Ebay Selling question.

[joe31]

How do you get pictures to be in your description and not all up top?

Like this for example. Hes got the one main picture, but it shows every card in the lot in the description part. Im wondering how you do that. Can anyone help?

[bangsportscards]

joe31-

Hey man.

You have to know a little HTML (Hyper Text Markup Launguage) to come up with such a layout.

What you can do is transfer an image to photobucket, which then will provide you with an HTML that can be used in an eBay item description, and then you determine where you want the picture in your presentation and voila you're all set.

The main thing is that you have an HTML link to the image and use that link in your eBay description.

Have a good day!

Brian

[hazeofgreen]

Well put Brian!

I like to always add a few extra pictures in my auctions, makes a big difference!

[joe31]

It worked, thanks a lot.

[bangsportscards]

Well thank ya Haze :)

And no problem joe.

A working picture size is as important as well.

I've found using a quality scanner (I'm still on the gunt for the one) and having the settings on it set at a DPI of 75-100 is the best overall range. A DPI of 75 is about the exact size of a standard card.

Folks have and do use the digital camers and it's my belief overall that they come up a little short in painting the picture you want.

Laying out your card in a simple, complete, and intriguing format can make all the difference.

Learn and have fun!

Brian

[joe31]

Another quick question. I was talking to someone about what a card would go for on ebay. They said to list it and with about a day left I could take it off. Is it really that easy? I can take an item off even if theres bids on it?

[dukebrad13]

Joe,

That is correct, however, I would consider that to be unethical. Totally up to you though; but yes I have taken things off before simply because someone offered me something I couldn't pass up to end the auction right then and there. Can't do it within 24 hours of the auction ending I believe....somebody check me on that.

-Brad

[joe31]

Thanks, that should help.

[bostonwayno]

Another quick question. I was talking to someone about what a card would go for on ebay. They said to list it and with about a day left I could take it off. Is it really that easy? I can take an item off even if theres bids on it?

I would consider this a horrible way to ascertain fair market value. Many ebayers (myself included) don't bid until the end of the auction ... most of the activity occurs in the last 24hrs of an auction.

Try searching 'completed auctions' instead of the same or like items to determine their value. Then consider selling on ebay. Dont forget to factor in ebay listing fees, completed auction fees, and paypal transaction fees ... this can take upwards of 15% in same cases.

Good luck man!!!

[joe31]

Yeah I used completed listings all the time. Its just for a rare card that I havent seen on ebay in quite sometime so its hard to put a price on it. And yeah, eBay really likes to take most of your money when you sell there.