How to use the eBay Catalogue Adoption Tool

How to use the eBay Catalogue Adoption Tool
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In many Electronics categories eBay introduced or is about to introduce a new buyer experience that displays listings grouped by their model – or catalogue product. This requires that you select a matching product from the catalogue whenever there is one available, both for new and Good ‘Til Cancelled listings.

If you list in any of these categories, please download and read 'Electronics 2011 - new buyer experience and mandatory use of catalogue products', where you will find many helpful tips on how to list with the eBay catalogue.
To revise your existing listings and match them to the correct catalogue product, you can use the new catalogue adoption tool.

What is the catalogue adoption tool?

The catalogue adoption tool shows a list of all the items you are currently selling in catalogue-mandated Electronics categories that aren't already matched to a product in the eBay catalogue.

How does it work?

Catalogue adoption tool will display a list of all your items currently live in catalogue-mandated Electronics categories without a matching product from the eBay catalogue. The categories include:

• MP3 Players (73839)
• GPS Systems (156955)
• Mobile Phones w/o Contract (9355)
• Mobile Phones with Contract (9388)
• Pay As You Go Phones (13426)
• Digital Cameras (31388)
• Consoles (139971)
• Camcorders (11724)
• Lenses (3323)
• Film Cameras (15230)
• Flashes (48515)
• Tripods & Monopods (30093)
• Televisions (11071)
• Printers (178)
• All-in-One Printers (171962)
• Internal/ External Hard Drives (16178)
• Internal (131552)
• External (131559)
• Monitors (174)
• Apple Desktops (4603)
• Apple Laptops (141177)
• iPads, Tablets & eReaders (171485)
• Wired Routers (73321)
• Wireless Routers (91357)
• Cable Modem-Router Combos (101269)
• DSL Modem-Router Combos (101270)
• ISDN Routers (108995)

To use the catalogue adoption tool:

1. Go to the catalogue adoption tool.
2. You'll see a list of your unmatched electronics listings. If we can find a likely match to a product from the eBay catalogue, we'll suggest it. If the suggestion is correct, select that item by ticking the box next to it. If there isn't a recommendation or if the recommendation isn’t correct, click Search for more product then select the correct match. Alternatively, search directly for your product in the search box that appears. We recommend searching for brand and model.
3. If you can’t find a match, it might mean that your product is in the wrong category. If this is the case, use the My item isn't in the right category and I'd like to change it option. If you’re sure your product isn't in the catalogue, use the No products match my item option.
4. Once you've chosen matches for all the products that have them, click Submit changes.

Note: The catalogue adoption tool doesn't add, remove, or modify any other detail, such as photos, product information, and listing description.
Once submitted, the changes can't be reversed using the catalogue adoption tool.

No product matches your item

If a match isn't found, it may be because your listing doesn't have enough information in the title or item specifics section. You'll need to manually search for a matching product from the eBay catalogue.

Listings that can’t be revised

Any listings with a revision restriction will be visible in the catalogue adoption tool but can’t be matched to a catalogue product. Find out more about restrictions on revising listings.

Listings that have been matched to a product from the eBay catalogue will not show.
When you list certain items in many categories, you can use product details and a stock photo from our catalogue in your listing. Product details from the catalogue can help you create listings that are more visible and appealing to buyers.
Note: For some types of items, you're required to use the details from our catalogue. Find out how in the instructions on using the eBay catalogue
Using product details from our catalogue is a good idea. Buyers are more likely to buy if they can see key product information immediately. Including details from our product catalogue in your listings creates a shopping experience that speeds the buyer's path from search to purchase.
When you select product details from the catalogue, be sure they're an exact match with what you're selling in your listing. If your item is used or refurbished, select the most accurate item condition and use the listing description to provide a detailed description of any wear or flaws. Include item details and photos that accurately depict the item condition.

Listing an item that's in our catalogue

When you create a new listing or relist an item, you'll be asked to select a product or category. The steps you'll take depend on how you're listing.

Listing or relisting a single item:
When creating a new listing or relisting an item, you're asked to select a product or category when you start your listing. You're also prompted to search for the product in the catalogue using item identifiers such as a Universal Product Code (UPC), a manufacturer's part number, or manufacturer and model keywords. If the identifier matches a product in the catalogue, you're asked to select the product in the catalogue and the option to include product details and a stock photo for your listing.

Revising items using the bulk editing tool:

1. Select the listings or templates you want to edit from the grid. You can edit or remove existing catalog details, or add new information
2. Once you have selected the items in the grid, select the Catalogue Product Details option from the Edit menu
3. Edit the catalogue product information for each of the items or templates you have selected in the popup box that appears
4. Move through your list of items using either save and next (to go to the next item) or save and previous (to move back to the previous item) buttons
5. When you have edited and saved your last item, click the close button on the popup box

Listing or revising items with Turbo Lister:

1. Open a listing
2. Under Details, search for items in the catalogue by entering an identifier like an ISBN, an UPC, or a keyword

Making sure you choose the right product

When you use the product catalogue, it's important to make sure you're choosing the right item so you don't accidentally mislead buyers. If our catalogue doesn't have an exact match for the item you're selling, don't use it. Instead, you can ask us to add a product to our catalogue. Here are some examples of ways you can (and can't) use our catalogue.

Allowed

Listing a book with the ISBN 123456789 and using the details from our catalogue for a book with ISBN 123456789 in your listing Listing a 32GB, white, Apple iPhone 3GS and using the information from our product catalogue for the 32GB, white, Apple iPhone 3GS in your listing

Not Allowed

Listing a green iPod Shuffle and using our catalogue information for a silver iPod Shuffle in your listing Listing a Sony PS2 and using our catalogue information for a Sony PS3 in your listing Listing headphones for an iPod and using our catalogue information for an iPod Shuffle in your listing Listing a book about the making of 'Gone with the Wind' and using our catalogue information for a 'Gone with the Wind' DVD in your listing Listing a CD with UPC 123456789 and using our catalogue information for a CD that looks similar but has UPC 987654321