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916bulldogs123 (498

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Can I use photobucket to place my pictures in my listings?

Nov 11, 2009 07:53 AM

I have been using photobucket to show pics on the boards, and I was wondering if I could use it to place my pics when I am listing things?
If so what link do I use?
Mikey

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Can I use photobucket to place my pictures in my listings?

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916bulldogs123 (498

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Can I use photobucket to place my pictures in my listings?

Nov 11, 2009 07:53 AM

I have been using photobucket to show pics on the boards, and I was wondering if I could use it to place my pics when I am listing things?
If so what link do I use?
Mikey

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anothertime-antiqu.. (1340

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Re: Can I use photobucket to place my pictures in my listings?

Jan 2, 2012 08:31 AM

I tried to copy the html cade for a picture into the description for eBay auction but the address came out as underlined and only in print--no picture. Please help--

apetric94 (5) View Listings

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Re: Can I use photobucket to place my pictures in my listings?

Mar 5, 2012 02:03 PM

When I follow your instructions i end up seeing a picture that says "This photo has been moved or deleted" with the photobucket logo.

The picture is still in my photobucket account, has eBay patched this "cheat"?

nates_tips (116

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Re: Can I use photobucket to place my pictures in my listings?

Mar 5, 2012 04:47 PM

apetric94, eBay has fully supported sellers using third-party hosting for images in their descriptions, and has not made any changes to prevent it.

If you haven't deleted the photo from your account, changed its filename, changed its location in your account, or changed the name or location of its album or any parent albums, there is an error in your code.

The code gives a URL (web address) containing the location and filename of a photo on PhotoBucket's servers. If there isn't a file in that exact spot with that exact filename on the Photobucket website, the photo will not be found, and the error image will be shown in its place.

Try copying the image code again and see if it works for you. If not, post back here and let us know.

twangerstudios (1595

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Re: Can I use photobucket to place my pictures in my listings?

Mar 11, 2012 03:18 PM

when i wanna add extra pictures from my photobucket, i always use the HTML CODE including the img src ...

the photo is displayed in the description area.

can size it larger or smaller, then save etc.

for a gallery display, i've used this tool

http://www.isdntek.com/tagbot/gallery.htm

missionboundcreati.. (197

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Re: Can I use photobucket to place my pictures in my listings?

Mar 16, 2012 02:15 AM

MY EASY WAY: Note that this only seems to work with Internet Explorer - I can't do it with Chrome or Safari ....

In Photobucket, I click on my picturet in order to have a large view instead of the thumbnail view - then I right click to Copy . Go back to eBay - Place my cursor where I want my picture in the description and click Paste.

I have also been able to manipulate the size of the picture right there within the description.

It works for me everytime.... so far

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Re: Can I use photobucket to place my pictures in my listings?

Mar 18, 2012 04:41 PM

CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME THE STEPS TO DO IT?

I KNOW HOW TO DO IT WITH CRAIGSLIST BUT IT DOESN'T WORK WITH EBAY, LAST TIME I COPIED 50 PICTURES AND MY LISTING ENDED UP WITH 50 LINKS... I KNOW THAT I HAVE TO COPY THE DIRECT LINK AND PASTE IT TO THE LISTING? I ALSO GET CONFUSED WITH THE PICTURE PART OF EBAY WHICH ASKS U FOR THE FIRST PICTURE?... PLEASE HELP!!THAKS

romirom2009 (351

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Re: Can I use photobucket to place my pictures in my listings?

Apr 28, 2012 11:09 AM

Thanks Nate, it's funny how something so simple can enhance your listing beyond belief. With the right camera, proper terminology, & competitive pricing, all sales can be met without a doubt. Your tutorial is greatly appreciated!!

warriorangel911 (0)

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Re: Can I use photobucket to place my pictures in my listings?

Aug 17, 2012 04:12 AM

HI, wondering if anyone could help?

Q. when i edit my photos in photobucket to make them smaller (like 30%) and then upload them into ebays html using the direct link.....They are still appearing and coming out as enormous pics...HUGE! as if the editing isnt working (although saying it saved successfully)...Is there a way without buying expensive photo editing programs i can make my images smaller in my listings?

misty*moors (1)

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Re: Can I use photobucket to place my pictures in my listings?

Sep 6, 2012 05:31 PM

What you need is a good Image Editing Program. There are many free downloads on the net...just do a search for Free Image Editing.

One of the easiest and best (not for industrial-strength photographers) is Serif. I use their Photo Plus version, a free download. Have been using it for years and it's awesome for my regular picture needs.

Image sizing is simple, brightening up a "too dark" photo is simple, ....many options to choose from. Simple program for a simple mind! (That would be me!).

After you've worked on and saved your photo's to your pc, upload them to Photobucket. Then come to eBay and it's all downhill from there!

Good luck!

gryphonantiques (1202

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Re: Can I use photobucket to place my pictures in my listings?

Mar 3, 2013 03:04 PM

I use photo bucket, but I do not put in the code. I right click copy the image then right click pate into my listing it is less work and looks better because you can resize it in the listing. Also I have never had Photo Bucket remove any Image and I have been using it for years...

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Re: Can I use photobucket to place my pictures in my listings?

Mar 22, 2013 10:31 AM

When I tried to insert the picture from photobucket, it worked, but it was huge! I even re-saved it as a smaller image, but it was still very large. How can I correct this?

Thank you!!

geeautomotive (445

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Re: Can I use photobucket to place my pictures in my listings?

Mar 31, 2013 12:14 AM

Our recommendation when using photobucket is to set albums as private and link directly. Do not buy for higher transfer rate unless you have 1000+ listings. We use PB for all our listings and never go beyond the maximum transfer rate. Keep your account completely free.

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