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