eBay has provided a checklist to help you be prepared for
the changes in 2009. You can access it here:
http://pages.ebay.com/sell/April2009Update/Checklist/index.html
Seller Checklist
Starting Now
Recommended
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Preview your listings in the new item page. Know the 4 key things to look for. |
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Upload
package tracking information on all your UPS and USPS shipments. Starting
June 15, this information will be highlighted for buyers right in My eBay. |
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Always use item specifics.
Starting in April, you’ll be able to add your own item specifics in
more and more categories. |
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List with product
details whenever available. |
Week of June 15
Required
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Specify your return policy and
handling time in new listings and when you relist. Starting June 15, this
will be required. You have till September to update your Good ‘Til
Cancelled listings. |
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Make any listing changes required by category
changes, item
specific changes, and Jewelry & Watches
policy changes. The deadline to comply with the policy is Mid-July. |
Recommended
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Set up your preferences for Smart FAQs for
common buyer questions. |
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When listing in Men’s and Women’s Shoes, try multi-variation Fixed Price
listings. |
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Mid-July
Recommended
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List in multi-variation
Fixed Price listings in applicable Clothing, Shoes & Accessories and
Home & Garden categories |
Early September
Required
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Make sure all Good ‘Til Cancelled listings specify
your return policy and handling time. Deadline for all listings is September
15. |