Database import

[progr0]

Hello, I have a database of listings in format .sql. 

Can someone, please, told me, step by step, how can I convert it and upload it on eBay? 

[dollybeauty]

@progr0

First, you are a new seller, with zero feedback. As such, you will face selling limits. You will be not be able to list more than 6-10 items, or $500-$1000 worth of items. This will continue until you meet certain eBay requirements (see below).

All databases have options to convert the data into csv (comma seperated values) file format. Make sure you use the MS-DOS csv file format. MAC and UNIX csv file formats do not have the correct line endings for the following.

It gets a bit complicated here. Each listing must be uploaded in the correct eBay category. Unless the items are all in the same category, this can be a one-by-one edit.

There is a utility on eBay called FileExchangen that, once you change the column headings to match FileExchange requirements, will allow you to upload your database items in bulk. We are here to help you though this process. Please repost when you are ready to do this.

Again you will have to get past the selling limits, to list many items at once...

Here is the info on limits - https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/listings/selling-limits?id=4107

Here are the way(s) to get limits increased when you have met the conditions -

Use this link - https://scgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?UpgradeLimits

Another way, is to just list up to your limits and then one more to receive the error. Do this each week. During the monthly account review, the reviewer will see the attempts and will raise your limits automatically, if your account is in good standing.

[progr0]

Hello,

Does the selling limits being applied even to a legal entity? We are a company. We want to update a database with only one category with more than 1000 items.

Thank you

[dollybeauty]

@progr0

Selling limits apply to all new sellers. To  have thise limits raised, ontact eBay with the link above, or...

You can call eBay - https://www.ebay.com/help/-/-/Contacting_eBay_Customer_Service?id=4379

Or contact them on Facebook.com/eBay or Twitter.com/AskeBay

For the social sites...You can contact Customer Service on Facebook, via private message and though direct message on Twitter.

Please do not provide any personal or account specific information (username, item number, etc.) publicly, only through private or direct message. An eBay employee will verify your account information and be happy to work with you.

Outside the US?

Try Skype - https://support.skype.com/en/faq/fa10613/how-do-i-make-a-call-on-skype

Or the foreign language social sites...

Russian
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/eBayGlobalRU
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