How to find the perfect box for your eBay product
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Which box do I put this product in now? It is one of the questions that we usually ask ourselves when sending an article when a buyer appears. Well, if you are an eBay user, now you will have it a little easier. Because the platform has just released a new feature that takes advantage of Augmented Reality (AR) technology to advise us on wrapping and protecting packages.
The system will work, logically, through the eBay application for Android.And it will be based on an Augmented Reality (AR) system, capable of recognizing the items we want to send. At the moment, the tool is prepared to recognize a specific range of products This includes, according to eBay itself, kitchen utensils, car parts, backpacks, and so on.
When recognizing the object, the system will be able to indicate the box that best matches its characteristics and dimensions of the object. And the users – in this case the sellers – will avoid having to look for a box that adapts to the size of the item in question. At the same time, the application will be perfectly autonomous to carry out an adjusted calculation of shipping costs.
Keys to find the perfect box for your eBay product
The functionality is very useful, especially for those users who tend to sell things and send packages often.Of course, you must take something important into account: the technology on which this system is based is not yet operational on all smartphones
The system works based on Google's ARCore platform and is currently only available for Android devices. The system appeared for the first time in February of this year and version 1.0 is operational. We know that, for now, it is only present in a total of 100 million devices with Android Those of the latest generation that support this technology.
Among the main ones are the Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy S8+, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Samsung Galaxy S7, Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, LG V30, LG V30+, ASUS Zenfone AR, One Plus 5 and logically , on Google mobiles: Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.
How does the application work?
If you want to use eBay's new Augmented Reality technology you will need to download the app. Check beforehand if your device is compatible with it, otherwise you won't be able to use it.
Next, you will have to open it and choose the Sell option and then click on “Wich Box?” or Which box ? The app will give you precise instructions on how to place the item in question. You have to make sure that you place it on a flat surface and that it is not reflective. It is best to place it on a table. Or on the ground itself.
The only thing you have to do now is press on the box options that are available. These will be placed on top of the article and you will be able to check which of them fits best. It is about that you think about the possibility of adding filler materials, in case the object in question is fragile, and keep in mind that you will need a little extra space to accommodate it in the receptacle.
The application offers users the possibility of changing the viewing angle, in order to check if the object is well protected by below, above and on both sides. With the verifications done, you will be able to acquire the box that most interests you.
Finally, we have to tell you that although the functionality is currently only available for Android, the eBay team is already working on the iOS version. But he's still in the kitchen. Soon you can enjoy it on your iPhone.
