Sub-Catagories For Patches

[ThePatchDog]

Hello, I requested new collectable embroidered patch catagories on 22 August and have not received a reply.
A "Yes we can do that" or "No, we can't do that" would suffice. I understand things get busy but to be acknowledged would be great.
Thanks, The Patch Dog

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Hello.

Can you add subcatogories for collectable patches such as Police Patches, Fire & Rescue Patches, Boy Scout Patches, Girl Scout Patches, Military Patches, Craft Patches, Sports Teams Patches

The format could be like below

Collectables/Badges & Patches/Patches/Police Department
Collectables/Badges & Patches/Patches/Fire Dept & Rescue
Collectables/Badges & Patches/Patches/Boy Scouts
Collectables/Badges & Patches/Patches/Girl Scouts
Collectables/Badges & Patches/Patches/Military
Collectables/Badges & Patches/Patches/Craft-Clothing
Collectables/Badges & Patches/Patches/Sports Teams
Collectables/Badges & Patches/Patches/Other Patches

I have between six-seven thousand patches that I would like to list on eBid but with just 1 catagory for patches, it would be too confusing or tedious for customers to go through them all.

Thank you

[damian_steele]

Is it actually worth having so many categories? I suspect that most of those cats would end up empty in a very short time.
Do you really have so many items to auction that chucking them all into one single category would cause a problem?
What's wrong with stopping at Collectables/Badges & Patches ?

Remember, you can organise your shop (when you get one) into the relevant categories and if you are the only seller with this item - and it looks very much like you will be - then buyers could narrow down their search within your store.

[madelaine]

It won't take long for that category to become unmanageable, Damien. I've badges to list too!

[damian_steele]

OK, so how about Collectables/Badges and Collectables/Patches ?

How far down is it really necessary to go?
Do people really search for items in such a specific manner or would a more general approach work?

[HannaHolly]

I have patches listed too. a couple of extra sub categories would be helpful.

[damian_steele]

I have patches listed too. a couple of extra sub categories would be helpful.

So do you agree with ThePatchDog's list or would some other combination be better for you?

[HannaHolly]

So do you agree with ThePatchDog's list or would some other combination be better for you?

I'm happy to list mine under 'collectables: patches.

[madelaine]

I think patches and badges can be grouped together but it would be good to sub-divide that by type. People who collect them collect by a particular interest.

[gazza]

Added....

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