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=== Setting up your item permissions ===
=== Setting up your item permissions ===
Make sure you set up the permissions on the items you list. For instance, you can  
Make sure to set up permissions on any items you list. For instance, you can:
* sell multiple identical copies of your item
* Sell multiple identical copies of your item
* set up your item to be one-of-a-kind
* Set up your item to be one-of-a-kind
* allow your customer to resell or give away the item (or disallow it)
* Allow your customer to resell or give away the item (or disallow it)
* [[KB2/Permissions_on_objects#Next_owner_permissions_FAQ|allow your customer to make further copies (or you can disallow it)]]
* [[KB2/Permissions_on_objects#Next_owner_permissions_FAQ|Allow your customer to make further copies (or you can disallow it)]]


[[KB2/Selling_objects|Learn more about setting permission on items for sale]].
[[KB2/Selling_objects|Learn more about setting permission on items for sale]].
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=== Packaging your items in a box ===
=== Packaging your items in a box ===


You can package an item for sale in a box along with supporting materials, like instructions and a landmark to your inworld shop. Learn more about [[KB2/Selling_objects#How_to_open_and_sell_boxes|how to pack a box for sale]].
You can package an item for sale in a box along with supporting materials, like instructions or a landmark to your inworld shop. Learn more about [[KB2/Selling_objects#How_to_open_and_sell_boxes|how to pack a box for sale]].


=== How do I add a new item to my Marketplace listings? ===
=== How do I add a new item to my Marketplace listings? ===


{{KBcaution|If the following sounds more confusing than it needs to be, you're right. Due to various complications with using Magic Boxes, they'll will eventually be obsolete and replaced by the Marketplace directly reading your inventory for item listings. Stay tuned for details.}}
{{KBcaution|If you think the following sounds overly confusing, you're right. Due to various complications with using Magic Boxes, they'll will eventually be obsolete and replaced by the Marketplace directly reading your inventory for item listings. Stay tuned for details.}}


You use a special object called a "Magic Box" that connects to the Marketplace website. Basically, you drag objects into the box so the Marketplace recognizes them. Then, you can enable their listings and start selling. You can have multiple Magic Boxes, but for the sake of simplicity, start with one.
A special object called a "Magic Box" connects to the Marketplace website. Drag objects into the box so the Marketplace recognizes them. Then, you can enable their listings on the Marketplace website and start selling. You can have multiple Magic Boxes, but for the sake of simplicity, start with one.


Here's how you add a new item:
Here's how you add a new item:
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====Set up your Magic Box====
====Set up your Magic Box====


# Login to the [http://marketplace.secondlife.com Marketplace] website and [https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Xstreet-SL-Magic-Box/36791 get a Magic Box].
# Log in to the [http://marketplace.secondlife.com Marketplace] website and [https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Xstreet-SL-Magic-Box/36791 get a Magic Box].
# In the Second Life Viewer, go to a land parcel you own or can reliably rez objects on. The Magic Box ''must'' stay inworld or your items can't be sold.
# In the Second Life Viewer, go to a land parcel you own or a place where you can reliably {{xref|rez}} objects. The Magic Box ''must'' stay inworld or your items can't be sold.
#* If you don't have a permanent place to rez your Magic Box, you can [[KB2/Buying_land|buy a piece of land to keep it on]].
#* If you don't have a permanent place to rez your Magic Box, you can [[KB2/Buying_land|buy a piece of land to keep it on]].
# Open the sidebar, click the '''My Inventory''' button (the suitcase icon), and {{xref|rez}} the Magic Box.
# Open the sidebar, click the '''My Inventory''' button (the suitcase icon), and rez the Magic Box.
# Right-click the Magic Box and choose '''Edit'''.
# Right-click the Magic Box and choose '''Edit'''.
# In the build tools, click the '''Contents''' tab.
# In the Build Tools, click the '''Contents''' tab.
# Drag an object from your inventory into the '''Contents''' area. You should see it appear.
# Drag an object from your inventory into the '''Contents''' area. You should see it appear.
# Wait for the Magic Box to finish uploading the new inventory.
# Wait for the Magic Box to finish uploading the new inventory.
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# Click '''Create''' on the right of the listing and complete at least the required fields. [[Marketplace/Edit_Item_Listing|What do all those fields mean?]]
# Click '''Create''' on the right of the listing and complete at least the required fields. [[Marketplace/Edit_Item_Listing|What do all those fields mean?]]


You can also watch this video, which may be easier because it shows you what's going on:
You can also watch this video:


: {{KBvideo|wX8iEa7hvm0|640|385|type=youtube}}
: {{KBvideo|wX8iEa7hvm0|640|385|type=youtube}}
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# Click '''Manage inventory'''. The item should have a status of "Item unavailable", like this:
# Click '''Manage inventory'''. The item should have a status of "Item unavailable", like this:
#: [[File:Marketplace_-_Item_unavailable.png|640px]]
#: [[File:Marketplace_-_Item_unavailable.png|640px]]
#* If the item's status isn't showing that, click the '''Sync Marketplace with Magic Boxes''' button.  
#* If the item's status isn't showing as "Item unavailable", click the '''Sync Marketplace with Magic Boxes''' button.  
# Next to the item listing you want to remove, click '''Delete'''.
# Next to the item listing you want to remove, click '''Delete'''.


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# On the left-hand side, click '''Manage inventory'''.
# On the left-hand side, click '''Manage inventory'''.
#: [[File:Marketplace-Manage-inventory.png|link=]]
#: [[File:Marketplace-Manage-inventory.png|link=]]
# Here, you see all the items you're selling. Towards the right, click '''Edit''' next to the item you want to update.
# Here, you see all the items you're selling. Click '''Edit''' next to the item you want to update.
#* You can also '''Preview''' how an item listing looks to potential customers, or click '''Unlist'''/'''List''' to hide/show an item (this can be changed whenever you want).
#* You can also '''Preview''' how an item listing looks to potential customers, or click '''Unlist'''/'''List''' to hide/show an item (this can be changed whenever you want).



Revision as of 15:26, 8 December 2010


Setting up your item permissions

Make sure to set up permissions on any items you list. For instance, you can:

Learn more about setting permission on items for sale.

Packaging your items in a box

You can package an item for sale in a box along with supporting materials, like instructions or a landmark to your inworld shop. Learn more about how to pack a box for sale.

How do I add a new item to my Marketplace listings?

KBcaution.png Important: If you think the following sounds overly confusing, you're right. Due to various complications with using Magic Boxes, they'll will eventually be obsolete and replaced by the Marketplace directly reading your inventory for item listings. Stay tuned for details.

A special object called a "Magic Box" connects to the Marketplace website. Drag objects into the box so the Marketplace recognizes them. Then, you can enable their listings on the Marketplace website and start selling. You can have multiple Magic Boxes, but for the sake of simplicity, start with one.

Here's how you add a new item:

Set up your Magic Box

  1. Log in to the Marketplace website and get a Magic Box.
  2. In the Second Life Viewer, go to a land parcel you own or a place where you can reliably rez objects. The Magic Box must stay inworld or your items can't be sold.
  3. Open the sidebar, click the My Inventory button (the suitcase icon), and rez the Magic Box.
  4. Right-click the Magic Box and choose Edit.
  5. In the Build Tools, click the Contents tab.
  6. Drag an object from your inventory into the Contents area. You should see it appear.
  7. Wait for the Magic Box to finish uploading the new inventory.

Add the item on Marketplace

  1. On the Marketplace, choose My Marketplace > Merchant home (upper-right).
  2. Click Manage Inventory (left-hand side).
  3. Click the Sync Marketplace with Magic Boxes button.
  4. Click Create on the right of the listing and complete at least the required fields. What do all those fields mean?

You can also watch this video:

<videoflash type="youtube">wX8iEa7hvm0|640|385</videoflash>

How do I remove an item from my Marketplace listings?

First, the inworld part:

  1. In the Second Life Viewer, right-click your Magic Box and choose Edit.
  2. In the build tools window, click Content tab.
  3. Click the item you want to remove, and press the Delete key. Alternatively, right-click the item and choose Delete.
  4. Wait for the Magic Box to refresh.

Then, the web part:

  1. Login to the Marketplace and choose My Marketplace > My Store (upper-right).
  2. Click Manage inventory. The item should have a status of "Item unavailable", like this:
    Marketplace - Item unavailable.png
    • If the item's status isn't showing as "Item unavailable", click the Sync Marketplace with Magic Boxes button.
  3. Next to the item listing you want to remove, click Delete.

If you intend to update an item listing rather than delete it, see "How do I update the listing of an item I'm selling?".

How do I update the listing of an item I'm selling?

  1. In the upper-right, click My Marketplace > Merchant home.
  2. On the left-hand side, click Manage inventory.
    Marketplace-Manage-inventory.png
  3. Here, you see all the items you're selling. Click Edit next to the item you want to update.
    • You can also Preview how an item listing looks to potential customers, or click Unlist/List to hide/show an item (this can be changed whenever you want).
KBtip2.png Tip: Get more help with managing your Marketplace inventory, including bulk-editing items.

How do I sell a new version of an existing item?

  1. In the upper-right, select My Marketplace > Merchant home.
  2. On the left, click Manage inventory.
  3. Find the item you want to update, and click Edit at the far right.
    Warning! Do not click the Create link next to your new item. If your new item has an Edit link, you will be unable to associate it with your existing item's listing information.
    Marketplace edit outdated item.png
  4. Click the Edit associated object button, next to SL object name.
    Marketplace edit associated object button.png
  5. Click Search without entering anything in the text box.
    A list of inventory items appears. These are the inventory items not associated with any listing information.
    Marketplace change related inventory.png
  6. Click the name of the new item.
    Next to SL object name, the name of the new item now appears.
    Marketplace object name after update.png
  7. Click the Update button at the bottom to save your changes.

What do all the fields mean on the Edit Item Listing page?

Learn about all the fields on the Edit Item Listing page.