Category Archives: Importing

Product codes The product code (and related SKU code for multi-variant listings) is what Xpress Lister uses as the ‘unique identifier’ to know whether a product is a duplicate or a new product.   All product (and SKU code combinations) need to be unique.  Duplicate products/skus will not be imported. Instead, they will be visible […]

Importing existing eBay listings Existing eBay listings are automatically displayed in Xpress Lister once you connect your eBay account. This allows you to quickly change them in bulk using Xpress Lister. (Note if you aren’t using Xpress Lister PRO the rows in the grid will be grey and can’t be updated.  You can upgrade for […]

Importing Amazon files Xpress Lister automatically detects Amazon file allowing you to map your fields from the import screen without having to reformat your Amazon file first!

Import spreadsheet format You can use EITHER the Xpress Lister import template OR your own product spreadsheet that’s likely in a completely different format. Xpress Lister supports importing your own product catalogue without reformatting.  During the import process, you will be asked to ‘map’ your spreadsheet columns to the values Xpress Lister needs to create […]

  In this article, you will learn how to import item specifics that can be used in you additional listing details on eBay. More details in managing itemspecifics here:  http://xpresslisterhelp.codisto.com/article/255-adding-and-editing-item-specifics-in-xpresslister?auth=true Now you can just click the Import button from the XpressGrid and follow the wizard. Full import instructions available here: http://xpresslisterhelp.codisto.com/article/254-importing-products-into-xpresslister Choose a file You can […]

Updating data and reimporting Once imported, data can be edited directly in Xpress Lister (individually or in bulk).   Alternatively, you can reimport a previous spreadsheet (or portion of it) to update the data – NOTE THE PRODUCT CODE IS CRUCIAL TO THIS PROCESS.   If Xpress Lister detects product code on an import file that […]

Using the Xpress Lister template import file The import template file is in four color sections: Orange – REQUIRED fields.  Import into Xpress Lister will not be successful without data in these columns. Green – OPTIONAL fields.  Include data in these columns if you wish to supplement your listings.  (Images are optional during the import […]

Importing by Spreadsheet You can import all elements of your PRODUCTS such as price, title, quantity, description, UPC, item specifics e.g. size/colour/brand, images etc). eBay variables such as categories, shipping settings, return policies etc CANNOT be imported.   They are quickly and easily set using Xpress Lister AFTER import.  It is simple to do this […]

Importing into Xpress Lister is done in 3 easy steps 1) Click Import 2) Choose file 3) Map fields See below for detailed explanation. 1) Click the Import button from the Xpress Grid and follow the wizard. Download Sample (optional) XpressLister can import any spreadsheet XLS or CSV files as long as it contains a […]

Importing/adding images Images are imported via URL.  E.g. http://www.myimage1.com/297233.png in the ‘Images’ column.  Dropbox (or similar services) URLs also work.  (To get the Drop box URL, upload your image files into Dropbox, click the image and ‘share link’).    Preferably URLS should be direct image URLs instead of general webpage URLs containing images but Xpress […]