Providing item specifics
Item specifics let you provide details about the item you're selling, such as brand, size type, size, colour, and style. These details appear at the top of your listing description, in a consistent format, making it easy for buyers to get the facts about your item.
Including item specifics
When you create your listing, review and complete the Item specifics section for the item you're selling. In this section, you'll provide important details about your item.
To include item specifics in your listing:In the Item specifics section of the Sell your item form, enter the suggested details for your item. For example, select your item's brand from the Brand drop-down menu.
If any item specifics have been pr-efilled for you, verify that they're correct. If not, revise them.
Add other item specifics that apply to your item by clicking the '+' sign next to the item specific. Tip: To add your own custom detail, click the '+' sign next to Add your own item specific. For example, you might create an item specific called 'Material' and specify that your item is 'plastic'.
Remove any details that don't apply to your item by clicking the Remove link next to the item specific.
Adding or editing item specifics for individual listings
You can add or edit the item specifics for individual listings from My eBay.
To add or edit item specifics individually:Click My eBay at the top of any page and sign in
Click the All selling link
Select the listings you want to revise, and then click the Edit button
From the Actions menu, select Edit listings individually
When you're finished editing a listing, click the Save and next button to edit the next listing
Find out more about revising a single listing
Adding or editing item specifics for multiple listings at once
You can quickly add or edit item specifics to several of your listings at the same time in My eBay.
To add or edit item specifics in bulk:Click My eBay at the top of any page and sign in
Click the All selling link
Select the listings you want to revise, and then click the Edit button
From the list of items, select the listings you want to revise by clicking the check boxes next to them
From the Edit drop-down menu at the top of the page, select Item specifics
From the drop-down menu at the top of the next screen, select Edit listings in bulk
Make the changes you want in the grid, and then click the Save and close button when you're finished
Find out more about editing listings in bulk
Adding or editing item specifics using Turbo Lister
You can also add or edit item specifics using Turbo Lister.
To add or edit item specifics using Turbo Lister:Choose the listings you want to edit by selecting the check boxes next to them
Note: If you don't see the listings you want to edit, click the Synchronise now button in the button bar at the top of the screen
From the Edit menu, select Edit item specifics
If you have chosen items from multiple categories to edit, you'll need to edits the items in one category before moving to the other
On the next screen, make the edits you want to each item
When you're done, click the Save button
Advantages to including item specifics
When you create your listing, we'll suggest item specifics based on the category in which you're selling your item. By providing the recommended item specifics, you'll make it easier for buyers to find your listing and make an informed purchase.
 | Item specifics tell buyers about your item
Item specifics are shown at the top of your description, telling buyers exactly what you're selling. They make the basic facts about your item clear and accessible, helping buyers make a purchase decision. |
| Item specifics help buyers find your item
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The Refine search column, located on the left side of the search results page, lets buyers further narrow their search based on popular item specifics.
Tips for selecting item specifics
When selecting item specifics, keep these tips in mind.
| Provide as many recommended item specifics as possible |
| When selecting item specifics (such as your item's colour, size, or style), try to choose among the options we've provided
For example, if your item's colour is mostly red, choose 'Reds' as the colour and select from one of the recommended values for Exact colour, rather than providing a custom colour. |
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