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It isn't that difficult.
First, The most common reason for an image not uploading to the Stamporama site is because the size of the image is too large. Make sure that the image is no larger than 1400 by 1230 bytes.
It is simple to upload images to the Stamporama server, provided you remember the note in red above.
You may upload up to two images per auction lot.
Create the image(s) and save them on your computer.
When you get to the image portion of the auction creation process (Page 2), you will see the FILE UPLOAD screen.
Click on the BROWSE button for your primary image.
Search your computer for the image file and click on it (on some computers double clicking will automatically add the filename to the right of the BROWSE button.)
Do the same for the second image, if you have one.
Click on the UPLOAD button.
If there is an error, you will see the message at the top of the screen.
If everything is fine, you will be taken to page 3, and your image(s) will appear.
Complete the auction listing.
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While I have been rather tardy updating the Auction Tutorial Page (sorry about this), I have now added the image uploading information to it. As time permits, I will continue updating the selling tutorial (the buying tutorial is complete). When completed, I'll make it look nicer, and revise anything that may have gone out-of-date.
Here is the link to the Stamporama Auction Tutorial page:
Stamporama Auction Tutorial
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Thanks Michael....first where do I find those pages you mention...page 1, page 2 and page 3. Second....is the process of uploading jpegs to the auction different to those of say "can you identify this". I am confused about URL and HTML. What do these letters stand for and when you scan an image can you upload it directly into the auction page, or do you need URL or HTML? And how do you know which one to use. Excuse my ignorance. Thanks, Lionel
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Hi Michael...one more thing. I downloaded some images for the auction and the images are pretty small. I noticed in the http codes that 20% showed up in almost all the pages except one or two. They were downloaded from two photo hosting sites...can the 20% be changed in the code line to make the images larger? Please let me know as most of my items are barely visible they are so small. Thanks, capetown
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I think the 20% you are seeing is actually URL encoding that converts characters into a format and has nothing to do with sizing an image. 20% actually stand for a 'space' in the URL.
Don
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URL = Uniform Resource Locator. Also known as the web 'address'
HTTP = Hypertext Transfer Protocol. This is the name of the code (it is actually a protocol) which many webpages ere built upon.
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Lionel, I just took a look at your auctions and your images are an acceptable size. I see you have them hosted on Photo Bucket. If it works, go with it! 
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"where do I find those pages you mention...page 1, page 2 and page 3"
The "pages" are integral with the auction lot creation program.
"is the process of uploading jpegs to the auction different to those of say "can you identify this""
It is very similar. You are just using the function through a different platform on the Stamporama web site.
"about URL and HTML"
"URL" stands for Uniform Resource Locator, otherwise known as a web address (or link such as https://stamporama.com)
HTML stands for Hypertext Mark-up Language. That is the programming language behind a web site and how the web site functions. When an instruction states that HTML is not allowed, that means you can't add enhancements to the text that you enter, such as bold, italics, change colors, add graphics, etc.
Regarding the size of your images, on the auction list pages, only a thumbnail image is presented. When an auction lot is actually opened, the image is enlarged to show detail. As was stated, your images look fine.
Make sure to read the auction rules if you haven't already done so. That way you'll know what is expected when you offer items for sale on this site.
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Thanks to all of you who responded to my questions about uploading jpegs. Things are a lot clearer to me now. Much obliged to all of you. Best wishes, capetown
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11:50:13am
Need help to upload images for auction. Have tried Photobucket but too many ads and Google does not work. Can someone help me find an easy way to upload my jpegs for the auction. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Lionel (capetown)
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12:56:07pm
re: uploading jpegs for auction
It isn't that difficult.
First, The most common reason for an image not uploading to the Stamporama site is because the size of the image is too large. Make sure that the image is no larger than 1400 by 1230 bytes.
It is simple to upload images to the Stamporama server, provided you remember the note in red above.
You may upload up to two images per auction lot.
Create the image(s) and save them on your computer.
When you get to the image portion of the auction creation process (Page 2), you will see the FILE UPLOAD screen.
Click on the BROWSE button for your primary image.
Search your computer for the image file and click on it (on some computers double clicking will automatically add the filename to the right of the BROWSE button.)
Do the same for the second image, if you have one.
Click on the UPLOAD button.
If there is an error, you will see the message at the top of the screen.
If everything is fine, you will be taken to page 3, and your image(s) will appear.
Complete the auction listing.
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01:41:51pm
re: uploading jpegs for auction
While I have been rather tardy updating the Auction Tutorial Page (sorry about this), I have now added the image uploading information to it. As time permits, I will continue updating the selling tutorial (the buying tutorial is complete). When completed, I'll make it look nicer, and revise anything that may have gone out-of-date.
Here is the link to the Stamporama Auction Tutorial page:
Stamporama Auction Tutorial
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07:44:20pm
re: uploading jpegs for auction
Thanks Michael....first where do I find those pages you mention...page 1, page 2 and page 3. Second....is the process of uploading jpegs to the auction different to those of say "can you identify this". I am confused about URL and HTML. What do these letters stand for and when you scan an image can you upload it directly into the auction page, or do you need URL or HTML? And how do you know which one to use. Excuse my ignorance. Thanks, Lionel
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08:05:55pm
re: uploading jpegs for auction
Hi Michael...one more thing. I downloaded some images for the auction and the images are pretty small. I noticed in the http codes that 20% showed up in almost all the pages except one or two. They were downloaded from two photo hosting sites...can the 20% be changed in the code line to make the images larger? Please let me know as most of my items are barely visible they are so small. Thanks, capetown
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re: uploading jpegs for auction
I think the 20% you are seeing is actually URL encoding that converts characters into a format and has nothing to do with sizing an image. 20% actually stand for a 'space' in the URL.
Don
Edit;
URL = Uniform Resource Locator. Also known as the web 'address'
HTTP = Hypertext Transfer Protocol. This is the name of the code (it is actually a protocol) which many webpages ere built upon.
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re: uploading jpegs for auction
Lionel, I just took a look at your auctions and your images are an acceptable size. I see you have them hosted on Photo Bucket. If it works, go with it!
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08:36:53pm
re: uploading jpegs for auction
"where do I find those pages you mention...page 1, page 2 and page 3"
The "pages" are integral with the auction lot creation program.
"is the process of uploading jpegs to the auction different to those of say "can you identify this""
It is very similar. You are just using the function through a different platform on the Stamporama web site.
"about URL and HTML"
"URL" stands for Uniform Resource Locator, otherwise known as a web address (or link such as https://stamporama.com)
HTML stands for Hypertext Mark-up Language. That is the programming language behind a web site and how the web site functions. When an instruction states that HTML is not allowed, that means you can't add enhancements to the text that you enter, such as bold, italics, change colors, add graphics, etc.
Regarding the size of your images, on the auction list pages, only a thumbnail image is presented. When an auction lot is actually opened, the image is enlarged to show detail. As was stated, your images look fine.
Make sure to read the auction rules if you haven't already done so. That way you'll know what is expected when you offer items for sale on this site.
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09:49:36pm
re: uploading jpegs for auction
Thanks to all of you who responded to my questions about uploading jpegs. Things are a lot clearer to me now. Much obliged to all of you. Best wishes, capetown
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