The MPN field.

[jashu_5]

I have a question about the MPN field.

For instance most remote controls were originally shipped with many different models.

It's it fine to place all the appropriate manufacturer model numbers associated with a particular remote in that field?

[jashu_5]

For instance a Sony rm-u302 remote was supplied with the following models

HTW700, STRSE481, STRV200, STRSE581, STRDE425, HTD600, SEN581CD, STRDE325, STRV220, STRDE326, STRSE381

So placing those model numbers in MPN

So someone searching for a remote for their STRV200 but they don't know what the actual model number on their remote was would find the correct remote. 

[inhawaii]

I believe MPN is manufacturer part number.  So models that that particular remote  will work with is not really appropriate. The model number of that remote should go there.

[chapeau-noir]

MPN is the manufacturer part number - it's on the actual unit and isn't the model number. 

I sell remotes and never use the MPN - just the model number itself as that is what people will be looking for.  Compatibility (other models) can be mentioned in the description or the condition box.

[jashu_5]

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@chapeau-noir wrote:

MPN is the manufacturer part number - it's on the actual unit and isn't the model number. 

I sell remotes and never use the MPN - just the model number itself as that is what people will be looking for.  Compatibility (other models) can be mentioned in the description or the condition box.

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This it what it says for MPM on eBay when making a new listing

Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) is a product identifier given by the manufacturer, can be the same as the model number, part number, or style code. Characterized by a combination of numbers, letters, and/or symbols.

The problem with Compatibility is info put here is not searchable with ebay search.

If a buyer has a TV  (with a lost remote) and they look at the model on the back of it and look on ebay for a remote for their TV model and search "tv model remote". They will only get a result if a seller put that tv model in the title, mpn,  or model field. Description appears to be a searchable field only after a using a checkbox that is unchecked by default.

[chapeau-noir]

Yes, they lump it together whether it's right or not (a lot of the old tech I sell has both an MPN and a model number, and I don't mix the two - I think it's kind of a sloppy definition, but I just sell the stuff).  I understand what you're saying about trying to make compatibility searchable.  The MPN box doesn't really take a lot of characters even if I wanted to try to adapt it for compatibility, even if I thought it would be searchable - guess it would be an interesting experiment.

Looks like I've run out of remotes, but here is a sold listing - you can see what I've done.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/255341357929

I guess what I'm cautioning is to be careful that the model is clear. 

[jashu_5]

The MPN box is limited to around 30-40 characters but you can add about 20 additional lines to it.

[chapeau-noir]

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@jashu_5 wrote:

The MPN box is limited to around 30-40 characters but you can add about 20 additional lines to it.

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Whoa!  OK, thanks for telling me that!  I've used that box a fair amount but didn't know it had that capability, and I've listed and sold a lot of old tech.  I'll experiment around with it next time.

My main point is, though, to make it very clear to your buyers what MODEL you're selling - your using a posting ID means I can't see experience, what you sell or anything else, so I have no idea if you're new at this or not, so don't want to tell you something you already know.

[jashu_5]

Ya I always put the model in the title and in the model field. Like your listings.  If compatible models fit in the title they go there at the end. Otherwise I put them in mpn.

[jashu_5]

The main reason I posted was because I saw this thread.

https://community.ebay.com/t5/Selling/False-Search-Manipulation-Violations-eBay-Representatives-Agre...

I think this has to do with someone adding a bunch of brands to compatible brands. So it got me thinking maybe using MPN might have an issue with adding compatible models. I know it's a completely different situation in that thread though.