eBay Trading API
Call Reference Version 659

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories allow Classified Ad format listings. True means the feature is allowed site-wide, unless a specific category overrides the setting.

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories have been converted from ID-based attributes to custom Item Specifics. As many categories do not support ID-based attributes, the site default is typically returned as NotApplicable. If conversion is Enabled or Disabled, we recommend that you avoid rendering ID-based attributes and custom Item Specifics together for applicable categories in your application (to avoid displaying the same Item Specifics twice).

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories allow the BasicUpgradePack feature (a feature pack). No longer allowed on any sites. Formerly, Australia site (site ID 15, abbreviation AU) only.

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories allow auto-accept for Best Offers.

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories allow auto decline for Best Offers. True means auto decline is allowed site-wide, unless a specific category overrides the setting.

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories allow counter offers for Best Offers. True means counter offers are allowed site-wide, unless a specific category overrides the setting.

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories allow Best Offers. True means Best Offers are allowed site-wide, unless a specific category overrides the setting.

For the Australia site, if both PayPalBuyerProtectionEnabled and BuyerGuaranteeEnabled are returned, then the default site setting is that categories allow buyer protection.

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories allow auto-accept for Best Offers for Classified Ads.

Indicates whether automatic decline for Best Offers is allowed for most categories.

Indicates if Best Offer is enabled for Classified Ad listings in most categories.

Indicates whether most categories support including a company name in the seller's contact information. This element is for For Sale By Owner.

Indicates whether most categories support including an address in the seller's contact information. This element is for For Sale By Owner.

Indicates whether most categories support including an email address in the seller's contact information.

Indicates whether most categories support including a phone number in the seller's contact information.

Indicates whether counter offers are allowed on Best Offers for most categories.

Indicates if the payment method should be displayed to the user for most categories. Even if enabled, checkout may or may not be enabled.

Specifies the default site setting for whether the pay-per-lead feature is supported for most categories.

Indicates which telephone option is enabled to contact the seller. This element is for For Sale By Owner.

Indicates if shipping options are available for most categories.

Indicates which address option is enabled to contact the seller. This element is for For Sale By Owner.

Specifies the default site setting that categories allow combined fixed price treatment of the following listing types: Store Inventory Format and Basic Fixed Price.

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories allow you to specify that listings be displayed in the default search results of the respective site.

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories allow you to specify that listings be displayed in the default search results of the respective site.

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories allow you to specify that listings be displayed in the default search results of the respective sites.

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories allow DutchBIN. True means Best Offers are allowed site-wide, unless a specific category overrides the setting.

Note: As of version 619, Dutch-style (multi-item) competitive-bid auctions are deprecated. eBay throws an error if you submit a Dutch item listing with AddItem or VerifyAddItem. If you use RelistItem to update a Dutch auction listing, eBay generates a warning and resets the Quantity value to 1.

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories allow Classified Ad listings. True means the feature is allowed site-wide, unless a specific category overrides the setting. This element is for eBay Motors Pro users.

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories allow auto-accept for Best Offers for Classified Ads. This element is for eBay Motors Pro users.

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories allow auto-decline for Best Offers for Classified Ads. This element is for eBay Motors Pro users.

Indicates if Best Offer is enabled for Classified Ad listings in most categories. This element is for eBay Motors Pro users.

Indicates whether most categories support including a company name in the seller's contact information. This element is for eBay Motors Pro users.

Indicates whether most categories support including an address in the seller's contact information. This element is for eBay Motors Pro users.

Indicates whether most categories support including an email address in the seller's contact information. This element is for eBay Motors Pro users.

Indicates whether most categories support including a phone number in the seller's contact information. This element is for eBay Motors Pro users.

Indicates whether counter offers are allowed on Best Offers for most categories. This element is for eBay Motors Pro users.

Indicates if the payment method should be displayed to the user for most categories. Even if enabled, checkout may or may not be enabled. This element is for eBay Motors Pro users.

Indicates which telephone option is enabled to contact the seller. This element is for eBay Motors Pro users.

Specifies the default site setting for whether most categories allow seller- level contact information for Classified Ad format listings. A value of true means seller-level contact information is available for Classified Ad listings site-wide, unless a specific category overrides the setting. This element is for eBay Motors Pro users.

Indicates if shipping options are available for most categories. This element is for eBay Motors Pro users.

Indicates which address option is enabled to contact the seller. This element is for eBay Motors Pro users.

Specifies whether most categories on the site require a listing to include the Item Condition attribute in order to qualify for eBay Express.

If true, items on the site require the Item Condition in order to qualify for Express, but specific categories can override this requirement. For example, on the US site, the Item Condition is normally required for Express listings. However, the Event Tickets category could override this requirement because there is little need to distinguish between new and used tickets. (People rarely sell used tickets after an event unless the ticket is also a collectible item.)
If false, items on the site do not require the Item Condition, but some categories may override the setting.

Only meaningful if ExpressEnabled is true for the category.

Specifies whether most categories on the site are eligible for eBay Express. eBay Express is a specialty site where customers can buy new, fixed-price goods in a more conventional e-commerce experience.

If true, items on the site are eligible for Express, but specific categories can override the setting if they don't support Express. For example, categories that are not covered by PayPal Buyer Protection (e.g., Live Auctions and Motors vehicles) are excluded from Express.
If false, items on the site are not eligible for Express, but some categories may override the setting.

If you list in an Express-enabled category, it does not necessarily mean that the item will appear in that category when buyers browse and search Express. It only means that the item can also be included on Express, assuming all other Express eligibility requirements are met. See "eBay Express" in the eBay Web Services guide for information about other eligibility requirements.

Specifies whether most categories on the site require a listing to include a picture in order to qualify for eBay Express.

If true, items on the site require a picture in order to qualify for Express, but specific categories can override this requirement. For example, on the US site, pictures are normally required for Express listings. However, the Event Tickets category could override this requirement if pictures are not commonly expected for tickets.
If false, items on the site do not require a picture, but some categories may override the setting.

Only meaningful if ExpressEnabled is true for the category.

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories allow free, automatic upgrades for Gallery Plus, which enhances pictures in search results.

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories allow free, automatic upgrades for Picture Pack, a discount package that includes super-sizing of pictures.

Specifies the default site setting that enables durations for "Gallery Featured".

Returns the applicable max cap per shipping cost for shipping service group1

Returns the applicable max cap per shipping cost for shipping service group2

Returns the applicable max cap per shipping cost for shipping service group3

Specifies the default site setting for whether a handling time (dispatch time) is required for most categories.

The handling time is the maximum number of business days the seller commits to for preparing an item to be shipped after receiving a cleared payment. The seller's handling time does not include the shipping time (the carrier's transit time).

If false, most listings on the site require a handling time (see DispatchTimeMax in AddItem) when flat or calculated shipping is specified. (A handling time is not required for local pickup or for freight shipping.)

For a list of the handling time values allowed for each site, use DispatchTimeMaxDetails in GeteBayDetails.

Note: Although the field name ends with "Enabled", a value of true means that a handling time is NOT required, and value of false means that a handling time IS required.

Indicates whether or not it is possible to enhance a listing by putting it into a rotation for display on a special area of the eBay home page. Support for this feature varies by site. Item or feedback restrictions may apply.

Indicates the workflow timeline that applies to the category on the India site: Default Workflow, Workflow A or Workflow B.

This field is used for Parts Compatiblity, which is currently supported for limited categories in the Sandbox only. For more information, please see the release notes.

Specifies the default site setting for whether listing items with parts compatibility is supported by application (ByApplication), by specification (BySpecification), or not at all (Disabled). A given category cannot support both types of parts compatibility.

Parts compatibility listings contain information to determine the assemblies with which a part is compatible. For example, an automotive part or accessory listed witih parts compatibility can be matched with vehicles (e.g., specific years, makes, and models) with which the part or accessory can be used.

Specifies whether most categories support on the site support custom Item Specifics. If enabled, sellers can use the Item.ItemSpecifics node in AddItem and related calls to fill in Item Specifics.

Item Specifics are typical aspects of items in the same category. They enable users to classify items by presenting descriptive details in a structured way. For example, in a jewelry category, sellers might describe lockets with specifics like "Chain Length=18 in." and "Main Shape=Heart", but in a Washers & Dryers category, sellers might include "Type=Top-Loading" instead of "Main Shape=Heart".

Note: This does not indicate whether categories support the older ID-based attribute format. For attributes, use GetCategory2CS instead. If your application supports ID-based attributes, see AttributeConversionEnabled to determine whether or not you may need to suppress ID-based attributes for the category.

Specifies the ID of a set of default durations for a certain type of listing. The actual duration values are returned within the FeatureDefinitions node. The type of listing is named in the type attribute.

Specifies the supported local listing distances for most categories, for users who have not subscribed to either Regular or Specialty vehicles.

Specifies the supported local listing distances of regular vehicles for most categories.

Specifies the supported local listing distances of specialty vehicles for most categories.

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories allow Classified Ad listings. True means the feature is allowed site-wide, unless a specific category overrides the setting. This element is for Local Market dealers.

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories allow auto-accept for Best Offers for Classified Ads. This element is for Local Market dealers.

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories allow auto-decline for Best Offers for Classified Ads. This element is for Local Market dealers.

Indicates if Best Offer is enabled for Classified Ad listings in most categories. This element is for Local Market dealers.

Indicates whether most categories support including a company name in the seller's contact information. This element is for Local Market dealers.

Indicates whether most categories support including an address in the seller's contact information. This element is for Local Market dealers.

Indicates whether most categories support including an email address in the seller's contact information. This element is for Local Market dealers.

Indicates whether most categories support including a phone number in the seller's contact information. This element is for Local Market dealers.

Indicates whether counter offers are allowed on Best Offers for most categories. This element is for Local Market dealers.

Specifies the default site setting for whether LocalMarketNonSubscription feature is supported for most categories.

Indicates if the payment method should be displayed to the user for most categories. Even if enabled, checkout may or may not be enabled. This element is for Local Market dealers.

Indicates which telephone option is enabled to contact the seller. This element is for Local Market dealers.

Specifies the default site setting for whether LocalMarketPremiumSubscription feature is supported for most categories.

Specifies the default site setting for whether LocalMarketRegularSubscription feature is supported for most categories.

Specifies the default site setting for whether most categories allow seller- level contact information for Classified Ad format listings. A value of true means seller-level contact information is available for Classified Ad format listings site-wide, unless a specific category overrides the setting. This element is for Local Market dealers.

Indicates if shipping options are available for most categories. This element is for Local Market dealers.

Specifies the default site setting for whether LocalMarketSpecialitySubscription feature is supported for most categories.

Indicates which address option is enabled to contact the seller. This element is for Local Market dealers.

Specifies the default site setting for whether a maximum flat rate shipping cost is imposed for listings in most categories on the site.

Specifies the default site setting for whether a maximum flat rate shipping cost is imposed on sellers who list in categories on this site yet are shipping an item into the country of this site from another country.

This field is used for Parts Compatiblity, which is currently supported for limited categories in the Sandbox only. For more information, please see the release notes.

Specifies the default site setting for the maximum number of compatible applications allowed per item when adding or revising items with parts compatibility.

Parts compatibility listings contain structured information to determine the assemblies with which a part is compatible. For example, an automotive part or accessory listed with parts compatibility can be matched with vehicles (e.g., specific years, makes, and models) with which the part or accessory can be used.

This field applies only to listings in which compatibility is specified by application manually when listing or revising an item. Entering parts compatibility by application manually specifies the assemblies (e.g., a specific year, make, and model of car) to which the item applies, using Item.ItemCompatibilityList.

Specifies the default site setting for whether the Minimum Reserve Price feature is supported for most categories.

This field is used for Parts Compatiblity, which is currently supported for limited categories in the Sandbox only. For more information, please see the release notes.

Specifies the default site setting for whether parts compatibility information is required when listing items, and if so, how many compatiblities must be specified. If the value is "0," you are not required to specify compatibility information. A value greater than "0" indicates that listing with parts compatibity is mandatory and the listing must contain the specified number of compatibilities at a minimum.

Parts compatibility listings contain information to determine the assemblies with which a part is compatible. For example, an automotive part or accessory listed witih parts compatibility can be matched with vehicles (e.g., specific years, makes, and models) with which the part or accessory can be used.

This field applies only to listings in which compatibility is specified by application. Entering parts compatibility by application specifies the assemblies (e.g., a specific year, make, and model of car) to which the item applies. This can be done automatically by listing with a catalog product that supports parts compatibility, or manually, using Item.ItemCompatibilityList when listing or revising an item.

Specifies the supported local listing distances for most categories, for users who have not subscribed to either Regular or Specialty vehicles.

Indicates whether the site is enabled for PaisaPayEscrow payment method. If "true" sellers can offer PaisaPayEscrow and PaisaPayEscrow EMI payment methods in the site.

Indicates the supported payment methods.

For the Australia site, if both PayPalBuyerProtectionEnabled and BuyerGuaranteeEnabled are returned, then the default site setting is that categories allow buyer protection.

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories have PayPal as a required payment method for listings.

Defines if PayPal is required for Store Owner. If the field is present, the corresponding feature applies to the category. The field is returned as an empty element (e.g., a boolean value is not returned). Applies to Fixed Price Listings as well as Sif Listings.

Specifies the default site setting for whether LocalMarketPremiumSubscription feature is supported for most categories.

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories allow the ProPack feature (a feature pack). True means ProPack is allowed site-wide, unless a specific category overrides the setting.

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories allow the ProPackPlus feature (a feature pack). True means it is allowed site-wide, unless a specific category overrides the setting.

Specifies the default site setting for whether LocalMarketRegularSubscription feature is supported for most categories.

Specifies the default site setting for whether a return policy is required for most categories.

For most sites: If true, listings in most categories require a return policy.

For eBay India (IN), Australia (AU), and US eBay Motors Parts and Accessories: If true, most categories supports but do not require a return policy.

Individual categories can override the site default.

Defines if price can be revised while a listing is in semi or fully restricted mode. If the field is present, the corresponding feature applies to the category. The field is returned as an empty element (e.g., a boolean value is not returned). Applies to Fixed Price Listings as well as Store Inventory Format Listings.

Defines if quantity can be revised while a listing is in semi or fully restricted mode. If the field is present, the corresponding feature applies to the category. The field is returned as an empty element (e.g., a boolean value is not returned). Applies to Fixed Price Listings as well as Store Inventory Format Listings.

Specifies whether most categories on the site should require a seller who registered after January 17, 2007 to offer a safe payment method, i.e. PaisaPay/PayPal or one of the credit cards specified in Item.PaymentMethods). If a seller has a 'SafePaymentExempt' status, they are exempt from the category requirement to offer at least one safe payment method, even if the site and category have the safe payment method turned on. If true, items on the site need to have the safe payment method selected, but specific categories can override the setting if they don't need this requirement. For example, Business and Industrial, Motors, Real Estate, and Mature Audiences categories, and all listings that don't support Item.PaymentMethods are exempt from this requirement, which means that any seller can list without any safe payment method selected.
If false, all sellers in all categories can list without any safe payment method selected and this setting cannot be overridden at the category level. If site is not enabled, there is no category where this requirement is enabled on that site.

Specifies the default site setting for whether most categories allow seller- level contact information for Classified Ad listings. A value of true means seller-level contact information is available for Classified Ad format listings site-wide, unless a specific category overrides the setting.

Specifies the default site setting for whether sellers are required to specify a domestic shipping service and its associated cost when listing items. True means the shipping terms are required unless a specific category overrides this setting.

Specifies the default site setting for whether most categories allow the addition of Skype buttons to listings for non-transactional formats (e.g., the advertisement format).

Specifies the default site setting for whether most categories allow the addition of Skype buttons to listings for transactional formats (e.g., the Chinese auction format).

Specifies the default site setting for whether LocalMarketSpecialitySubscription feature is supported for most categories.

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories allow the Store Inventory Format feature. True means the feature is allowed site-wide, unless a specific category overrides the setting.

Provides additional listings durations that are supported by Store Owners. The extended listing durations provided here in this element should be merged in with the baseline listing durations provided in the ListingDurations element.

Defines if extended business seller listing durations are enabled in a given category. When the value of this element is true, it means the listing duration values defined in StoreOwnerExtendedListingDurations are applicable to fixed price listings in a given category. The field is returned as an empty element (e.g., a boolean value is not returned). Applies to Fixed Price Listings as well as Store Inventory Format Listings.

Specifies the default site setting for whether the Transaction Confirmation Request feature is supported for most categories.

Specifies the default site setting for whether a bidder must consent to the bid by confirming that he or she read and agrees to the terms in eBay's privacy policy.

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories allow the ValuePack feature (a feature pack). True means it is allowed site-wide, unless a specific category overrides the setting.

Specifies the default site setting for whether categories support multi-variation listings. If true, you can pass in Item.Variations in the AddFixedPriceItem family of calls when you list in categories that support this feature.

Multi-variation listings contain items that are logically the same product, but that vary in their manufacturing details or packaging. For example, a particular brand and style of shirt could be available in different sizes and colors, such as "large blue" and "medium black" variations.