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How do I list a multi-item computer system as a single item using the eBay listing tool?
I have staged a plug-and-play, all-Apple computer system that includes a Mac mini A1347, an Apple Thunderbolt Display A1407, an Apple Wireless Keyboard A1314, and an Apple Magic Mouse A1296 that I would like to sell on eBay as a single item.
While some buyers prefer to purchase each component as a standalone item, I am targeting buyers who want to purchase a curated / plug-and-play all-Apple computer system that only requires them to connect a display cable, plug in the Mac mini and the display into a power source, and push the Mac mini's power button.
What is the best way to list a multi-item computer system so that it complies with eBay’s listing policies, presents buyers with the information needed to make an informed purchasing decision, and appears high enough in the search rankings that most buyers will see it?
My experience with the eBay listing tool has been limited to single-item listings, mostly for Apple Computer hardware. For these single-item listings, I have found the listing tool to be sufficiently capable.
But in the multi-item “All-Apple Computer System†listing that I envision, I must present the details, descriptions, and conditions of 4 items--2 major components and 2 peripherals. How can I achieve this when the listing tool does not offer me 4 discrete "Item Specifics" sections, 4 condition sections, and 4 description sections?
I have looked for examples of comparable listings to see what other Sellers have done when multiple items were offered as a system or set. What I often found were listings featuring a “main item†and several “optional itemsâ€. When the main item was purchased with an “optional item†the listing labeled it a “bundleâ€. But since there are no “optional items†in the “All-Apple computer systemâ€, I do not consider the “Bundleâ€-type listing analogous or useful.
I view what I propose to sell as a single item (an All-Apple Computer System) comprised of 4 discrete sub-items (Mac mini, display, keyboard, and mouse).
I am looking for guidance and suggestions from seasoned sellers who have successfully listed either a multi-item computer system or something comparable.
Thank you in advance for your help,
Mark
shipscript
·3 years agoList the full turn-key bundle with the computer specs and operating system. Add custom Item Specifics as:
Display
: Apple Thunderbolt Display A1407 included
Keyboard
: Apple Wireless Keyboard A1314 included
Mouse
: Apple Magic Mouse A1296 included
The specs on the peripherals can be added to the item description if further explanation is needed.
The title might be something like:
Mac mini A1347 computer bundled with A1407 Display, A1314 Keyboard, A1296 Mouse.
or
2014 Mac mini A1347 computer system includes external display, mouse, keyboard.