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NEW - how do I put scans in the item description?

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title says it all. How do I put the big scans in the item description?

thanks.
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I know how to put photobucket pics in, but really large pics, I'm not too sure.

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Okay, here's what I do when I need to put in multiple pictures and eBay will only let me have one. I upload my scans/pics to photobucket or an account like it. Once they're uploaded you copy the HTML code.

Here's where it gets a little tricky. I always give the literal description 1st and then put in the pics. If you notice in the description area, there are two tabs, one labeled 'Standard' and the other 'HTML'. Write your description as you want it in the 'Standard' tab. When you go paste the HTML code for your pics, go to the 'HTML' tab. Everything should transfer from one to the other. You'll see what you've written as it appears in HTML.

Simply paste the picture code (or codes if you have more than one) in the HTML section and after you're done pasting the codes, go back to the standard tab and, again, everything should transfer. You can then arrange your pics as you'd like in the standard tab, like spacing or centering your pics like I do. If a picture did not get put in, simply copy and paste again. Pay close attention to the HTML code for proper placement.

You should be able to post as many pics as you want at no extra cost. :thumb:

I don't know how this will help you post big scans, depending on how big you want them. Maybe you need a different image hosting account because Photobucket only lets you do oh so large a pic.

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Post by tmcneil82 »

I make mine in word first, using photobucket for the image hosting, then post the whole thing into ebay.

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Easy how to post big pixs on eBay without paying pix fees.

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Hello,
One pink Harbinger 0 and I'll give you all my ebay secrets.
Just kidding, unless you want to.
There are several ways, but this is what I use.
Easy how to post big pixs on eBay without paying pix fees.
1. Host your pics on photobucket.
2. Copy the pixs html code that is below the pix.
3. Paste the html code in Describe the item you're selling, at this point you have to work between standard and the html tabs.
4. After you paste the html code switch back to the standard tab and click on the pix and you can stretch the pix and make it bigger.
It is an extra couple of steps, but after you do a couple its not so bad.
5. Separate each pix with html paragraph code.
Example of bigger pixs, no fees.
eBay Item number: 260533265025

Couple of other things since I'm here.
Timing is everything on eBay, check terapeak to see the best time to list your item. Check the calender, you don't want to end on a holiday.
Misspell when doing a search, I was in need of a convertible top for my auto and convertable saved me about $400!
I always use an auction first time around, if it don't sell then put it in a 30 day buy it now.
Hope this was helpful.
Peace :atomic:

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Re: Easy how to post big pixs on eBay without paying pix fee

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oneescalante wrote:Hello,
One pink Harbinger 0 and I'll give you all my ebay secrets.
Just kidding, unless you want to.
There are several ways, but this is what I use.
Easy how to post big pixs on eBay without paying pix fees.
1. Host your pics on photobucket.
2. Copy the pixs html code that is below the pix.
3. Paste the html code in Describe the item you're selling, at this point you have to work between standard and the html tabs.
4. After you paste the html code switch back to the standard tab and click on the pix and you can stretch the pix and make it bigger.
It is an extra couple of steps, but after you do a couple its not so bad.
5. Separate each pix with html paragraph code.
Example of bigger pixs, no fees.
eBay Item number: 260533265025

Couple of other things since I'm here.
Timing is everything on eBay, check terapeak to see the best time to list your item. Check the calender, you don't want to end on a holiday.
Misspell when doing a search, I was in need of a convertible top for my auto and convertable saved me about $400!
I always use an auction first time around, if it don't sell then put it in a 30 day buy it now.
Hope this was helpful.
Peace :atomic:
welcome to the boards man! Already dishing out the advice too, nice!

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Re: Easy how to post big pixs on eBay without paying pix fee

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oneescalante wrote:Hello,
One pink Harbinger 0 and I'll give you all my ebay secrets.
Just kidding, unless you want to.
There are several ways, but this is what I use.
Easy how to post big pixs on eBay without paying pix fees.
1. Host your pics on photobucket.
2. Copy the pixs html code that is below the pix.
3. Paste the html code in Describe the item you're selling, at this point you have to work between standard and the html tabs.
4. After you paste the html code switch back to the standard tab and click on the pix and you can stretch the pix and make it bigger.
It is an extra couple of steps, but after you do a couple its not so bad.
5. Separate each pix with html paragraph code.
Example of bigger pixs, no fees.
eBay Item number: 260533265025

Couple of other things since I'm here.
Timing is everything on eBay, check terapeak to see the best time to list your item. Check the calender, you don't want to end on a holiday.
Misspell when doing a search, I was in need of a convertible top for my auto and convertable saved me about $400!
I always use an auction first time around, if it don't sell then put it in a 30 day buy it now.
Hope this was helpful.
Peace :atomic:

I will have to check that out. thanks bro.

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Post by hulk181man »

I stumbled across your listing for Warlock 42 the other day...nice price on a very HTF last issue :thumb:

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hulk181man wrote:I stumbled across your listing for Warlock 42 the other day...nice price on a very HTF last issue :thumb:
Thanks. I guess I should put a link up here. I have some books to put up, I just have not had the time.

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Re: Easy how to post big pixs on eBay without paying pix fee

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oneescalante wrote:Hello,
One pink Harbinger 0 and I'll give you all my ebay secrets.
Just kidding, unless you want to.
There are several ways, but this is what I use.
Easy how to post big pixs on eBay without paying pix fees.
1. Host your pics on photobucket.
2. Copy the pixs html code that is below the pix.
3. Paste the html code in Describe the item you're selling, at this point you have to work between standard and the html tabs.
4. After you paste the html code switch back to the standard tab and click on the pix and you can stretch the pix and make it bigger.
It is an extra couple of steps, but after you do a couple its not so bad.
5. Separate each pix with html paragraph code.
Example of bigger pixs, no fees.
eBay Item number: 260533265025

Couple of other things since I'm here.
Timing is everything on eBay, check terapeak to see the best time to list your item. Check the calender, you don't want to end on a holiday.
Misspell when doing a search, I was in need of a convertible top for my auto and convertable saved me about $400!
I always use an auction first time around, if it don't sell then put it in a 30 day buy it now.
Hope this was helpful.
Peace :atomic:

This was very, very helpful. Thanks again.

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Post by Elveen »

What resolution or DPI do you dudes use when imbedding pics into your ebay listings?

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Post by Escaflown4 »

Elveen wrote:What resolution or DPI do you dudes use when imbedding pics into your ebay listings?
It depends. For modern books and commons, I usually scan them at 100dpi. All bronze and silver age books are scanned at 300 dpi.

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Post by maraxusofkeld »

If you are asking about the links to display pics, I had problems with this and the best way is to have <img src=" web addresss">.


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