Mandatory to use Ebay's own image hosting beginning October 2012

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First check out:
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For embedded images in HTML auction listings, I recommend ImageShack, because it is untraceable for our purposes. When using ImageShack, always use the DIRECT LINK for the image.

Beginning in October 2012, however, Ebay will require each auction listing that HAS embedded images to post at least one image with Ebay's own image hosting service.

Not a big deal - but just be careful. If you run multiple accounts as I do, make sure you use the image hosting from the corresponding account only for each auction listing. In other words, use for example Ebay A's image hosting service for posting images on listings for Ebay A - do not get confused and post by mistake an image on Listing A, using for example Ebay B's image hosting service.

Also be mindful of all the same linking factors - especially IP address, cookies and flash objects
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when you post images.

I suppose what Ebay is doing now is trying to control the posting of images, perhaps so that we will be unable to delete easily images after the auction has ended. Or maybe they have other nefarious tricks in mind.

Just be careful - be vigilant - and you'll be able to keep doing what you have always done, with impunity!

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Although the above rule seems not be enforced yet - as I am using NOTHING but ImageShack with my embedded photos within my HTML coded listings, a new rule will be enforced July 1, 2013, which is that all Ebay listings must include at least one photo (Ebay does not count embedded images, so besides those), and the picture must conform to these rules:

- Photos must be at least 500 pixels on the longest side.
- The primary photo for items in used condition can't be a stock photo.
- Photos can't have added borders, text, or artwork.
- Watermarks are allowed for ownership and attribution, but not marketing.

eBay Seller Information Center: Selling Resources ? Photo Center - Photo Quality Requirements

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I currently use tinypic,
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not imageshack. I mix a combination of pictures embedded within my HTML (Dreamweaver created) listings, with a number of pictures hosted directly to Ebay.