eBay

valueaddedresource · ‎05-24-2023

You may need to update to the most recent version, but the ChatGPT powered AI description generator is now live in the Android and iOS eBay apps.

In the listing flow, tap the AI description icon in the bottom right and the new description will automatically populate.

I haven't played around with it too much, but here are a couple examples generated from very basic title info.

Anyone else tried it out yet?

barefootbookseller · ‎07-05-2023

Hate it. I sell used items, I put most key words in the title, then add any details regarding wear and measurementsin the description. Now I have to close ai option pop-up, copy and paste title myself then add details. The ai description sounds fake, doesn't say anything about condition - how can it? - and is so long no one will read it. Plus it adds a bunch of made up details..."be the Belle of the ball in this stunning top by an internationally known designer" for a black dancewear tank top. Ridiculous.

redlinear · ‎07-05-2023

@barefootbookseller wrote:
Hate it. I sell used items, I put most key words in the title, then add any details regarding wear and measurementsin the description. Now I have to close ai option pop-up, copy and paste title myself then add details. The ai description sounds fake, doesn't say anything about condition - how can it? - and is so long no one will read it. Plus it adds a bunch of made up details..."be the Belle of the ball in this stunning top by an internationally known designer" for a black dancewear tank top. Ridiculous.

Yep. It sounds like a pitch, it reads like a pitch.
Although.....I'm less certain daily.... anybody reads much of a listing anyway.

my-cottage-books-and-antiques · ‎07-05-2023

I remember when ebay recommended bullet points for descriptions.

dqdistribution · ‎07-05-2023

They aren't great and needs some work on how it writes, but it benefits lazy people like me. 😞

dqdistribution · ‎07-05-2023

bryan@ebay

Hello,

I'm guessing your filters are blocking generation for it to function for certain listings.

But I've tried to use it on one of my listings and it continues to error out.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/394588689176?epid=17046031648&hash=item5bdf519318:g:8MYAAOSwaWdghuQL

So, yeah, maybe make it more lenient? Eh Probably not, worth a try.

elizabeth@ebay I dunno how often Bryan is actually around maybe you could forward it?

bryan@ebay · ‎07-05-2023

Thanks for the report - I am able to see the same problem, will have the team investigate.

bryan@ebay · ‎07-05-2023

The ChatGPT engine has content filtering which is triggering in this particular case due to the title. There are two issues:

1) This is a valid use case, we need to follow up with the ChatGPT backend to verify this case.

2) The reported error is not reflecting the actual condition - we should be reporting the content filtering error for awareness.

Bugs are being filed for both.

dqdistribution · ‎07-05-2023

I'm sorry for putting you to work.

I know the title is a bit... controversial, but DreamWorks chose to name it that, not me. 😞

valueaddedresource · ‎07-05-2023

@dqdistribution wrote:
I'm sorry for putting you to work.

I know the title is a bit... controversial, but DreamWorks chose to name it that, not me. 😞

@dqdistribution I believe the blame goes back to sometime in the 1500's when the original fairy tale was written..DreamWorks is just playing the hand they were dealt. 😉

Glad to see Bryan is on the case, hopefully they'll get it sorted out soon.

kamha7645 · ‎07-29-2023

1998 Pokemon Team Rocket Monster Trainer 6" James Figure is broken because the seller told me that

kamha7645 · ‎07-29-2023

Pokemon James Trainer 6" PVC Action Figure Team Rocket Vintage Tomy 1998 is broken because the seller told me that

valueaddedresource · ‎07-31-2023

Interesting - Shopify's AI description generator apparently has an option that allows you to adjust for "tone"...hopefully that's something eBay could add into their tool at some point too!

ninjanick1973 · ‎08-02-2023

New to this forum stuff so sorry if I should elsewhere with this.

I have the AI description on my phone. Recently for the past few days it has disappeared. I thought I pressed a button and disabled it.

I spoke to Ebay people but they were miffed as what has happened and suggested reinstalling the app.

I had a play with my phone and once it has reappeared.

Is it only valid for new listing, does it disappear when you type or is this a glitch?

It is a good idea even though you have to be careful as it can mis describe the item.

jeancza_17 · ‎08-03-2023

I had same happen to me about 5 weeks ago. Starting using then it disappeared. eBay claimed they had taken it down for everyone which they did for short time but others had it and I didn’t. I finally got it back yesterday. I saw no difference in results using it and it’s too wordy for my liking.