eBay Variations CSV Fixer
Fix eBay variation listing CSV files before bulk upload. StriveFormats validates VariationSpecifics pairing, duplicate variation combinations, price formatting, and image URLs for eBay File Exchange.
eBay variation uploads fail when VariationSpecificsName and VariationSpecificsValue are mismatched, when duplicate variation combinations are present, or when prices aren't formatted as plain decimals. Fix these before uploading.
What it catches
- Missing required columns (Title, StartPrice, Quantity, VariationSpecificsName/Value)
- VariationSpecificsName and VariationSpecificsValue mismatches (one filled, one blank)
- Duplicate variation combinations under the same listing
- Titles that exceed eBay's 80-character limit
- Invalid or missing prices
- VariationPictureURL that aren't valid http(s) addresses
What it auto-fixes (safe only)
- Trims hidden whitespace
- Normalizes price formatting (removes currency symbols)
- Normalizes integer quantities
- Enforces canonical eBay Variations column order
Variation specifics mismatches and duplicate combos stay as flagged issues — they require manual decisions.
How to use it
- Export your variation listing data or prepare a CSV using the eBay Variations template.
- Upload the CSV in the app with the eBay Variations preset selected.
- Resolve blocking errors (specifics mismatches, duplicate combos) then review warnings.
- Export a cleaned file ready for File Exchange bulk upload.
FAQ
What is VariationSpecifics in eBay File Exchange?
eBay uses VariationSpecificsName (e.g., "Color|Size") and VariationSpecificsValue (e.g., "Blue|Medium") to define each variation row. Both must always be provided together — a row with only one filled causes the listing to fail. This fixer flags mismatches so you can correct them.
What counts as a duplicate variation combination?
If two rows share the same listing (CustomLabel + Title) and the same VariationSpecificsName/Value pair, eBay will overwrite one with the other. The fixer detects these so you can remove or correct the duplicate before uploading.
How is this different from the eBay Listings fixer?
The eBay Listings fixer targets standard (non-variation) listings using eBay File Exchange format. This fixer is specifically for variation listings that use VariationSpecificsName and VariationSpecificsValue columns to define product options like size and color.