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Selecting a CategoryIf you intend to sell on one or more of eBay's international sites, you will need to accept, and we encourage you to carefully review, the User Agreement, policies, and other requirements of that site. You can continue to reach out to the relevant customer service teams on the respective eBay site of your listing or transaction, as may be applicable to the nature of your query.
Choosing an appropriate category is very important to your selling success. Before you list your item, search for items that are the same or similar to yours and take note what categories they are listed in. Also look at the number of bids and the page-view counter (if shown) and select categories with a high bid and page-view count. How to use suggested categories To find an appropriate category for your item, click the Sell button at the top of most eBay pages.
Note: Selecting an appropriate category for your item is your responsibility. All items must be listed within appropriate categories. eBay may move your listing if it's listed in a category that is unrelated to the item you are selling. Search Tips Here are some search tips to help you maximize your search so you can find the best categories for your items.
Previously Used Categories Once you have listed an item using the Sell Your Item form, eBay saves the category you listed in so you can select it again next time.
Note: Please select your listing categories with care. eBay may move your listing if it appears in a category that is unrelated to the item you are selling. Contact Customer Service | ![]() | Contact usHave a question? We can help. Related Help topics |