|
Often when you list an item it can be difficult to decide exactly
which category is best. For example, a Subbuteo set
(table-top football game) could be listed in the “Sports Memorabilia > Subbuteo” category, but it could also be relevant to the “Toys
& Games > Vintage/Classic Toys” category.
If you are having difficulty deciding which category to list your
item in, then remember that buyers will probably also face the same dilemma.
So eBay allows you to list your item in two categories to help
solve this problem. You have to bear in mind though that listing in two
categories will double your Insertion Fee and optional promotional features such
as highlighting, bold, gallery pictures etc. will also be multiplied by 2.
However, generously, there is no fee doubling for Scheduled
Listings and Home Page Featured promotions and only one Final Value Fee is
charged.
There are two exceptions, where listing in two categories is not
allowed and these are:-
- Multiple-Item
Auctions (otherwise known as Dutch Auctions). The alternative is, of
course, to divide your identical multiple items into two (or more) lots
and list them in different categories.
- Don’t try
to sell your car in both the “Cars” and the “Classic Cars” categories on
eBay Motors – only a single category is permitted.
eBay does check on the appropriateness of
categories chosen for listings and can make a change if they believe it
necessary, so take a little time to make sure you select the best catergory(ies) where buyers
will easily find your item.
|