ListTuneeBay Required Item Specifics for Postage
For a new or revised listing in Postage (eBay category 47149), complete every field that eBay marks Required. Where eBay publishes a fixed selection set, the accepted values are listed below. Recommended specifics are not mandatory, but eBay uses applicable details for search matching and buyer filters.
Postage taxonomy snapshot
- eBay category
- 47149
- Required fields
- 3
- Recommended fields
- 3
- Fields with value lists
- 3
For Postage, collect Certification, Grade, and Quality before opening the listing form. Then check recommended fields such as Denomination, Place of Origin, and Face Value when they apply to the item.
Required (3) — complete for a new or revised listing
- CertificationEnter a value you can verify from the item, its packaging, photos, or a reliable catalog record. Use an exact Certification when known. eBay publishes examples such as APEX, Briefmarkenprufstelle Basel, British Philatelic Association.Accepted values include: APEX, Briefmarkenprufstelle Basel, British Philatelic Association, Ceres, Diena, Friedl, Krzysztof Ceremuga, Pascal Behr, PF, PSAG, PSE, Raybaudi, Robson Lowe, Royal Philatelic Society of London, Royal Philatelic Society of New Zealand, Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria + 4 more
- GradeEnter a value you can verify from the item, its packaging, photos, or a reliable catalog record. Use an exact Grade when known. eBay publishes examples such as Gem, Superb, XF/S (Extremely Fine/Superb).Accepted values include: Gem, Superb, XF/S (Extremely Fine/Superb), XF (Extremely Fine), VF/XF (Very Fine/Extremely Fine), VF (Very Fine), F/VF (Fine/Very Fine), F (Fine), VG/F (Very Good/Fine), VG (Very Good), G/VG (Good/Very Good), G (Good), F/G (Fair/Good), F (Fair), P (Poor), Ungraded
- QualityEnter a value you can verify from the item, its packaging, photos, or a reliable catalog record. Use an exact Quality when known. eBay publishes examples such as Mint Hinged, Mint Never Hinged/MNH, Mint Regummed.Accepted values include: Mint Hinged, Mint Never Hinged/MNH, Mint Regummed, Mint No Gum/MNG, Lightly Hinged, Heavily Hinged, Hinge Remaining, Original Gum, No Gum, Regummed, Used, Mint Hinge Remnant/MHR, Mint Lightly Hinged/MLH, Mint Very Lightly Hinged/MVLH
Recommended (3) — better search visibility
Denomination · Place of Origin · Face Value
Source: eBay’s official US category taxonomy, retrieved 2026-06-18. Review eBay’s item-specifics guidance and the Taxonomy API method. Requirements can change, so confirm the live listing form before publishing.
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Postage item specifics FAQ
What item specifics does eBay require for Postage?
The current taxonomy snapshot marks Certification, Grade, and Quality as required for Postage. A missing required field can block a new listing or revision; confirm the live form because requirements can change after this snapshot.
Does eBay publish accepted values for these fields?
Where eBay publishes usable taxonomy values, this page shows them under the required field. Closed lists use “eBay accepts only”; open lists use “accepted values include” so sellers can tell the difference.
Are recommended specifics required?
No. Recommended specifics are not mandatory, but they help eBay understand the item and can improve search matching, filters, and buyer confidence.
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