How To Choose The Right Ebay Product Category

Some individuals believe it is simple to select the appropriate eBay category, and frequently it is. However, there are situations when it may not be entirely evident what to pursue.
 

Why Does It Even Matter?

When they are not seeking for a specific item, many consumers use the category system to find products. These folks won't see your auction if it is posted in the incorrect category or if you just gave up and put it in "Everything Else."
Additionally, listing items in the incorrect categories is against eBay's rules. According to eBay, any auctions that are incorrectly classified will be removed. Even though they don't frequently do this, it's not worth the risk because breaching any regulations can result in your account being penalized, including losing your PowerSeller status if you have it.

So what are your options?

If you enter a few keywords to describe your item on the category selection page and click "search," eBay will make suggestions for categories for you when you sell your item. To get the most of this function, enter all the details about your product, including the brand name and model number (if applicable), so that eBay can recommend the category that fits it best.

If that doesn't work, try searching for products similar to your own and paying attention to which category the majority of them appear to fall under (you can find this information near the top of each item's description page). See which terms produce the most results by experimenting with various phrases. On eBay's home page, you can also browse all of the various categories.
Use as many acceptable subcategories to help make the category as specific as possible. Instead of simply listing your HP laptop in the category "Computers," list it under "Computers > Laptops > HP," for instance. Don't worry; products listed in subcategories are still included in the categories above, so your item will still show up in the "Computers" category as well as "Computers > Laptops."

Spend some time browsing all the categories to familiarize yourself with how eBay is organized as a whole. After all, that's preferable to discovering a few months later that you continue to perceive eBay's category system as a dangerous jungle.

If more than one category applies, what happens?

You're insured by eBay, so don't worry. You may list your item in an additional category for a modest additional price to enhance the number of potential buyers who will see it. Although some items only really fit into one category, listing them in additional categories is just a waste of space. Therefore, this isn't always worthwhile.
The next step is to compose the title of your auction once you've decided where to sell your item. The most crucial aspect of your auction is the title; the price difference between a good and a terrible title can range from $10 to $100. Therefore, in the upcoming e-mail, I will walk you through the dos and don'ts.