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Variations listings...testing thereof...
I have been struggling to understand variations listings. The experience has been quite daunting. However, I have gotten to the point where I can create a listing with selectable items. I wanted to check and make sure it was working and immediately found out it cannot be tested in preview mode.
So, as I have a number of free listings per month, I went ahead and listed it, with notes in it saying it was a test page only. I can see the drop down menu and I can see the items I entered for purchase. Everything is there. The problem I am having is that I wanted to check and see if it was working so I tried to add items to my cart. I have no intention of buying them, I just wanted to see if the process worked.
So, I tried to add items to my cart and I got an error message saying as much. At one point I clicked the button that says look at the items in my cart and got some weird computer gibberish for an error. I don't know if this is failing because the system prevents me from doing this with my own account or if there is some other issue I am overlooking. Again, I know I can't purchase from myself, but am I also prevented from adding items to my own cart as long as I don't click Buy or Purchase? I could take the listing live and try to access it from a friends computer, but I sure would like to make sure everything is good BEFORE I create a live listing.
Also, I see that many people have created variations that include items with varying prices, but everything I have read, and several comments on this site, say that variations is for items all priced the same. But since there are quite a few listings that don't follow that rule, is it actually a rule?
Thanks in advance.
wooden_flower
Mentor8 months ago@jewal-9896
When you create a variations listing, you get a grid where you can price each combination at a different price. There is only 1 shipping amount, although you can add an amount for each additional item if you used fixed shipping.
You cannot put your own items in your cart. You could ask a friend to try it, but try not use each other’s internet connections - this will forever link your accounts. If one of you runs afoul of eBay policies, it will restrict you both.
Start with a simple variations listing - just a single attribute. Add just a few variations. Add all of the prices, photos, etc and let it go live. You’ll be able to see if the listing is right or not since it will be a simple pick from list.
There are rules for test listings, be sure to follow those if you set one up.
https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/listing-policies/test-listings-policy?id=5039&st=3&pos=1&query=Test%20listings%20policy&intent=Test%20listing&lucenceai=lucenceai&docId=HELP1540
jewal-9896
OP8 months agoThank you for your reply. It confirmed my suspicions about what was happening. I did use my wife's computer to test the live listing and it worked. If I run afoul of eBay, she won't be affected as she doesn't use that site.
Everything on eBay seems to be a challenge to be unraveled, I am not sure why the process isn't easier as it seems that a well functioning site would be beneficial to eBay's bottom line.
Regardless, your answer, at least, provided some useful information. I thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.