This is insanely annoying. The template function in the new lister does not save certain settings, thus forcing you to manually set them on each and every listing.
This new lister is NOT ready for widespread implementation.
For example, if I set an international shipping option and I set the destinations to "Worldwide" in the template, it doesn't save with the template. It reverts to an unset field, and since it is a required element, it then throws an error with every listing attempt. See screenshot below. I've highlighted the field in question with a red arrow. I am forced to manually change the setting every time I list. It is a COMPLETE waste of my time.
In case anyone is unsure what I am referring to, here are the options shown in the classic lister upon creating a new listing. I've highlight the missing option in red.
@revenue-collector wrote:
Additionally, the "Create New" button/link has been removed from the new lister once you have completed a listing. The only options now shown are View Listing, Create Similar (which prepopulates with all of the data from the listing just completed), and Done (which takes you to the page of all active listings).
"Create New" was extremely useful as it would start a new listing using the same template. Now I have to exit and start over again.
As with most other functions in this new lister, EVERYTHING takes many more clicks to accomplish. This is NOT an improvement! It may be fine for the casual seller who creates 1 listing from their mobile phones, but for those of us working on actual computers that want to create multiple listings in an efficient manner, it is a huge step backwards. The new lister is complete garbage and was clearly not user-tested by regular eBay sellers.
It baffles me just how eBay insists on breaking existing functionality that doesn't need to be overhauled. It's as if you are deliberately trying to alienate sellers.
Hi @revenue-collector! I appreciate the feedback. I've passed it on to those over this new listing process.
@siamjane8 wrote:
Thanks for sending over the feedback. Is there any other means of reach out that we as sellers have to impress upon those in charge how destructive this is to our ability to list on eBay. We literally cannot devote 5x the time to make a single listing because of this tool. This needs to be addressed at a higher level than the design team. We cannot wait 6-12 months for a revised update, we need the classic back until at least this tool looks and functions like the classic. Please advise- thanks
@siamjane8 The only other way to get feedback, suggestions, etc. to that team is to use the Feedback option you should see in the listing flow. If you click the three dots towards the upper right corner of the page, you'll see the below menu popup:
@revenue-collector wrote:
This is insanely annoying. The template function in the new lister does not save certain settings, thus forcing you to manually set them on each and every listing.
This new lister is NOT ready for widespread implementation.
For example, if I set an international shipping option and I set the destinations to "Worldwide" in the template, it doesn't save with the template. It reverts to an unset field, and since it is a required element, it then throws an error with every listing attempt. See screenshot below. I've highlighted the field in question with a red arrow. I am forced to manually change the setting every time I list. It is a COMPLETE waste of my time.
Hi @revenue-collector! I've heard back that they are having the shipping issue looked into as they were able to reproduce it. As for the option to start a new listing, they'll look into adding it back into the new listing flow. In the meantime, they said it would be best to use the sell similar option and adjust as needed.
@siamjane8 I must admit I haven't listed anything new for sale in a while and my few other listings are good 'til canceled because I don't like to deal with auctions. I've started to create a few when trying to trouble shoot things though and haven't run into the issues some like yourself have described. I've also seen others say they like the new flow and how it has been faster for them. I suppose it varies from seller to seller depending on what all they include in their listings.
I do know that on average we've found the process to be faster than before, so hopefully you'll notice things picking up. I also know the team has already made a lot of changes from the first iteration of this new flow, based on member feedback, so keep sending it on. If enough people are reporting a concern or suggestion for improvement, there's a good change it will get implemented.
@revenue-collector wrote:
Any idea on when the missing "Create New" button might get fixed? I am trying to do a series of listings, and this new lister is an absolute disaster with respect to efficiency. A huge step backwards.
I've not heard anymore about whether or not they will add that back in @revenue-collector.
