Register for DevCon before 6/1 and Save $50

Prices are going up as of Monday, 6/1 -- don't miss out on your last chance to save $50 this weekend and register for eBay Developers Conference 2009 for $149.

eBay DevCon is June 16 - 18 in San Jose, CA. Come join the API platform team as we welcome developers onto our eBay campus.

- Delyn

619 Trading, Shopping, Client Alerts, Merchant Data API Docs Now Available

Please remember to use a test environment when updating applications to use a new schema version.

To find out when a version of the API will be available, see the table at the top of the Release Notes for that API.

You can find the latest API documentation at the eBay Developer Documentation Center.

Selling Manager Apps: Launch with us this Summer!

The Selling Manager Applications platform launched on April 1st, and developers are working on applications in the sandbox! Find out more about this new opportunity and how it can boost your business!  With access to hundreds of thousands of eBay sellers, Selling Manager Applications offers a new way for you to make money!

Get Started

Our Sandbox environment is available now, for you to build and test your application.  Find out more about the opportunity and how to get started at http://developer.ebay.com/products/selling-manager-applications/

You can also see the full program guidelines on the developer site, located at the URL below:
http://www.developer.ebay.com/products/selling-manager-applications/program/

Launch with us this Summer!

The public release of Selling Manager Applications to the eBay seller community will be in August 2009.  We are continuing to accept applications for our summer release.   If you are interested in launching with us this summer, please contact us to initiate your Business Review. We will be locking in our launch partners by mid-June.

Upcoming Changes

• The eBay Managed Billing Platform will be released in late June.  Developers should expect disruption to production access in late June and disruption to sandbox access in early July. All developers will need to integrate with the managed billing platform after the release is complete. The key changes include:
• • Setting up billing plans for applications
  • Updates to the OEPI Interface 
• In June, documentation will be provided to assist developers with these changes.
• The public release of Selling Manager Applications to the eBay seller community will be in August 2009.

For more information and latest status on the Selling Manager Applications platform, please see the Selling Manager Applications User Guide at:
http://developer.ebay.com/DevZone/selling-manager-applications/Concepts/SellingManagerApps_APIGuide.html

617 Trading, Shopping, ClientAlerts, MerchantData API Docs Now Available

Please note that updates to applications using new schema versions should always be done in a test environment.

Refer to the table at the top of the Release Notes for when each version of the API will be available.

Keep up to date with the latest API documentation at the eBay Developer Documentation Center.

NEW Keynote: Silicon Valley VC Panel @ eBay Developers Conference

We've added another great industry keynote to our strong line-up at the eBay Developers Conference. On Thursday, June 18th, we're going to host a panel of venture capitalists from around Silicon Valley who invest in e-commerce start-ups. What they look for in their funding decision-making? Where are the best opportunities for developers building e-commerce tools, widgets and services? Come to eBay DevCon and find out where the smart bets are being placed in these challenging economic times.

Rob Hayes, Partner at First Round Capital, Ravi Mohan, Managing Director at Shasta Ventures, and Sergio Monsalve, Principal at Norwest Venture Partners will join us in a lively discussion to be moderated by Charlene Li of the Altimeter Group. 

Check out our Keynotes page for speaker bios and information about all of the exciting keynotes happening at eBay Developers Conference this year.

If you haven’t registered yet, now is a good time to save an extra $50 because prices go up again on June 1^st. Register today for this great event!

- Delyn

Tips for Hotel & Travel for eBay Developers Conference 2009

We're making it easy this year for developers to plan their trip to eBay DevCon by securing a discounted code for the Fairfield Inn & Suites (by Marriott) San Jose Airport. This hotel is a great match for our attendees -- it is a short 10-minute walk to the eBay North Campus, nice facilities, and has FREE high-speed Internet access. (Yes, thank you, we did get your comments about the McCormick last year).

Click here to reserve your room for eBay DevCon with the Group Code: JMWJMWA for the discounted rate of $155/night. The discount expires on 5/25 (Memorial Day Monday), so book now and don't miss out! 

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Jose Airport
1755 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95131
Toll-free: 1-800-793-9121
Fax: 1-408-452-1849

Getting to the Conference

For those who don't want to make the 10-minute walk over the the conference by foot from the conference hotel, we will be providing complimentary shuttle service between the Fairfield Inn & Suites and the eBay North Campus on a limited basis. If you're driving to the conference, the eBay North Campus offers ample free parking. If you take Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Light Rail public transportation, get off at the Karina Court Station and the North Campus is just a short walk away.

Maps and Directions

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eBay North Campus, Town Hall Entrance 2161 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95131

Getting Here

The eBay North Campus is conveniently located close to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. The airport is currently undergoing major renovations, so call the construction hotline before you arrive to ensure a hassle-free trip: 408-501-0630.

We'll see you at eBay DevCon in about a month! Register now before the price goes up on June 1st!

- Delyn

List Multiple Item Variations for One Low Fee

Help your sellers increase efficiency, save on fees, and improve inventory exposure to buyers. Using multi-variation listings, they can manage and market multiple SKUs in a single eBay item for only 35 cents.

Documentation for API changes to support multi-variation listings is now live in version 615. Multi-variation listings were announced on April 14th and details on availability for customer use, starting June 16, are included in the FAQ at http://pages.ebay.com/sell/variation/index.html.

Multi-variation item features will be enabled in the Sandbox starting early the week of 5/11, with two test auction categories, 37565 and 37566, configured for creating multi-variation items. One of these, 37566, is configured with custom item specifics data similar to the data that will be configured for Men's Shoes, one of the two categories to be enabled for customer use on June 16. The other, 37565, has been configured with more generic data compatible with other Clothing, Shoes, & Accessories and Home & Garden categories, which will be enabled for customer use in July.

In addition to API limitations described in the developer documentation, the current code version does not include specific multi-variation support in GetAccount, GetSellerEvents, and GetSellerList. GetSellerList support will be added to the documentation and Sandbox in the 617 release. Plans for adding specific support in GetAccount and GetSellerEvents will be announced at a future date.

Add unique value to your solution: be one of the first to offer Variations. Check out the API Docs today!

Just Added: eBay DevCon Keynote with John Hagel

We're pleased to announce that John Hagel will be joining us as a keynote speaker this year at the eBay Developers Conference 2009, June 16-18 in San Jose, CA.

John will talk to us about the daunting task developers face of shaping product strategy as technology-driven infrastructures constantly change, and how Web services platforms can create growth and opportunity in today's economy.

John Hagel III has nearly 30 years of experience helping companies improve their performance by effectively applying information technology to reshape business strategies. John currently serves as co-chairman of the Silicon Valley-based Deloitte LLP Center for the Edge, which conducts original research and develops substantive points of view for new corporate growth. He is the founder of two Silicon Valley startups.

John is the author of a series of best-selling business books, beginning with Net Gain, and including Net Worth, Out of the Box and The Only Sustainable Edge. He has won two awards from Harvard Business Review for best articles in that publication and has been recognized as an industry thought leader by a variety of publications and professional service firms.

Register now for eBay DevCon to learn from John's insights about Web services, entrepreneurship and his decades of experience in Silicon Valley.

- Delyn

May 15th is the deadline for 2009 Star Developer Award Nominations

Remember to get your nominations in for our 2009 eBay Star Developer Awards that we'll be honoring again this year at the eBay Developers Conference, June 16-18 in San Jose, CA. The deadline is Friday, May 15th.

Send us your nominations for eBay API developers in the following categories.

• DSR Rockstar (improving customer service & buyer experience)
• Most Innovative
• Early Adopter
• Service to the Developer Community
• NEW: Rapid Evolution (boosting seller efficiency in a dynamic marketplace)

Check our original announcement for submission instructions and eligibility requirements. Get them in before our Friday, May 15th deadline!

- Delyn

615 Trading, Shopping, ClientAlerts, MerchantData API Documentation Now Available

Please note that updates to applications using new schema versions should always be done in a test environment.

Refer to the table at the top of the Release Notes for when each version of the API will be available.

Keep up to date with the latest API documentation at the eBay Developer Documentation Center.

Release Highlights

New Features

• Half.com Sellers Can Add Shipment-Related Notes
• Some Merchant Data Calls Are Now Available in the Trading API
• Multi-Variation Listings Coming Soon

Changed Functionality

• Dutch (multi-listing) Auctions Are Being Deprecated
• The Fee Container and Promotional Discounts
• Changes to ID-Based Attributes and Custom Item Specifics

Documentation Changes and Errata

• Updates to Documentation of Selling Manager Calls
• Names of Dispute Notifications Corrected

Release Highlights

New Features

• Multi-Variation Listings Coming Soon

Changed Functionality

• FindItemsAdvanced Returns Up To 10,000 Items