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Category Changes: Home & Garden

May 2012

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. In some cases, listings will be moved into a new category according to the Item Specifics you have selected. In other cases, fees and Item Specifics (including Condition) may be different in your listing's new category. After the changes are live, please review your listings again.

NOTABLE CATEGORY CHANGES
  • Rugs & Carpets: expanding with new subcategories; please update your Item Specifics ahead of the change.
  • Dressers & Vanities: creating a split between Vanities & Makeup Tables and Dressers & Chests of Drawers; please update your Item Specifics ahead of the change.
  • Neon Signs: moving out of Home & Garden and into Collectibles. Condition values will change in the new location.
For a comprehensive look at all category changes in Home & Garden, please review the table below.

Change TypeExplanation
New
New category added
CombineTwo categories merged into one
RenameCategory renamed
MoveCategory moved within structure
Move & RenameCategory moved & renamed

Cat NameCat IDComment
+Antiques20081 
+Art550 
+Baby2984 
+Books267 
+Business & Industrial12576 
+Cameras & Photo625 
+Cell Phones & Accessories15032Renamed from [Cell Phones & PDAs]
+Clothing, Shoes & Accessories11450 
+Coins & Paper Money11116 
+Collectibles1 
+Computers/Tablets & Networking58058Renamed from [Computers & Networking]
+Consumer Electronics293 
+Crafts14339 
+Dolls & Bears237 
+DVDs & Movies11232 
+Entertainment Memorabilia45100 
+Gift Cards & Coupons172008 
+Health & Beauty26395 
-Home & Garden11700 
 -Bath20438Moved from [Inside the Home-159888]
   Bath Accessory Sets25454 
   Bath Mats & Rugs20440 
   Bath Pillows66721 
   Caddies & Cabinets38157 
   Children's Bath Items115624 
   Mirrors32873 
   Non-Slip Appliques & Mats66722 
   Plaques & Signs103425 
   Scales33166 
   Shelves31385 
   Shower Curtain Hooks32874 
   Shower Curtain Rods168132 
   Shower Curtains20441 
   Showerheads71282 
   Shower Radios103427 
   Soap Dishes & Dispensers25451 
   Tissue Box Covers25452 
   Toilet Brushes & Holders66723 
   Toilet Seats37637 
   Toilet Tissue Holders32876 
   Toothbrush Holders25453 
   Towel Racks20442 
   Towels & Washcloths40587New Category
   Towels & Washcloths20443Combined into [Towels & Washcloths-40587]
   Tumblers134640 
   Vanities115625 
   Wall Hooks & Hangers103426 
   Wastebaskets46248 
   Other1282 
 -Bedding20444Moved from [Inside the Home-159888]
   Bed-in-a-Bag20469 
   Bed Pillows20445 
   Bed Skirts20450Relocated within Parent
   Bedspreads & Coverlets20451Combined into [Quilts, Bedspreads & Coverlets-175749]
   Blankets & Throws175750New Category
   Blankets25458Combined into [Blankets & Throws-175750]
   Canopies & Netting48090 
  +Children's Bedding66725 
   Comforters & Sets45462 
   Daybed Covers & Sets162077Combined into [Quilts, Bedspreads & Coverlets-175749]
   Decorative Bed Pillows115630 
   Duvet Covers & Sets37644Renamed from [Duvet Covers]
   Inflatable Mattresses, Airbeds66734Combined into [Inflatable Mattresses, Airbeds-131598]
   Mattress Pads & Feather Beds175751New Category
   Feather Beds37646Combined into [Mattress Pads & Feather Beds-175751]
   Mattress Pads & Covers66735Combined into [Mattress Pads & Feather Beds-175751]
   Pillow Shams43397 
   Quilts, Bedspreads & Coverlets175749New Category
   Quilts38160Combined into [Quilts, Bedspreads & Coverlets-175749]
   Sheets & Pillowcases20460Renamed from [Sheets]
   Throws20452Combined into [Blankets & Throws-175750]
   Other25815New Category
   Other20471Combined into [Other-25815]
 +Food & Wine14308Moved from [Inside the Home-159888]
 -Furniture3197Moved from [Inside the Home-159888]
   Armoires & Wardrobes103430 
   Bar Stools153928New Category
   Bar Stools38201Combined into [Bar Stools-153928]
   Bean Bags & Inflatables48319 
  -Beds & Mattresses32254New Category
    Beds & Bed Frames175758New Category
    Headboards & Footboards109064Moved from [Furniture-3197] Renamed from [Headboards]
    Inflatable Mattresses, Airbeds131598New Category
    Mattresses131588New Category
    Bed & Waterbed Accessories66737Moved from [Bedding-20444] Renamed from [Waterbed Accessories]
    Other122759New Category
   Beds38185Combined into [Beds & Bed Frames-175758]
   Bed Frames38184Combined into [Beds & Bed Frames-175758]
   Bedroom Sets20480 
   Benches & Stools103431 
   Bookcases3199 
   Cabinets & Cupboards20487 
   CD & Video Racks22653 
   Chairs54235New Category
   Chairs38200Combined into [Chairs-54235]
  +Children's Furniture66741 
   Desks & Home Office Furniture88057New Category
   Desks & Computer Furniture20495Combined into [Desks & Home Office Furniture-88057]
   Dining Sets107578New Category
   Dining Sets20484Combined into [Dining Sets-107578]
   Dressers & Chests of Drawers114397New Category
   Dressers & Vanities20478Combined into [Dressers & Chests of Drawers-114397]
   Entertainment Units, TV Stands20488Renamed from [Entertainment Ctrs & TV Stands]
   Futons, Frames & Covers131579Renamed from [Futons]
   Mattresses20479Combined into [Mattresses-131588]
   Nightstands38199 
   Office Furniture Sets134655Combined into [Desks & Home Office Furniture-88057]
   Ottomans, Footstools & Poufs20490Renamed from [Ottomans & Footstools]
   Sideboards & Buffets125256New Category
   Sideboards & Buffets20483Combined into [Sideboards & Buffets-125256]
   Sofas, Loveseats & Chaises38208New Category
   Sofas, Loveseats & Chaises4960Combined into [Sofas, Loveseats & Chaises-38208]
   Tables38204New Category
   Tables38202Combined into [Tables-38204]
   Trunks & Chests125085New Category
   Trunks & Chests20493Combined into [Trunks & Chests-125085]
   Vanities & Makeup Tables32878New Category
   Other175752New Category
   Other3195Combined into [Other-175752]
 +Holidays, Cards & Party Supply16086Relocated within Parent
 -Home Decor & Accents10033Moved from [Inside the Home-159888]
   Afghans, Throws20549 
   Baskets20550 
   Bookends20551 
   Bottles36016 
   Boxes, Jars & Tins36017 
   Candle Holders & Accessories16102 
   Candles46782 
   Ceiling Tins & Roses122845 
  +Children's Decor115970 
  -Clocks20558 
    Alarm Clocks79643 
    Cuckoo Clocks79644New Category
    Desk, Mantel & Shelf Clocks175753New Category
    Desk Clocks79645Combined into [Desk, Mantel & Shelf Clocks-175753]
    Grandfather Clocks20559 
    Mantel, Shelf Clocks20560Combined into [Desk, Mantel & Shelf Clocks-175753]
    Novelty Clocks79647Combined into [Wall Clocks-20561]
    Wall Clocks20561Relocated within Parent
    Replacement Parts & Tools101408New Category
    Other20562 
   Decorative Figures & Accents36025 
   Decorative Fruit & Vegetables36018 
   Decorative Plates & Bowls36019 
  +Door Accessories38217 
  -Fireplaces & Stoves38219Renamed from [Fireplaces & Accessories]
    Fireplaces175756New Category
    Heating Stoves84184New Category
    Andirons, Grates & Firedogs79648Renamed from [Andirons]
    Decorative Logs, Stone & Glass38220Renamed from [Fireplace Logs]
    Fireplaces131607Combined into [Fireplaces-175756]
    Fireplace Mantels & Surrounds79650Renamed from [Mantels]
    Fireplace Screens & Doors38221Relocated within Parent
    Fuel & Firewood175755New Category
    Log Holders & Carriers79649Relocated within Parent
    Pokers, Tools & Sets38222Renamed from [Fireplace Tool Sets & Bellows]
    Replacement Parts159895Renamed from [Fireplace Fans/Blowers/Inserts]
    Other20564 
   Floral Decor4959 
   Globes36023 
  +Home Fragrances20552 
   Indoor Fountains20569 
   Mirrors20580 
   Photo Frames & Display79654 
   Pillows20563 
   Plaques & Signs31587 
  +Racks, Stands & Hooks38224 
   Screens & Room Dividers31601 
   Slipcovers175754New Category
   Slipcovers20577Combined into [Slipcovers-175754]
   Suncatchers & Mobiles20578 
   Vases101415 
  +Wall Decor38233 
  +Wallpaper42135 
   Other10034 
 +Home Improvement159907Relocated within Parent
 +Housekeeping & Organization299Moved from [Inside the Home-159888]
 -Inside the Home159888Combined into [Home & Garden-11700]
   Rugs & Carpets20584Combined into [Other-8409]
   Other159906Combined into [Other-1280]
 -Kitchen, Dining & Bar20625Moved from [Inside the Home-159888]
  +Bakeware25464 
  +Bar Tools & Accessories20687 
   Children's Dining Items115715 
   Cookware20628 
  +Cutlery20637 
  +Dinnerware & Serving Pieces36027 
   Flatware20693 
   Flatware Storage159899 
   Glassware20696 
   Kitchen Islands & Carts115753Moved from [Furniture-3197]
  +Kitchen Storage & Organization20652 
  +Kitchen Tools & Gadgets20635 
  +Linens71237 
   Microwave Cookware20633 
  +Small Kitchen Appliances20667 
   Other3202 
 -Lamps, Lighting & Ceiling Fans20697Moved from [Inside the Home-159888]
   Ceiling Fans20699 
   Chandeliers & Ceiling Fixtures117503New Category
   Ceiling Fan Accessories173513Combined into [Lighting Parts & Accessories-20705]
   Chandeliers20698Combined into [Chandeliers & Ceiling Fixtures-117503]
   Chandelier Crystals173514Combined into [Lighting Parts & Accessories-20705]
   Chandelier Parts173515Combined into [Lighting Parts & Accessories-20705]
   Lamps112581New Category
   Lamps112582Combined into [Lamps-112581]
   Wall Fixtures116880New Category
  -Lighting Fixtures122944Combined into [Wall Fixtures-116880]
    Bathroom Lighting79662Combined into [Wall Fixtures-116880]
    Ceiling Fixtures29510Combined into [Chandeliers & Ceiling Fixtures-117503]
    Neon Signs94942Combined into [Neon-4055]
    Pendant Lighting103438Combined into [Chandeliers & Ceiling Fixtures-117503]
    Picture Lights116016Combined into [Wall Fixtures-116880]
    Recessed Lighting103439Combined into [Chandeliers & Ceiling Fixtures-117503]
    Sconces & Wall Lamps20703Combined into [Wall Fixtures-116880]
    Track Lighting43425Combined into [Chandeliers & Ceiling Fixtures-117503]
    Under Cabinet Lighting116019Combined into [Wall Fixtures-116880]
    Other159919Combined into [Other-3201]
   Lamp Shades20708Moved from [Lighting Parts & Accessories-20705]
   Light Bulbs20706Relocated within Parent
   Night Lights20702New Category
   String Lights, Fairy Lights116022Moved from [Lighting Fixtures-122944] Renamed from [String Lights]
  -Lighting Parts & Accessories20705Renamed from [Lighting Accessories]
    Fan & Light Pulls20707Combined into [Lighting Parts & Accessories-20705]
    Lamp Parts116020Combined into [Lighting Parts & Accessories-20705]
    Lighting Remotes & Controls116021Combined into [Lighting Parts & Accessories-20705]
    Other20709Combined into [Lighting Parts & Accessories-20705]
   Other3201 
 +Major Appliances20710Moved from [Inside the Home-159888]
 -Rugs & Carpets20571New Category
   Area Rugs45510New Category
   Carpet Tiles136820New Category
   Children's Rugs57234New Category
   Door Mats & Floor Mats20573Moved from [Door Accessories-38217] Renamed from [Doormats]
   Indoor/Outdoor Rugs175515New Category
   Leather, Fur & Sheepskin Rugs91421New Category
   Runners20574New Category
   Stair Treads175517New Category
   Wall-to-Wall Carpeting175820New Category
   Tools & Accessories36956New Category
   Other8409New Category
 +Tools631 
 +Wedding Supplies11827 
 -Window Treatments & Hardware63514Moved from [Inside the Home-159888] Renamed from [Window Treatments]
   Blinds & Shades20585 
   Children's Window Treatments116488 
   Curtains, Drapes & Valances45515Renamed from [Curtains & Drapes]
   Curtain Rods & Finials103459Moved from [Window Treatment Hardware-103458] Renamed from [Curtain Rods]
   Shutters66799Relocated within Parent
   Window Film175757New Category
  -Window Treatment Hardware103458Moved from [Inside the Home-159888]
    Finials103460Combined into [Curtain Rods & Finials-103459]
    Rings & Clips103461Combined into [Window Treatment Hardware-103458]
    Tie-Backs103462Combined into [Window Treatment Hardware-103458]
    Other32890Combined into [Window Treatment Hardware-103458]
   Other63515 
 +Yard, Garden & Outdoor Living159912 
 +Wholesale Lots31605 
  Other1280New Category
+Jewelry & Watches281 
+Music11233 
+Musical Instruments & Gear619Renamed from [Musical Instruments]
+Pet Supplies1281 
+Pottery & Glass870 
+Real Estate10542 
+Specialty Services316 
+Sporting Goods382 
+Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop64482 
+Stamps260 
+Tickets1305 
+Toys & Hobbies220 
+Travel3252 
+Video Games1249 
+Everything Else99 

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