Frequently Asked Questions
What is this place?
MorePix is a service which provides additional photos and images
for eBay auctions. Click here to read a note from the developer.
I don't understand any of this. Will I be able to use MorePix?
MorePix can save you time and money if you can answer yes to the following quiz.
| ? | Do you know how to get pictures from your scanner or camera into your PC as jpeg files (files ending with 'jpg') and then find those files using your computer's file manager? |
| ? | Do you know how to use the Sell Your Item form at eBay to get your auction listed? |
| ? | Do you know how to copy text from one window or page to another? (maybe you have done it before with email such as copy a phrase or paragraph from one email to another? Copy and paste can be done with the mouse or the keyboard. If you need a crash course, click here |
| That's it! If you know how to do these three things, you can use MorePix right now to get multiple pictures into your eBay auction. |
Where will the pictures show in my auction?
Pictures hosted at MorePix can be shown on the auction page
or in a new window. (click the button to demonstrate)
If you want photos to show
in the auction page itself, you'll need to use the code
explained on this page.
How do I get the link in my auction?
Create your auction as you normally do. When you auction looks like you want,
make sure you change to the 'Enter your own HTML' view on eBays form, then
copy and paste in the link displayed here: If your auction is already running,
Choose 'revise listing' and add the link as shown.
NOTE! The link used to activate MorePix is the same for all users and for all auctions! Editing is not required.
NOTE! The link used to activate MorePix is the same for all users and for all auctions! Editing is not required.
Everyone uses pop-up blockers now. Won't that block my pictures?
No! Morepix does not use a pop-up window. Your images are shown in an entirely new
browser window which will not be blocked by any browser settings The new window
does a 'smart' resize when loaded so portions of your auction will remain visible.
That may make it look like a pop-up, but it's not. You can test by turning on
your own pop-up blocker then using the test link above.
Which do I do first? Start the auction or upload the pictures?
MorePix needs the eBay assigned item numbers before images are uploaded.
Start your auction first, then upload the images. You can upload
images immediately after the auction starts. (within a few seconds)
If I don't upload the pictures right away, what will my bidders see?
Your bidder will see a message that photos are not yet available and asked
to check back later.
I'm still confused. Is there a step by step guide?
I never received a welcome email or a bill. Why not?
Because of the spam problem, many ISPs and/or virus programs will prevent email
from new senders. You might try changing your email address in
the profile to a secondary address. There is not much a server operator
can do to 'make' your ISP accept email. As a last resort you can post your problem
in the MorePix forum, we'll attempt to contact you using a different mail server.
How does the system know which pictures belong with which auction?
MorePix depends on the protocol used by eBay for displaying auctions. One element
of eBay's link method includes the auction number of the item being viewed by your bidder.
If eBay changes this method during the course of your auction, the MorePix
images may not appear.
Will this work in any auctions other than eBay?
No. The MorePix system currently supports eBay auctions only.
Do I have to edit the link so it will go to my account?
No. The 'smart link' used to activate MorePix is the same for
all users and for all auctions! No editing is required. You will identify
which auction your pictures are for when you upload them.
Is there a way to make the pictures appear in the same page as my auction?
Yes, The HTML 'object' element may be used to 'pull' photos into your auction. Because
this element is not rendered the same by all browsers and because you must
set the height and width of the element, we recommend this method for
advanced users who are familiar with HTML. This method
is explained in the 'links' document on
this site. Please Click here for more information.
When should I log in or out?
MorePix keeps you logged 'in' as long as the cookie on your
PC which indicates your account is valid. This makes it convenient
to go right to work anytime you access the MorePix site. If you share your computer
or use a shared computer at work and want to maintain privacy, you may log 'out'
after each session from the profile menu.