Not a typical "Variation?"

[naturguy]

Is it possible to offer in one listing, three pieces of furniture by the same manufacturer and same style group, each piece available separately or in combination? 

[mam98031]

Yes if variation listings are available in that category.  Not all categories can use them.

[wastingtime101 · Accepted solution]

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@naturguy wrote:

Is it possible to offer in one listing, three pieces of furniture by the same manufacturer and same style group, each piece available separately or in combination? 

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"same style group" - does that mean something like a couch, a chair, etc @naturguy ? If so then the answer is no.

Variations are meant to offer variations of the same item, not different items. So a chair that comes in different colors would be OK on the same variation listing while a chair, a couch and a loveseat from the same collection would not be OK on the same variation listing.

However a chair, a couch and a loveseat sold together as a bundle would be OK on the same (non-variation) listing.

"each piece available separately or in combination" - if you have multiples of the same exact items then you'd have to create a separate listing for "in combination" than for singles and you'd have to spell out exactly what that combination is. Looking over your listings I am assuming you do not have multiples of the same items.

If you do not have multiples of the same exact items then either list together as a bundle (mentioned above), or create separate listings for each item. You can include a note in the listing description like, "check out my other listings for more items from this collection."

[inhawaii]

I have a listing for a 3-pack of stickers that are available in 3 different colors. I made a variations listing with every possible color combination possible, 7 of them.

[mam98031]

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@inhawaii wrote:

I have a listing for a 3-pack of stickers that are available in 3 different colors. I made a variations listing with every possible color combination possible, 7 of them.

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Yes, I use them all the time.  I really like them.  They are handy for sure.

As I said above, they can't be used in every category.  And I'd doubt that furniture was a category in which they would be available.

[wastingtime101]

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@mam98031 wrote:

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And I'd doubt that furniture was a category in which they would be available.

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I also thought it unlikely, but when I created a test listing before typing up my above reply, I found that variations are available for furniture. The test category I used: Home & Garden > Furniture > Sofas, Armchairs & Couches

So it really depends what the seller has. Couches and chairs should not be put on the same variation listing. But 2 of the same chair in different colors in the same condition would be fine.

[naturguy]

Thanks wastingtime101, you answered with absolute clarity. I previously couldn’t find any reference to my situation. I have two end tables that are different types and a desk. All have the same “family” style but all are different items. So, obviously, I’ll need to create three listings. I’m very grateful to have this Community resource.