"Buy All" option in a multiple item listing

[sun.devil]

Is there an easy way to add a "buy all" option in listings that have multiple items for sale?

I know I could always add a "variation" which says some to the effect of "Purchase Everything Listed in this Auction" (clumsy, but you get the drift), which I'm starting to do.  If I do that, how would I make the auction inactive, without deleting the listing when someone actually uses the "buy all" option?  

Maybe someone knows of a easy way of accomplishing this.

Thanks for viewing

[mtgraves7984]

I'm confused. If you take an auction live, it includes all shown in the photos and descriptions, no?

[coffeebean832]

It sounds like you want to create a variation listing like-

Variation A

Variation B

Variation C

Variation D = A, B, C bundle

You can't do that unless you have at least 2 each of A, B and C. One buyer could purchase A, B, C and D all at once. You need enough inventory to fill  that.

Your reasoning is to make it "easier"- it's really not hard to purchase multiple variations at once. If your reason was different- like a discount for the bundle- there are other ways to accomplish that like using promotions.

[sun.devil]

My reasoning is to offer close-out capabilities of auctions that have MANY variations.  

i.e., picture a Cal Ripken listing that has over 200 items in a drop down list.  I'm trying to set up a option to buy the whole shebang at a substantial discount.

[sun.devil]

See the Cal Ripken example in message 4. 

I have fully functioning auctions that range in selectable quantities anywhere from 2 to 240 items for sale.  I'd like to be able to offer a close-out option to take all of the items for a heavily discounted price - just to be done with them.

Thanks

[coffeebean832]

The option you're looking for doesn't exist so you'd have to use an alternative method.

- Add text to the item description saying you're open to offers if someone wants to purchase the entire lot. If you get any takers you can set up a separate listing for them.

- Set up a promotion for that listing $$ off a purchase of $$$

- Use the out of stock option, zero out the quantity on your listing and set up a new listing for the lot and see if you have any interest. If not then you can end the bundle  listing and reinstate the quantities on the original listing.

FYI- the above poster was confused because "auction" typically refers to the auction format, but you're discussing fixed price listings.