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Scott H in Wheaton said:
Bill,
I'm 54.
Randy has three items, so it makes sense to price them individually in the ad.
My point was when someone has a SINGLE item and wants to hide the price in the ad.

As far as posting pictures, I don't think anyone here is incapable of it. I think they are afraid to poke around on their computer and figure out how to do it. Fear of the unknown, fear of crashing their computer, etc.

Come on, guys! You can rebuild a manual trans, restore a carburetor, figure out how to free-up a stuck flathead, de-rust using molasses, electrolysis and goodness knows what....it takes less than 30 seconds to post a picture. Dive in and figure it out! You figured out how to find FordBarn, sign up, and start posting things....
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Exactly!! There is nothing to fear but fear itself.
I can't count the number of times I have posted info on how to post pictures here and have read other posts giving details on how to post them.
I just did a quick search on "posting pictures" and found plenty of info on the subject. Plus there is info in FAQ on how to post pictures. I am 70 and do not consider myself a computer expert. I feel like if I can learn anyone can learn but you just gotta take that first step. There is also a test forum here where you can practice posting pictures to your hearts content. Give it a try.
 
Scott:
Your age maybe what keeps you from being set in you ways ....... ;)

So lets see if I got this correct if My computer "FREEZES" :eek: I should give it a good soaking of ATF & ACETONE to free it up, Do I have that right ????? lol / lol
 
So now that I have a newly created ALBUM with some easily uploaded pictures (took maybe three clicks?) I was trying to figure out how to add them to a posting.
Finally went to the FAQ section up above and read the part about albums and pictures.
It said I can use the BB text underneath the picture. Not knowing what that was, I went into my FordBarn album and clicked on a picture. When it opened to full size there were two lines of text underneath it. One said it was BB code (whatever that is) and started out with the letters IMG...kind of like IMAGE.
I hovered my mouse over it and copied the whole line.
Then I went into a thread and hit 'paste' and this is what I got.
Easy - peasy
picture.php
 
BILL WZOREK said:
Scott:
Your age maybe what keeps you from being set in you ways ....... ;)

So lets see if I got this correct if My computer "FREEZES" :eek: I should give it a good soaking of ATF & ACETONE to free it up, Do I have that right ????? lol / lol
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Is that the special elixer you used to free up the four shocks you rebuilt for me? :D

I see you've taught yourself how to use BOLD, UNDERLINE, and COLOR in your posts!
 
Phew ! A lot of hissing and howling here about loading pictures and YES I did struggle to load them on to the Barn and in the end a kind hearted barner told me how.

However it must be said and betwixt all the hissing and howling I'm surprised someone hasn't said it by now.....SCROLL DOWN



















A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS
 
Could be me, and I'm youngerish. I do not believe you can change the price in the title. Therefore if I think I will over time, drop the price, I do price in ad.

A hint on the photos, it helps if you set you camera for small files in the menu. Most issues seem to be from when he file is too big.
 
Juergen said:
From my perspective, why do you need a picture? I grew up with Hemmings and phone calls. So I would list "brake drum, all studs good, cut .030, ready to install". Now the guy wants a picture. A picture won't add anything to the description. The only reason that makes sense to me is to see if I really have the item. Now if the item is not "ready to use", I would add a picture to show the extent of the defects, but why else? What good is a picture of a flywheel?
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I have found that some sellers do not know what they are selling either from lack of knowledge or misinformation (maybe even intentionally, you know that all unknown parts default to '32, right). In those cases a picture can make the difference.

I routinely see '35-'36 spindles advertised as '42-'42 square-backs, '37-'41 axles advertised as A or deuce axles, '42-'48 axles advertised as dropped axles, '57+ F-100 brakes advertised as '53-'56 F-100 brakes, ETC.

Obviously, you still need to do your research; but a picture at least shows what you're considering.
 
BILL WZOREK said:
Jim:
Different topic Did you take the car out the other day???
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No, ended up with a job interview instead(which is a good thing). I have it in the cue for the model A restorer I rent space with. When he gets done I will be able to drive it anywhere.
 
I recently drove 250 miles one way only to find the seller didn't know what he had but was absolutely insistent on what he was selling was accurate. He had his daughter post an ad but they couldn't post or send pictures. I guess I didn't ask the right questions but people tend to get pissed at you when you do.

I have worked with computers and software for over 30 years and found the software that runs this site to be very confusing for posting pictures. Mainly because you have to go into "Go Advanced" mode to attach the pics. I could see someone thinking "I am certainly not Advanced" plus there is the Icon that says Insert image but is really "Insert URL or weblink".

A second challenge is newer digital cameras create a very large file(lots of pixels) by default that some site software or network connections will not allow to upload. So that means you have to have a way to "resize" the picture down. I find a file size around 300KB or about 800x400 pixels usually works for most sites. But I would spend a lot of money based on a picture of that quality.
 
I think the price change issue or not posting the price in the box is a carry over from the HAMB where you CAN NOT change the price in the box after posting the ad. The Ford Barn allows price changes in the box.
 
Juergen said:
From my perspective, why do you need a picture?
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Because descriptions are often mis-representative of the actual item condition or otherwise incorrectly described. Usually one can tell immediately from a photo whether the item is worth further inquiry or purchase.



MOST all of the questions people ask have been answered in the "Questions & Suggestions" section near the bottom of the main forum listing.

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=12


This page, in particular, is one that should be read:

http://www.fordbarn.com/are-ya-lost
 
If your photo is in a file folder on your desk top then it is very easy. Go to "Go Advanced" then click on "manage attachments". Then go to the box that pops up and click on the "browse" button. The browse button will give you a "file to upload" prompt. Go to this and find the folder where your photos are stored. Open that folder and click on the photo you want. Then click "Upload" and wait. When the photo is successfully uploaded the browse button will no longer contain the photo info and that info will appear on the go advance window above the "manage attachments" button. Then click on "submit reply" and your photo will be up.
 

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