

Do not revise an item, this counts as a listing. I made this mistake when I first started out.

takoyoshi · Oct 28th, 2009, 12:05 AM

Originally Posted by Ms. P

Do not revise an item, this counts as a listing. I made this mistake when I first started out.

o rly? when you edit your post, they charge you again? ahhh

abbiesmommy · Oct 28th, 2009, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by takoyoshi

o rly? when you edit your post, they charge you again? ahhh

you can revise your listings,with no penalty or fees added unless of course you add additional photos into your listing--not using photobucket-- or make changes that do cost money like a buy it now ect. then they do add onto the fees.Only time I think they say it is another item added is if you totally end the listing due to bids then try to relist then yes they consider that a new item added...all new fees again. I have never heard of people getting into trouble for using photo bucket just be sure to tell people to look below for photos and give them time to load.

denimbarks · Oct 28th, 2009, 03:59 PM

When Mrs. P said they count as a listing, she didn't mean in fees. They count against the number of listings you can have. I'm not sure if that includes a limit for new eBayers, but it does count if you encounter the restrictions on listings for certain designers.

Hope that made sense.

denimbarks · Oct 28th, 2009, 05:26 PM

^^ Sorry, in my last post I should have said "I think" this is what Mrs. P meant. I typed too quickly on my way to something else.

takoyoshi · Oct 28th, 2009, 08:02 PM

Thanks guys for your help :)

ecmf · Oct 28th, 2009, 09:15 PM

hey, when i post pics on tpf from my photobucket account i just copy the link thingy, do i do the same thing if posting pics form photobucket onto ebay? or do i do something different?

also from what i understand in this thread ebay does NOT have a problem with sellers using photobucket to post pics??? cause i have seen listings with pics in the body of the listing bur never thought to do it lol

great thread by the way the op helped me out 2 lol

Oct 26th, 2009, 11:16 PM	#1
takoyoshi OP Member Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Honoulu, Hawaii Posts: 1,142	1st time Ebay Newbie Help? Hey guys i just started posing on ebay today, but i have a question regarding pictures in the body of add. I am aware you can pay 15 cents a picture, but i have seem ppl put pictures in the body in the description. how do you do that? Thanksss
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Oct 27th, 2009, 01:00 AM	#2
pegasuscom Member Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Horse Country Posts: 1,607	(1) Some people write their own HTML code to link to their photos on their own server or to a 3rd party server service (e.g., Photobucket). (2) Others use pre-designed templates with pay for auction services like Auctiva. The first option would be free, the auction services charge a fee. Hope this helps a little.
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Oct 27th, 2009, 01:20 AM	#4
pegasuscom Member Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Horse Country Posts: 1,607	I link to one of my own servers and have never had a problem. To my knowledge, it is ok to link to photobucket. BUT, I would ask bay the question before you publish your listings and burn your listing allotment. If you are listing designer items, it is up to bay when they will remove or increase your designer listing quotas. I do not think there is a specific time period that they adhere to! Best of luck and I hope you get top dollar for your items!
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Oct 27th, 2009, 01:26 AM	#5
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,891	OP: Have you read the Seller Education topics on eBay? Most of the answers to your questions will be there. At least go through the Learning Essentials at the Seller Information Center. Click on "Sell" and look for the link. Given the questions and problems we see here, I think everyone should read all the info and instructions before listing items on the website. It helps you sell with more confidence, improves the experience and your chances at being successful, and helps you avoid unnecessary problems kuz of something you didn't know prior to listing. And if there's something you don't understand or need help with, there's always someone here to help. Good luck! PS: I've used the Photobucket links without running into a single problem.
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Oct 28th, 2009, 03:59 PM	#9
denimbarks Sit. Stay. Shop. Joined: May 2007 Posts: 313	When Mrs. P said they count as a listing, she didn't mean in fees. They count against the number of listings you can have. I'm not sure if that includes a limit for new eBayers, but it does count if you encounter the restrictions on listings for certain designers. Hope that made sense.
denimbarks Sit. Stay. Shop. Joined: May 2007 Posts: 313

Oct 27th, 2009, 11:57 PM	#6
Ms. P Member Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 578	Do not revise an item, this counts as a listing. I made this mistake when I first started out.

Oct 28th, 2009, 05:26 PM	#10
denimbarks Sit. Stay. Shop. Joined: May 2007 Posts: 313	^^ Sorry, in my last post I should have said "I think" this is what Mrs. P meant. I typed too quickly on my way to something else.
denimbarks Sit. Stay. Shop. Joined: May 2007 Posts: 313

Oct 28th, 2009, 08:02 PM	#11
takoyoshi OP Member Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Honoulu, Hawaii Posts: 1,142	Thanks guys for your help :)
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Oct 28th, 2009, 09:15 PM	#12
ecmf Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: i dont know, could you tell me? Posts: 701	hey, when i post pics on tpf from my photobucket account i just copy the link thingy, do i do the same thing if posting pics form photobucket onto ebay? or do i do something different? also from what i understand in this thread ebay does NOT have a problem with sellers using photobucket to post pics??? cause i have seen listings with pics in the body of the listing bur never thought to do it lol great thread by the way the op helped me out 2 lol

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