Possible new purchase...?

Roderick Plinge · Jun 13th, 2020, 22:35

Hi guys, hope you're all staying healthy and safe during this challenging time? I've seen this advertised for £475; 200k, good bodywork and interior, nice colour, MoT history favourable, good tyres, pity it's not leather as these velour-type seats always come apart at the seams. I got rid of my series 1 V70 some months ago but I am getting the itch for another one. At this price it has to be worth a punt. Any thoughts, comments etc? Cheers all.

Mm...having problems uploading pictures?

amazondean · Jun 13th, 2020, 23:03

I can't believe how crap this site is for uploading pictures. I've not experienced anything so bad. Something needs to change here guys!!

Derek UK · Jun 13th, 2020, 23:31

Dean. Just click on the paperclip on the message form and select what you need from your hard drive. Just a few clicks, Just don't try and load large pics. 1600 pixels max for long side even though it says a bit smaller is required. Note the picture shows on the post if you click on preview so that you can check you have the right pictures.

amazondean · Jun 14th, 2020, 08:10

Hi Derek. I do click on the paper clip and go through the process, but as you say, it is always too large. The process of trying to make the pictures smaller is mind numbing. I have even had Help from people who think they are good with computers spending half an hour trying to make the pictures smaller. Even when you think you have achieved this amazing feat, it still decides not to down load the pictures properly

I realise the main problem is that the pictures are too big but surely in this day and age I should be able to just take a picture and then load it straight up. I shouldn't have to do a degree in IT to achieve this!!

4x4 · Jun 14th, 2020, 08:15

If you’re using a desktop Windows computer open the picture in Windows paint and resize from there. I resize the pixels to around 1200 maximum

Bob Meadows · Jun 14th, 2020, 09:13

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Originally Posted by 4x4

If you’re using a desktop Windows computer open the picture in Windows paint and resize from there. I resize the pixels to around 1200 maximum

Same here:~ remember "save each time" - I save to desktop and load to the forum message you are sending from manage photos / attachments -- if you preview then you can make sure the message has the attachments.
In paint you can also make smaller by altering the %-
Paint--right click the picture- edit- resize

Once you get used to it then quick & easy.

4x4 · Jun 14th, 2020, 10:36

If using a Mac Desktop open with preview and go to the Tools tab and adjust size

Wackopaco · Jun 14th, 2020, 10:45

Use a site like Imgur to host them and paste the link, happy to host them on my Imgur account if you want to email them over.

Roderick Plinge · Jun 15th, 2020, 08:58

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Originally Posted by Roderick Plinge

Hi guys, hope you're all staying healthy and safe during this challenging time? I've seen this advertised for £475; 200k, good bodywork and interior, nice colour, MoT history favourable, good tyres, pity it's not leather as these velour-type seats always come apart at the seams. I got rid of my series 1 V70 some months ago but I am getting the itch for another one. At this price it has to be worth a punt. Any thoughts, comments etc? Cheers all.

Mm...having problems uploading pictures?

Pictures

Roderick Plinge · Jun 15th, 2020, 09:01

Upload now seems to work!! 😂😂😂

Jun 13th, 2020, 22:35	#1
Roderick Plinge Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:33 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Carthage	Possible new purchase...? Hi guys, hope you're all staying healthy and safe during this challenging time? I've seen this advertised for £475; 200k, good bodywork and interior, nice colour, MoT history favourable, good tyres, pity it's not leather as these velour-type seats always come apart at the seams. I got rid of my series 1 V70 some months ago but I am getting the itch for another one. At this price it has to be worth a punt. Any thoughts, comments etc? Cheers all. Mm...having problems uploading pictures? Last edited by Roderick Plinge; Jun 13th, 2020 at 22:40.

Jun 13th, 2020, 23:03	#2
amazondean amazondean Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 12:19 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nettleton Market Rasen	I can't believe how crap this site is for uploading pictures. I've not experienced anything so bad. Something needs to change here guys!! __________________ There are only two things in life that is easy. One's lying down and the other is handing your credit card over. everything else has a degree of skill. Volvo 850 TDI, 850 TDI, 850 TDI Volvo V70 TDI, V70 TDI, Volvo V70 XC, (99)

Jun 14th, 2020, 08:10	#4
amazondean amazondean Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 12:19 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nettleton Market Rasen	Hi Derek. I do click on the paper clip and go through the process, but as you say, it is always too large. The process of trying to make the pictures smaller is mind numbing. I have even had Help from people who think they are good with computers spending half an hour trying to make the pictures smaller. Even when you think you have achieved this amazing feat, it still decides not to down load the pictures properly I realise the main problem is that the pictures are too big but surely in this day and age I should be able to just take a picture and then load it straight up. I shouldn't have to do a degree in IT to achieve this!! __________________ There are only two things in life that is easy. One's lying down and the other is handing your credit card over. everything else has a degree of skill. Volvo 850 TDI, 850 TDI, 850 TDI Volvo V70 TDI, V70 TDI, Volvo V70 XC, (99)

Jun 14th, 2020, 08:15	#5
4x4 Premier Member Last Online: Today 19:02 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North of Hadrian's Wall & South of Antonine's Wall View Photos By: 4x4	If you’re using a desktop Windows computer open the picture in Windows paint and resize from there. I resize the pixels to around 1200 maximum __________________ MY2010 XC90 SE (M66-manual) Magic Blue (467) Sold MY1997 850 GLT (62,000 miles) Silver Sand (419) MY2005 V70 2.5T (66,000 miles) Willow Green (471) Volvo 850 GLT website Last edited by 4x4; Jun 14th, 2020 at 10:21.

Jun 14th, 2020, 10:36	#7
4x4 Premier Member Last Online: Today 19:02 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North of Hadrian's Wall & South of Antonine's Wall View Photos By: 4x4	If using a Mac Desktop open with preview and go to the Tools tab and adjust size __________________ MY2010 XC90 SE (M66-manual) Magic Blue (467) Sold MY1997 850 GLT (62,000 miles) Silver Sand (419) MY2005 V70 2.5T (66,000 miles) Willow Green (471) Volvo 850 GLT website

Jun 13th, 2020, 23:31	#3
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:24 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Dean. Just click on the paperclip on the message form and select what you need from your hard drive. Just a few clicks, Just don't try and load large pics. 1600 pixels max for long side even though it says a bit smaller is required. Note the picture shows on the post if you click on preview so that you can check you have the right pictures.

Jun 14th, 2020, 10:45	#8
Wackopaco New Member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2023 17:18 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Elderslie	Use a site like Imgur to host them and paste the link, happy to host them on my Imgur account if you want to email them over.

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