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		<title>How To Format eBay Auction Descriptions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here's a question about formatting eBay auction descriptions from a reader:

Hi Terry
There is not much information about appearance of auction descriptions on eBay.
 
Maybe you could give me a piece of advice about how should look a really good description. I am talking about fonts, colors and sizes I should use.

Basically whether to use bold, italic, underline, centralize in my auction descriptions?
Best Regards
Maciej
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		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/how-to-format-ebay-auction-descriptions/</link>
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		<title>How To Relist My Item When An eBay Buyer Does Not Pay?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Julia writes, "I sold something on eBay and the buyer didn't pay me. Now I need to relist the item. Is there a proper way to do this?]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/how-to-relist-my-item-when-an-ebay-buyer-does-not-pay/</link>
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		<title>An eBay Selling Summary Or Outline Explaining Each Step?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ron asks,

Do you have a list of each step during the eBay listing process? ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/an-ebay-selling-summary-explaining-each-step/</link>
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		<title>Are eBay Product Sourcing Lists A Good Deal?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Debbie asks:

I recently purchased your <a href="http://www.auction-revolution.com/">Auction Revolution</a>. The information is great! I am eager to get started but how do you find true, good quality wholesalers as no one is going to reveal their sources?

This is my only set back, where to find quality wholesale products with an unlimited supply that not a million people are selling. I seem to be stuck at this point, what do I sell, where do I find products?]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/are-ebay-product-sourcing-lists-a-good-deal/</link>
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		<title>Is Bidding Behavior Changing On eBay</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ralph asks, I used to get lots of bids during the course of an auction, but now most of my bids come on the first day and the last 24 hours. Is this change in bidder behavior happening with all sellers?]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/is-bidding-behavior-changing-on-ebay/</link>
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		<title>How Do I Motivate eBay Watchers To Bid?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here's a question sent in by a reader: 

How do I turn watchers into buyers? I have lots of watchers, but how do I get them to bid? And yes, I have a action statement, place your bid now so you don't miss out on this fantastic item, etc. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/how-do-i-motivate-ebay-watchers-to-bid/</link>
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		<title>How Can I Profit From eBay Auction Viewers?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Walter asks,
I've heard there are ways to profit from eBay shoppers who do not win my auctions. How do I profit from people who don't buy from me on eBay? ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/how-can-i-profit-from-ebay-auction-viewers/</link>
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		<title>Is It Worth Chasing The Final Value Fee Discounts eBay Offers When You List With Free Shipping?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Brad writes:

Terry, eBay is offering final value discounts on listings that have free shipping through December 2011. They run similar promotions during the year. Should I list my items with free shipping to try and get the discount?
Thanks,
Brad. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/is-it-worth-chasing-the-final-value-fee-discounts-ebay-offers-when-you-list-with-free-shipping/</link>
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		<title>Why Have Multiple eBay Accounts?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jim Armstrong writes:

I do have one question. In the <a href="http://www.auction-revolution.com/">Auction Revolution</a>, you said you do not use the same eBay accounts as buyer and seller, but didn't say why. I'm curious.

Why do I need 2 eBay accounts? ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/why-have-multiple-ebay-accounts/</link>
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		<title>Why eBay Sellers Sell Below Cost</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I got a question last month from a reader who wanted to know why
people are selling things on eBay below cost. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/why-ebay-sellers-sell-below-cost/</link>
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		<title>eBay Problems Blown Out Of Proportion?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jack Cooper writes: 

I went to a couple forums on eBay, and all I saw were horror stories about selling and buying not getting paid or getting ripped off. Does this happen at a high rate? Is it just people in the forums wanting to scare others off? Quite a few seem just plain dissatisfied with eBay.

Hate to bug you about all this, but if it is as bad as these forums indicate I don't believe I want to take a chance on eBay. I will just try to promote my web sites and products elsewhere and not waste time with eBay. ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/ebay-problems-blown-out-of-proportion/</link>
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		<title>An eBay Selling System?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey Dude,

I think your the man, your techniques have really help me put my business on eBay into perspective.

As much as I've been reading, I haven't managed to get my listing times down to 3-4 minutes..... I am still up between 5-20 minutes. I use Auctiva a lot, and I feel that might be the issue. and I also have apprehensive tendencies when taking my pictures, because as we all know the best pictures yield the best results. So I feel like I am taking too many pics....

How can I shorten my pic taking time while taking the best pics, really get my best category, write listing descriptions, do my ebay completed listings homework all in 4 minutes?

It would be amazing if you could write an auction revolution newsletter on this, as I think everyone would love to hear it~!

It seems to bottle neck my business, I am a consignment agent, and aside from getting clientele, my biggest problem is shortening my listing time...... any and all advice would be most appreciated~!

Thank you sooo Much Dude~!

And again, Terry.....

Your the man~!

Much Light,

Teddy Cronin ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/an-ebay-selling-system/</link>
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		<title>When should an eBay seller leave feedback?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Terry,
I just bought the Auction Revolution, great stuff!

A question about feedback though.

You say you leave feedback when you ship, yet somewhere else you say you left negative feedback after a buyer complained, so that it after he has received the widget.

What exactly is your thoughts?

At the moment I am only leaving feedback after they have left positive for me.

 Regards
David
Glasgow, Scotland 
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		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/when-should-an-ebay-seller-leave-feedback/</link>
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		<title>How Do I Decide If A Website Is A Real Wholesale Site?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jena asks, "I've heard there are many fake wholesale sites online. What do I  look for on a website to determine if they are a real wholesaler or manufacturer?"]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/how-do-i-decide-if-a-website-is-a-real-wholesale-site/</link>
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		<title>Can I buy antiques by mail?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey. I don't know if you cover this on your site but i have a question that has been nagging at me for sometime now. HOW do I advertise and buy Antiques from people through the mail? what if i wanted to buy from people out of state? Not through ebay or auctions but straight from the people. like say if i saw something on craigslist or advertised that I buy antiques and they got in touch me? How would that work? Xause that would open many opportunities for me.

thanks]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/can-i-buy-antiques-by-mail/</link>
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		<title>How do I learn about different antiques?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Terry, You say to specialize but buy ALL antiques you can. The profit is in the BUYING not the SELLING of antiques. How do I learn about different antiques?]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/how-do-i-learn-about-different-antiques/</link>
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		<title>Advice for doing buying events</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Nate asks, 
"Have you ever conducted a TRAVELING BUYING EVENT to buy antiques?" ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/advice-for-doing-buying-events/</link>
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		<title>Can I Use A Blog To Promote My eBay Auctions?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jen asks, "Can I use a blog to promote my eBay auctions?"]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/can-i-use-a-blog-to-promote-my-ebay-auctions/</link>
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		<title>What Is A Second Chance Offer On EBay?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jen writes, "Terry I see 'Make a second chance offer' at the top of my completed listings. When should I use a second chance offer?"]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/what-is-a-second-chance-offer-on-ebay/</link>
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		<title>Do eBay Store Owners Pay Reserve Fees?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Terry,
In your recent article about  <a href="http://www.news.iwantcollectibles.com/ebay-store.shtml">eBay stores</a>, you mention store owners don't pay reserve fees. It is my understanding that as a store subscriber reserve fees are NOT waived. Please confirm this as I do not see any fee waiver associated with having a store.

Love your articles.

Regards,
Scott]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/do-ebay-store-owners-pay-reserve-fees/</link>
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		<title>How do I Cancel An eBay Listing?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Erin asks, "How do I end an eBay listing early?" ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/how-do-i-cancel-an-ebay-listing/</link>
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		<title>How Do I Get Started Selling Stuff On eBay?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tom asks, "I have a lot of stuff around the house that I no longer want. How do I get started selling this stuff on eBay?"]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/how-do-i-get-started-selling-stuff-on-ebay/</link>
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		<title>What Does PayPal Sending 1099 Forms To eBay Sellers Mean?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Robert sent in this question: "I heard PayPal will start sending 1099 reports to the IRS this year. What does this mean to eBay sellers?"]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/what-does-paypal-sending-1099-forms-to-ebay-sellers-mean/</link>
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		<title>What&#8217;s the best size picture to use in my eBay auctions?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Denise asks, "I host my pictures on my own site according to your free report on eBay images, but am unsure what size picture I should  use in my eBay Auctions. Can you share some tips?" ]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/whats-the-best-size-picture-to-use-in-my-ebay-auctions/</link>
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		<title>I Lost The Delivery Confirmation Number And Need To Prove The Package Was Delivered.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dorothy sent this question: "I shipped a package to an eBay Buyer and used delivery confirmation. Now the buyer is claiming he didn't get the package, and PayPal says they refund his money if I don't provide them with a tracking number that confirms delivery. What can I do?"]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/i-lost-the-delivery-confirmation-number-and-need-to-prove-the-package-was-delivered/</link>
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		<title>International Buyer Asks for Shipping To Freind in USA.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Roberta sent in this question: "I have an eBay Buyer in Germany who is asking me to Ship the package to his friend in New York so he can save on shipping. Should I send it to New York or Germany?"]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/international-buyer-asks-for-shipping-to-freind-in-usa/</link>
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		<title>Can I Sell Ebooks on EBay?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[John asks, "I bought resale rights to some ebooks. Can I sell them on eBay?"]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/can-i-sell-ebooks-on-ebay/</link>
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		<title>Payment by Money Order Only Prohibited</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Just a question; I recently find myself prohibited from offering payment 'by Money Order ONLY' in my listings and am having a hard time determining if its a new police or something I did. Do you have any insight to this?

Howard Kaye]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/payment-by-money-order-only-prohibited/</link>
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		<title>Can I Contact My Previous eBay Buyers?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Terry,
 
I searched in you Q&#038;A but didn't find an answer to my concern. My apologies if my question is indeed answered somewhere and I have now to trouble you.
 
I have an eBay store and accumulated all the e-mail addresses of my customers (a few hundred). I only now realize (I'm started now going more active and want to build a real business) that I should have used the ME page to have my customers opt in so I can send them e-mails. Reading through eBay's terms and conditions, it looks like even sending one e-mail to any customer will put me at risk of spamming. Is there a way how I can get in touch with those customers now and have them opt in so I' don't run into trouble?
 
Thank you for your time answering this. 
 
Have a great day,
Ralf]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/can-i-contact-my-previous-ebay-buyers/</link>
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		<title>How Do I Host My Own eBay Gallery Images?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Terry,
I really appreciate all that I have learned from your book, newsletter, etc.
 
I am hosting my own images in the listings. I still don't understand how to a) host the Gallery Photo myself to avoid paying that listing fee. and b) how to remove the preview photo from the top of the listing which shows up automatically when I use the eBay Gallery photo feature. 
 
Thanks,
Tom]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/workshow-do-i-host-my-own-ebay-gallery-images/</link>
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		<title>How Do I Respond To Negative Feedback?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Terry,

I have a question about negative feedback and how I should respond (reply to feedback given).  I've started to reply but deleted my comment (several times in
fact).  

I emailed the Buyer, through Ebay, the following:

 "I received your negative feedback on this item but believe you may have posted to the wrong item. The auction closed on July 25th at 3:05 pm with your payment being received July 25th at 9:19 pm. Noted on the auction is that the item will be shipped within 3 business days of close of auction. The third day falls on July 31st which is the same day your item was shipped via USPS Parcel Post which you chose over the faster delivery of Priority Shipping that was offered.

With that, all terms and conditions were adhered to so I can only assume there was an error made in our transaction. Please contact me with your course of action for removal. Thanks. Theresa"


This is his reply:

"the 25th was a wed and the item was not shipped until the following tues. wed thru tues seems like a week to me."

 I'm thinking, okay, whatever dude, and I won't be responding to his retarded reply to my email.  Also, I have not yet left feedback for him.  Probably won't bother with mutual withdrawal or Square Trade either unless initiated by the Buyer (unlikely) or suggested
otherwise - too much trouble.

Terry, I can state just the facts about the transaction which clearly show I am not at fault, blah, blah, blah... and will do so but before that I would like to hear any suggestions you may have for a witty comeback
(witty is not required but sure would be fun!).

I appreciate you taking time to read this.  I just discovered and subscribed to your newsletter and will be purchasing other e-books as funds permit.  I've grown stale in my selling the last year or so and you have given me a boost that was soooooo needed. Thank you for that!


Your newest fan and fellow Arizonian,

Theresa]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/how-do-i-respond-to-negative-feedback/</link>
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		<title>Can You Give Me Information About Merchant Accounts?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Terry,

I recently purchased your eBay mastery course and on page 42 there is a link to an article about Merchant accounts.  This link is not working and I have searched your web-site but don't find the article.  Can you tell where to find this article?

Thanks

Richard Borylo]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/can-you-give-me-information-about-merchant-accounts/</link>
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		<title>What&#8217;s The eBay Tracking Software You Mentioned?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Terry,
What's the eBay tracking software you recently mentioned in your newsletter? You said it would allow us to see how people find our auctions, and tell where our buyers came from.

Ron W.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/whats-the-ebay-tracking-software-you-mentioned/</link>
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		<title>When Does It Make Sense To Have An eBay Store?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello Terry

Thank you for your very informative newsletter, it got me thinking about my own eBay enterprise.

May I ask you a question, I will understand if you don't have time to reply.

I have been selling on eBay for about two years, I sell things of interest to a small niche market consisting of bookbinders, I think we are doing ok, we now list about 25 items regularly and have plans to expand considerably.

I have read your newsletter, and frankly learned quite a lot from them.

My question is this.

I like some aspects of running a store on eBay, in particular the lower listing fees. But I understand that store listings do not get the same exposure that ordinary auction listings do, and I am concerned that our sales will suddenly drop off if I open a store.

Any thoughts on this Terry?

Thank you.

Richard Norman]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/when-does-it-make-sense-to-have-an-ebay-store/</link>
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		<title>Any Tips For Selling Ebooks On eBay?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Terry,
I've heard much talk about selling ebooks on eBay. I like the idea of having no products to ship, and being able to sell the same thing over and over again. Can you give me some tips?

Kevin M.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/any-tips-for-selling-ebooks-on-ebay/</link>
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		<title>Can You Use Pictures On eBay Without Resizing Them?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Terry, 
I'm wondering if there is a way to take pictures without having to resize them? I'm asking the question because I waste a lot of time resizing my pictures before I put them on eBay. And, I think that I put to many pictures on my auctions. By the way, I'm a French Canadian, but you probably noticed it already :).

I love selling on eBay, but I think that I'm losing too much time placing my auctions. Presently I'm looking to see if I would save time using Turbo Lister. So far when I get to place 5-7 auctions a day I'm happy... and I'm working a lot to do that... If you get a minute, check my auctions that I placed today ... 12 of them, but I took at least 12-14 full hours to do that
:(..

Hoping to get news from you.

Best Regards,

Stephan]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/can-you-use-pictures-on-ebay-without-resizing-them/</link>
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		<title>What&#8217;s Irregular Package Mean?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Terry,

I've been receiving and enjoying your newsletter for some time now.  I'm not sure if this is the kind of thing you would publicize, but as an eBay seller, this is important at least for you to know...  I found (and reported) a bug on the sell your item form.  That was about a week ago and eBay has still not fixed it.

The problem is with the domestic shipping (calculated option) fields, particularly the dimensions fields.  It seems that if you do not enter the dimensions in the specific order Length, Width then Height the form  automatically selects "Irregular Package" and thus shows potential buyers an erroneous shipping fee...   -  However, no matter what the order, the cubic inches remains the same...

For example, if I enter 10 x 3 x 3, the shipping charges are appropriate for the weight.  (Let's just say 6 ounces)  However, If I happen to enter the dimensions as 3 x 3 x 10, the "irregular package" checkbox will end up as checked *AFTER* I click the "Save and Continue" button.

One does not even need to complete a listing to see this happen.  Simply begin to create a listing entering a light weight and dimensions with the longest dimension NOT in the first field.  Then, after clicking "save and continue" go back to edit the listing and you should see the "irregular package" box checked.  If you proceed to list the item, an inordinately high shipping fee will show to potential buyers.

From one seller to another, just an FYI...

George Simon

PS Great newsletter!!!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/53/</link>
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		<title>How Do I Get Thrift Stores To Let Me Do eBay Consignment?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi,
     I read your <a href="http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/consign5.html">ebay consignment e-book</a>.    I'm finding a lot of good information in it. 

I like the idea of going into Thrift stores to sell their items.  My wife brought up an interesting question.  If I list an item to sell for them, I'm assuming they would have to take it off the shelf so it won't sell while it's being listed.  My concern is that they may not like the idea, especially if it doesn't sell while listed, seeing that they may had the opportunity to sell it while it was listed.  
 
Any ideas on how to handle that?  Does ebay let you remove an item if it sells to someone else while it's listed, thinking the store may want to leave the item on the shelf? 


     Thanks for any answer, 
                                                                         
              John Smargiassi]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/how-do-i-get-thrift-stores-to-let-me-do-ebay-consignment/</link>
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		<title>How Do I Limit eBay Searches To Certain Decades?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I want  to search eBay for certain magazines published earlier than 1930.  I have not figured out how to do this.  Do you have any tips for this?

LM]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/how-do-i-limit-ebay-searches-to-certain-decades/</link>
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		<title>When Should I Use A Private Auction?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I've been selling for a while and never used a private auction. Maybe you can consider the topic of private auctions in a future newsletter? When to use them...when not to? 

Take care, 
Greg]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/when-should-i-use-a-private-auction/</link>
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		<title>How Do I Create A Link To My Other Auctions?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[How do I create a link to my other eBay auctions?

Ana-Maria C.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/how-do-i-create-a-link-to-my-other-auctions/</link>
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		<title>eBay Phone Numbers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[eBay seems to make it difficult for people to call with questions or concerns. The answer section of this post contains eBay phone numbers sent in by readers.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/ebay-phone-numbers/</link>
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		<title>How Do I Add A Background To My eBay Auction?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Terry,
 
How do people put the nice backgrounds on their eBay descriptions?  I know you can go to the html tab and add a colored background.  But, I cannot figure out how to do it with a image or background downloaded from the free internet sites. 
 
The listings look so nice when there's a nice background.  I would just like to know how to do one.  Hope you can help.
 
Teresa from TN]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/how-do-i-add-a-background-to-my-ebay-auction/</link>
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		<title>Why Won&#8217;t My Limited Edition Sell On eBay?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Terry,

Three times now, I have tried to sell a small statue, exquisitely carved out of marble and resin, of the famous baseball player...Ty Cobb.  I've written about him, I used an audio story and ofcourse the promotional sales copy.  NOTHING!

The statue cost me $175.00 so I can't sell it for less.  It is numbered, museum packed with a framed letter of authenticity...so this is not junk...and will increase in value over time.

Someone told me that classy stuff doesn't sell on eBay but this is Baseball Memorabilia!  I simply don't understand what I'm doing wrong.  Any advice?

Thanks much,
Steve]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/why-wont-my-limited-edition-sell-on-ebay/</link>
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		<title>Should I Incorporate My eBay Business?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Terry,

I have your <a href="http://www.auction-revolution.com/">Auction Revolution book</a> and it's very well written and very helpful. 

What's your advice so far as creating a corporation or LLC?  Is it ok to start out just under my personal name or should I make an LLC right away for my eBay business?

Thanks for your help!

Jesse Kropf]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/should-i-incorporate-my-ebay-business/</link>
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		<title>Do I Pay Income Tax on eBay Sales?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Terry, 
I wanted to tell you that you give great information. I have a question . . <b>How much money can you make on eBay before you have to claim it on your taxes?</b>

Thank you for your time,

Jennifer C.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/do-i-pay-income-tax-on-ebay-sales/</link>
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		<title>Open An eBay Store or Build A Website?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I have an eBay store.  I feel like I pay more in fees than make any money.  Is it more important to have an eBay store or have your own website?  

Thanks for your help.  

Ann]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/open-an-ebay-store-or-build-a-website/</link>
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		<title>Can I transfer feedback from one eBay account to another?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Terry,

I am contemplating opening up a new eBay account for the purpose of selling items for the Desert Division as a fund raiser.  Do you know if there is a way to transfer my feedback rating to a new account so we wouldn't be starting with a rating of zero?

Paul]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/can-i-transfer-feedback-from-one-ebay-account-to-another/</link>
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		<title>How does eBay associate accounts?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As you know, eBay can suspend any account for any reason - justified or not justified.

In June 2005 you and <a href="http://news.iwantcollectibles.com/reviews/jim-cockrum-silent-sales-machine.shtml">Jim Cockrum</a> were writing about eBay account suspensions. You suggested to open multiple accounts. Jim stated that eBay will suspend all of
your accounts because they'll find you by your IP address. 

I know about cases that accounts were suspended because eBay linked active accounts to suspended accounts. Do you have an update on this issue? What could be done in case my account gets suspended?

Regards,
Harry]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/how-does-ebay-associate-accounts/</link>
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		<title>Example Of A Bad eBay Photo.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Terry,
 
One of things that I have learned from reading your materials is the importance of pictures.  I could not resist sending this picture to you.  It probably qualifies as one of the best (lol) pictures of the century.
 
Joe Blevins]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/example-of-a-bad-ebay-photo/</link>
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		<title>Do You Need Liability Insurance Covering The Items You Sell On Ebay?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Terry,

I have been getting your newsletter for some time now. I find the information very informative.

I see that you sell used toys. Do you carry liability insurance in case a child gets hurt on a toy you sell to their parents?

It is amazing to me that most ebay sellers do not know what liability insurance is. They think that I was referring to shipping insurance.

There was a workshop done on eBay awhile ago. It was done by a lawyer and he suggested incorporating. I really don't want to do that right now....I am not a big enough seller to cover the costs of  being a corporation. He also suggested liability insurance. I am having trouble finding an insurance company that will cover an eBay seller. I have a business rider on my homeowners insurance policy. It covers my inventory and has liability for selling clothing. I wanted to add toys but my agent does not think they will cover me. My liability amount is only $300,000. The lawyer doing the workshop suggested a $1,000,000. I have been on the discussion boards on eBay but no one has it or does not know what it is.

Thanks so much,

Jennifer]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/do-you-need-liability-insurance-covering-the-items-you-sell-on-ebay/</link>
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		<title>Can You Put An Opt In Form For An Ezine In An Auction?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you written any updates to your ebook Prospecting on eBay?  The reason I ask is because something I read in one of your sales letters or articles made it seem like you wrote it awhile back.
 
Also instead of sending visitors to the about me page can you just have an optin box where they can opt in for additional information or a free report?
 
Basically, what I would like to do is sell an ebook or report where it can be delivered digitally and acquire leads of individuals who are looking for a legitimate work from home opportunity.
 
I have never sold anything on ebay so I'm just wondering if something like this is possible these days without too much hassle?  And what kind of volume you think I could produce if what I offer is good quality with respectable copywriting. 
 
By the way, great articles packed with lots of useful information. 
 
Thanks a lot and thanks for your time.
 
Respectfully,
 
James Nestor]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/can-you-put-an-opt-in-form-for-an-ezine-in-an-auction/</link>
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		<title>Adding Photos To Your eBay Auctions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I don't know if you answer your emails but I have a question.
I ordered the Auction Revolution and was excited about the host your own photo thing.

I went surfing and found several sites that host your imaged for free. I've tried several and I can get 1 photo to go when setting up my page. That's all. Can you tell me how to get the rest of them on the page? 

Thanks
Dorothy]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/adding-photos-to-your-ebay-auctions/</link>
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		<title>Keeping Track Of Yard Sale Purchases For Tax Reasons</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Terry,
 
My question is mundane &#038; boring - sorry!  BUT it's an important detail.
 
My wife &#038; I get a lot of the goods we sell on eBay from Garage / Yard / Estate / Tag Sales.  For the tax man the cost of purchase is a legit deduction, but you need to have proof of purchase.  Sometimes an estate sale is run by an auction company, and will provide receipts, but most are "home" run and do not.  If you ask for a receipt, or pull out your own book an ask for a signature, you can get a really cool reception.  Some won't do it at all.
 
Any suggestions? Is there a better way to do it that still satisfies the IRS?
 
Phil]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/keeping-track-of-yard-sale-purchases-for-tax-reasons/</link>
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		<title>How Do We Find Out The Best Words To Use In Our eBay Titles?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You've said before that most people only search eBay titles making it important to have the best words in your title. Do you have suggestions on good ways to learn what search words people are using?

Chris Payne]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/how-do-we-find-out-the-best-words-to-use-in-our-ebay-titles/</link>
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		<title>Why Would A Seller Want To End His Ebay Auction Early?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I've seen people end eBay auctions early. Why would they do this?

Margaret Bartram]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/why-would-a-seller-want-to-end-his-ebay-auction-early/</link>
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		<title>Can You Recommend A Good Free Photo Editing Program?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In one of your recent newsletters you recommended a free and much easier to use photo imaging editor. I have a Canon Digital Camera and it came with a  nice editor, but it is more difficult to use. What was the program you recommended?

Thanks, 
Charles Syptak]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/can-you-recommend-a-good-free-photo-editing-program/</link>
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		<title>How Can I Compete With Low Priced eBay Sellers?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I have built up an eBay business over the last year selling baby items. I also sell baby jewelry and a particular brand of diamond baby jewelry. However there is one seller who lists loads of the same jewelry very cheaply - I can't imagine she is making any money as she lists loads at a time very cheaply and I know the wholesale cost. 
Anyway because she is so cheap buyers go to her
 
Any suggestions as to what I can do to poach these buyers
 
Regards,
Karen

PS. Although I am in England many of the principles you teach can equally apply here and I have learnt a lot from you.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/how-can-i-compete-with-low-priced-ebay-sellers/</link>
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		<title>Can I Add Buyers To A Newsletter List?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[eBay does not allow me to add in email addresses of our buyers from the past. When we used Marketworks, we had an Opt-in section available during buyer checkout, thereby getting about 500 subscribers. eBay store reps tell me the buyers have to join the newsletter request for me to send them something. 

I have no idea how to set up or use an autoresponder. My research has pointed out we need to have one. Right now my email address mentioned above are stored on my HD in Excel format, which I know nothing about either. 

So, here we set, with all these old email addresses from buyers of our stuff and I can do nothing with them. 
 
Best regards,
Jim Halloran]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/can-i-add-buyers-to-a-newsletter-list/</link>
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		<title>Hosting eBay Images on Yahoo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I have been trying to work on hosting my own pictures.  I am not having success.  I have unlimited storage at Yahoo and I have loaded my pictures as I usually do.  However I cannot seem to find a way to get them onto eBay.  I cannot find the URL to use. Maybe I am doing it wrong.  Do I need to load these onto Yahoo differently than I do my normal pictures?  Or maybe Yahoo does not allow this?  Any help you can give me is appreciated.  I am really excited to try this, but am getting discouraged.
 
Thanks,
 
Shari Salzman]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/hosting-ebay-images-on-yahoo/</link>
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		<title>How Do I Write An Ebook?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I would like to find out how I can create an ebook that I can put on my web site and that people can click to download the actual ebook.
 
Thanks
Albert]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/how-do-i-write-an-ebook/</link>
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		<title>Dealing With Buy It Now Harassment</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I've got a scenario I want to throw at you......This concerns   eBay's    "Buy It Now"  feature. An eBay seller lists 6 pages of auctions.   Some other Ebay member, for whatever reason, decides to use the Buy It Now option on well over 60 auctions with no intention of paying.  

Leaving the seller stuck with listing fees  on auctions that don't result in sales.    EBay and PayPal both refuse to help but eBay still wants their fees paid.

Any suggestions?]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/dealing-with-buy-it-now-harassment/</link>
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		<title>Using PayPal With More Than One eBay Account</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I am considering taking your advice on setting up a separate buyer account...I have already started the process using your instructions...but my dilemma is...what about Paypal for the new account...do I have to set up a new account with them also?...any advice will be appreciated

Patricia]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/using-paypal-with-more-than-one-ebay-account/</link>
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		<title>Optimising eBay Auctions For Search Engines Like Google</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Terry,

If I use search engine opt. techniques in my auction listing will that get me listed on search engines like Google?

Regards,
Pat Carmody]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/optimising-ebay-auctions-for-search-engines-like-google/</link>
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		<title>An eBay Selling Checklist?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I have never sold on eBay but I am a registered user.  I need help in simply getting started - - - the first "baby" steps.  
 
I've read and read ebooks and articles over and over.  But I have yet to see (or maybe I missed it) the exact steps you go through to place your first item up for bid.  
 
I don't want to do anything wrong just because it's my first time.  I want to be able to at least start out right but I do know I will make mistakes as I learn.  
 
How do you go from reading the "how to start" to actually starting?  Something like a very simple check list? 
 
Sincerely,
Corinne Larimore]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/an-ebay-selling-checklist/</link>
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		<title>Wow Your Buyers With Proper Packaging</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I one time you had a video of 2 purchases you received and how they were packed for shipping. Is that video still available? I want to send to a couple of friends that are selling on eBay.

Thanks,
Terry Staats]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/wow-your-buyers-with-proper-packaging/</link>
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		<title>Does eBay Have Slow Seasons?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Is there a better time of the year to list items.  Is summer slower that, say, the fall winter or spring?  Are there any statistics on this?  I really don't want to waste my listing fee money if no one is going to bid.  

Thanks for all your good advice in the book and through email,

Bob]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/does-ebay-have-slow-seasons/</link>
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		<title>Taking PayPal, But Not Credit Cards</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ebay has started forcing sellers that accept Paypal to accept credit card payments even if they only want to accept payment through bank-to-bank instant transfer.  

I'm not a business.  I just use Ebay to get rid of stuff around the house.  I cannot afford to pay the Paypal charges for accepting credit card purchase.  Ebay will cancel your listing if you state "you only accept bank-to-bank instant transfer" but will accept "prefers bank-to-bank instant transfer".  Is there a way around this issue?  It's come to the point that it's not worth it for me to list items on Ebay.

Teresa G from Tennessee]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/taking-paypal-but-not-credit-cards/</link>
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		<title>eBay Seller Doesn&#8217;t Deliver Purchase</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I had my 1st dud deal on ebay this week. Bought an item, paid via direct deposit, not received and now the seller is no longer a registered user. Ebay gave me a disconnected mobile phone number for them. Any suggestions?
 
Thank you so very much I am sure you must get bombarded with questions. I greatly appreciate your time.

Kindest regards,
Lesley]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/ebay-seller-doesnt-deliver-purchase/</link>
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		<title>Hosting Your Own eBay Images</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On NetBiz Radio you talked about using a website to post pictures for your ebay sales items? How can I learn to do that?
 
Thanks,
JimWolfe]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/hosting-your-own-ebay-images/</link>
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		<title>PayPal Seizes Money In Account</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I read your newsletter all the time and find the information useful.  I am particularly interested in seeing some mail and questions from other readers.  Having said that, can you finish your response to the question about the Buyer Complaining About Misrepresentation?  You elaborated on what they should do regarding the bidder, but you didn't elaborate on PayPal and what seems to me to be total authority to do whatever they want with other people's money that is in their possession.  

Yes, you guessed it, PayPal removed money from my account before too, and never gave a reason despite many inquiries.

Thanks,

Larry]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/paypal-seizes-money-in-account/</link>
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		<title>Should You Specialize In One Type Of eBay Product?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I receive your newsletter and it is very helpful, and I have a question! I have been selling on eBay for about 3 months now. I have sold stuff I bought from garage sales. My question is do I specialize in one thing? If so what if you don't know what to specialize in?
 
I have sold a few old books that brought in a good profit. But when you deal in antiques and collectibles there is too much to know about it all and that is a lot. Or is it  profitable to sell NEW from wholesalers? I sure need some guidance.
 
Can you help?
 
Thank you in advance.
 
Have a great day,
 
Linda Straiko]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/should-you-specialize-in-one-type-of-ebay-product/</link>
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		<title>Buyer Complaining About Misrepresentation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here is my situation...two bidders got into a bidding war over an  item of mine and it ended up selling for much more than I
expected but it was also the only one of it's kind up for auction
so I attributed it to that.
 
The buyer paid but then sent me a very angry e-mail demanding a refund and saying that it wasn't what he thought it was and accused me of misrepresenting the item.
 
I asked him to better explain himself and he sent me two more
angry e-mails that were more confusing and accusing. Before I
could respond he gave me a negative feedback. I didn't retaliate
or even reply, I was in the process of trying to research and
figure out what I should do when I found this web site, but now he just filed a dispute with paypal and paypal put a hold on my account. I didn't know they could do that, I thought that I had the right to issue refunds at my discretion.
 
I am going to defend myself because I don't feel his claim is
fair. I guess my question is has this ever happened to you? If so were you able to protect your sale? And do you have any advise for me? Thank you for your time.
 
Regards,
Robin]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/buyer-complaining-about-misrepresentation/</link>
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		<title>Getting Listing Help With The eBay Assistant Program</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Terry,

You mentioned specializing in specific eBay products, and I have chosen a focus, but what I am finding is that I find so many great deals that I cannot possibly list everything myself.

Do you know people who have found it profitable to run their business by farming out some of the listings and paying fees to those folks to list items for them? I am thinking I will list some, but also find a couple of businesses that I can use to keep more stuff moving than what I can possibly move on my own.

Dianna Jenkins]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/getting-listing-help-with-the-ebay-assistant-program/</link>
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		<title>Minimizing Shipping Costs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Terry,

I use eBay as a part time income, and I have been wondering how to minimize my shipping costs. What is the cheapest way to ship? Is there a strategy to the packing that can help me save on the packaging costs? Thanks!

David Jaeger]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/minimizing-shipping-costs/</link>
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		<title>Placing An Image Next To Your Title In Search Results</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Terry,

I obviously am doing something wrong. I can get a good picture in the main listing both from e-Bay's server as well as on my ISP's server. And I can put picture into the main body of my listing by using the img src=http: But what I can't figure out is how to make my picture show up beside the Item Title in the search and category listings. Please help!

Thanks, Cary Veteto]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/placing-an-image-next-to-your-title-in-search-results/</link>
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		<title>Inserting Photos Into eBay Auctions.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Terry:

For many years I have inserted my photos at the beginning of my
description using html.

img src=http://domain.removed

As of today, I can not get eBay to display my photos. Have
they changed something I am missing? I have verfied these
photos are uploaded at the address &#038; are OK. I am stumped. I
have spent 10+ hours the last two days shooting photos &#038;
ATTEMPTING to do listings.

Any suggestions would really be appreciated.

Mike Isenberg]]></description>
		<link>http://www.iwantcollectibles.com/mailbag/index.php/inserting-photos-into-ebay-auctions/</link>
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