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Problems with my web pages being too wide ???????????

I need immediate help with this problem!
I sell on ebay and have done so for years. Today I listed about 20 items and didn't notice this problem until after I was done. I can go back and correct the code if somebody can tell me what went wrong with this batch of listings. They are all the same way.
All of a sudden the page width is all screwed up! The page should be able to view without having to scroll side to side.
I use front page 2002 (XP) for the creation of this code. If you go to this link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2548216922&category=45032&rd=1 you will see what I'm talking about. I do not know if the image at the bottom of the page has caused the change in width or if something has just gotten messed up with the template that I use. It is imperative that I find out ASAP as to what went wrong and what I need to do to make these web pages (auctions) be the correct width to where side to side scrolling is not necessay. PLEASE take a look and see if you can help me here. The image source is: http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder002.jpg . I do not have much time to correct the code. Please use the utmost urgency in your reply. I will supply you with the code or anything else you may need...... In fact I will post the code for that page here to expedite matters.
Thank you so very much for your attention to this matter,
duvall

<html>

<head>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Language" content="en-us">
<meta name="GENERATOR" content="Microsoft FrontPage 5.0">
<meta name="ProgId" content="FrontPage.Editor.Document">
<title>SONY CYBER</title>
</head>

<body bgColor="#ffffff">

<form action="http://cgi3.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll" method="get">
  <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
    <tr>
      <td>
      <marquee><font color="#ff0000"><i></i></font>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <h1 align="center"><font color="#ff0000"><i>Welcome to my Tool Store</i></font></h1></marquee>
      </td>
    </tr>
  </table>
  <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1">
    <tr>
      <td valign="top">
      <div align="center">
        <u><b><font face="Arial Rounded MT Bold" size="5" color="#0000FF">
        CRAFTSMAN 90 AMP 120 VOLT MIG WIRE FED WELDER</font></b></u></div>
      <div align="center">
        <u><b><font face="Arial Rounded MT Bold" size="5" color="#0000FF">WITH
        GAS-SHEILD (NOT INCLUDED) OR GASLESS</font></b></u></div>
      <div align="center">
        <u><b><font face="Arial Rounded MT Bold" size="5" color="#0000FF">HAS
        ONLY BEEN USED ONCE!!!</font></b></u></div>
      <div align="center">
        &nbsp;</div>
      <div align="center">
        <u><b><font face="Arial Rounded MT Bold" size="5" color="#FF0000">YOU
        GET EVERYTHING SHOWN IN THE PICTURES</font></b></u></div>
      <div align="center">
        &nbsp;</div>
      <div align="center">
&nbsp;</div>
      </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td valign="top">
      <div align="center">
&nbsp;</div>
      </td>
    </tr>
  </table>
  <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1">
    <tr valign="top">
      <td width="170">
        <div align="center">
          <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder002.jpg">
          <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder002.jpg" border="0" width="160" height="160"></a><br>
        <br>
          <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"> <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
          <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
          <p> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder001.jpg">
            <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder001.jpg" border="0" width="160" height="160"></a><br>
                    <br>
        <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
        </p>
          <p> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder003.jpg"> <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder003.jpg" border="0" width="160" height="160"></a><br>
        <br>
        <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
        <br>
        </p>
          <p> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder004.jpg"> <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder004.jpg" border="0" width="160" height="160"></a><br>
            <br>
            <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
            <br>
          </p>
          <p> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder005.jpg"> <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder005.jpg" border="0" width="160" height="160"></a><br>
        <br>
        <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
        <br>
        <br>
            <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder006.jpg"> <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder006.jpg" border="0" width="160" height="160"></a><br>
                    <p>
        <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
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      </div>
      </td>
      <td>
      <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" bordercolor="#999999">
        <tr valign="top">
          <td width="423" height="15" bgcolor="#003366">
          <p class="p1" style="margin-left: 20px" align="justify"><b>
          <font color="#FFFFFF">Bidding</font></b> </td>
          <td rowspan="2" height="15" background="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="10">&nbsp;</td>
          <td width="375" bgcolor="#003366">
          <p align="justify" class="p1" style="margin-left: 20px"><b>
          <font color="#FFFFFF">My Personal Guarantee</font></b></td>
        </tr>
        <tr valign="top">
          <td width="48%">
          <p align="justify"></p>
          <ul>
            <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">New bidders, bidders with negative
            feedback, or bidders from outside of the USA must contact me prior
            to the ending of the auction or I may initiate my right to retract
            your bid. </font></b></li>
            <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">Only bid on my item if you intend
            to follow through with the purchase. Please be considerate of other
            bidders who are serious and have the funds. </font></b></li>
            <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">I will leave negative feedback on
            bidders who do not complete the transaction, especially in a timely
            fashion. </font></b></li>
            <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">The winner will be contacted by
            e-mail (to your e-Bay registered e-mail address) within 48 hours
            after the auction ends with all necessary instructions to complete
            the transaction. </font></b></li>
          </ul>
          </td>
          <td>
          <ul>
            <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">All of my products are 100%
            guaranteed (unless stated otherwise) or your money back. I promptly
            and professionally address any issues that may arise with a smile!
            Just E-mail me at <a href="mailto:m-coon@cox.net">duvall@gnt.net</a>
            and let me know. I always tell my buyers to &quot;Please e-mail me when
            you receive your product. I would like to make certain that you are
            happy. remember that this transaction is not over until YOU say so.&quot;
            I appreciate any feedback you leave for me at E-bay.</font></b></li>
            <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">This camera was personally
            purchased by me and then used as a display model in my store.
            Because it has been longer than a year since I bought it - the
            warranty has run out. But I assure you it is a good camera!!!</font></b></li>
            <li><u><b><font face="Arial Narrow" color="#FF0000">Please do not
            forget to ask for and send enough money to cover the insurance on
            your item! I do not insure anything on the order once it leaves my hands.</font></b></u></li>
          </ul>
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr valign="top">
          <td colspan="3" height="29" background="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif">&nbsp;</td>
        </tr>
        <tr valign="top">
          <td width="423" bgcolor="#003366">
          <p align="justify" class="p1" style="margin-left: 20px"><b>
          <font color="#FFFFFF">Return Policy</font></b> </td>
          <td rowspan="2" background="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="10">&nbsp;</td>
          <td width="375" bgcolor="#003366">
          <p align="justify" class="p1" style="margin-left: 20px"><b>
          <font color="#FFFFFF">Terms</font></b> </td>
        </tr>
        <tr valign="top">
          <td width="48%">
          <p align="justify"></p>
          <ul>
            <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">Items may be returned for the
            following reasons: It was not as described, Or it does not work as
            indicated.&nbsp; I do &quot;mark&quot; items so that I can be assured that you
            return exactly what I had shipped!!! These markings are invisible to
            the naked eye...</font></b></li>
            <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">A RMA number must be obtained from
            me prior to returning anything. I will not accept any return without
            a RMA number on the outside of the box. </font></b></li>
          </ul>
          </td>
          <td>
          <p align="justify"></p>
          <ul>
            <li><font face="Arial Narrow"><b>I guarantee my items to be exactly
            as described. I will happily refund the money on any item you feel
            was improperly described, if you return it to me in the same
            (Re-sellable) condition you received it in. </b></font></li>
            <li><font face="Arial Narrow"><b>If the item is sold as new - there
            &quot;should&quot; be a manufacturers warranty, however I do not guarantee
            that the manufacturer will honor such warranty.</b></font></li>
          </ul>
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr valign="top">
          <td colspan="3" height="17" background="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif">&nbsp;
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr valign="top">
          <td width="423" bgcolor="#003366">
          <p align="justify" class="p1" style="margin-left: 20px"><b>
          <font color="#FFFFFF">Payments</font></b></td>
          <td rowspan="2" background="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="10">&nbsp;</td>
          <td width="375" height="15" bgcolor="#003366">
          <p align="justify" class="p1" style="margin-left: 20px"><b>
          <font color="#FFFFFF">Shipping &amp; Handling</font></b> </td>
        </tr>
        <tr valign="top">
          <td width="48%">
          <p align="justify"></p>
          <p align="justify"></p>
              <ul>
                <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">Payments are to be US funds and
                  paid prior to shipping. </font></b></li>
                <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">Payment must be received within
                  7 days and contact made with me via e-mail within 3 days of
                  the auction ending to guarantee your auction winning. </font></b></li>
                <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">I accept payments for immediate
                  shipping from Paypal, Bidpay(Western Union), and Billpoint(eBay).
                  You may use most any credit card or electronic check with these
                  listed services. </font></b></li>
                <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">I will ship immediately as soon
                  as I receive a cashiers check or money order by mail. </font></b></li>
                <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">You may pay by personal or business
                  check but shipping will be delayed 7 business days. </font></b></li>
                <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">I may allow you to use an Escrow
                  serivces if requested. </font></b></li>
                <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">I do not accept COD payments.</font></b></li>
              </ul>
          </td>
          <td>
          <p align="justify"></p>
              <ul>
                <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">$50.00 shipping and handling
                  to any address in the continental US. Please verify additional
                  charges for Alaska, Hawaii, PR, APO, FPO, and non-US territories
                  prior to bidding. </font></b></li>
                <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">I generally use the UNITED STATES
                  POSTAL SERVICE &quot;PRIORITY MAIL&quot; - However, I may choose
                  to use UPS &quot;GROUND SERVICE&quot; for items that are very
                  large or heavy. I set shipping fees based on who I expect to
                  use. THIS WILL GO GROUND!!!</font></b></li>
                <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">Shipping &amp; handling includes
                  product preparation, quality packaging, and delivery to the
                  point of shipping. </font></b></li>
                <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">Shipping &amp; handling charges
                  are not refundable. </font></b></li>
                <li><u><b><font face="Arial Narrow" color="#FF0000">If you desire
                  insurance coverage, you are to ask me the cost and include this
                  with your payment. I do not insure any package without additional
                  payment to cover the cost.</font></b></u></li>
              </ul>
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr valign="top">
          <td colspan="3" height="2" background="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif">&nbsp;</td>
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duvall

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I haven't figured it out yet - But I really think it has something to do with the image (mainly the image size)?????
PLEASE HELP ME!!!
Thanks,
duvall
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Hi duvall,

The following code shows up on your live ebay page (not in the code that you supplied) which is the obvious culprit:

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        <font face="Century Gothic"><b><font size="1">© This entire page is
        copyrighted – No part of this page (pictures and content) may be copied
        or used for any purpose.</font></b></font></div>
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<!-- AND THIS SHOWS UP ON THE EBAY PAGE - AND THERE'S YOUR BIG IMAGE...  -->
<!-- NOTE THE </HTML> TAG ABOVE - THAT SHOULD NOT BE THERE!!! -->


<hr>
<center><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder002.jpg" border="1" name="eBayBig"><br><img src="http://pics.ebay.com/aw/pics/x.gif" width="1" height="10" alt=" " title=""><br></center><script language="Javascript"><!--document.write('</style> </form> </table> </table> </table>');
//--></script><br><br><center><img border="0" align="absmiddle" src="http://counters.honesty.com/cgi-bin/honesty-counter.cgi?df=2548216922&hidden=0&site=0&type=0&border=1&style=A" alt="counter 2">

etc, etc...

I'm trying to figure out why ebay is adding this code, and why the closing </html> tag is showing up halfway down the page. I'll get back to you shortly...
Hi Duvall,

Are you supposed to have this form tag at the top of "your" code:

<form action="http://cgi3.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll" method="get">
This entire block is being inserted into ebay's page from your template:

<head>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Language" content="en-us">
<meta name="GENERATOR" content="Microsoft FrontPage 5.0">
<meta name="ProgId" content="FrontPage.Editor.Document">
<title>SONY CYBER</title>
</head>

<body bgColor="#ffffff">

<form action="http://cgi3.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll" method="get">
 <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
etc...

I believe the <table line should be the first line of what you need to insert...
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I am not a code writer......I just plug my stuff into front page and let it generate my html. then I simply paste it into ebays form. If it is not too much bother - could you please tell me precisely, step by step, in good old english - what it is that I need to do to correct what is going on here??? I would appreciate it more than you will ever know.
This template USED to work perfectly for me??????I guess ebay is doing something different lately??????
I'm a novice on this - so be patient with me and my "stupid" questions.
Thanks So Much!!!!!
duvall
It looks like you need to insert only the following code into your ebay page:

Start with:

 <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
   <tr>
     <td>
     <marquee> .....


and end with:

...

       <font face="Century Gothic"><b><font size="1">© This entire page is
        copyrighted – No part of this page (pictures and content) may be copied
        or used for any purpose.</font></b></font></div>
     </td>
   </tr>
 </table>


If you're copying and pasting the entire Front Page document, then this is what's creating the problem...
I'm going to clean up the entire page for you - hang on a moment...
Okay, here's the entire code. Please pay attention to the comments:


<html>
<head>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Language" content="en-us">
<meta name="GENERATOR" content="Microsoft FrontPage 4.0">
<meta name="ProgId" content="FrontPage.Editor.Document">
<title>SONY CYBER</title>
</head>
<body bgColor="#ffffff">

<!------------------------------->
<!--COPY AND PASTE STARTS HERE -->
<!------------------------------->

<h1><marquee><font color="#ff0000"><i>Welcome to my Tool Store</i></font></marquee></h1>
<div align="center">
<font face="Arial Rounded MT Bold" size="5"><u><b>

<!--MAIN TITLE -->

<font color="#0000FF">CRAFTSMAN 90 AMP 120 VOLT MIG WIRE FED WELDER<br>
WITH GAS-SHEILD (NOT INCLUDED) OR GASLESS<br>
HAS ONLY BEEN USED ONCE!!!<br><br>

<!--SECONDARY TITLE -->

<font color="#FF0000">YOU GET EVERYTHING SHOWN IN THE PICTURES</font>

</b></u></div>
<br>
<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
  <tr valign="top">
    <td width="170" nowrap align="center">
    <p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder002.jpg"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder002.jpg" border="0" width="160" height="160"></a><br><br>
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"></p>
    <p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder001.jpg"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder001.jpg" border="0" width="160" height="160"></a><br><br>
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"></p>
    <p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder003.jpg"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder003.jpg" border="0" width="160" height="160"></a><br><br>
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"></p>
    <p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder004.jpg"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder004.jpg" border="0" width="160" height="160"></a><br><br>
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"></p>
    <p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder005.jpg"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder005.jpg" border="0" width="160" height="160"></a><br><br>
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"></p>
    <p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder006.jpg"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder006.jpg" border="0" width="160" height="160"></a><br><br>
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25">
    <img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="15" height="25"></p>
    </td>
    <td width="100%" valign="top">
    <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3">
      <tr>
        <td width="50%" bgcolor="#003366">
        <p style="margin-left: 20px"><b><font color="#FFFFFF">Bidding</font></b></td>
        <td rowspan="2" background="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="17" nowrap>&nbsp;</td>
        <td width="50%" bgcolor="#003366">
        <p style="margin-left: 20px"><b><font color="#FFFFFF">My Personal Guarantee</font></b></td>
      </tr>
      <tr valign="top">
        <td width="50%">
        <ul>
          <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">New bidders, bidders with negative
          feedback, or bidders from outside of the USA must contact me prior
          to the ending of the auction or I may initiate my right to retract
          your bid.</font></b></li>
          <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">Only bid on my item if you intend
          to follow through with the purchase. Please be considerate of other
          bidders who are serious and have the funds. </font></b></li>
          <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">I will leave negative feedback on
          bidders who do not complete the transaction, especially in a timely
          fashion.</font></b></li>
          <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">The winner will be contacted by
          e-mail (to your e-Bay registered e-mail address) within 48 hours
          after the auction ends with all necessary instructions to complete
          the transaction.</font></b></li>
        </ul></td>
        <td width="50%">
        <ul>
          <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">All of my products are 100%
          guaranteed (unless stated otherwise) or your money back. I promptly
          and professionally address any issues that may arise with a smile!
          Just E-mail me at <a href="mailto:m-coon@cox.net">duvall@gnt.net</a>
          and let me know. I always tell my buyers to &quot;Please e-mail me when
          you receive your product. I would like to make certain that you are
          happy. remember that this transaction is not over until YOU say so.&quot;
          I appreciate any feedback you leave for me at E-bay.</font></b></li>
          <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">This camera was personally
          purchased by me and then used as a display model in my store.
          Because it has been longer than a year since I bought it - the
          warranty has run out. But I assure you it is a good camera!!!</font></b></li>
          <li><u><b><font face="Arial Narrow" color="#FF0000">Please do not
          forget to ask for and send enough money to cover the insurance on
          your item! I do not insure anything on the order once it leaves my hands.</font></b></u></li>
        </ul></td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
        <td colspan="3" height="29" background="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif">&nbsp;</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
        <td width="50%" bgcolor="#003366">
        <p style="margin-left: 20px"><b><font color="#FFFFFF">Return Policy</font></b></td>
        <td rowspan="2" background="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="17" nowrap>&nbsp;</td>
        <td width="50%" bgcolor="#003366">
        <p style="margin-left: 20px"><b><font color="#FFFFFF">Terms</font></b></td>
      </tr>      
      <tr>
        <td width="50%">
        <ul>
          <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">Items may be returned for the
          following reasons: It was not as described, Or it does not work as
          indicated.&nbsp; I do &quot;mark&quot; items so that I can be assured that you
          return exactly what I had shipped!!! These markings are invisible to
          the naked eye...</font></b></li>
          <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">A RMA number must be obtained from
          me prior to returning anything. I will not accept any return without
          a RMA number on the outside of the box. </font></b></li>
        </ul></td>
        <td width="50%">
        <ul>
          <li><font face="Arial Narrow"><b>I guarantee my items to be exactly
          as described. I will happily refund the money on any item you feel
          was improperly described, if you return it to me in the same
          (Re-sellable) condition you received it in. </b></font></li>
          <li><font face="Arial Narrow"><b>If the item is sold as new - there
          &quot;should&quot; be a manufacturers warranty, however I do not guarantee
          that the manufacturer will honor such warranty.</b></font></li>
        </ul></td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
         <td colspan="3" height="29" background="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif">&nbsp;</td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
        <td width="50%" bgcolor="#003366">
        <p style="margin-left: 20px"><b><font color="#FFFFFF">Payments</font></b></td>
        <td rowspan="2" background="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif" width="17" nowrap>&nbsp;</td>
        <td width="50%" bgcolor="#003366">
        <p style="margin-left: 20px"><b><font color="#FFFFFF">Shipping &amp; Handling</font></b></td>
      </tr>      
      <tr>
        <td width="50%">
        <ul>
          <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">Payments are to be US funds and paid prior to shipping.</font></b></li>
          <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">Payment must be received within
          7 days and contact made with me via e-mail within 3 days of
          the auction ending to guarantee your auction winning. </font></b></li>
          <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">I accept payments for immediate
          shipping from Paypal, Bidpay(Western Union), and Billpoint(eBay).
          You may use most any credit card or electronic check with these
          listed services. </font></b></li>
          <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">I will ship immediately as soon
          as I receive a cashiers check or money order by mail. </font></b></li>
          <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">You may pay by personal or business
          check but shipping will be delayed 7 business days. </font></b></li>
          <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">I may allow you to use an Escrow
          serivces if requested. </font></b></li>
          <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">I do not accept COD payments.</font></b></li>
        </ul></td>
        <td width="50%">
        <ul>
          <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">$50.00 shipping and handling
          to any address in the continental US. Please verify additional
          charges for Alaska, Hawaii, PR, APO, FPO, and non-US territories
          prior to bidding.</font></b></li>
          <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">I generally use the UNITED STATES
          POSTAL SERVICE &quot;PRIORITY MAIL&quot; - However, I may choose
          to use UPS &quot;GROUND SERVICE&quot; for items that are very
          large or heavy. I set shipping fees based on who I expect to
          use. THIS WILL GO GROUND!!!</font></b></li>
          <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">Shipping &amp; handling includes
          product preparation, quality packaging, and delivery to the
          point of shipping.</font></b></li>
          <li><b><font face="Arial Narrow">Shipping &amp; handling charges
          are not refundable.</font></b></li>
          <li><u><b><font face="Arial Narrow" color="#FF0000">If you desire
          insurance coverage, you are to ask me the cost and include this
          with your payment. I do not insure any package without additional
          payment to cover the cost.</font></b></u></li>
        </ul></td>
      </tr>
      <tr>
         <td colspan="3" height="29" background="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/bullet.gif">&nbsp;</td>
      </tr>
    </table>
    <div align="center">
    <table bgcolor="#ccccff" border="1" cellspacing="0" width="100%">
      <tr>
         <td align="center" width="100%" bgcolor="#003366"><a name="DESC"><font color="#FFFFFF" size="4"><b>Service</b></font></a></td>
      </tr>
    </table>
    <br>
    <table border="1" cellpadding="0" width="100%">
      <tr>
        <td valign="top" align="center"><a href="http://seals.squaretrade.com/cET020/879829632.map" target="_blank">
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        <img align="center" src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/guarantee.gif" width="80" height="80"></td>
      </tr>
    </table>
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    <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1" bgcolor="#ffffcc">
      <tr>
        <td align="center"><a href="http://discountproducts.biz"><img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/discounts.gif" border="0" width="120" height="25"></a></td>
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    </table>
    <font face="Century Gothic" size="1"><b>© This entire page is
    copyrighted – No part of this page (pictures and content) may be copied
    or used for any purpose.</font></b>
    </div></td>
  </tr>
</table>


<!------------------------------->
<!--COPY AND PASTE ENDS HERE -->
<!------------------------------->


</body>
</html>
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It will be tonight....got to go to work now......before I will be able to get back with you on this.
I will do what you say and see what it does to my layout.
Thanks so much - I will be in touch!
duvall
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Man are you GOOD!
And helping me out sooooooo much!
Thanks,
duvall
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I'm really trying to understand what you are saying and asking me to do??
First - Are you saying that when I enter my code on ebay that they are adding to or changing parts of it???
Because it displays fine on my machine when I reveiw it.
So after you answer that - Tell me when and where am I supposed to change the code? Before I enter it into ebay or after they have made their changes?
I'm really confused because for years now I have used the same template - and it has always worked great....PLUS
I have noticed that if I leave out the "gallery" image... everything looks normal??? I can't help but suspect the image in some way. Maybe ebay is doing something to the code because the images are so large or something? But I need the gallery image so that people can preview the item as they are browsing. I hate to say this but I am a bit "slow" and am going to need a bit more clearification on what I am to do and why I am having to do it?
Please continue to help me here.......I really think I will get it with a bit more help. You got the points no matter what - And a big fat "A"!!!!!
Thanks so much!!!!!
duvall
Don't worry, we'll figure it out...

1st: Can you cut and paste here "exactly" what you are pasting into ebay.

I have never sold anything there so I'm not familiar with the process... Do you paste the code into a template, or upload the file into a web space. Please let me know the exact steps...
Hi duvall, I need to pack it in for the night (9:40 EST) ;-(
Be back around 5:30 am, so if you've posted anything, I'll get to work on it...

Thanks
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All i do is copy and past the entire HTML code for my auction page and put it in a box where either HTML or typing is acceptable. I'll chat with you tomorrow.
duvall
Okay, I really am leaving. Please paste here exactly what you paste in ebay...
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In my question that started this, I did paste exactly one of my auctions.
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I played around with my images tonight.....remember I suggested that I thought they were causing some problems......Well I fixed my own problem by reducing the image to 25% of the original!!! The auction looks great! Go here and see for yourself: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3620369539
Tell me your comments and then I will give you the points for working so hard to help me.
Thanks,
duvall
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I do have another question for you. The guy that designed my template used a real fancy way of presenting the images. I am going to give you a couple of links to see the originals......I'd like to know if you know enough about this to be able to explain (teach) me how to apply these features to my images??? Here they are:
http://www.e-lixirweb.com/mcoon/images/big_Sony007.jpg
http://www.e-lixirweb.com/mcoon/images/Sony007.jpg
All I remember (I lost my notes) is that they were created with Photoshop and therefore must be edited (created) with Photoshop. I use it or PaintShopPro. It appeared to be far too much work just for an auction - But I love the way they look.
Tell me what you think?
Thanks Again,
duvall
Well that's very odd, but I'm glad it works. The original code from your question shows the image as:

<img src="http://www.gnt.net/~m-coon/Welder002.jpg" border="0" width="160" height="160">

but it is displayed on the bottom of the page as 2272 x 1704. These were the actual dimensions, but your code clearly states for the browser to represent it as 160 x 160, so I'm not sure what you did there! As far as the "actual code" goes, there's no difference between the welder and the snorkel page.

As far as the images - Photoshop will probably be easier for you, but I like the images!

I've created a new template for you:
http://www.pdgmedia.com/sm_template.zip

The process would go something like:
1. Open sm_template.psd
2. Open your graphic file, resize and crop to 155 x 155
3. Drag your file onto sm_template.psd, on top of layer 2 - the snorkel.
4. Hide the snorkel layer by clicking on the eye in the palette.
5. Position your new layer inside the outline box.
7. Load the selection "outline" that I created, position it so it lines up with the existing outline, select invert and clear.
8. You will now have the graphic as the same size as the shape, on top of the background.
9. Select save for web - jpg, and that's it.
10. Add more images as layers as necessary.

Hope that helps Duvall...
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I found the old email from the person who created my template, and there were instructions in this e-mail as to how to work with ithe mages. I followed the instructions and was able to get it to work. I will try your way to see if it any easier - but like you said, he did not make it  very easy to edit the photos in his process. I will get back with you - Thanks for all the help so far.
duvall
Hey duvall, how are we doing with this?
You still there?
Hi duvall,

just checking up on you...
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I'm sorry for leaving you hanging. I have been working double and triple shifts this last week.
I guess I can give you the points and close the question.....i do not think there are any more issues at this point.
Thank you so much for your assistance even though it was I that finally figured out the problem. But you gave me so many thoughts and ideas.
See you later,
duvall
Just glad everything's okay, and take care.
Thanks duvall!