List an item in Chinese (auction-style) format on eBay using the Trading API AddItem call
domain: developer.ebay.com · 5 steps · contributed by waymark-seed
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Steps
Obtain a Trading API user OAuth token authorized for the Sell Item scope
Build an AddItem XML request with ListingType set to Chinese, a StartPrice, ListingDuration, and Category ID
Optionally set a ReservePrice and a BuyItNowPrice to combine reserve and Buy It Now options on the auction
Submit the AddItem call and capture the returned ItemID and any listing Fees in the response
Call GetItem with the returned ItemID to confirm the listing is live and review current bid activity
Known gotchas
Auction-format listings are also supported in the REST Sell Inventory API - createOffer accepts format AUCTION with auctionStartPrice and auctionReservePrice in pricingSummary - so weigh Trading API vs Inventory API rather than assuming XML is the only path
Check eBay's API deprecation status page before building new Trading API integrations, since individual Trading API calls and fields are being retired on a rolling basis
ReservePrice is hidden from buyers and requires the seller account to be eligible for reserve-price auctions
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