2014 Spring Seller Update

Please see the complete list of category updates.

Start using the new and revised categories as soon as they become available beginning the week of April 7, 2014.

Please see a complete list of item specific updates for spring 2014.

Start using new and recommended item specifics as soon as they become available beginning the week of March 10, 2014.

ChannelAdvisor and other Certified Providers typically update their tools with the new category structure. In instances where third-party tools haven't been updated, eBay will automatically map new listings with the old category IDs to the new categories. Once the Certified Provider has updated their category structure, use the new category as opposed to the old category ID.

Yes. Check Selling Reminders on your My eBay All Selling page or the new Listing Improvement section of the Selling Manager summary page to identify your listings without item specifics. You can then easily edit those listings in bulk. Remember, using eBay-recommended item specifics in your listings makes it easier for buyers to find your items.

If new subcategories have been added to your category, your listings will be moved to the subcategory with the best fit. When you relist these items, be sure to list in the appropriate subcategory and use eBay-recommended item specifics for the best visibility in a buyer's search results.

If your listing has not been moved to the most appropriate category, you'll need to relist in a category that's better suited to your item.

It's a good idea to try to match your item with a product from the catalog as often as you can. However, if you're unable to find a product in the catalog that's an exact match to the item you have for sale, create your listing without selecting a product from the catalog. Remember, selecting a product from the catalog for your listing that's similar but not an exact match to the item you have for sale may be confusing for your buyers and could create a bad buying—and selling—experience. We recommend you complete your listing without selecting a product from the catalog.

If your category gets merged with another category, your listing will automatically move to the new category. If the item specifics differ from the previous category, you'll need to update your listing using our suggested item specifics for higher visibility on the search results page. Be sure to check your listings to see if any of your listings have changed categories.

Your active multi-quantity listings will be moved to the correct category for you. Please make sure you have the latest version of Turbo Lister or other third-party tools to ensure the category IDs reflect the latest changes.

Any of your Good 'Til Cancelled listings that used the catalog information prior to it being updated will remain intact and continue to include product details from that version, even after the catalog has been updated in the week of April 7. Should you ever decide to revise these Good 'Til Cancelled listings, however, you will be asked to select a product from the updated catalog. While not mandatory, after the week of April 7 it's a good idea to update as many of your Good 'Til Cancelled listings as possible with the updated catalog to make sure that they contain the latest product details and images available.

We recommend you use the eBay-recommended item specifics whenever possible, since custom item specifics won't be matched to the left navigation on the search results page. To make it easier for buyers to find your item, revise your listings using eBay-recommended item specifics.

To edit a single listing, select the listing you want to revise in My eBay, then click the "Edit" button. From the "Actions" menu, select "Edit listings". To edit multiple listings, select the listings you want to revise, then click the "Edit" button. From the "Edit" drop-down menu at the top of the page, select "Item specifics". From the drop-down menu at the top of the next screen, select "Edit listings in bulk". Make the changes you want in the grid, then click the "Save and Close" button.

If you add your own custom item specifics and values, they will not show up in the left hand navigation. When buyers use the item specific filters, your listing will only get matched if you use an eBay-recommended item specific and value.

Generally speaking, when your item or items are moved to a new category, they take on the fees of that new parent category. In cases where the category's been merged with a category with different fees, you'll be charged the fees for the original category until the listing ends.

While it's always a best practice to list your item with the eBay catalog whenever there's an exact match available, it is not a requirement to complete your listing. It is important to note, however, that product descriptions from the old catalog will be removed from all listings if you revise, relist, or create a similar listing. If your listing contained a product description from the old catalog, you will either need to update your listing by selecting a new product from the catalog or add your own product description.

Yes. Get more information on how to request that your product be added to our catalog.