Linking an Image to eBay Pictures Field

Overview: The following tutorial is a step by step guide on how to link images into your eBay auction 'Pictures' field.

Requirements: You must be a Photobucket account holder. You must also have a registered eBay account.

Note: This tutorial is for the 'new' eBay form. If you previously used the 'old' eBay form, that is currently still available and works as it always has. There is a link on the first Sell page that allows you to use the 'old' form.

1. Log into your Photobucket account at http://www.photobucket.com
   
2. From the navigation bar at the top of your album, select the "albums & upload" tab.
   
3. Find an image that you would like to add to your eBay auction. You will be copyiing the 'Direct Link' code.

   Note: You do NOT want to use the 'Email & IM' code option. This will not work in your eBay auction.
   

4. Open up a new browser tab (or browser window) and sign into your eBay account. Set an auction up to sell your item, and fill out all appropriate fields. When you get to the Pictures section, click on the 'Add Pictures' button.
   
5. From the window that pops up, click on the "Self-Hosting" tab.

   Note: The $0.15 per image charge does not apply to the "Self-Hosting" tab, only "Basic"
   

6. Locate the 'Picture URL' field.
   
7. Right click (ctrl+click on Mac) inside of the 'Picture URL' field and select 'Paste' from the drop down menu.
   
8. The URL for your image will now show up.

   Note: Please remember to delete the extra 'http://' that was copied over from your content, though!

9. Click on the 'Insert Pictures' button after you have selected all of your options on this page.
   
10. Complete any additional information that is required in order to sell your item. Your image will now display in your auction.
    

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