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Step 1: Download the SSB apps to your mobile device
SSB Launcher: Create your listings and post them directly to eBay.
SSB Uploader: Upload your images directly from your iPhone or iPad.
Be sure to download both apps
Step 2: Get your eBay Token (if you don't have one already)
Step 3: Create your first listing
You are now be ready to start creating your first listing! You will be prompted to enter a title for your listing. The app will then direct you through the listing process.
No. You may use the EPS Only layout which sends the image to EPS (eBay Picture Service) only.
Tap Payment, Shipping and Returns and then choose the Business Policies tab.
When listing with business policies, you do not need to fill out the information on the Enter Terms tab.
When required steps are completed, you will be able to tap Review & Launch to reach the Listing Preview.
The Listing Preview shows your item description and images within the template and it's an approximate layout of its appearance at eBay.
Tap the Listing Data tab to verify the listing options you've selected. When satisfied, tap Launch otherwise, if you need to make changes, tap Cancel.
Note that if you wish to start all over, you may clear your listing data completely by tapping the gear (Preferences) icon and selecting Clear current listing.
Swipe left on the green shipping service and a red delete button will appear. Tap to delete
The catalog search is based on your title. If you wish to search for a new product, edit your title to be less restrictive. Then go to the Category step and perform the category search again.
After successfully launching your listing, you'll be shown a confirmation dialog box with your item's number.
You will be asked if you want to Keep Listing or Clear Listing. To sell similar, just keep the listing and make any needed changes.
You must have already installed the SSB Uploader from the App Store.
Tap the images pane and then tap Upload. The SSB Uploader will initialize. You may choose Upload from Camera or Upload from Library.
When finished tap the link at the upper left hand corner of the app (Back to SSB Launcher). If you are using an older version of iOS, you may not see this link. In this case, press the home button of your device to put the uploader in the background and tap the SSB Launcher icon to resume.
Currently you must choose at least one image for your listing, even if using catalog. The catalog image will be sent to eBay however, the app will not let you advance if there are no images selected. So you will need to select an image to advance even though the image won't be sent to eBay.
At this time, the maximum number is 12.
We send all these images to eBay Picture Service (EPS) and use the first one for the gallery photo.
Just swipe left and you'll see a blue Edit button and a red Delete button.
The steps will checkmark to indicate that you've completed required information. Check to be sure you have selected all required item specifics.
EBay prefers including one or more non-required item specifics. Check to be sure you have at least one domestic service and have indicated a cost (or Free) any package details in the case of calculated shipping.
Select Flat shipping type and then Add a Service. At the bottom of the option list, you may select local pickup.
Not at this time.
Not at this time.
This error can occur when eBay has changed their categories and ours are out-of-sync.
Please contact our support team and we'll update it.
Tap the gear icon (Preferences) and you'll find a history of the last 20 items launched.
You may also login to the web application and go to eBay Items launched. There, you will see a detailed history of your launched items. You will have access to the End Item, Sell Similar, Revise and Relist actions.
Yellow checkmarks are warnings that indicate you could be adding more information.
In the case of Item Specifics, it's to remind you to add additional item specifics beyond the required ones. eBay prefers receiving as many as possible. This also helps you gain more visibility to potential buyers.
These are required item specifics and must be selected in order to list to your category.
On very long item specifics lists, be sure to scroll all the way down in case any are not visible on smaller devices. Additionally, if eBay requires a GTIN (Global Trade Identification Number) it will also be indicated in red.
If you do not have one for your item, then select Not applicable which inputs "Does not apply." This will satisfy eBay's requirement.
eBay's API only allows the first shipping method to be designated as free. This is a limitation of eBay's API.
The Launch button remains gray until any error messages returned by eBay are resolved. Please tap Listing Data and look for any errors returned by eBay. Tap the Cancel button to reach the main listing steps. Make any needed changes and then tap Review & Launch again.
When the Launch button turns blue then you are ready to launch. Tap launch. Please note that any warnings returned by eBay are usually informational and do not prevent launching.