Given the Auctiva situation, I've been looking for a temporary solution and found a raw but effective fix.
Until the industry can sort itself out, I like the fact that it's a FREE solution.
This is only meant for sellers with a few listings.
The number will depend on your ability to get faster at what I am about to mention.
1- Get any free HTLM editor (I use Kompozer)
2- Write your ad (offline, this is key to having all your ads ready),
3- Open a photobucket account & insert photos.
- also offline and the links are easy via photobucket.
- you can also use their "effects" for a pseudo-video instead of pics.
- I will try to up a sample later for those who wish to see one.
4-
IDEA I haven't tried yet: Get Roboform or some other formfiller app for your ebay form.
I am NOT sure if they are compatible for ebay's listing forms.
At this point, I simply copy and paste the fields wherever I can.
Your listings are done directly through eBay so there is no scheduling.
I choose the 10c designer option.
I am hoping that this also makes Fbay happy that I'm spending the extra 10c per listing.
Some members have mentioned that Fbay likes it when you use their listing upgrades.
That's it.
I am now able to launch about 20 listings (once the ads are finished) per night. Actual times will vary depending on internet speed, typing speed, etc... but I have done it in less than 10 mins sometimes. This is usually when I list the same items for 3, 5 or 7 days duration at the same time.
Listings look great,
Faby likes the fact you're using upgrades,
You get to practice a little HTML.
(if you choose not to, you can still do this), it's relatively easy.
Repeat: meant for sellers with few items or sellers quick with their typing/pc skills.
Hope it helps at least one of you out there.
Termed
PS: If anyone has a question feel free to ask, I only had 3 cups of java and my mind isn't yet focused.
Photobucket and HTLM editor 
