New categories added to the eBay catalogue
By 24 September 2012, new categories will have been added to the eBay catalogue. You must list your items with a matching product from the eBay catalogue, where available, to avoid your listing being removed and losing sales.
Using the catalogue helps to make it faster and easier for buyers to find your listings. It’s also one of the criteria for appearing in the Value Box.
What you need to do
NOW
Check the catalogue adoption tool to see if you currently have listings to match with products from the existing eBay catalogue.
24 SEPTEMBER
New categories will have been added to the eBay catalogue. Check the catalogue adoption tool and match your listings with products from the eBay catalogue.
Details
Listing with a matching product from the eBay catalogue
- Use the catalogue adoption tool to match your listings with products from the eBay catalogue.
- When listing in the Sell your item form:
- Enter the European article number (EAN) or brand and model keywords that describe your item.
- Select a product that matches your item.
- Add your own description and photos of used items to accurately show the condition.
- To list a product bundle, choose a matching product from the eBay catalogue, tick the bundle flag and add details in the description.
- Review your listing carefully and ensure that all the information, including the information from the eBay catalogue, is correct.
New categories added to the eBay catalogue
The following categories have been added to the existing eBay catalogue in which you must list your items with matching products:
| 164 | CPUs / Processors |
| 56088 | Server CPUs / Processors |
| 1244 | Motherboards |
| 179 | PC Desktops & All-in-Ones* |
| 177 | PC Laptops & Netbooks |
* Available from 15 August.
Benefits of listing with a matching product in the eBay catalogue
- Save time – you can choose to add pre-filled product information, such as category, item specifics and stock photos instead of writing item descriptions and sourcing photos.
- Quicker and easier for buyers to find the exact products they’re looking for.
- Appear in the Value Box – greater visibility and sales. Note - you must be an eBay Top-rated seller for your listings to appear in the Value Box.
- Larger audience – using the EAN as part of the eBay catalogue allows listings to appear in a wider range of channels, including Google Product Search.
- Better matched listings – we're improving the way we use the information provided in item descriptions.
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