Lots of buyers refine their searches by category, so choosing the right category will make your item easier to find.
How to add categories
When you start listing your item, a category is usually pre-populated with suggestions based on your title.
If you don't agree with what's suggested, you can select Search categories or Browse categories to find an alternative.
When you've used a category in a previous listing, eBay saves it so you can select it again as either your main or secondary category.
Tip
Sometimes we'll change the category if your selection doesn't match the item listed.
How to list in two categories
Listing in two categories increases the chances that your item will get in front of an interested buyer.
To add a second category, select Add a second category in the Product details section of the listing form.
You'll pay an insertion fee for including a second category – this fee still applies even when using a free listing. Learn more about eBay fees.
Bear in mind that your item needs to be fully relevant to both categories. For example, you could list a vintage table from Japan in both the Asian Antiques category and the Antiques > Furniture category.
Listing in two categories isn't available in all categories. Please review the list below to see which categories are excluded.
You can use our category look-up tool to find out if listings with variations are available in your category. Listings with variations depend on variation details and item specifics that might not be available in a second category. If you select a second category that doesn't allow variations, you won't be able to create a listing with variations.
As always, please list your item in appropriate categories. We investigate complaints and will move your listing if necessary. Learn more about our search and browse manipulation policy.