Incoming Inventory - Receiving Items/ Item Entry

Incoming Inventory - Receiving Items/ Item Entry



Next, you need to enter the details for each item in your inventory. 

At the top, you will see a toggle switch under Sellable Item. This is for items that you receive that might not be sellable due to the condition it’s in. For example, if a shirt has a missing button. 

To enter an item that is not ready to be sold into your inventory, 

1. Click the toggle switch under Sellable Item - a popup will appear. 
2. Enter the Item Title. 
3. Enter the Reason it is not sellable. 
4. Click Save.


Item Details
Be descriptive. People are more likely to buy items with great descriptions. 

1. Title – the title of the item – the more descriptive the better (include the brand, fabric, size, and what it is). 
*Be careful not to confuse your customer. If you put a size or color here and then put something that contrasts the information in the title, your customer will not know what they are buying or will likely get upset if the item they receive is different from what they expected. 

2. Price Compare – The Price compare button enables you to see the high, low, and average price the item is selling for across different sales channels. 
Tip! To get the most accurate price, enter as much detail as possible. 
i.e. Brand – Size – Color – Material – Item Type (Talbots Size 10 Black Silk Dress)

*The more descriptive you are in the title, the more accurate the price. 

3. Description - Provide a detailed description of the item that promotes it well, captures the imagination of the prospective buyer, includes any search terms that Google might look for, and convinces someone to buy it. You can add additional details about the item within this field.

4. Brand – Helps SEO – great for cross-posting and other sites require this to be listed separately. 

5. Pricing
Price – How much are you selling the item for?
Cost – Only add this when you buy something bought outright – if you bought it, how much did it cost you?



Category 
*After you select the category, it auto-populates the attributes, measurements, and weight. 

To select a category

a. Click the blue Categories button.
b. Type the category you would like to select in the text box. 
c. Alternatively, if you cannot find the name of the category you are looking for, look through the main category list (Note: The category you are looking for may also be listed under a parent category. To view the child category, click the checkmark located on the right side.





Product Images

To add images of your item

a. Click Upload Image
b. Click Add Files or you can drag and drop the images.
a. If you’re entering your items through a mobile device or a tablet, you have the option to take photos right from your device. 



Variants

Note: You MUST add at least one variant. 
           You do NOT have to add a picture to each variant.

To add a variant

a. Select the condition from the dropdown box. 
b. Enter the size in the textbox.
c. Enter the color in the textbox. 
d. Enter the price in the textbox. 
e. Enter the quantity in the textbox. 
f. Select the location from the dropdown box. 
g. Click Add located in the top right corner of the Variants section.

You do have the option to not include variant information for your listings if you would prefer to not have them. What you will need to do is uncheck the Include Variants checkbox in the Item Override Settings at the bottom. This will then remove the variant options and replace them with a quantity field that you’ll be able to change. If you prefer to not track the quantity of the item, you’ll be able to uncheck the Track Quantity checkbox and you will not need to enter in a quantity for the item.



Sales Channels

Where are you selling your merchandise? 
If you are only selling them in a physical location, select Point of Sale only. 
If you are selling both online and in a physical location, select both options. 



Item Override Settings

The default settings for the disbursement type and value, donate only, taxable, auto markdown, and Include variants are global, however, you can override the default settings for each item. 

After you’ve finished entering all the information, click Next Item OR you can Save for Later in the top right corner of the page. 





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