I strongly suggest that you google to find a few ebay-related forums. Usually, you can join for free. Some forums very good search capabilities. Of course, you can also ask questions, and get more concise and relevant answers.
In your question above, you did an excellent job of describing the various details involved in ebay tasks. I would suggest that, in the future, when you pose such a question, try to break it down into more manageable sub-questions. Submit them one at a time. That way you are more likely to get responses, and the respondent will be better able to focus and provide you with useful information.
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Why did you select VBScript versus some other language? Oh well... Perhaps it is good that you are asking questions; that way you can get some alternative technical and practical solutions to your problems.
As for learning VBScript, you ought to get a few tutorial books. Check at your local library or bookstore. For on-line tutorials, google: VBScript tutorial.
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First of all, a script or computer program is exactly what you need to accomplish your task. For, that is what programs do best-repetitive tasks.
That said, you need to understand a few basic programming concepts. Just like in mathematics, whenever you want to be able to change the value of an input, you use a variable. Essentially what you will end up doing is replacing all of the blanks (placeholders) with variables. You assign the appropriate values to the variables, as needed. And, depending on how you are doing the programming, automatically save the text.That way, you may never have to touch Notepad again, unless you want to otherwise revise your script.
There must be quite a number of ebay-related software packages that accomplish all, or most, of the task involved in your routine.
google:
software program tool ebay listing file batch process automat
or any combination thereof.
A LISTING OF SOME INTERESTING PROGRAMS
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Batch Rename Picture Files: Tools & Tips
Batch renamers are useful for adding more descriptive names to files such as photos from a digital camera which are often automatically named using a cryptic file naming convention. Most of these utilities allow you to rename a series of files based on your own descriptive text or file information such as the date and time. Some are free, and most will offer a free trial period so you can try the software before you buy. Although many graphics software programs offer built-in file renaming commands, these dedicated tools usually offer more flexibility and features. I've also included instructions for renaming a series of images in many popular graphics programs.
http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/renamers/Batch_Rename_Picture_Files_Tools_Tips.htm
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Art HTML Listing 3.27
Publisher's Description:
Art HTML Listing - Art HTML Listing creates filtered, sorted, fully customizable directory listings, indexes, menus, maps and trees in HTML, DHTML, XML, text and CSV formats, as well as the list of MP3 and image files. Supports HTML titles, icons, media types, MP3 ID3 tags extraction, image dimensions, color information extraction, digital photo EXIF information extraction, MD5 and SHA1 hashes, file names, size, date/times and more. The software has 15 ready made templates, including: Javascript dropdown menu, Expanding / collapsing tree, Sortable listing table, Website map / tree, Framed Table of Contents, Download list with MD5 hashes and download times, PDA directory listing, Recursive table folder listing, XML, CSV, text folder listing. Each template can be customized and you can create own templates. The program has full featured file filter, various sorting options and flexible recursion options. Command line mode for external automation.
http://art-html-listing.zzee.qarchive.org/
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EBAY Listing Editor FREE IMAGE HOSTING 1
Publisher's Description:
EBAY Listing Editor FREE IMAGE HOSTING - Did you know you could add IMAGES TO EBAY listings without using EBAY image upload?
Did you know its possible to add other USEFUL FILES AND DATA?
http://ebay-listing-editor-free-image-hosting.alienfiles.qarchive.org/
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APrintDirect 5.1.4.6
Publisher's Description:
APrintDirect - APrintDirect is a feature rich 32-bit utility that allows you to easily print or save a customizable listing of the files contained in any folder (directory) on your computer. APrintDirect is the perfect tool for creating a listing of the files on your CDs, DVDs and disk drives. Using APrintDirect, you can specify the columns and column order that are included in each report. APrintDirect can also print the associated system icons (the same viewed in Windows® Explorer) with each file. If you are not looking for a list of all a folder’s contents then APrintDirect’s filtering ability allows you to set numerous filters specifying which files you would like included or excluded on your listing. The processing of subfolders is also one of APrintDirect's many features. If you want more than a print out of your folder (directory) listing then APrintDirect’s export option is the answer. The APrintDirect listing can be saved as a tab or comma-delimited file that can be imported into most popular spreadsheet and database applications. APrintDirect also saves exported listings as a HTML table or Adobe PDF. Are you still uncertain if you want to include this fabulous tool in your set of utility applications? Download APrintDirect today and try a fully functional version free for 30 days.
http://aprintdirect.bpsoftware-com.qarchive.org/
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DirToTxt 1.0
Publisher's Description:
DirToTxt - Instead of doing a "DIR /B > MyDir.txt" from the commandline, we now have a more convenient way to get your directory listings into text format.
This program is useful for anyone who needs a static list of files or directory's anywhere. Whether it's hardcoded into an application or script, part of an e-mail, or a listing of files on a webpage, Using DirToTxt.exe is a quick and easy way to get your directory into the wanted format.
In normal mode, simply navigate to the directory you want to list and copy the generated text to the clipboard. Quick and easy.
It is however also possible to exactly specify the format in which filenames or directory names should be listed. In advanced mode you may create structures where every item in the list can occur more than once in its listing (for example when making a HTML list of files, you may want the filename in the screentext as well as in the link). The list of filenames can directly be copied to the clipboard for use in your favorite editor.
http://dirtotxt.xmls-software.qarchive.org/
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