Please help with HTML Ebay listing, auction description runs off into the rest of the

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Hello, can you all click on these links, scroll down and tell me if they look OK or not. The main ones I am worried about are 1 and 2, on my home PC it looks fine but on my work laptop the description goes off the screen at the bottom and mixes in with the rest of the page, it should look smooth and not jumbled at the bottom like the listing is mixing in with the rest of the ebay page. I hope it is just my laptop but if not then I need to figure out what is wrong with the HTML in the auction.

I used the same HTML template and just added the text and formating but 3 and 4 look fine on both my PC's, 1 and 2 look messed up and run off into the rest ofthe page. Can anyone help me with this, I'm not sure if there is something I messed up in the HTML that is causing this to happen or what the deal is.


1. Dell Poweredge 1750, dual Xeon 2.4GHZ, 2GB, 3 x 36GB - eBay (item 190244070083 end time Aug-22-08 17:12:11 PDT)

2. Dell Poweredge 1750, dual Xeon 2.4GHZ, 2GB, 3 x 73GB - eBay (item 190244071894 end time Aug-22-08 17:22:46 PDT)

3. Dell Poweredge 1550 1650 1750 hard drive Caddy, Sled. - eBay (item 190244054772 end time Aug-22-08 15:35:46 PDT)

4. Poweredge 2500 Bezel - eBay (item 190245667418 end time Aug-26-08 19:13:21 PDT)

Thanks for your help.

Here is a example:
ebay.jpg
 
Re: Please help with HTML Ebay listing, auction description runs off into the rest of

3 and 4 work fine because they do not exceed the container height.

If you post the HTML you used, I will help you fix it.
 
Re: Please help with HTML Ebay listing, auction description runs off into the rest of

Thanks, I can see it fine from my home PC so I wonder if there is something going on with my laptop.

Here is the HTML I used, warning it is probably sloppy because I didn't hand write it.

Thanks for your help.



Code:
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div.body{
background-color: #cccccc;
background-image:url([url]http://);[/url]
background-repeat:repeat;
background-position:center center;
background-attachment:scroll;
width:100%;
padding-top:25px;
padding-bottom:25px;
}
table.main{
width:80%;/*modify width in % or px i.e. 700px for fixed width*/
background-color: #FFFFFF;
font-size:10pt;
font-family:Comic Sans MS;
color: #000000;
font-weight:;
font-style:;
text-decoration:;
text-transform:;
font-variant:;
letter-spacing:0px;
text-align:center;
border:8px ridge #6699cc; 
}
table.main a:link{
color: #0033CC;
font-weight:bold;
font-style:;
text-decoration:underline;
letter-spacing:0px;
font-size:10pt;
}
table.main a:hover{
color: #CC0000;
font-weight:;
font-style:;
text-decoration:;
letter-spacing:0px;
font-size:10pt;
}
div.title{
font-family:Trebuchet MS;
font-size:16pt;
letter-spacing:1px;
font-variant:;
color: #000099;
text-decoration:;
font-weight:bold; 
font-style:;
text-transform:;
text-align:center;
}
div.headers{
font-family:Trebuchet MS;
font-size:12pt;
letter-spacing:0px;
font-variant:;
color:#000099;
text-decoration:;
font-weight:bold; 
font-style:;
text-transform:;
text-align:center;
}
</style>
<!-- EbayGEN.com Style Sheet End -->
<!-- EbayGEN.com Template Start -->
<div class="body" style="width: 1244px; height: 729px">
<div align="center">
<table class="main" style="border-width: 8px">
<tr>
<td width="100%" align="center" valign="top">
<div class="title"></div>
<div class="headers"><font size="6">Dell Poweredge 1750</font></div>
<p align="left"> <p align="left"><strong>This auction is for a Dell 
Poweredge 1750 server that includes two Intel Xeon 2.4GHZ CPU's, 2GB of DDR RAM, 
three 36GB 15K Ultra 320 SCSI hard drives, Rails, CD Rom, Floppy Drive, Bezel, 
Key, Remote Management Controller, redundant power supplies. Will also include a 
copy of the "Dell Server Management and installation" CD, this will help install 
the OS and configure the RAID. Server is in excellent condition and very clean, 
may have some minor scratches that do not effect the functionality of the 
server.</strong><p align="left">
<strong>Server has been in use in a professional data center in a cool dry 
environment. </strong><span style="font-weight: 400">
<font size="2"><strong>Having 
your server up and running continuously is a critical factor to success in any 
organization. The PowerEdge
1750 server addresses high availability requirements with optional hot-plug 
redundant power. The battery-backed cache allows data 
to be written to a disk in the event
of a power loss. This RAID implementation features a high performance I/O 
processor based on Intel® XScale™
technology for fast data throughput and also supports external storage.</strong></font></span><p align="left">
<strong>No OS is included, if buyer would like an OS installed and server 
configured this can be done at an additional cost. Cost will depend on the OS, 
and how many licenses are needed so please contact me if this is something you 
are interested in.</strong><p align="left">
 <p align="left">
<strong>SERVER HARDWARE DESCRIPTION:<br>
Processor: Dual Intel® Xeon™ 2.4GHz supporting Hyper-Threading Technology<br>
<br>
Front side bus: 533MHz<br>
<br>
Cache: 512KB Level 2 ECC cache (full speed)<br>
<br>
Chipset: ServerWorks® GC LE w/ five peer PCI buses for maximum I/O throughput<br>
<br>
Memory: 2GB of DDR SDRAM<br>
<br>
I/O slots: Two slots on separate buses: 2 x 64-bit/133MHz PCI-X or 1 x 
64-bit/133MHz PCI-X and 1 x 64-bit/33MHz PCI<br>
<br>
Embedded NIC: Dual Gigabit Broadcom NICs<br>
<br>
Embedded controller: Integrated dual channel Ultra 320 SCI<br>
<br>
Hard drive: Server includes three Maxtor 36 GB, 15K, Ultra320 SCSI hard drives.<br>
<br>
Video: On-board<br>
<br>
RAID: Dual channel ROMB (PERC 4/Di) with battery backup and 128MB cache powered 
by the Intel 10P321 I/O processor (400MHz) based on<br>
Intel® XScale™ technology<br>
<br>
Remote management: Embedded Remote Access Controller <br>
<br>
Availability: Hot-plug hard drives<br>
ECC memory, Spare Row Memory, Chip Kill<br>
Hot-plug, redundant power</strong><br>
<strong>Embedded RAID w/ battery backed cache</strong><p align="left">
<span style="font-weight: 700">Includes front Bezel</strong></span><br />
<br>
<b>Includes rails (may not include cable management arms)</b><p align="left">
<span style="font-weight: 400"><font size="2"><strong>Includes
CD and floppy disk drive</strong></font></span><p align="left">
<span style="font-weight: 400"><font size="2"><strong>
<a href="http://www.dell.com/downloads/global/products/pedge/en/1750_specs.pdf">
Detailed Product sheet</a><br>
</strong></font></span><br />
<br />
<style type="text/css">
.gallerycontainer{
position: relative;
height: 215px;
font-size: 12px;
font-family: arial;
font-weight: bold;
}
.thumbnail img{
border: 1px solid #999999;
margin: 0 5px 5px 0;
}
.thumbnail:hover{
background-color: transparent;
}
.thumbnail:hover img{
border: 1px solid #000000;
}
.thumbnail span{ /*CSS for enlarged image*/
position: absolute;
background-color: #FFFFFF;
padding: 5px;
left: -1000px;
border: 1px solid #666666;
visibility: hidden;
color: black;
font-size:12px;
font-family:arial;
font-weight:bold;
text-decoration: none;
}
.thumbnail span img{ /*CSS for enlarged image*/
border-width: 0;
padding: 2px;
}
.thumbnail:hover span{ /*CSS for enlarged image*/
visibility: visible;
top: 0;
left: 230px; /*position where enlarged image should offset horizontally */
z-index: 50;
}
</style>
<div class="gallerycontainer">
<a class="thumbnail" href="#thumb"><img src="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm221/MJSJPhotos/Ebay/17501.jpg" width="100px" border="0" /><span><img src="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm221/MJSJPhotos/Ebay/17501.jpg" /><br />Poweredge 1750</span></a>
<a class="thumbnail" href="#thumb"><img src="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm221/MJSJPhotos/Ebay/17506.jpg" width="100px" border="0" /><span><img src="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm221/MJSJPhotos/Ebay/17506.jpg" /><br />Back Panel</span></a>
<br />
<a class="thumbnail" href="#thumb"><img src="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm221/MJSJPhotos/Ebay/17504.jpg" width="100px" border="0" /><span><img src="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm221/MJSJPhotos/Ebay/17504.jpg" /><br />Internal</span></a> 
<a class="thumbnail" href="#thumb"><img src="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm221/MJSJPhotos/Ebay/1750_rails4.jpg" width="100px" border="0" /><span><img src="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm221/MJSJPhotos/Ebay/1750_rails4.jpg" /><br />Rails</span></a>
</div>
<font style="font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;font-family:arial;">Hover over thumbnail to enlarge.</font>
<br>
<br>
<div class="headers"><font size="2">Support</font></div>
<font size="1">The price of this auction does not include any technical 
support. It is the buyers responsibility to have the technical knowledge to set 
up and use this equipment or have contact with someone who does. Unless 
otherwise stated, product manuals are not included. Buyers are responsible for 
setup of equipment which may include locating and installing drivers, software 
or consumable items.</font><p>
</p>
<div class="headers"><font size="2">Shipping</font></div>
<font size="1">Multiple orders can combine shipping to save money, except for very large items. Will consider shipping to Canada and overseas, shipping cost may vary depending on your location.
Item will most likely be shipped same day or next day, there is a small possibility it could take two to three 
business days to ship.
Additional hardware or OS installation requests will delay shipping.</font><br>
<br>
<div class="headers"><font size="2">Payment info</font></div>
<font size="1">Payment must be received within seven days. PayPal is the quickest and safest way to pay. A money order or check can also be used but it will delay shipping until the check clears.
</font>
<p><div class="headers"><font size="2">Warranty</font></div>
<font size="1">DOA warranty for 
three days after item has been received by the buyer. If the item is shipped 
back DOA but tests fine after we receive it then it can be shipped back to buyer 
for shipping costs. If the server is DOA then a refund will be given  or the same or 
similar server will be shipped back for replacement. If a specific part is DOA a 
replacement will be sent.</font>
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Re: Please help with HTML Ebay listing, auction description runs off into the rest of

I can't seem to replicate the error with that code. Seems to only happen on eBay.

Try removing the height from this code:

Code:
<div class="body" style="width: 1244px; height: 729px">
 
Re: Please help with HTML Ebay listing, auction description runs off into the rest of

Cool thanks, i'll give that a try.
 
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