eBay Category Changes: Home & Garden

April 2013

Please check the table below to see if the categories you sell in are changing. If we are making a change to your category, please make sure your current listings are updated with all relevant item specifics. Occasionally we ask you adopt a value in a seller tag to help us facilitate moving your item to the correct surviving or newly created category. We offer additional item specifics recommendations for optimal search visibility as well. After the changes are live, please review your listings again.

Change Type

Explanation

New

New category added

Combine

Two categories merged into one

Rename

Category renamed

Move

Category moved within structure

Move & Rename

Category moved & renamed

Cat Name						Cat ID	Comment
+	Antiques					20081
+	Art					550
+	Baby					2984
+	Books					267
+	Business & Industrial					12576
+	Cameras & Photo					625
+	Cell Phones & Accessories					15032
+	Clothing, Shoes & Accessories					11450
+	Coins & Paper Money					11116
+	Collectibles					1
+	Computers/Tablets & Networking					58058
+	Consumer Electronics					293
+	Crafts					14339
+	Dolls & Bears					237
+	DVDs & Movies					11232
+	Entertainment Memorabilia					45100
+	Gift Cards & Coupons					172008
+	Health & Beauty					26395
-	Home & Garden					11700
	+	Bath				26677
	+	Bedding				20444
	-	Food & Beverages				14308
			Beer			148497
			Beer & Wine Making			38172
			Buffalo, Beef & Turkey Jerky			115716
		+	Candy, Gum & Chocolate			38173
			Cereals, Grains & Pasta			20472
			Cheese & Crackers			43398
			Coffee & Italian Soda Syrups			79628
		-	Coffee			38178
				Coffee Beans		38179
				Coffee Pods & K-Cups		79630
				Flavored Coffee		115718
				Ground Coffee		79629	Renamed from [Coffee Grounds]
				Other		14309
			Condiments			134645
			Cookies & Biscotti			20473
			Desserts			14310
			Fake Food			60096
			Food Coupons			57742
			Fruits, Nuts & Seeds			25460
			Honey, Syrup & Sweeteners			20474
			International Foods			43401
			Jams, Jellies & Preserves			14311
			Meat, Poultry & Seafood			14312
			Mushrooms & Truffles			115722
			Oils			134646
			Recipes			20475
			Sauces			14313
			Soups & Stews			43399
			Spices, Seasonings & Extracts			14314
			Spirits & Liqueurs			8384
			Tea			38181
			Vegetables			43400
			Water			48318
		+	Wine			26270
			Other			79631
	-	Fresh Cut Flowers & Supplies				178069	New Category
			Fresh Cut Flower Bouquets			177757	New Category
			Bulk Fresh Flowers			178070	New Category
			Cut Flower Arranging Supplies			178071	New Category
			Other			178072	New Category
	+	Furniture				3197
	-	Greeting Cards & Party Supply				16086	Renamed from [Holidays, Cards & Party Supply]
			Fresh Flowers & Bouquets			16087	Combined into [Fresh Cut Flower Bouquets-177757]
			Gift Baskets & Supplies			16091
		-	Gift Wrapping Supplies			102378	Renamed from [Gift Wrap]
				Cellophane		170102	Renamed from [Cellophane Bags]
				Gift Bags		102379
				Gift Boxes		102380
				Ribbons & Bows		102381
				Tissue Paper		102382
				Wrapping Paper		102383
				Other		26382
		-	Greeting Cards & Invitations			170098	Renamed from [Cards & Stationery]
				Announcements		102384	Combined into [Greeting Cards & Invitations-170098]
				Blank Cards		102385	Combined into [Greeting Cards & Invitations-170098]
				Greeting Cards		16092	Combined into [Greeting Cards & Invitations-170098]
				Invitations		26386	Moved from [All Occasion Party Supplies-26383] Combined into [Greeting Cards & Invitations-170098]
				Thank You		16095	Combined into [Greeting Cards & Invitations-170098]
				Other		170101	Combined into [Greeting Cards & Invitations-170098]
		-	Party Supplies			3205	Relocated within Parent
			-	All Occasion Party Supplies		26383	Combined into [Greeting Cards & Party Supply-16086]
					Cake Supplies	102391	Combined into [Cake Decorating Supplies-46281]
				Attire		116101	Moved from [Birthday-26390]
				Badges & Pins		177758	New Category
				Balloons		26384	Moved from [All Occasion Party Supplies-26383]
				Banners, Bunting & Garlands		77517	New Category
				Candles & Cake Toppers		170165	Moved from [Birthday-26390] Renamed from [Candles & Cake Decorations]
				Confetti		108389	New Category
				Favors & Party Bag Fillers		26385	Moved from [All Occasion Party Supplies-26383] Renamed from [Favors]
				Gag Gifts		19257	Moved from [All Occasion Party Supplies-26383]
				Glow Sticks & Glow Jewelry		108388	New Category
				Guest Books		108383	New Category
				Inflatables		177759	New Category
				Party Bags		122791	New Category
				Party Decorations		170103	Moved from [All Occasion Party Supplies-26383] Renamed from [Decorations]
				Party Games & Activities		102411	Moved from [Birthday-26390] Renamed from [Games & Activities]
				Party Tableware & Serveware		26388	Moved from [All Occasion Party Supplies-26383] Renamed from [Tableware & Serveware]
				Pinatas		177760	New Category
				Complete Party Sets & Kits		26394	Moved from [Birthday-26390] Renamed from [Party Sets]
				Other		3200	Relocated within Parent
				Note Pads		170100	Moved from [Greeting Cards & Invitations-170098] Combined into [Stationery & Note Pads-177761]
				Stationery Sets		170099	Moved from [Greeting Cards & Invitations-170098] Combined into [Stationery & Note Pads-177761]
				Other		26389	Moved from [All Occasion Party Supplies-26383] Combined into [Other-170115]
				Anniversary		3206	Combined into [Other-170115]
			-	Baby Shower		104186	Combined into [Greeting Cards & Party Supply-16086]
					Balloons	170104	Combined into [Balloons-26384]
					Decorations	104187	Combined into [Party Decorations-170103]
					Favors	104192	Combined into [Favors & Party Bag Fillers-26385]
					Games & Activities	104193	Combined into [Party Games & Activities-102411]
					Gifts	104194	Combined into [Favors & Party Bag Fillers-26385]
					Invitations	104195	Combined into [Greeting Cards & Invitations-170098]
					Other	3208	Combined into [Other-170115]
				Bachelor & Bachelorette Party		170105	Combined into [Other-170115]
				Baptism & Christening		170106	Combined into [Other-170115]
				Bar & Bat Mitzvah		170107	Combined into [Other-170115]
			-	Birthday		26390	Combined into [Greeting Cards & Party Supply-16086]
					Balloons	170108	Combined into [Balloons-26384]
					Decorations	26391	Combined into [Party Decorations-170103]
					Favors	26392	Combined into [Favors & Party Bag Fillers-26385]
					Invitations	26393	Combined into [Greeting Cards & Invitations-170098]
					Tableware & Serveware	26387	Combined into [Party Tableware & Serveware-26388]
					Other	3207	Combined into [Other-170115]
				Christmas		31746	Combined into [Other-170115]
				Communion & Confirmation		170109	Combined into [Other-170115]
				Graduation		3210	Combined into [Other-170115]
				Halloween		31747	Combined into [Other-170115]
			-	Luau & Beach Parties		102417	Combined into [Greeting Cards & Party Supply-16086]
					Balloons	170110	Combined into [Balloons-26384]
					Decorations	102418	Combined into [Party Decorations-170103]
					Favors	102419	Combined into [Favors & Party Bag Fillers-26385]
					Sets & Kits	102420	Combined into [Favors & Party Bag Fillers-26385]
					Tableware & Barware	102421	Combined into [Party Tableware & Serveware-26388]
					Other	102422	Combined into [Other-170115]
				Mardi Gras		170111	Combined into [Other-170115]
				New Year's Eve, New Year		170112	Combined into [Other-170115]
				St. Patrick's Day		170113	Combined into [Other-170115]
				Valentine's Day		170114	Combined into [Other-170115]
			Stationery & Note Pads			177761	New Category
			Other			170115
	-	Holiday & Seasonal Decor				38227	Moved from [Greeting Cards & Party Supply-16086]
		-	Christmas & Winter			170090
				Advent Calendars		156813	New Category
				Artificial Christmas Trees		117414	Renamed from [Artificial Trees]
				Candles & Candle Accessories		168138
				Christmas Crackers		91330	New Category
				Figurines		117413	Relocated within Parent
				Lights		38229
				Linens & Pillows		52346
				Nativity Items		156862	New Category
				Nutcrackers		177743	New Category
				Ornaments		166725
				Photo Frames		38230	Combined into [Frames-79654]
				Snow Globes		156890	New Category
				Stockings & Hangers		170091
				Table Decor & Serving Pieces		52347
				Tree Stands, Skirts & Storage		166726	Renamed from [Tree Stands & Accessories]
				Wall Decor		166727
				Window Decorations		159844	New Category
				Wreaths, Garlands & Plants		117419	Renamed from [Flowers, Wreaths & Garlands]
				Yard Decor		156812	New Category
				Other		170092
			Easter & Spring			170093
			Halloween			170094
			July 4th & Summer			170095
			St. Patrick's Day			177745	New Category
			Thanksgiving & Fall			170096
			Valentine's Day			170097
			Other			38232
			Outdoor Holiday Decor			117416	Moved from [Yard, Garden & Outdoor Living-159912] Combined into [Yard Decor-156812]
	+	Home Decor				10033
	+	Home Improvement				159907
	-	Housekeeping & Organization				299
			Carpet Shampooers			177746	New Category
			Carpet Shampooers			20611	Combined into [Carpet Shampooers-177746]
			Carpet Steamers			79656
			Carpet & Floor Sweepers			79657
		+	Cleaning Supplies			20605
		+	Home Organization			43502
		-	Laundry Supplies			20620
				Bleaches & Stain Removers		172208
				Clotheslines & Laundry Hangers		81241
				Detergents		78691
				Fabric Deodorizers		172211
				Fabric Softeners		172212
				Garment Steamers		43514
				Hampers		43517
				Ironing Boards		43512
				Ironing Board Covers		134734
				Irons		43513
				Laundry Bags		43516
				Lint Removers & Lint Shavers		170626
				Other		20624
			Trash Cans & Wastebaskets			20608
			Vacuum Cleaner Bags			20618
			Vacuum Cleaners			20614
			Vacuum Parts & Accessories			42146
			Vintage Vacuums			115993
			Other			300
	+	Kids & Teens at Home				176988
	-	Kitchen, Dining & Bar				20625
			Bakeware			25464
		-	Bar Tools & Accessories			20687
				Bottle Stoppers & Corks		63503
				Coasters		36026
				Cocktail Shakers & Bar Sets		63504
				Corkscrews & Openers		20688
				Decanters		103428
				Flasks		63505
				Home Pubs & Bars		115713
				Ice Buckets & Wine Coolers		63506
				Ice Cube Trays & Molds		177015	Renamed from [Ice Cube Trays]
				Liquor & Beer Dispensers		103429	Renamed from [Liquor Dispensers]
				Wine Bags, Boxes & Carriers		115712
				Wine Glass Charms		31591
				Wine Glass Holders		159901
				Wine Fridges & Cellars		177750	New Category
				Wine Chillers & Cellars		71264	Moved from [Refrigerators & Freezers-71258] Combined into [Wine Fridges & Cellars-177750]
				Wine Racks & Bottle Holders		20689
				Other		20690
		-	Cake, Candy & Pastry Tools			177009
				Baking Cups & Cupcake Liners		177012
				Cake Decorating Supplies		46281
				Cake Stands		177010
				Candy & Chocolate Molds		177011
				Cookie Cutters		32884
				Cookie Presses		178059	New Category
				Rolling Pins & Pastry Tools		32885
				Other		177013
			Cookware			20628
		+	Dinnerware & Serving Dishes			36027
			Drink Containers & Thermoses			177006
		+	Flatware, Knives & Cutlery			20637
			Glassware			20696
			Kitchen Islands & Carts			115753
		-	Kitchen Storage & Organization			20652
				Baker's Racks		20482
				Canisters & Jars		20654
				Food Storage Bags		20653
				Food Storage Containers		20655
				Lunch Containers		101428	Renamed from [Lunchboxes & Bags]
				Paper Towel Holders		20643
				Racks & Holders		46283
				Spice Jars & Racks		20646
				Vacuum Sealers		63510
				Other		11703
		-	Kitchen Tools & Gadgets			20635
				Bento Accessories		178050	New Category
				Burger Presses		178051	New Category
				Can Openers (Manual)		43420	Relocated within Parent
				Canning Supplies		178052	New Category
				Choppers		178053	New Category
				Colanders, Strainers & Sifters		20636
				Cooking Thermometers		43421
				Cooking Utensils		20649
				Cutting Boards		46282
				Egg & Pancake Rings		178054	New Category
				Food Mills & Potato Ricers		177007	Relocated within Parent
				Funnels		178055	New Category
				Garlic Presses		122939	New Category
				Graters		134727	Relocated within Parent
				Ice Pop Molds		178056	New Category
				Jello Molds		115997
				Measuring Cups & Spoons		134728
				Microwave Cooking Gadgets		20633
				Mixing Bowls		20642
				Mortar & Pestles		98853
				Nut & Shell Crackers		178057	New Category
				Oil & Vinegar Dispensers		54122	Relocated within Parent
				Pasta Molds & Presses		178058	New Category
				Peelers		20641
				Refrigerator Magnets		20644
				Salt & Pepper		177008
				Scoops		46284
				Slicers		134726
				Spoon Rests		20647
				Stove Burner Covers		46285
				Timers		98852
				Other		20651
		+	Linens & Textiles			71237
		-	Small Kitchen Appliances			20667
				Blenders (Countertop)		133704	New Category
				Blenders (Handheld)		133703	New Category
				Blenders		20668	Combined into [Blenders (Countertop)-133704]
				Bread Machines		20669
				Burners & Hot Plates		177751	New Category
				Can Openers & Crushers		20670	Relocated within Parent
				Chafing Dishes & Warming Trays		27552	New Category
			-	Coffee & Tea Makers		38250	New Category
					Coffee Grinders	32882	Moved from [Small Kitchen Appliances-20667]
					Coffee Makers (Automatic)	65635	New Category
					Coffee Makers (Specialty)	177752	New Category
					Coffee Roasters	177753	New Category
					Coffee Makers	38251	Moved from [Small Kitchen Appliances-20667] Combined into [Coffee Makers (Automatic)-65635]
					Espresso Machines	38252	Moved from [Small Kitchen Appliances-20667] Renamed from [Cappuccino & Espresso Machines]
					French Presses	98851	New Category
					Coffee Presses	38254	Moved from [Small Kitchen Appliances-20667] Combined into [French Presses-98851]
					Milk Frothers	171754	New Category
					Percolators & Moka Pots	116012	Moved from [Small Kitchen Appliances-20667] Renamed from [Percolators]
					Single Serve Brewers	156775	New Category
					Tea Infusers	177754	New Category
					Tea Kettles	133705	Moved from [Small Kitchen Appliances-20667] Renamed from [Teakettles]
					Tea Makers	101424	New Category
					Replacement Parts & Accs	99565	New Category
					Coffee & Espresso Accessories	20671	Moved from [Small Kitchen Appliances-20667] Combined into [Replacement Parts & Accs-99565]
					Other	159902	New Category
				Cookers & Steamers		20672
				Cupcake, Pie & Dessert Makers		122928	New Category
				Deep Fryers		20674	Renamed from [Fryers]
				Electric Skillets		134673	Renamed from [Skillets]
				Fondue Sets		66749	Relocated within Parent
				Food Dehydrators		32883	Renamed from [Dehydrators]
				Food Processors		20673
				Food Warmers		66750	Combined into [Chafing Dishes & Warming Trays-27552]
				Grain Mills		168754	New Category
				Grills & Griddles		20675	Renamed from [Indoor Grills]
				Hot Water Pots		177755	New Category
				Ice Cream Makers		20676	Relocated within Parent
				Infrared & Convection Ovens		150139	Moved from [Microwave Ovens-150138] Renamed from [Convection Ovens]
				Juicers		20677
				Kitchen Scales		50419
				Meat Grinders		66751
				Mixers		20679	Combined into [Mixers (Countertop)-133701]
				Mixers (Countertop)		133701	New Category
				Mixers (Handheld)		133700	New Category
				Pasta Makers		20680	Relocated within Parent
				Popcorn Poppers		66752
				Rotisseries		134674
				Sandwich Makers		66753	Combined into [Grills & Griddles-20675]
				Slicers & Electric Knives		20681	Relocated within Parent
				Soda Makers		25845	New Category
				Toasters		77285	New Category
				Toaster Ovens		122930	New Category
				Toasters & Toaster Ovens		20682	Combined into [Toasters-77285]
				Waffle Makers		168763	New Category
				Waffle Makers		20683	Combined into [Waffle Makers-168763]
				Water Filters		20684
				Yogurt Makers		122933	New Category
				Vintage Small Appliances		116013
				Other		20685
			Other			177014
	+	Lamps, Lighting & Ceiling Fans				20697
	-	Major Appliances				20710
		-	Dishwashers			116023
				Dishwashers: Built-In		116024	Combined into [Dishwashers-177748]
				Dishwashers: Portable		116025	Combined into [Dishwashers-177748]
				Other		46124	Combined into [Dishwasher Parts & Accessories-116026]
			Dishwasher Parts & Accessories			116026	Moved from [Dishwashers-116023] Renamed from [Parts & Accessories]
		-	Microwave Ovens			150138	Renamed from [Microwave & Convection Ovens]
				Countertop Microwaves		150140	Combined into [Microwave Ovens-150138]
				Microwave Drawers		150141	Combined into [Microwave Ovens-150138]
				Microwave Hoods (Over Range)		150142	Combined into [Microwave Ovens-150138]
				Other		20678	Combined into [Microwave Ovens-150138]
			Microwave Parts & Accessories			159903	Moved from [Microwave Ovens-150138] Renamed from [Parts & Accessories]
		-	Ranges & Cooking Appliances			43563
				Cooktops		71246
				Ranges & Stoves		71250
				Range Hoods		71253
				Wall Ovens		71318	Renamed from [Ovens]
				Parts & Accessories		43566
				Other		20712
		-	Refrigerators & Freezers			71258
				Ice Makers		79675	Combined into [Parts & Accessories-71259]
				Countertop Ice Makers		122929	New Category
				Mini Fridges		71262	New Category
				Refrigerators		20713
				Upright & Chest Freezers		71260	Relocated within Parent
				Parts & Accessories		71259
				Other		159920
		-	Washers & Dryers			42231
				Dryers		71254
				Washing Machines		71256
				Washer & Dryer Sets		71257
				Parts & Accessories		99697	New Category
				Parts & Accessories		20714	Combined into [Parts & Accessories-99697]
			Other			20715
	+	Rugs & Carpets				20571
	+	Tools				631
	-	Wedding Supplies				11827
			Aisle Runners			102423
			Balloons			20934
			Bridal Shower			170118	Combined into [Other-3200]
		-	Cake Supplies			98732	Combined into [Wedding Supplies-11827]
				Other		159905	Combined into [Other-3268]
			Candles & Candle Holders			20936
			Card Boxes & Wishing Wells			168189
			Centerpieces & Table Decor			159928	Renamed from [Centerpieces]
			Confetti			98733	New Category
			Disposable Cameras			177763	New Category
			Flower Girl Baskets			102449	Combined into [Ring Pillows & Flower Baskets-177762]
			Flowers, Petals & Garlands			20938	Relocated within Parent
			Glassware			102467
			Guest Books & Pens			20940
		-	Invitations & Stationery			102469	Renamed from [Invitations, Stationery]
				Announcements		170124	Combined into [Invitations & Stationery-102469]
				Invitations		102470	Combined into [Invitations & Stationery-102469]
				Labels & Seals		170125	Combined into [Invitations & Stationery-102469]
				Place Cards & Table Cards		102446	Combined into [Invitations & Stationery-102469]
				Programs		102472	Combined into [Invitations & Stationery-102469]
				Save the Date		170126	Combined into [Invitations & Stationery-102469]
				Thank You Cards		102471	Combined into [Invitations & Stationery-102469]
				Other		33160	Combined into [Invitations & Stationery-102469]
			Photo Albums			102473	Relocated within Parent
			Ribbons & Bows			20941	Relocated within Parent
			Ring Pillows & Flower Baskets			177762	New Category
			Ring Pillows			33162	Combined into [Ring Pillows & Flower Baskets-177762]
			Tableware & Serveware			33161	Renamed from [Napkins, Tablecloths & Plates]
			Organizers & Planners			102468	Renamed from [Instructional & Planning Aids]
			Tulle			20942	Relocated within Parent
			Venue Decorations			102430	Renamed from [Decorations]
			Wedding Cake Servers & Knives			102466	Moved from [Cake Supplies-98732] Renamed from [Cake Servers & Knives]
			Wedding Cake Stands & Plates			102424	Moved from [Cake Supplies-98732] Renamed from [Cake Stands & Plates]
			Wedding Cake Toppers			20935	Moved from [Cake Supplies-98732] Renamed from [Cake Toppers]
		-	Wedding Favors			33156	Renamed from [Favors]
				Bubbles		33157	Combined into [Wedding Favors-33156]
				Candles		170123	Combined into [Wedding Favors-33156]
				Candy Wraps		33158	Combined into [Wedding Favors-33156]
				Coffees & Teas		170119	Combined into [Wedding Favors-33156]
				Favor Bags & Boxes		33159	Combined into [Wedding Favors-33156]
				Mints		102445	Combined into [Wedding Favors-33156]
				Photo Favors		170120	Combined into [Wedding Favors-33156]
				Soaps		170121	Combined into [Wedding Favors-33156]
				Wine & Barwear		170122	Combined into [Wedding Favors-33156]
				Other		20937	Combined into [Wedding Favors-33156]
			Other			3268
	+	Window Treatments & Hardware				63514
	+	Yard, Garden & Outdoor Living				159912
	+	Wholesale Lots				31605
		Other				1280
+	Jewelry & Watches					281
+	Music					11233
+	Musical Instruments & Gear					619
+	Pet Supplies					1281
+	Pottery & Glass					870
+	Real Estate					10542
+	Specialty Services					316
	Sporting Goods					382	Combined into [Sporting Goods-888]
+	Sporting Goods					888	New Category
+	Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop					64482
+	Stamps					260
+	Tickets					1305
+	Toys & Hobbies					220
+	Travel					3252
+	Video Games & Consoles					1249
+	Everything Else					99

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