Okay, eBays experts were very helpful.
1. Make sure you can list in that category 1st (link below)- smh - I wasted so much time - don't do it. check the list:
https://pages.ebay.com/sellerinformation/sellingresources/multiplevariationslist.html
To create variation listings, you will need to use the Business Listing Tool. You can switch to this tool by clicking on the option in the upper right-hand corner of the listing form. Here is a link to get to the Business Listing tool: https://bulksell.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SingleList&sellingMode=AddItem
Here is a link about creating variation listings: https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/listings/creating-managing-listings/creating-listings-variations?i...
Below is a link to a helpful tutorial about creating variation listings. https://export.ebay.com/en/listings/how-optimize-your-listings/how-to-create-listings-with-variation...
Like I said at the beginning: Not all eBay categories support variation listings. The list of compatible categories can be found here: https://pages.ebay.com/sellerinformation/sellingresources/multiplevariationslist.html
copied from Patty an eBay expert seller - Thanks Patty!!
