Selling and item in mutiple colors individually in one listing.

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How do I add the feature of a listing where the buyer has to select the color and quantity... so I don't have to have separate listing for each color.

Thanks in advance

Georgieboy614

georgieboy614

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Posted 1 year ago·Last reply 1 year ago

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selforfun

Mentor1 year ago

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@georgieboy614

eBay allows you to use the multi-variation listing feature for items that come in multiple options like colors, sizes, or styles. This way, buyers can select their desired variation (e.g., color) and quantity from a single listing, instead of browsing multiple listings.

Hereâ€™s how to set it up:

When creating or editing your listing, look for the option to add variations under the listing format.
Select the attribute(s) you want to offer, such as 'Color' or 'Size,' and enter the available options (e.g., Red, Blue, Green).
Add the quantity available for each variation.
Upload images that correspond to each color or variation to make it visually clear for buyers.

Important: Not all eBay categories support variations, so be sure to check if your item's category allows it before proceeding.

For a visual reference, you can see an example of where variations typically appear to buyersâ€”itâ€™s located right above the condition details on a listing. This helps buyers quickly identify and select their preferred options.

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comics-scifi-collectibles

Mentor1 year ago

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@georgieboy614

The type of listing you wish to create is called a variation listing.

You can not revise an existing listing to add variations.

Variations are not available in all categories. If you do not see the variation option after trying these steps please reply back with what the item is you are trying to list.

To create a variation listing you will need to use the Advanced listing tool that is located in Seller Hub. It can only be accessed from a computer, not the app.

To access Seller Hub:

1. Go to https://www.ebay.com/sh/landing

2. Click Start Using Seller Hub

3. Then, go here to your active listings page:

https://www.ebay.com/sh/lst/active and click the blue Create listing button near the top, right-hand side of the page.

Variations can only be created when using the Buy It Now format.

If you do not see the variations option, click on the 3 dots on the upper right-hand side of the listing form, then select Settings (gear icon) and click on the variations toggle so it turns blue.

Here is a link with information regarding creating variation listings:

https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/listings/creating-managing-listings/creating-listings-variations?id=4150

Please note: The Variation Attribute name cannot be the same as eBay's default item specifics.

You may also want to set up a calculated or flat shipping rule in your account settings so that your buyers pay the correct shipping for additional items when they purchase more than one from your listing.

Offer combined shipping and set up your shipping rule here:

https://www.ebay.com/ship/prf

On the listing form, select use my shipping rule after you set up the shipping for a single item purchase.

Here is a link with more information regarding shipping discounts:

https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/shipping-items/shipping-rates/shipping-discounts?id=4168

georgieboy614

OP1 year ago

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Thank you for your help