Items
Page: Marketing >> eBay >> ItemsThe table lists all the items for sale on eBay. The symbols have the following meanings:Table 149: icons for eBay items
Icon Description![]()
The item has been created, but not yet verified and not yet placed on eBay. It can still be edited.![]()
The item has been created and verified but not yet placed on eBay. It can still be edited.![]()
The item has been created, has been verified, and will be placed on eBay at the set time. It can still be edited.![]()
The item has been placed on eBay and the sale is running. It can no longer be edited.![]()
The sale is finalised. The product has been sold.![]()
The sale is finalised. The product has not been sold.![]()
The item has been created as a "Buy It Now" item, but has not yet been verified or placed on eBay. It can still be edited.![]()
The item has been created as a "Buy It Now" item, and has been verified, but has not yet been placed on eBay. It can still be edited.![]()
The item has been created as a "Buy It Now" item, has been verified, and will be placed on eBay at the set time. It can still be edited.![]()
The item has been placed on eBay as a "Buy It Now" item and the item is for sale. It can no longer be edited.![]()
The sale is finished, the product has been sold for the Buy It Now price.![]()
The sale is finished, the product has not been sold for the Buy It Now price.![]()
The sale is still running. The customer has received an e-mail about finalising the order in the shop, but has not yet finalised the order. You can resend the finalisation request e-mail. To do this, click the link. You are then forwarded to the page of eBay orders. Run the corresponding batch process command. For more information, see Orders, below.
To open the details of an offer, click the name. As long as the item has not been sent to eBay, you can edit the details. See Item settings/eBay assistant, below.The availability of the corresponding product is shown using an icon following each item. The icons are the same as those used in the product table; see Products, above. To view a product, click the icon.Details of items which are for sale on eBay and of closed eBay sales are displayed in an overview. They cannot be edited. To view the product details, click the product link. To view the item offered on eBay, click the item link. There is also an Orders tab. All orders pertaining to this offer item are displayed here. The table is comparable in composition and function to the table for all eBay items. For more information, see Orders, below.In the Current bid column of the items table, you can see the current bid for the item, as well as how many bidders have bid on the item. If you offer more than one product for sale, the number of products that have been bid on is displayed in brackets.The coloured bar in the Current bid column shows the relationship between the current price and the sales price in the shop. An arrow marks the current value. The colour fields have the following meanings:Table 150: colour fields for item price
Colour Description red Item price is lower than the shop price yellow Item price is similar to the shop price green Item price is higher than the shop price
You can sort the table by column. For more details, see Sorting using column headings, above.Batch processing commands are available to manage the table entries. For an introduction to this, see Batch Processes in Tables, above. The following specialised actions can be performed:Table 151: specialised batch processing commands for eBay items
To create a new item, follow the steps described in Adding records, above. Enter the product number in the direct entry field. Save your entries by clicking Save.You can also upload the item to eBay when it is generated. Select the Upload as an eBay item immediately check box before saving the entry or importing the item from the tray. The item will be checked and sent to eBay.The default values will be used for new items; see Default values, below.It is also possible to create a new item from a product directly. For more information, see eBay, above.Item settings/eBay assistant
Page: Marketing >> eBay >> Items >> [item]The eBay assistant helps you create, edit, verify, and upload eBay items.Apart from the product information, which is imported from the shop, all other parameters are eBay-specific. You use these as if you were entering an item on eBay directly. If you are unsure about the meaning of these parameters or how to use them, they are explained in depth on eBay.The assistant contains multiple steps that can be performed sequentially as well as in any order.Caution: To save the information you have entered or modified on individual pages, you must change page by clicking the Next >> or << Previous buttons. The information is only saved if you do this. If you change pages using the links in the tab headings, the information is not saved. The same applies if you leave the assistant without confirming your changes via Next >> or << Previous.To start the assistant, click the name of an item in the eBay items table.Title
The various fields have the following meanings:Table 152: Fields in the Title page
Field name Description Field type Example Product Link Item type Possibilities are provided by eBay. Drop-down menu eBay account You decide which eBay page the offer is placed on.For more information, see eBay accounts, above. Drop-down menu Name Entry field, alphanumeric Deuter Hydro 2 Subtitle This is a short description of the item, which is displayed on the eBay page and also in the gallery directly under the name of the item Entry field, alphanumeric Description Description of the item that is displayed for eBay bidders.For more on formatting, see Working with text fields, above.Product information is displayed via the template. Text field, alphanumeric <P><STRONG><FONT size=5>Deuter Hydro 2.0</FONT></STRONG> </P><P>New 2004. Small drinking system backpack with …. Template +Assign Formatted sample texts for the description. After selection these are imported into the Description field. Drop-down menu
Caution: Payment and delivery settings are lost if you change eBay accounts. This is because they depend upon the country platform and are imported again when you change.Note: Due to security reasons, eBay restricts the use of active page contents such as JavaScript, Flash, and so on. If you use such elements in your description, your pages might not be displayed properly on eBay.Save your entries by clicking Next>>.Category
Each item must be assigned to at least one specific eBay category. The following methods exist for category assignment:
- Enter the category number directly in the Category field.
- Select the category from the Recently used categories drop-down menu. After selection, the number is entered into the Category field.
- Select a category from the catalogue structure. You can only select a category if an option button for this category is displayed in the Selection column. Select the option button for the desired category. After selection, the number is entered into the Category field.
You can also assign the item to additional categories. There is one entry field for each category. The assignment procedure is the same as for the first category. The currently active entry field is indicated by an arrow.If you own an eBay shop, you can also import the item into two categories used by your eBay shop. Select the target categories in the Category 1 and Category 2 drop-down menus.Save your entries by clicking Next >> or << Previous.Details
This is where you define settings that affect the sequence of events for the item. These are the same settings you edit when you place an item on eBay directly.Consult eBay for more information about the usage, function, and any costs of the individual parameters.Note: If you set the Accept returns option to Yes, you should specify the conditions under which you will accept returns in the item description.For the start-time setting, you can use the date entry function via theicon to enter the date in the right format. See also Date entry fields, above.
Save your entries by clicking Next >> or << Previous.Layout
This is where you define settings that affect the presentation of the item on eBay. These are the same settings you edit when you place an item on eBay directly. Consult eBay for more information about the usage, function and any costs of the individual parameters.In the drop-down menus for image types, all images are listed that you have available for the product. See also Product details – Images, above. The address of the image is automatically entered in the respective entry field. If you would like to link to an image which is not listed in the drop-down menu, enter the address of the image in the entry field.You can test whether the image is available at any time by clicking Preview.Save your entries by clicking Next >> or << Previous.Delivery
This is where you define the delivery methods you wish to offer to your eBay customers. Each eBay country platform offers certain delivery methods, which are listed in a drop-down menu.There is a list for domestic delivery and a separate table for international delivery. A maximum of three delivery methods can be selected for domestic delivery.Select each method you wish to offer individually and allocate a price to it. Save your entries by clicking Save.A universal method is available, which refers to the description of the item. Use this if none of the methods offered applies to you. Note that you must also enter a price here.If you do not select a delivery method, eBay will automatically refer to the description or recommend contacting you as the seller.Note: Since the customer finalises the process in your shop, the delivery methods mentioned here are only for his information. The methods should however be the same as those that you offer in the shop. The types that are valid for the customer are shown in the finalising order process in the shop.Go from page to page by clicking Next >> or << Previous, or click the tab headings.Payment
This is where you define the payment methods that you wish to offer to your eBay customers. Each eBay country platform offers certain payment methods, which are listed in a drop-down menu.Select a method for each and save your entries by clicking Save. You have to select at least one method. If you save without selecting a method, the Next button remains disabled. A universal method is available. This refers to the description of the item. Use this if none of the methods offered applies to you.Note: Since the customer finalises the process in your shop, the payment methods mentioned here are only for his information. The methods should however be the same as those that you offer in the shop. The types that are valid for the customer are shown in the finalising order process in the shop.Go from page to page by clicking Next >> or << Previous, or click the tab headings.Verification
The last step of the eBay assistant consists of verifying all settings. If all entries are correct, the item can be placed on eBay.Click the Verify button or Activate scheduling to test your settings. If all the information is correct, the fees for the offer are displayed. You can place the item on eBay by clicking Upload to eBay or Upload to eBay Now. Scheduled items are placed on eBay at the entered start time.If one of the settings does not fulfil eBay requirements, an error message will be displayed.Once an item is for sale on eBay, the parameters can no longer be changed.