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Items in the reference catalog are classified into one of 6 main categories called Item Type and further classified by category.

Item Type:

Items in the reference catalog are classified into:

Sets - Building sets.
Parts - Individual elements that make up a set.
Minifigs - Mini figures.
Books
Gear - Human accessories such as key chains, watches, clothing, etc.
Catalogs

Sets have a corresponding entry under:

Instructions - Building instructions for a set.
Original Boxes - Original packaging such as a box, bucket, polybag, canister, etc.

The Unsorted Lots item type is only available when listing items for sale that do not fit into any of the above categories, for example a pile of unsorted parts.

Category:

In addition to being classified into item types, items are further classified into categories. Categories are used both as a way to divide items into smaller groups and as a way to tag all items that have something in common.

To add a new category, please post a request in the Catalog Requests discussion group.

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This document was last updated on Mar 21, 2010 20:57 by Admin