eBay has released a beta version of Turbo Lister 2.9.0.1, a listing tool for sellers. The version includes an "Edit Item Specifics" feature that allows users to update one or more Item Specifics for hundreds of items at the same time.

The software also supports the "Search by Proximity feature" in Europe, which the announcement stated was formerly available only in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. The Search by Proximity feature allows buyers to search for items within a given distance (for example, 50 miles) or to sort search results or listings pages by the distance from the buyer's own location.

When listing an item, sellers enter a location using the appropriate postal code. This information is then indexed in the search database and used to determine the item's location for the View Item function. Each site contains a list of popular cities that the buyer can use to select a center point from which to search. The Search by Proximity feature replaces the Items Near Me feature.

The new beta version is available for Turbo Lister Beta Program participants. To join the program, users should take the following steps within Turbo Lister: Go to the "Tools" menu and select "Options." Select "Advanced Options" and click the "Join Beta Program" button.

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