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http://www2.ebay.com/aw/core/200511211008132.html
***Now Available – Early Access Version of The Next Generation Sell Your Item Form***
November 21, 2005 | 10:08AM PST/PT
David Wygant
Hello, I’m David Wygant, a Product Marketing Manager here at eBay. I’d like to update you on our progress with the development of the next generation Sell Your Item (SYI) form. As you know, we’ve been working on this with you since the beginning of the year. Our goal is to make the SYI form shorter and more efficient for both new and experienced sellers.
We’ve received a lot of good input from sellers who have helped us “kick the tires” on SYI Alpha 1 and SYI Alpha 2. We’ve incorporated much of what we’ve learned from you into the newest version of the tool that we’re releasing today. We’re getting closer to the final version of SYI 3.0, so we’re calling this version SYI: Early Access.
We encourage you to try our new SYI: Early Access version and let us know what you think. Making the Early Access version your regular listing tool will help us continue to fine-tune the form before its official release sometime in 2006. Plus, it’s a great way to get a head start in transitioning to the new form.
New features in this version of SYI include:
A simple 1-2-3 listing process -- fewer pages and fields help cut down on the time it takes to create a listing.
A “category suggestions” feature – this ensures your item is listed in the best category for maximum exposure to buyers.
Dynamic help and personalized tips – these provide guidance and best practices to help you create a better listing.
Listing preview section – see what your listing will look like when viewed by potential buyers before you submit your listing.
Re-usable listing templates – these make it easier for you to list additional items.
One note for eBay Motors sellers: the Motors categories won’t be available via the Search Category Selection feature for a few more weeks. In the meantime, you can still select eBay Motors categories when listing by using Browse Category Selection.
To access the new Sell Your Item: Early Access form, see our information page. You can also get to the page by clicking on Sell at the top of almost every eBay page, and then clicking on the link at the top of that page (next to the light bulb).
Thanks in advance for your feedback, and for helping us build a better Sell Your Item form!
Sincerely,
David Wygant
Product Marketing Manager
Anyone want to try the new SYI forum? http://pages.ebay.com/syialpha/welcome.html
Blanche
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I tried that darn thing yesterday or the day before, can't remember now when...but I hope they've improved it....it kept knocking me out to the dreaded "this page not available"....haven't tried it since.
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...just the most perfect time of year for eBay to 'improve' SYI....
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Hiya Bill.
Blanche
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As you know, we’ve been working on this with you since the beginning of the year.
Well, must be that CRS since I don't remember being there, or even being asked to be there. This "we" sh!t that ebay spouts comes from where???
I hope it's easier, but I just hope they WAIT A LOOOOOONG time before putting it out to the general public on a MUST USE basis. Give the bugs time to be stomped on
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Hey Blanche
Good to see you are still keeping everyone informed.