With so many software changes, eBay has come up with a simple interface to submit your listings directly to eBay in spreadsheet format.  Be sure to read the information carefully, and as with all newly-released software, proceed with caution.  Back-up all your information before sending, so you have recourse if the system fails.
 
Especially if you're not computer saavy, you might want to wait to try this system, until you hear feedback on the eBay boards from sellers who have tried it, and have weeded out some glitches.  Here's the announcement:
 

Hi.I'm Dave DiLullo, a Product Marketing Manager at eBay.

I'm pleased to announce the launch of eBay File Exchange, a new selling tool for high-volume sellers. File Exchange lets sellers list in bulk on eBay by submitting a single flat file containing information about their listings. (You can easily create flat files from an MS Excel spreadsheet, MS Access, or other inventory software.)

With File Exchange, you can list items, revise your listings, mark items as paid, leave feedback, and more, using a flat file (CSV or tab-delimited formats).

File Exchange also helps you track your eBay activity by letting you download sales information as flat files that you can convert to MS Excel, MS Access or other inventory software packages that you use.

File Exchange is a free product. To sign up, sellers must be registered for 90 days and meet certain listing volumes.

To learn more, please visit the File Exchange Information page.
http://pages.ebay.com/file_exchange/?ssPageName=CMDV:AB

Sincerely,
David DiLullo
Product Marketing Manager
 

eBay File Exchange is a new selling tool that enables medium to high-volume sellers to list on eBay by submitting a single file and to receive sales status information in a standard flat file format. eBay File Exchange allows sellers to interact directly with eBay through a comma-separated, semicolon-delimited, or tab-delimited flat file that can be created from an MS Excel spreadsheet, MS Access, or other inventory software.
  • Save time by using your existing inventory software to create a listings file for eBay
  • Sell more by efficiently batch listing a large number of items at once

Who Can Use File Exchange?
To qualify for eBay File Exchange, you must meet all of the following requirements:
 
• Registered on eBay for at least 90 days
• Average 50 or more active listings per month over the last 2 months
 
Sellers who don't currently meet the requirements but expect to do so by using File Exchange can apply by sending a request to customer support.
File Exchange is a free product.
 
Product Features

Platform independent: Create a listing file from almost any application on any operating system.
 
Categories and formats supported: File Exchange supports all eBay listing formats including Auctions, Fixed Price, and Store Inventory across all categories.
 
Automated file template generator: Tell us what category you want to list in and File Exchange will create the file template you need, which include the columns for any item-specifics.
 
Multiple actions in a single file: Add, revise, re-list, and end a listing or update the status and leave feedback for a listing all in a single file. Actions include:
  • Add new listings
  • Revise active listings
  • Re-list completed listings
  • End active listings
  • Test a listing submission to see the results without actually listing
  • Update status - mark paid, mark shipped
  • Leave feedback
Download active listings and sales history reports: Get sales status information in a flat file format for importing to your own software package. Information includes:
  • Current active listings
  • Sold items
  • Sold and archived items
  • Items awaiting payment
  • Items paid and awaiting payment
  • Items paid and shipped
  • Archived items
Flat file flexibility: Create the flat file in a comma-separated, semicolon-delimited, or tab-delimited format
 
Support for HTTP Post: Automate your listing through scripting and posting via HTTPS.
 
Volume limits: 1000 actions per day where an action may be listing a new item, revising an active listing, re-list a completed listing, etc. Higher limits can be requested through customer support.
 
 
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