The Easiest eBay Variation Listing Tutorial EVER! Create One and Start Selling Today

I show you exactly how to create a multi-quantity, variation listing on ebay. Truly a step-by-step tutorial for one of the most confusing listing processes on ebay.
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[@PatrickEnlow]

FYI: Love your videos, however there is a missing part that tripped me up. Reading the comments it must be a recent change. As a new store owner, on the very first draft for an item, you need to click the three vertical dots at the TOP RIGHT of the listing item draft screen. Then Settings, and then toggle the Variations button to enable the variations section to show on the listing. This is not stated in the docs or anyone else's video either. I had to contact support and they knew the issue right away. I banged my head for two hours trying to figure out what I was doing wrong. It was just hidden. Once enabled then you are off to the races. The initial listing screens has been updated as well. Also if you have an active listing, you can not add variations. To add a variation for an active listing, you have to end the listing and do a sell similar. This takes it into draft mode and then you can add variations. I hope this helps others. You may want to pin this comment to help other new store owners. I can be the only one that was banging my head. LOL. 🤣

[@TheChaChingKing]

You are correct! It seems that eBay times their updates to take place immediately AFTER I upload a video. LOL. I'm remaking them as I go. If it's OK, I'll pin this comment to the top in case someone else is looking for this.

[@Mymomsastylist]

THANNNNK YOUUUU i was getting frustrated not finding a real answer on the web or tutorials such as this one. Glad i found this vide that led me here X

[@jeffreyharris6541]

Thank you for explaining this. I have been trying for weeks to figures this out and searching for answers on how to do it. Finally I can do a variation listing for some of my items to sell.

[@JamDecks]

Where is everyone seeing these three dots. I can’t see them

[@PatrickEnlow]

@@JamDecks They are at top right of the desktop web app.

[@mmd195401]

ChaChingKing continues to deliver. You can just tell a person by their tone and their demeanor that they don't have a smidgen (that's right, smidgen - look it up!) of guile in them. They stand out above others (although I don't know how tall he actually is). These are not just self-help videos, but are public service announcements. God bless you for all your efforts. This is truly serving others.

[@TheChaChingKing]

I think I'm 5'7". But I 'm at least 5'8" on the internet. :-) I truly appreciate the kind words.

[@21Million]

WHICH Pricing tiers does this work in? Can I do it with Basic tier?

[@TheChaChingKing]

It is available at any level. You don't need a store.

[@askroller]

If you don't have "variations" by default, It's actually in 3 dots at the top > settings. You need to switch "VARIATIONS" on.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Hmmm...I am not at home...but I don't know what you're talking about. Super exciting! I really need to figure out exactly why they don't work sometimes. You are awesome! I've got something else to chase.

[@JavaTheKat]

Thank you very much for this! I can't wait to try it! ☺️ P.S. - who else immediately picked up their phones when the "cha-ching" sound went off about halfway through?!? 😂

[@TheChaChingKing]

I need to remember that when I make these. Lol

[@AbstractArt24]

I've read your comment and still didn't get it. Continued watching the video and when I've heard it I thought it was me 🤯😢😢

[@statman29neb]

I am trying to sell custom created Major Baseball teams for a board game and make it easier for my buyers to choose which teams they want. I've tried doing what you said, and even the three dot thing, which does have the variations checked and still nothing comes up. HELP!! I've done single listing etc...

[@TheChaChingKing]

It's just about impossible for me to diagnose it without sitting there. Could it be that you're trying to list something that you're not licensed to create and sell? I'm literally just guessing.

[@statman29neb]

@@TheChaChingKing I don't know about that, I tried doing T-Shirt listing for giggles thinking that was the only thing I could do it in, and still no variations thing showed up. I appreciate you trying though thank you!

[@misslashayresells3853]

Great explanation. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheChaChingKing]

I appreciate you watching!

[@JulieSchaus-i2s]

Scot, I apprecicate the hands on way you teach SO much! You are a teacher at heart. Thank you for your step by step instructions! Just what I needed!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you so much for the encouraging comment.

[@rhjgold]

The problem is all the videos show variations with clothes! I don't have clothes I have rings and I can't get the variation to work, All I need is a demo on Men's Ring sizes and Ladies' Ring sizes with all the sizes available. I typed In for sale Custom crushed opal inlay rings but I can't get past it only lets me list one ring size??

[@TheChaChingKing]

Argh...I can see why that would be frustrating. I've never had any jewelry that would allow me to create a variation listing. But, it should be doable. First thing to check is to make sure you're using the exact category that allows variation listings for the rings you have. I'll post a link for that below. I need to update this variation listing video. When I do, I'll try to choose something other than clothing. pages.ebay.com/sellerinformation/sellingresources/multiplevariationslist.html

[@emmamichellecornejo798]

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH for this video! I am a new reseller on ebay and I have been having difficulty doing the variations. At some point, I just gave up and list my item one by one even if they’re the same kind with just different sizes which is a waste of time and listing space! I have watched a bunch of videos on variation but you were the only one who explained so clearly!! Your video is heaven sent!!! i can now do variations and will be able to list more!!! Thank you so much! You just earned a new subscriber and will be checking on your videos regularly!!!

[@TheChaChingKing]

That is the best feedback I can get. I want the videos to be helpful. If they do that, I'm happy with them. Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. :-)

[@Ailaa123]

Hi i m new on ebay .there is no option of variation

[@missmermaid6249]

@@Ailaa123 The tip for us non store sellers (newbies) is variations is hard to find. This is the trick, create your listing, it will look like a single listing, don’t worry. Scroll down and change setting from “auction” to “buy it now” this is important because it doesn’t work with auction. Then go to the very top of listing, right top of page, and you’ll see the 3 dots next to the ? Icon. When you click the 3 dots you’ll see “settings”, click that and you’ll see where you can enable “variations”. Then follow rest of this video because it’s extremely helpful ☺️

[@iiDWOP]

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[@sabrinasaenz4873]

@@missmermaid6249 YOU ARE MY HERO!! I COULD NOT FIGURE THIS OUT FOR LIKE 4 HOURS 😭😭🫶🏽

[@kaiserrazzaq6865]

Hello, thanks for the video...I've finally got it work (on a new listing) !!!!!! What about changing an existing item, (with 28 sales thus far) to add variations, e.g. extra colour? is this possible? Thanks.

[@TheChaChingKing]

I don't believe it's possible to add this to an existing listing. At least...I've never been successful at it.

[@bridgetbean79]

I must be dumb haha I don't see a "Variations" section when I go to create a new listing. Even as I type a listing title, it doesn't default the specifics like you first show.... Any tips??

[@TheChaChingKing]

You're definitely not dumb. Variation listings are the least intuitive thing about the entire eBay platform. It could be that you're trying to list in a category that doesn't allow variations. Another thing that could be happening is that you copied , or sold similar, another listing. That rarely works. Or, it could be that the eBay Gods have conspired against you...most likely. I can't know for sure. What I do know for sure is that your lack of success at creating a variation listing doesn't indicate your intelligence. It's a fail on eBay's platform. Here's a link to check and make sure your category allows them. Start there. pages.ebay.com/sellerinformation/sellingresources/multiplevariationslist.html

[@SkumDawgDistro]

why does it have to be this hard just to create damn variations??

[@TheChaChingKing]

No kidding. You may not believe this, but I've literally had to go back to my own video when creating a variation listing. It's not very intuitive.

[@avnhealth]

Thank you SO much for this! I have really been struggling with how to set up variations and your post has finally gotten me started. I'm really grateful!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Yeah! I hope it goes smoothly. They change things all the time, so it can be hit and miss.

[@SilentWarrior7]

Great video, i can you are a smart man…..do you have a video on setting up shipping for variations? For example: 6 bottles( i think 4 is max) of the same product….but cost of shipping is = 1-2 bottle ($10) 3-6 bottle ($20)……….trying to figure this out and nobody can provide an answer to this……..but the king might have the answer? Much love

[@TheChaChingKing]

I don't think there's a max on the number of items that can be combined into one parcel. I've definitely included many more than that. I keep my pricing pretty simple for variations. I might have a few breakdowns, but if a customer wants many more items and the shipping is getting far too expensive, I just refund them the difference. The vast majority of my customers are fine with that. Simple is better, in my opinion.

[@sheryaarvlogs436]

Variations are unavailable for this listing. Eligibility is limited to qualifying item categories, Buy It Now pricing formats, and other criteria. Learn (i dont know how to solve this problem this is coming in my listing?

[@TheChaChingKing]

See if your category allows variation listings. pages.ebay.com/sellerinformation/sellingresources/multiplevariationslist.html

[@ruairigogan2809]

1. I have baseball mitts (plural) I'm trying to list with variations (lefty, righty, color). 2. Ebay logic wants me to sell them as a pair like they're winter gloves. 3. It won't allow for variations. 4. I've changed the categories..no dice. 5. Gloves and mitts..no dice with that either. 6. What to do? TIA

[@TheChaChingKing]

Interesting. I've never tried it with something like that. It doesn't make sense to automatically assume they are pairs. I'm not sure why it's doing that. That might be one to reach out to eBay for the answer.

[@syncrovanCos]

Nice tutorial ! What if I want to sell a book and I need to offer various items that clients can choose to add in the basket, together with the book ? One book model and any other additional item, have it's own Name, design, specifications (although same overall shape, like collectible cards).

[@TheChaChingKing]

Variation listings can only include variations of the exact same items. I think I understand what you're saying. Like, they get a free bookmark with every book. They could message you after purchase and indicate which bookmark they wanted included. BUT, if you are wanting to sell a bookmark in a bundle with the book, that would need to be a different listing.

[@PlatinumKU]

Variation does not appear for me. I'm trying to sell Shaker Cups and doesn't appear, I go to click "Sell", then click on "List an Item". Type in something like "Gfuel Shaker Cup", and I'm forced to choose a category it follows under. I have tried to both click on one of the product examples and clicked on "Continue without match", and the "variation" option does not appear. The menu itself also looks drastically different than what it is in this video since the update.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Yeah, I am working on updating my videos as fast as I can. This most recent update really changed things. Until I dive into variations again, I can't give any direction.

[@monikacabaj4123]

IT DOESNT WORK FOR ME I DONT HAVE NOTHING IN TITLE JUST TSHIRT BUT IT STILL IN VARIATION COLOR AND SIZE ARE NOT LISTED AND IF I WANT TO ADD SIZE IT SAYS Can't add Size attribute in Variations listing for a shirt

[@TheChaChingKing]

I wish it was more user-friendly. I can't diagnose it from here. Even minor changes in the platform seem to mess up the variation listings. I do plan on updating this video before too long. I have a video conference coming up with some folks who work at eBay. I'm hoping they can set me up with a contact for this kind of stuff.

[@Myfiddles]

Great tutorial. Easy to understand. Unfortunately it does not work for me. The variations option does not show up anywhere . I suspect it is what I get from being Canadian. Our listing form doesn't seem to be the same as yours.

[@TheChaChingKing]

That could be. I'm also finding that I have to redo these videos from time to time as eBay updates the platform.

[@tvmcdugle]

FINALLY! A tutorial I can follow and understand! Thank you!!!

[@TheChaChingKing]

I appreciate that. Thank you for the feedback.

[@robbrundrett7510]

I need your help please. I have an eBay account on my phone that’s different from the one on my PC. I feel they should be the same. How do I link them together. Seems to me that I can’t do business on my iPhone on that account when I’ve been using my PC for the last three months to do my eBay business. I mean listing and such. I would think that would be videos about how to link your phone to your PC when doing business on eBay. I guess I’ll stop my rambling. Please advise.

[@TheChaChingKing]

You just need to log out on either the phone or the PC and log back into the correct account. If you are literally selling from two different accounts, I don't know of any way to link them together.

[@judyhorn8586]

Newbie here. Love your videos. Considering defining what your are talking about at the start of your videos example "variation listing". Keep up the good work.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@StygianStyle]

I just want the listing to have Size and Color variations without the customer having to choose size type. Is there a way to do that? The only workaround I know is to change "Size" to something like "Size," which looks bad.

[@TheChaChingKing]

I'm not sure. Variation listings are the least user-friendly thing on EBay. I will try to remember to check next time I'm listing something with variations.

[@samsjewelryworld]

I love your videos. I racked my brain for 2 days it did not work. You should have mentioned this variation feature is only active when you have a store. But thanks for your knowledge. Your videos have helped me tremendously.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thanks! This tutorial was done on my chachingking account that does NOT have a store subscription. I mentioned at about the 1:30 mark that you do not need a store. You don't need a store subscription to do variations. :-) I truly appreciate the kind words!

[@k4b861]

I have looked at this video about 4 times and tried to follow it on my ebay account but - not sure what you are looking at but nothing in yourt video is thge same as I get on my ebay account. Have gone to seller hub and created a listing but after that - what you describe is just not on my ebay account. How you describe it all is great but you are describing something that jsut is not there in Jan 2024. Sorry.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Yeah, every time eBay updates the platform, the videos get further and further from what they were when I created the video. And variation listings are among the least intuitive listings to create on eBay. I will be updating this soon.

[@StateFarmsMom]

Help! I am following you instructions, but the variations tab is not showing up on my listing page. I am trying to sell flatware and want to list them on one listing, offering individual purchases.

[@TheChaChingKing]

I'm not sure which message came first. This one or the one that you said it worked. 😀

[@stevenmason1674]

This is the third tutorial i have watched and none of them are remotely similar to what I get on screen. There is no 'variations' tab anywhere. Is the UK version different to the U.S version?

[@TheChaChingKing]

I can't be sure if the UK version is different as I haven't seen it. That said, the platform does indeed change quite often. I may have to go back and reshoot this.

[@GerryPicker]

Great video! Do you have a tutorial on running sales?

[@TheChaChingKing]

I don't, but I think it's a great idea. I will work on getting a tutorial out for that sometime in the next week.

[@statman29neb]

Does this only work for T-Shirts?

[@TheChaChingKing]

No, it works in other categories, too. Here's eBay's list of categories that allow multi-variation listings. pages.ebay.com/sellerinformation/sellingresources/multiplevariationslist.html

[@lisaunderwood6777]

Thanks for another informative video. Would this also apply to magazines of the same brand I want to sell, but one at a time?

[@TheChaChingKing]

Hmmm... that's a really good question. Honestly, I'm not sure. If the category allows variations, then my guess would be that it would apply.

[@AQUARIUS2477]

My create listing page doesn't look like this & i don't have the variation option listed. HELPPPP!!!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Did you start with a brand new listing and not one that had been copied or sold similar? The platform keeps changing. UGH! If it has changed since I made this, I'll have to remake the video.

[@Extreme_exotics]

Hi I have 26 different colors flowers boxes same item but on not different colors do you have any videos on that how to list in one listing with thank you

[@TheChaChingKing]

As of right now, this video is as close as I have

[@FindingAmerica]

Great tutorial. Thanks for making it!

[@TheChaChingKing]

I hope you find it helpful!

[@monikacabaj4123]

MINE SAYS To add this attribute, remove the value added for it in Item Specifics."

[@TheChaChingKing]

Hmmm...but do variations become available if you delete the color and size from the item specifics?

[@BJinDenver]

I have sets of comics, which are Collectibles. I've seen other listings that allow a customer to pick which one he/she wants. I don't get the sheet you show at 2:36 with "Automatically updated item specifics". I used "collectibles Action Comics Superman" for my title. I added 3 items as attributes, but the blue button isn't functional. I have a photo of what I'd like to do. Can I send it to you? Thanks.

[@TheChaChingKing]

You can send it to me on Instagram and I'll try to see if I can look at it. No promises. Variation listings on eBay are cantankerous. It is truly one of the least user friendly aspects of the platform. I do hope they streamline it at some point. But, just by the sheer number of questions I try to answer, if I can't spot something right away, I can't really stop to work it out. I hope that's understandable.

[@BJinDenver]

@@TheChaChingKing I don’t find any listings in instagram for you.

[@CamilleGG451]

You totally lost me at 6:09. This is where I'm having trouble. I highlighted the color I wanted to use (blue) just as you did, clicked "add photo", downloaded it from my laptop, and it's simply just showing up in the large photo but when I scroll down all of the shirts on the variation chart are still the first color. This is ridiculous how hard eBay makes this! The rest of their processes have been pretty intuitive so far for me... Any idea what I'm doing wrong?? TIA!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Without seeing what's happening there first hand, it's really hard to diagnose from here. My gut says that you've left the box checked for "Default photo" that I talk about at the 4:45 mark. And, you are 100% correct about this being ridiculously hard. It's not an intuitive process AT ALL. Not for me either.

[@CamilleGG451]

@@TheChaChingKing Hey thanks for your reply!! I FINALLY figured out what was happening! Kind of an unusual one for me... I was going too fast. 😳 However, I still say it's very non-intuitive. I think I'm so used to working on things that I moved thru it too fast. So... I just deleted the whole variations (didn't have that much up there so no biggie) and I took a deep breath and just calmly started from scratch. In case this helps anyone, what was throwing me off was the two different sections of for the photos. I was trying to figure out why they needed me to re-import photos again. What wasn't clear is: the photos that are on the top half are like your photos for your listing in general. But when you click on the variation such as in my case "pink" then you're going to go click on "add photo", go into your own files again, find and click on the one that applies. Then click on the other variation, and repeat same for that. I mean, you did all this I know lol! but I think just going too fast and having a different-looking page or something threw me off. I was so beyond happy to finally see in the "chart" where it shows your different variations, 3 blue shirts and 3 pink!! Your video definitely helped get me there though, so thank you so much!!! 😊😊

[@ruairigogan2809]

Q: Where's the tutorial on adding a variation to an 'existing' listing? Why: New sellers are severely limited in terms of the $ amount we can sell. So as our limits are increased we can add (quantity or another color) to the 'existing' listing . I got an item, (quantity: 1) in a chrome finish, and now I want to add to the same listing, but in a matte black finish. Quantity now: 2. How do I do that? There's no where after I click 'revise' that lets me add a Variation. TIA

[@TheChaChingKing]

There's no tutorial for that because you can't add a variation option to an existing listing.

[@ruairigogan6697]

@@TheChaChingKing Thanks, but I think that is bizarre. It's only dialing in more details. It seems i should add variations at the start of every listing, even if i have none, and set quantity to '0', then I can go back and do a quick edit rather than create a new listing.

[@griseldayoshikawa280]

I always come back to your videos when I get lost. Thank you 😊

[@TheChaChingKing]

I appreciate the encouraging comment. Thank you.

[@Ctrain2.0]

I cant find the variation section in the template? anyone relate? can someone help me pls I am trying to make a pick and choose listing!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Did you start with a completely new listing? If you started with a "Sell Similar" or a relisting, it won't show up at all.

[@jim7smith]

What about when you have several of the exact same item and you want the next one immediately listed after the first one sells.

[@TheChaChingKing]

You can have a multi-quantity listing.

[@basedinbox]

Thanks that helped. But what if you have just 1 unit of an item but you offer a variation of colors. Let's say a bike. I have just 1 bike but it can be sold as a specific color. The thing is that eBay add a unit for each color I insert 🤔

[@TheChaChingKing]

Let me make sure I understand. Let say you have a bike, but you can paint it any color they want. That kind of "variation?" I haven't tried to do anything like that. It doesn't sound like an item that will sell multiple times a day. So, you could list it as a variation and then take the listing down when it sells. Or you could have the customer tell you what color they want when the purchase the boke and not use a variation at all.

[@basedinbox]

@@TheChaChingKing Yes, that is because some eBay sellers like me have limitations on items that can list, so I'm not interested in listing multiple items (i.e. variations) with that one item.

[@heliorodriguesx9366]

mine does not appear the option variations what do i do?

[@TheChaChingKing]

If you've used an old listing or "sold similar," you won't have the option. You need to start with a brand new listing. If that isn't the issue, I'm not sure.

[@heliorodriguesx9366]

@@TheChaChingKing this option doesn't even appear, I go to sell and then list an item and it still doesn't appear

[@barbarateresarhiannonsreal1756]

@@heliorodriguesx9366 I get it, it's very confusing, check rights below Item Specifics and above Condition (I'm doing mens shirts) if you're doing another catagory it may be in a different place altogether. Good Luck!

[@heliorodriguesx9366]

@@barbarateresarhiannonsreal1756 I got it, thank you

[@lafemmeanglaise]

Thank you very much - really helpful!

[@designermuppetstring]

Awesome - thank you for explaining this. Such a non-user friendly feature of eBay.

[@TheChaChingKing]

I totally agree! It's not intuitive at all. I don't use it often enough to memorize the steps. So I'll probably use my own tutorial as much as anyone. Lol

[@redcliffsclosetresale]

Thanks so much for this video! I was ready to pull my hair out trying to determine what I was doing wrong and why I wasn't seeing size variations.

[@TheChaChingKing]

I hope it helps! With variations, it still seems like it's hit and miss

[@janeadams1627]

Is there a way to bulk edit item prices for listings with multiple variations

[@TheChaChingKing]

Not with multiple variation that I'm aware of. Especially if the variations have different prices.

[@EmmaHellesvig]

My ebay doesn't look like this. There isn't a space for variations.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Did you start with a brand new listing and not one that was a sold similar? If so, I can't really diagnose it from here.

[@afuel1244]

clicked "create listing" and this was not the page I was sent to.

[@TheChaChingKing]

It's hard for me to diagnose from here. Did you start with a brand new listing? Not sell similar?

[@ojeantas5180]

I watched about 10 videos from diff sellers on variations and it didnt help at all untill I watched yours and the clouds finaly parted.

[@TheChaChingKing]

LOL...Thank you and I'm glad it was helpful. I think variation listings are the least user-friendly thing on eBay.

[@ojeantas5180]

i totally agree im a web developer and it boggles my mind why such big sites make such bad blunders and design some thing so bad. all they needed to do was put 10 avarenge people in a test grp and see what hapens when 9 out of 10 cant figure it out on the first try, you send the web developers back into their office to redue it or, ... youre fired. @@TheChaChingKing

[@lunazamoraart]

There is no variation option for me, I even signed up for a basic store and still no option

[@TheChaChingKing]

Having a store subscription doesn't matter. It also won't show up if you're copying an existing listing that didn't have it. Behind that, you're having an issue I can't really diagnose without diving into it.

[@rocks2bme298]

Thank you for clarifying! I too was banging my head trying to find that “Variations” setting

[@TheChaChingKing]

It is truly one of the most hard-to-understand things to do on ebay.

[@PlanetFacts10]

I still can’t do it. There’s no variation options. Can anyone help me?

[@TheChaChingKing]

Did you start with a brand new listing and not a Sell Similar or Sell One Like This?

[@Janpre2001]

You say you don't need an ebay store in order to do variations so I tried following your video but the screens right from the beginning are different. I tried to do it on my own after watching this but nothing seemed to work like it should. I have a ton of magazines that I want to list with variations for month and prices. Right now I have them all in separate listings, but I want to make listings for each year and months and prices within that year. Did Ebay change the procedure since your video. If so, can you do another video with an updated procedure?

[@TheChaChingKing]

Yes, some of the platform changed right after I released the video. Most of the procedures are similar, but there were changes. When my schedule allows, I plan on remaking the video.

[@Janpre2001]

@@TheChaChingKing Fantastic. I thought I was losing it. I tried watching other videos and they are all different. Some say you need a store some say you don't. I was able to get to the part where you add the variations and I got the months to add but could not add the pictures for the months.

[@TheChaChingKing]

@@Janpre2001 Definitely check out the pinned comment. See if that solves the issue for you.

[@leotalaska5250]

I do not have the variation option when I create a new listing. Also your seller hub and what I am seeing is very different when the create listing is executed. I do have an Ebay store. Ebay help is horrible! Your tutorials are better than Ebay, but stuck on this one. Thank You!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Are you using Google Chrome as your browser? Are you actually opted in to the Seller Hub? Here's a link to opt in, if you haven't. www.ebay.com/sellerhub. Your seller hub should be relatively similar. Without seeing what you are seeing, it's hard to pinpoint the difference or the reason for the differences.

[@leotalaska5250]

@@TheChaChingKing I have opted into the seller hub and it made no difference. I was using Firefox and used Microsoft Edge, still no difference. I have tried contacting Ebay and no replies yet. Your images look nothing like of what I am seeing when creating a new listing. Thank you for your response!

[@leotalaska5250]

It ended up being a browser issue. I was using Firefox and when you create a listing, there are 3 little dots on the upper right hand corner to adjust your listing settings that includes toggling your variations on or off. This was not visible in Firefox, so I did not know these setting existed. When I used Microsoft Edge, the 3 dots were there. Now I have turned on the variations. I hope you can pass on this knowledge. Once again, thank you for replying. I am a subscriber and will keep hitting that like button. Thank You ....... Leo

[@ShinyShowOnTheGo]

Great video!!!!!! Thank you!

[@sarajeesers1128]

What if the veriations shipping weight and size is different from 1 lb. To 50 lb

[@TheChaChingKing]

Oh wow...I have no idea. I haven't ever had a product that varied by 50 pounds. Most of mine are either a different color or a different size. But never enough variation that it might weigh 50 pounds more. That sounds like those would be completely different products and would need different listings.

[@sarajeesers1128]

@@TheChaChingKing I can’t list 50 different size bags of salt, eBay will suspend me again, you’re not aloud to list the same product multiple times

[@goneljeancharles9602]

thank you. half way through the video and i got it. It worked

[@TheChaChingKing]

YEAH!!!

[@marlenperkins9990]

Hello, can you add variation listing with your cell phone or has to be with computer?

[@TheChaChingKing]

I don't think you can. I've never found the option of it's there.

[@marlenperkins9990]

@@TheChaChingKing thank you

[@mpsw7]

Thanks mate…fantastic explanation!

[@JayneRobinson-ch3fp]

The variant option still isnt showing up for me :(

[@TheChaChingKing]

You can't sell similar or copy any one else's listing. You have to start from scratch. If you're doing that and following the steps I've shown, I'm not sure what is happening. Variation listings are finicky which is why I made the video

[@missmermaid6249]

The tip for us non store sellers (newbies) is variations is hard to find. This is the trick, create your listing, it will look like a single listing, don’t worry. Scroll down and change setting from “auction” to “buy it now” this is important because it doesn’t work with auction. Then go to the very top of listing, right top of page, and you’ll see the 3 dots next to the ? Icon. When you click the 3 dots you’ll see “settings”, click that and you’ll see where you can enable “variations”.

[@MrPapouf56]

@@missmermaid6249 wtf !! so hidden. I spent so much time looking for it, thank you a lot !!🙏

[@missmermaid6249]

@@MrPapouf56 I know, right! I watched so many videos and still could not figure it out. When you have a store, there’s a drop-down that says single listing, multi listing and one other but we don’t have that. Glad I could help!

[@catchatigerbythetail]

When I click "Add Photo" my photos are not there. Any suggestions?

[@TheChaChingKing]

Have you sent them from your phone to the computer? Or uploaded from the phone directly into the listing?

[@catchatigerbythetail]

@@TheChaChingKing I used my phone to add default photos, but haven't figured out how to add certain photos to certain variations using the phone. My phone photos used to automatically be there when I'd hit "add photos". Now they go into Google Photos instead of Windows Photos. It would be nice if they'd automatically sync. I guess I'll go back to single listings. Less stressful and time consuming.

[@catchatigerbythetail]

Could you create a video showing how to do this? ​@@TheChaChingKing

[@musicchain3605]

How do you transfer your photo's from your phone to your computer? P.S YOU HELPED ME ALOT YOU ARE THE BEST ❤

[@TheChaChingKing]

I transfer my photos one of two ways. What I normally do is upload my photos into the eBay listing directly from my phone using the eBay app. You could also transfer your photos to your computer by plugging it into a USB. I only do that when I have a bunch of photos for several listings. Thank you for the kind words!

[@musicchain3605]

@@TheChaChingKing Thank you so much 😊

[@terrystexastreasures6809]

I have an Android Google phone, so my pics go also to Google Photos, which I might start using on my laptop, or keep moving them on my phone.

[@B.A.A.SportsAngel]

You are such a great teacher. Thank you for sharing. I have been selling for years and did not know how to do this.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you so much!

[@rxvintagetreasuresval]

Another great tutorial! Thank you Scot! You are always so nice answering my questions, even in live shows! I would love a tutorial on building your own shipping policies specific to the individual. I hate eBay’s descriptions of shipping options and trying to fix one I have altered is proving to be a disaster (in mobile app, but should apply to desktop as well). I think eBay refers to as creating your “business policies” but it includes shipping. Shipping is killing me! Do you use calculated or do you enter a flat rate? I’ve heard you enter a flat rate before in a video. If u already have one, point it out to me please? Thank you!!

[@TheChaChingKing]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXeYpmdrir55gLs kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKWphoWKndB2e9k See if one of those two videos help. We normally just charge a flat rate. BUT, we've sold so much stuff that a lot of time we know about how much it'll cost to ship. I would completely understand if a flat rate wouldn't work for someone. In fact, I just listed some antique dollhouse fencing and I put in a calculated rate on it...just to try it. The rest of the "policies" include things like what method you ship by (USPS, UPS, FedEx) and how quickly you ship. Do you exclude shipping locations...etc.. But, I don't have big policies written out for all of that. We ship every day. I usually charge a flat rate. I only ship international through eBay's Global Shipping Program.

[@COOLEVELYNNN]

So helpful. I’ve been a casual seller on eBay since 1999, and am always learning and wanting to improve. Thank you for the informative and helpful videos. I just subscribed……

[@TheChaChingKing]

You are so welcome!

[@sairfan06]

I was not able to find variations in ebay selling section

[@TheChaChingKing]

You have to start with a new listing. If you sell similar or copy an existing ad, it often isn't there. If your screen look entirely different, you may be on a slightly different platform.

[@MarySue1964]

Does this work on Yugioh trading cards?

[@TheChaChingKing]

I would think so. I don't list them, so I don't have direct experience with those.

[@Jflo2020]

Hey great videos! Glad I found you!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you so much!

[@sololuisvlogs]

How do I add variation listing to an existing listing of mine ? I don’t see it on my listing . Thanks

[@sololuisvlogs]

Can I add variation to an existing listing? Or must I start a new listing?

[@TheChaChingKing]

You can't add it to an existing listing at all. You're not missing anything. You can't do it.

[@sololuisvlogs]

I figured it out ! Thanks .

[@sololuisvlogs]

What if a buyer decides to buy two items how can you adjust the shipping for that? Thanks.

[@jojo90s4]

Thanks for the video and information about

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you again!

[@sohelrana-sk4ox]

very helpful, i alawys like your vedio.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Many many thanks

[@ChasityNic1]

When doing quantity, how doe shipping work if the customer purchases more than one. If 2 are purchased, is the shipping price doubled automatically on the listing?

[@TheChaChingKing]

Yes, if you have multiple quantity listings, you can set the shipping costs for additional items.

[@FarmGurlScavengerNoel]

Best Variation Tutorial EVER!!! You should be a teacher 😲🤦‍♀🤣💝👩‍🌾

[@TheChaChingKing]

:-) In another life...

[@winkydoodle7167]

i dont see "variations" when I start a listing and turn off the auction

[@TheChaChingKing]

If you're starting the listing by selling similar, it probably won't give you the variation option. You have to start with a new listing. Is that what you're doing?

[@ShepherdsBushMush]

Does this work on the app this is so frustrating I don't have a desktop

[@TheChaChingKing]

No. I've never found a way to do this on the app.

[@adessachui7777]

I just tried to do this on my phone and spent an hour only to find out you have to be on a computer😮. I already got all my pictures ready Etc and don't know if I have to start over now. Being a beginner sucks. Excuse my language. But, Cha Ching DID say "you need a computer for eBay." Cha Ching you are the best teacher though. Thanks for all your help.

[@GizmoGuy620]

What about having the same item/size/color for various quantities for different prices per quantity? Qty 1,qty 2,qty 3, etc

[@TheChaChingKing]

As long as it is the same item, like my t-shirts, adding color and size variations wasn't a problem. You can change the price and quantity for each variation. So, if your 2XL shirts were $2 more, you could easily price them that way.

[@StateFarmsMom]

Thank you this information is priceless! I been trying to figure this out! I have left a few messages on experienced resellers, watched videos, but did not call eBay. I did your instructions and easy Peasy! Thank you! Lisa

[@TheChaChingKing]

Were you able to get it to work?

[@PorchTheCat]

Can you show how to mail flat items ? Page advertisement. Sports Pennant. Photograph. Picture frame with glass. Love your channel

[@TheChaChingKing]

I'm going to update my shipping video soon. I'll try to incorporate this when I do

[@PorchTheCat]

@@TheChaChingKing Thank you. I’m so new. Three months and 10 sales.

[@CPC-Wanda]

That’s great. I’m at 3 months 2 sales! 😢​@@PorchTheCat

[@theBassBurnout]

Thank you man. It helped me so much.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Glad to hear it!

[@WondersInTheWasteland]

I've found out by clearing all of the information in item specifics and keeping a very basic or blank title, going straight to editing variations and entering all the information in there first, worked pretty well for me. Make sure your settings allow variations to become available in the listing. When trying to select and/or enter size, color, etc. real basic info - x those out as well, and basically start it over - I was getting stuck on 'size type' too, but when selected, I x'ed "regular" out, then sizes popped up automatically for me (xs, s, m, l, xl, dress size #s, etc). That's why your 'size type' remained in your listings variation selector, as it remained selected as a variation option. After all your variation info is entered (save often or between steps if there's a lot of data to enter) save and complete - then item specifics can be entered without any snags. It seems ebay tries to automatically 'help' you through the process, but if you're new to listing then some of that type of help can be confusing. Thanks for your videos, your help is appreciated!!!

[@TheChaChingKing]

I appreciate the detailed response, and I'm sure others will find it really helpful, too.

[@WondersInTheWasteland]

​@@TheChaChingKing This video's a great walkthrough that even the seasoned resellers should check out, very handy for listing hundreds of items at once.

[@FlacaFlakita]

Thank you so much for the video you explained what I was looking for long time ago and NO one else did regarding how to do the picture part. I just did my 1st variation listing. Thank you!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Variation listings can be SO confusing. I'm glad this was helpful.

[@BOBBYGITRPLYR]

we don't have a seller hub, so we don't have the variation available . I know you said we don't need a seller account or business set up but I don't see anyways of adding a variation like shirt size. Anyone figured it out?

[@TheChaChingKing]

Try going to the link I've included to turn on the Seller Hub. The variation listing tool isn't tied to the Seller Hub, however. You do have to start with a new listing. It rarely works for me if I sell similar or use an old listing to copy. Here is the link to turn on the Seller Hub. www.ebay.com/sh/landing

[@juliet8642]

Thank you for this, you are the best! I'm trying (with no success) to locate the actual rules to see what would not qualify for this feature. I know at one time they were cracking down on variations being abused for things like CDs and DVDs. I understand that if you have any item that comes in multiple colors/sizes it qualifies. I am wondering if something like Tupperware Lids would qualify. I see there are some listing using variations for different styles of lids or different styles of bowls, but I'm not sure that that is a legit use.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you so much for the kind words! The only legit application for Tupperware lids would be all the same size and style, but different colors. Otherwise, it's different lids to different Tupperware products.

[@garrettcphillips]

mine doesn't have size type!!?

[@TheChaChingKing]

Just one thing different in the listing process with variations and it throws everything off. I made this video because of how confusing the process is. Hopefully it will get smoother. I plan to remake this video before too long and will try to smooth out any changes.

[@cherylshires9007]

I'm not finding variations on my ebay page. Did Ebay remove this option?

[@TheChaChingKing]

No, they haven't. If you are using another listing as a starting point, like SELL SIMILAR, sometimes it isn't an option. You might have to start a gresh listing to see the option

[@MrPapouf56]

@@TheChaChingKing i don't find it, even if i start a new listing

[@fleonard4]

"you can't use completely different items in one listing". This is 100% false, and what I am trying to do. I buy on ebay too, and there are thousand of listings doing exactly what you just said you cannot do. An example wold be a flashlight, you can list the flashlights and batteries in the same auction. There are many more examples I run into all the time, but one should be enough. I want to list vinyl records. I have hundreds, and I want to list them in one listing, and maybe even offer "buy 4 get one free", and/or reduced shipping. Do you have any idea how? I fumbled through it once with support, and listed a disk drive, and disks, but no idea how to do it again easily. A tutorial video would be appreciated if you can figure it out. Anyway, I'll call support again, but maybe you can figure it out, and make a video. There are a ton of videos showing the easy part, like color and size. None on the item title, and more complicated items.

[@TheChaChingKing]

According to eBay, "Use variations that are appropriate for the item. Using a single Listing with variations to try to sell different products in order to avoid fees is a breach of eBay’s policy and can also cause poor search and buying experiences." So, while you may see listings with completely dissimilar items, it isn't something I have any experience with. I do know that my statement that you can't list completely different items in one listing isn't 100% false. If you're seeing that, it absolutely goes against Ebay's terms of service. Here is a link to Ebay's suggestions for variation listings. export.ebay.com/en/listings/how-optimize-your-listings/how-to-create-listings-with-variations/

[@lynn1948]

Thanks to you I finally got it!!! I did several listings today with multiple choices. Thanks again Scott.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Variation listings are just not intuitive. And every time the platform updates, these videos get just a little more out-of-date.

[@Purple0planet]

Great Video !! Thank you

[@TheChaChingKing]

Thank you for the encouraging words!

[@commdave]

Awesome man. Thank you. I watched it a couple of times over a few days and suddenly, I got it. I'm posting like a mad man now.

[@TheChaChingKing]

AWESOME! You're just about ready to teach the class. :-)

[@Makeitgreat1]

Whattt daaa!!! I just subscribed, you rock!!

[@TheChaChingKing]

I hope you find some of this helpful. :-)

[@Makeitgreat1]

Very helpful... like where you been bro!!! Thank you for the information and your efforts 👍 just started a POD on eBay will be watching more of your videos.

[@favensongnuroya4725]

Thank you so much ❤ I was looking for help on that area and I got you on the right time. Your videos are clear and informative, thank you again and keep it up 🙌

[@TheChaChingKing]

I'm trying with every video to make them easier and more clear

[@annebeck2208]

I am glad eBay keeps trying to make things easier....BUT they don't update tutorials or FAQs and it is so NOT intuitive!

[@TheChaChingKing]

The variation listing tools are the least intuitive thing on eBay. It can be really frustrating.

[@deucealmightee]

Apparently, this vid is so good, it was recommended to me BY ebay! So thats saying something

[@TheChaChingKing]

YEAH! :-) I appreciate you tuning in. I'm still focusing on improving the quality of the content with every single video. I want people to find them as helpful as they can possibly be.

[@mirapatel5852]

I love your videos. Thank you for sharing your experience and showing how to create variation listings. Very helpful. thank you !!

[@TheChaChingKing]

I really appreciate that. Thank you

[@viviz5787]

As someone new to eBay, I've been looking to see how to add variations~ nothing worked until I accidentally clicked in your video, Thanks!

[@TheChaChingKing]

Awesome! I hope it helps.

[@seektruth2237]

Thank you for your ebay videos. Any suggestions for a variation listing for the same item, quantity of 2+, with different conditions (ex: 5 of the same lamps but each lamp has a different defect with pictures specific to each lamp)? Worth the effort or make a listing and duplicate? TIA

[@TheChaChingKing]

I wouldn't list those in a variation listing. I think it would be too hard to differentiate them in the listing in a way that a buyer couldn't just say they didn't understand. I would do separate listings.

[@seektruth2237]

@@TheChaChingKing thank you!

[@WatchDesigning]

Can you add variation listing to an existing single listing ? Thank you.

[@TheChaChingKing]

Great question. In short, no. You have to do that from the beginning.

[@stp479]

Thank you, but my ebay listing page looks nothing like this and never includes any options for variations. Ever.

[@TheChaChingKing]

I start with a new listing from the eBay Seller Hub on a PC. I am not sure why you're not seeing the same thing.