eBay's Photo Policy

[disney5]

*****LET'S START BY CLEARLY STATING THAT THIS ENTIRE THREAD BELOW IS CONCERNING EBAY POLICY ONLY. THIS POST HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH PINPICS/LANSAM POLICY*****


In light of some of the comments/concerns voiced on this forum, it seems apparent that some are not yet aware of the NEW policies that eBay is implementing. Just thought we'd post this information -direct from eBay - with links so the community of concerned sellers AND buyers are aware:



http://announcements.ebay.com/2012/02/2012-spring-seller-update/

Updates coming this spring will help keep those buyers coming your way and steer them to your great listings. As always, updates that impact your selling are consolidated with lead time to adapt. This is the first of two seller updates for 2012.

FREE pictures for all!

Starting in July, all sellers get FREE pictures-12 per listing-including free zoom and enlarge. Lots of great pictures translate to more sales, so get ready to load up!

New listing guidelines

Quality pictures can make all the difference in enticing a buyer to choose your item over the rest. Starting this fall, all listings will be required to have a picture, and all photos must be at least 500 pixels on the longest side with no added borders or text (watermarks okay).
Reducing the number of
duplicate listings for an identical item from the same seller has paid off. It's made it easier for buyers to find what they want-and significantly increased exposure and sales for more sellers. Now Auction-style listings with a Buy It Now option will be treated as Fixed Price listings under eBay's Duplicate Listing policy-only one of identical items can be listed at a time.

　



http://pages.ebay.com/sellerinformation/news/newlistingrequirements.html

Good quality pictures are more important than ever when buyers use features like enlarge and zoom, and the great new visual ways to browse and shop on eBay.

Starting this fall:
All listings will be required to have a picture. (Remember all pictures

are free for all sellers starting July 2).
Photos must be at least 500 pixels on the longest side of the picture.
Borders around pictures, and text added to pictures, will no longer be allowed. Watermarks for attribution purposes only will continue to be allowed.
When listing a used item, stock photos may no longer be used as the primary item photo for the listing. A catalog image can still be used. However, it can't be used as the primary photo representing a non-new item for sale. Books, Movies, Music, and Video Game categories will be excluded from this requirement (with the exception of Video Game Consoles which will be required to adhere to this new requirement).
Pictures that do not meet these requirements can't be uploaded at the time of listing-or upon revise or relist-until the requirements are met.
Visit the
new eBay Photo Center for tips on taking pictures that attract buyers and best showcase your item.

That being said, let us (disney5) address some concerns from DPF members that have been posted on this forum. We would like to post this to help the community be informed:

1) All pictures will be required to have a picture starting this Fall. So, according to eBay's policy, you will not be seeing a surge of eBay listings without photos when the policy is enforced.
2) We (disney5) find that the LARGEST average PinPics image on a pin's listing is approximately 363 x 384 pixels. When the above stated EBAY policy is enforced the Fall, these photos will be too small to use as eBay requirements are 500 pixels on the longest side. NO added borders or text, as stated above.
3) Stock photos may no longer be used as the primary item photo for the listing non-new items. Meaning - UNLESS you are selling a NEW pin by eBay's guidelines (NEW: "A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item (including handmade items)") - you will be required to take your own photo of your own pins at least for the primary photo - the first photo that potential buyers see.


Now, let's move on to CURRENT EBAY POLICY and get ourselves informed. It seems apparent that some are not even aware of the RECENTLY PAST/CURRENT policies of eBay.
Did you know that collectibles are treated differently than other eBay category policies? It is true. And everyone who has either bought or sold on ebay probably already knows that DISNEY PIN items fall under the Collectibles Category.
The following are some guidelines regarding eBay's Collectibles Category. Just thought we'd post this information -direct from eBay - with links so the community of concerned sellers AND buyers are aware:


http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/collectibles.html

When you list a collectible on eBay, remember that the buyer is counting on your photos and item description to decide whether to bid on or buy the item. Because of this, it's important that your listing is complete and accurate. This isn't just good business, it's eBay's policy. Make sure your listing follows these guidelines. If it doesn't, it may be removed, and you may be subject to a range of other actions, including restrictions of your buying and selling privileges and suspension of your account.

Guidelines for creating a complete and accurate listing
When you're creating your listing, think about it from the buyer's point of view. If you were the buyer, what information would you want to know before bidding or buying? What kinds of pictures of the item would you want to see? In what category would you expect to find the item?

Here are some guidelines that you should always follow. For more information, also be sure to review our page on

improving performance with better item descriptions.
Carefully research your item before listing it on eBay
It can be difficult to tell an authentic item from a reproduction. Make sure the item is from a reputable source. This will increase the chances that the item is legitimate.

Show your buyer exactly what they're buying
If you're listing an item in the Collectibles category, you can add up to 12 photos for free. Take advantage by
including multiple photos of your item that show the fine details and different angles.

Fully describe your item
A buyer reading your listing should know what the item is, who made it, what it's made of, and its current condition. The more information you can provide, the more successful your listing will be.
Always completely describe any reworking, modifications, or touchups made to the item. These things could greatly affect the item's value.

Don't use misleading photos
Always include clear photos of the actual item
Don't use only stock photos in your listing
. Be sure to use photos of the actual item—this is what buyers want to see.
Avoid blurry or dark photos by following
our tips.

Don't use misleading information
Don't guess what your item is. Make sure you've done your research and, write accurate descriptions.
Don't be vague or unclear when you write your item description. Try to anticipate and answer all the questions a buyer might have.
Don't make false claims. Double-check your information before listing your item.

Remember, the above is the CURRENT/RECENTLY PAST guidelines already in place in eBay's policy. Let's review here:
1) Even if a seller wants to use a Pinpics photo - a "stock" photo - they still have to provide their own photo of their own pin.
2) A seller must represent the item - at least in description form (if you want to mince words) - in its current condition state. A seller is not supposed to represent an item as it was 12....9....7....4....2 years ago. Current means right here, right now, at the exact moment the seller hits the "List your item" button. If sellers out there want to be technical, call up eBay and lay your question on the line: Can I list an auction using ONLY a picture of a pin that was taken 12 years ago? Even if I know that the exact pin in that 12-year-old photo is the one that I am selling?
Hopefully this information will be a light in the pin community. Maybe even "STICKY THREAD" worthy...

Thank you.
disney5

 

[markheardjr]

I am on the fence about everything thus far. I am neutral at the moment so to say. As someone that uses eBay extensively for something other than pins, I agree at least with the general idea above that you should take a photo of the actual item. I never list with stock photo's. I have used other peoples photo's that are representative of my item however. If it is new in the package, their new in the package photo is just as good as mine in a pinch. If eBay does require minimum 500pixels and no pics on PinPics are over 500 pixels then I can see how you would have to obtain a larger photo for future listing.

I tend to like eBays new policy of free photo's and minimum resolutions so the buyer is informed the best. This will help me the seller and me the buyer!

 

[preciousawakenin]

I guess my question in this whole drama fest is: if ebay changed their policy to not being able to use stock photos and the pixel requirement is larger than pinpics then why do you have to change pinpics policy and create un-needed drama and problems? It seems like this whole thing could have been avoided by just posting ebay's new policies and no one would be threatening and wanting pictures removed from pinpics...or am I just missing something?

 

[pinnochiolover]

I am pleased to hear that Ebay are revamping their photo policy. I have always hated stock photos in Ebay listings, and I have always hated having to approach a seller for photos of a pin, as I have experienced a mix of reactions from sellers over such requests. Hopefully all this will be a thing of the past. More openness can only be a good thing!

 

[Cicada]

I am pleased to hear that Ebay are revamping their photo policy. I have always hated stock photos in Ebay listings, and I have always hated having to approach a seller for photos of a pin, as I have experienced a mix of reactions from sellers over such requests. Hopefully all this will be a thing of the past. More openness can only be a good thing!

well, they're guidelines above all, not exactly policies. So there's likely to be a minimal improvement in the photos people use in listings.

 

[latemetal]

THIS POST HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH PINPICS/LANSAM POLICY*****

First off, this is just simply not true. You have not posted on this board for over a year except for issues surrounding Lansam's policy change. This is an attempt to use eBay policy to back up Lansam's upcoming policy and it comes off as a desperate attempt.

Secondly, just the fact that you are posting this show that you, and I am assuming others on PinTalk and Lansam have no idea what this is really about. eBay has every right to change their image policies and if PinPics pictures are no longer valid as a result, that is fine. But to try and wave them around as justification behind Lansam's policy change is pathetic.

Let me make this clear for you, anyone over there at PinTalk, Lansam and anyone else... The issue is that people gave pictures to PinPics under a policy that gave the right to everyone to use them freely on eBay as long as credit is given to PinPics. Lansam is now trying to take away this permission to that every picture contributor has given.

 

[lemec]

Disney5! Wow, haven't seen you here since the site was started, welcome back, even if it is just for a short stint.

 

[Merryweather]

First off, this is just simply not true. You have not posted on this board for over a year except for issues surrounding Lansam's policy change. This is an attempt to use eBay policy to back up Lansam's upcoming policy and it comes off as a desperate attempt.

Mike is

 

[yenne]

well, they're guidelines above all, not exactly policies. .

Anyone else think of the Pirate Code? Parley!!!!

 

[lemec]

I say SKYPE it out! Then the same 4 people can stop arguing via snippy posts

 

[dawny]

I guess my question in this whole drama fest is: if ebay changed their policy to not being able to use stock photos and the pixel requirement is larger than pinpics then why do you have to change pinpics policy and create un-needed drama and problems? It seems like this whole thing could have been avoided by just posting ebay's new policies and no one would be threatening and wanting pictures removed from pinpics...or am I just missing something?

IAM WITH YOU! I really have been trying to steer clear but that was informative and i to wonder why this is the big issue? Seems there were a ton of questions that didnt get touched on the other night because of the debate over a policy that is really dictated by ebay not pinpics. Anyway pin trading is my "happy place" and sadly this Dpf is not been that lately. Personal legal/tit for tat stuff should be kept personal.

 

[YoSoyAhPuch]

well, they're guidelines above all, not exactly policies. So there's likely to be a minimal improvement in the photos people use in listings.

They're more like guidelines than actual rules... Welcome aboard the Black Pearl, Miss Turner!!!



.. sorry, couldn't help it.

 

[Cicada]

Anyone else think of the Pirate Code? Parley!!!!

They're more like guidelines than actual rules... Welcome aboard the Black Pearl, Miss Turner!!!



.. sorry, couldn't help it.

:lol: set myself up for that one.

 

[RiftRaftStreetRat]

they're more like guidelines than actual rules... Welcome aboard the black pearl, miss turner!!!



.. Sorry, couldn't help it.

win.