condition: Definition
Tell users about the condition of the product you're selling. Setting this value correctly is important since we use it to refine search results.
For format API information, see the Content API for Shopping.
When to use
Optional for each new product
Required for each used and refurbished product
Required for each used and refurbished product
Supported values:
new. Your product is new and has never been used. It's in its original packaging, which has not been opened.refurbished. While your product isn’t new, it has been professionally restored to working order so that it appears new, and it comes with a warranty. The product might or might not be in its original packaging. This is sometimes referred to as remanufactured.used. Your product is a second-hand item. For example, the product has been used before, the original packaging has been opened, or the original packaging is missing.
Format
Follow these formatting guidelines to make sure we understand the data you're submitting.
| Type | new, refurbished, or used |
|---|---|
| Repeated field | No |
| Schema.org property (What's this?) |
Offer.itemCondition, Type: OfferItemCondition Mapping:
|
| File format | Example value |
|---|---|
| Text feeds | used |
| XML feeds | <g:condition>used</g:condition> |
For format API information, see the Content API for Shopping.
Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to make sure you submit high-quality data for your products.
- If you advertise products of third party manufacturers that are compatible with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) products, review the additional guidelines for compatible or refurbished third party products.
Minimum requirements
These are the requirements you'll need to meet to show ads for your product. If you don't follow these requirements, we'll disapprove your product and let you know in the Diagnostics page of your Merchant Center account.
- Comply with local laws and regulations when submitting refurbished products. Your target country may have certain laws that relate to refurbished products, so before selling a refurbished product, make sure it complies with the local laws and regulations and with Shopping ads policies.
- Submit the correct unique product identifiers for your product. What information you should submit can vary based on your product’s condition. Learn more about submitting product identifiers
Additional guidelines
Review each section closely to determine if the requirements apply to your country or product. If you don't follow requirements that apply to you, we'll disapprove your product and let you know in the Diagnostics page of your Merchant Center account.
Printer cartridges
The condition you submit depends on whether the printer cartridge you’re selling is used, refurbished, refilled, or new. Learn more about requirements for printer cartridges
Examples
Apparel
| Product | New polka dotted orange scarf |
title |
Polka dot scarf - orange and black |
condition |
new |
price |
15.00 USD |
color |
orange/black |
| Product | Used polka dotted orange scarf |
title |
Polka dot scarf - used - orange and black |
condition |
used |
price |
5.00 USD |
color |
orange/black |
| Product | New Hot Pink Shoes |
title |
High Heels - hot pink - Size 6 |
condition |
new |
price |
59.00 USD |
color |
hot pink |
size |
6 |
| Product | Used Hot Pink Shoes |
title |
Hot Pink Vintage High Heels - 1930s - Size 6 |
condition |
used |
price |
10.00 USD |
color |
hot pink |
size |
6 |
Electronics
| Product | Brand-new Chromecast |
title |
Google Chromecast 2 - 1080p - Wi-Fi - Black |
condition |
new |
gtin |
0811571016518 |
brand |
| Product | Repaired and cleaned up Chromecast (comes with a warranty) |
title |
Refurbished Google Chromecast 2 - 1080p - Wi-Fi - Black |
condition |
refurbished |
gtin |
0811571016518 |
brand |
Phone and tablet
| Product | Google Nexus 6 |
title |
Google Nexus 6 - 32 GB - Midnight Blue - unlocked |
condition |
new |
gtin |
3234567890126 |
brand |
|
google_product_category |
Electronics > Communications > Telephony > Mobile Phones |
| Product | Refurbished Google Nexus 6 |
title |
Google Nexus 6 - Refurbished- 32 GB - Midnight Blue - unlocked |
condition |
refurbished |
gtin |
3234567890126 |
brand |
|
google_product_category |
Electronics > Communications > Telephony > Mobile Phones |
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