Off ebay pics?

Jabber - sorry I forgot about this bad Lexie!!

I am still scouring the google searches trying to find the one that I was referring to.

But another way I have *seen* done that works quite well is to create a MSN Group - which will give you up to 3MB of storage that you can link to and then potential bidders can just scroll through your pics (I will post an example in our PT)

Lexie

...Photobucket work? I've already signed up...
I got a couple dozen photos I want to add to my listing.

Jabbergah                                                    

Jabber, I told Lexie about photobucket, but have never used it. Can you make some photo albums private and some public like on the village? If so, then you probably can have a link in your auction to a public album with your pixs.
I did just go there and yes, you can!

...us information lists ebay auction applications for using them, so I assumed one could access them from a listing. I think I'll give them a try. You guys will see how it works! Or NOT, whichever the case may be!

Jabbergah                                                    

You can make it Public OR Private. But you could certainly link to that if you havent got any private pics in there.

Lexie

...how much did YOU donate to Photobucket?

Jabbergah                                                    

<photobucket pix>

Hmm, Lexie, how do you link an album from there??

Use the Album URL not the Pix URL.

Jabber - I bet I have deeper pockets than you , although in a few days time I hope you will be donating to the Lexie-Need-A-Haircut Fund

Lexie

I didn't see one for the album, but will look again!
Did you get knocked off while ago? I was answering you and you were poof!

Maybe..
<photobucket pix>

Ok, Jabber, you need to go up to account options and copy the album url and paste that in your auction. If you look at mine, you will see how it brings it up there.

...for the tips!

Jabbergah                                                    

Lol, no problem..I had not used the site yet!

...photobucket attempt:

<Gibson Pics>

Have to see how it will appear to my bidders....

Jabbergah                                                    

LOL - its empty duffus

Lexie

I like. Very nice.

Lol, Lexie click on Gibson.

Jabber, you missed by one level. I'd jump right to Gibson. (unless you want to advertise other auctions also) >> Here <<

(edit) Gotta try to beat Lexie...

Hmmm - How bout if I use this....

>Same<

Lexie

You need to use the link I used Jabber its even aussie proof

Lexie

...to both of you, thanks! That's why I put a trial run in here, so you guys can straighten me out!

ooooo!....oooooo! Didja see my PICTURE? Well, a picture of my finger!.... LOL!

Thanks!

I'm trying to write up something to list tonight. It seems my low-priced trinkets, baubles, and beads have gotten more attention & bids since I've been running the big ticket items! Hmmmm....sounds like a strategy!

Jabbergah                                                    

Looking Finger you have there Jab

Lexie

OHHHHHHHHHH yes, Jabber, I saw the finger!!!

...something...

<Single Pic Link>

Jabbergah                                                    

Whick link do you guys think better? A link to a page full of thumbnails <<Like This>>

or a link directly to a full-size pic with the nav. arrows above <Like This>?

Opinions, please.

Jabbergah                                                    

Nice photos, by the way! I think either way is fine, depending on your approach.

If you link to just one, make sure the first picture is the BEST overall view. Sort your pictures so that if people don't look at them ALL, they still see the best (or most favorable) ones first. I would put #13 or #16 first, or take another that's the same as #16 but from the front.

On the other hand, some users might not notice that there are more pictures there, or take the time to page through them all, so giving them the thumbnail view first would let them jump right to whatever they're interested in.

Occasionally I've clicked on one of those "supersize this image" links that goes to an outside image-hosting site, and I don't know that I've ever seen one with more than one picture -- if they were there, I didn't pay attention, I guess. So maybe the thumbnails would be best.

I say the whole folder - not the individual pic

Lexie

quote:

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Originally posted by Jabbergah:
Whick link do you guys think better? A link to a page full of thumbnails http://img20.photobucket.com/albums/v59/gah2001/Gibson/

or a link directly to a full-size pic with the nav. arrows above http://img20.photobucket.com/albums/v59/gah2001/Gibson/?action=view¤t=Case.jpg?

Opinions, please.

Jabbergah

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Thumbnails. Especially for those who are still on dialup.

Mother Mary Says, 'HONESTLY! you're just ruint!'

....points, all! Thanks! Thumbnail view sounds best.

Shirley, I do wish the pics were presented in a different order, but the way it seems to work at Photobucket is LIFO (Last in First Out) -- last pic. uploaded is first pic in album. I'll know for next time. ;-) Or maybe I should find a forum to post a "dam-mad" note! Nah! Not my style!

Jabbergah                                                    

Jabber, can you copy from one folder to another on photobucket?
Create a new one and copy the pics in the order you want. (or reverse order)

...Puppy! Thanks, I'll need to check that out! Certainly beats uploading them all again!

Jabbergah                                                    

THUMBS UP FOR THUMBNAILS

My impression as a buyer is your showing everything and not trying to hide anything.

This way you can say " see very minor blemish on fret in #7." Also better coverage for insurance claims.

You have given me a great idea for some drums I have to sell. Thanks - mory

...shipping a guitar was going to be a pain! Shipping drums (is it a full trap set?) could be a nightmare!

Jabbergah                                                    

...to try explaining to a seller the best way of shipping an expensive turntable! AND, hope that they listen to you; some do not, no matter what they promise in their emails. I recently won one and was willing to drive about 600 miles one way to pick it up.

Dave

"Time is fun when you are having flies."

If you take whatever you have to your local "Pack N' Ship Shop" or whatever they call the store where you live, They can package and ship about anything, no matter the size or shape. They are great at packing safely! I have even had motorcycle motors shipped by them!

... involves removing the platter and putting it (preferably) in a seperate box and also firmly attaching the tone arm to its rest so that it does not bounce around. After doing that, it may survivre all of attempts of the brown-shirted gorrillas to see just how far they can kick a field goal with it.

Dave

"The waist is a terrible thing to mind"

Check out free image hosting here. This is a great service that is easy to sign up for/login to and holds a nice 1024 KB at a time.

Just be sure that you use auction-images and NOT auctionimages. Remember the dash, that takes you to the free site. InkFrog is another site that allows you to post some images, although I haven't used it in some time and I don't remember the specs.

Hope this helps!
www.ebaysavings.com

Regards,
morris200 on eBay
www.ebaysavings.com

<My question is ... why did all those Gibson pictures load so fast? That was great.. mory

...Mory, but I'm glad to hear dial up folks don't have a problem viewing them!

Jabbergah