***Previous update: Item Numbers Expanding***
	May 19, 2006 | 09:59AM PST/PT This is a reminder that eBay is expanding our 10-digit item numbers. Soon all new item numbers will be 11 and 12 digits. Over time, item numbers will expand as needed to up to 19 digits to accommodate listings growth. We encourage sellers to check their business tools – such as spreadsheets, letter and label templates, etc. – to make sure they can handle item numbers that are up to 19 digits. If you use specialized software applications for listing and managing item data, please check with your developer to make sure they can support item numbers up to 19 digits. For eBay Developers -- Please read our eBay Developers Blog to learn more about how to prepare your eBay applications.
	***Original: Item Numbers Expanding***
	May 12, 2006 | 11:42AM PST/PT To ensure the site can accommodate a growing number of listings, we've started increasing the number of digits included in our item numbers. Current item numbers will not be impacted, but all new listings will now have item numbers in the 12-digit range. These digits will increase over time to up to 19 to support future growth.