What is this bizarro listing?!
A friend shared this with me. Is this some sort of Ebay test account? I could see someone posting a wrong pic, but that doesn't explain a title just saying New.
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A friend shared this with me. Is this some sort of Ebay test account? I could see someone posting a wrong pic, but that doesn't explain a title just saying New.
chapeau-noir
·2 years agoI used to see test listings on a regular basis. I've done some myself though not lately.
https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/listing-policies/test-listings-policy?id=5039
ETA: It was to test templates after I had written one, or photo resolution. The 'preview' wasn't good enough as I noticed changes particularly in photo resolution after actual listing. That may have changed since then.
evry1nositswindy
·2 years agoWhat is the purpose of a test listing? I'm curious too @shipscript
redmodelt
·2 years agoI have seen test listing by eBay but that was many (many) years ago. There was a notation in the listing not to bid.
mcdougle4248
·2 years ago@slyders_finds
I see the little kid in the orange coat error when clicking on the listing link you shared, so I cannot view the original listing
There is a special category path for test listings. If you are interested you can learn more here:
https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/listing-policies/test-listings-policy?id=5039
Perhaps the seller with the test listing did not use the appropriate category and now eBay has removed the listing.
slyders_finds
OP2 years agoIt was a picture of a salad. It was $2 + $2 shipping. Title just said New. Item specifics said it was a headlamp. And the seller was using a selling account with 56 stars. Violated all the rules looking at the link you provided. In 19 years on Ebay I have never heard of a test listing. Learned something new. But what is the purpose of a test listing? Do they get some sort or report back from Ebay?
mcdougle4248
·2 years agoI have not used test listings myself, however, I do know a respected member of this community that does use test listings, so let's ask them.
@shipscript
The OP is requesting information regarding the use of test listings. I remember that you have active test listings, so am hoping you will share some of your insights and experience.
wastingtime101
·2 years agoDing ding ding. I forget what category it was in - bike headlights or something like that. Or maybe it was headlamps (like the ones you wear to go caving).
ise710
·2 years agoYup, before they toss their salad, pull up their roots, and sell their steak in eBay.
soh.maryl
·2 years agoMaybe it was just a test listing by someone to see if he could list his items?
lux.ra_14
·2 years agoIt says "salad test" in the description field.