Ebay Tracking via pictures - reusing the same pictures / images in listings? - Page 6

ba61590 · 08-14-2008, 07:21 PM

My account was recently suspended and i have a lot of stuff that i have left over that i need to sell

Can ebay link my new account to my old suspended account if I use the same pictures and a similar description/auction layout as I did before?

I can host them on a different site but will using the same PICTURES link the 2 accounts?

Thanks in advanceee

ba61590 · 08-14-2008, 07:23 PM

Just want to make clear, i used my OWN pictures. Not some pictures i just googled of the item i am selling

aliman · 08-15-2008, 08:36 AM

My advice? Take new pics or crop the background at the least.

Jonas · 08-19-2008, 04:45 PM

If it's an automatic thing then you can change a pixel or two or use an image editor and mirror the image, rotate it, etc.

anonymous · 08-24-2008, 01:45 AM

I don't know if any programs will automatically rename a list of files with the push of a button, but this would be a valuable tool...

If you like the hosting sites that's fine, just be sure to keep a backup in case something happens with the site or they suddenly become friendly with ebay. I would say hosting your own pics is the ideal solution. You might pay somewhere around $5-10 a month for a hosting package, plus around $5 a year for a domain. If the ebay id gets bumped, set that domain aside and get a new one. This costs around the same or less than a lot of paid picture hosting services out there and you may get additional use of the service.

doughboykilla · 08-24-2008, 03:44 PM

yeah its best to use new pics every time

Modee · 08-24-2008, 04:14 PM

Well it depends on the pictures. I run two accounts simultaneously right now - one is merchant account one is PayPal, and for certain auction images that are stand out, I make certain there is no overlap. But for generic images lifted off the internet, I don't even bother.

I used to be really strict about this and make certain that no hosted images within my auction listings or auction main + gallery images were identical to previous ones, but I don't even bother anymore
Ebay Tracking via pictures - reusing the same pictures / images in listings?
and haven't had an account suspended in over a year. So, while yes pictures CAN get you busted, it is low on the totem pole of items EBAY uses to link you, apparently. It comes down to how much time you want to spend on re-creating the new account, and whether it really matters.

08-14-2008, 07:21 PM	#101 (permalink)
ba61590 eBay Newbie iTrader: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 1% Longevity: 16%	Can Ebay track you through the PICTURES you use. PLEASE HELP!!!!! My account was recently suspended and i have a lot of stuff that i have left over that i need to sell Can ebay link my new account to my old suspended account if I use the same pictures and a similar description/auction layout as I did before? I can host them on a different site but will using the same PICTURES link the 2 accounts? Thanks in advanceee

08-19-2008, 04:45 PM	#104 (permalink)
Jonas Subscribed Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,428 My Mood: Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Activity: 14% Longevity: 89%	If it's an automatic thing then you can change a pixel or two or use an image editor and mirror the image, rotate it, etc. __________________ eBay's new requirement that each time deaf users clear their cookies or if they don't have flash enabled that whenever they login or try to list an item they have to answer an automated phone call from eBay, HEAR a number to press, and then HEAR another number to press violates of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Target and AOL have been sued for blind users not being able to using their website http://tinyurl.com/hlynp -- will eBay be next for deaf users?

08-24-2008, 04:14 PM	#107 (permalink)
Modee Tech Support Guru iTrader: (67) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United States Posts: 3,898 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts Activity: 95% Longevity: 99%	Well it depends on the pictures. I run two accounts simultaneously right now - one is merchant account one is PayPal, and for certain auction images that are stand out, I make certain there is no overlap. But for generic images lifted off the internet, I don't even bother. I used to be really strict about this and make certain that no hosted images within my auction listings or auction main + gallery images were identical to previous ones, but I don't even bother anymore Ebay Tracking via pictures - reusing the same pictures / images in listings? and haven't had an account suspended in over a year. So, while yes pictures CAN get you busted, it is low on the totem pole of items EBAY uses to link you, apparently. It comes down to how much time you want to spend on re-creating the new account, and whether it really matters. __________________ .. . Please read the following threads before you use this forum or create a new thread: http://www.aspkin.com/forums/ebay-su...ease-read.html http://www.aspkin.com/forums/ebay-di...ing-posts.html http://www.aspkin.com/forums/ebay-di...addressed.html Please read below before you PM me with a question: http://www.aspkin.com/forums/ebay-di...h-support.html I do offer one-on-one tech support! to get you back on EBAY quickly.

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08-14-2008, 07:23 PM	#102 (permalink)
ba61590 eBay Newbie iTrader: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 1% Longevity: 16%	Just want to make clear, i used my OWN pictures. Not some pictures i just googled of the item i am selling

08-15-2008, 08:36 AM	#103 (permalink)
aliman eBay Newbie iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 12 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 3% Longevity: 21%	My advice? Take new pics or crop the background at the least.

08-24-2008, 01:45 AM	#105 (permalink)
anonymous Subscribed Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 56 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 16%	I don't know if any programs will automatically rename a list of files with the push of a button, but this would be a valuable tool... If you like the hosting sites that's fine, just be sure to keep a backup in case something happens with the site or they suddenly become friendly with ebay. I would say hosting your own pics is the ideal solution. You might pay somewhere around $5-10 a month for a hosting package, plus around $5 a year for a domain. If the ebay id gets bumped, set that domain aside and get a new one. This costs around the same or less than a lot of paid picture hosting services out there and you may get additional use of the service.

08-24-2008, 03:44 PM	#106 (permalink)
doughboykilla eBay Specialist iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 427 My Mood: Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Activity: 55% Longevity: 58%	yeah its best to use new pics every time