EBay's Seller Experience team this week made several changes to the Sell Your Item (SYI) form, in another attempt at making the listing process easier for sellers. Starting this week, the category choices under top-level groups are organized in such a way that you can more quickly select the appropriate categories.
While eBay has made changes to several categories this week, those who list in Jewelry or Electronics will find significant updates. The Electronics category is now being called Consumer Electronics, making it a broader category for listing professional and consumer equipment. EBay said that at a later time, a Pro Audio & Stage Effects area for DJ gear, lighting effects, mixers and amplifiers will also be added. Sellers listing in the Musical Instruments section will now need to use Electronics to list Pro Audio items. The Electronics category has also been updated to eliminate the redundancy between categories and Item Specifics. For sellers who list in the Jewelry & Watches category, there are several changes you should be aware of. A new section has been added for Fine Jewelry, which has been included to spotlight non-vintage, non-bridal jewelry composed entirely of genuine gemstones and solid, unplated precious metals.
In the Vintage & Antique Jewelry category, eBay said it will make changes that will let buyers choose their era of interest before they pick the material of the piece. There will also be a third level to classify the jewelry type. During this transition, eBay advised sellers that many items will be moved into "Other" categories. Sellers should move listings into the new categories as soon as they become available.Also, a separate section for Engagement, Wedding, and Anniversary Jewelry has been added to highlight these popular items.
