Immediate vs. Scheduled Delist and Relist: What’s the Difference?

If you sell on marketplaces like eBay and Mercari, keeping inventory fresh is important. Treecat makes this easier with delist and relist options, but there are two different ways to use them: immediate and scheduled.

1. What Is an Immediate Delist and Relist?

An immediate delist and relist starts right away as soon as you choose the item and trigger the action.

In the transcript example, the seller:

• selects an item from inventory
• chooses the marketplaces to relist on
• starts a one-time immediate delist and relist

This means the action begins instantly, and you can see it in the events log right away.

2. What Is a Scheduled Delist and Relist?

A scheduled delist and relist runs later based on a set timeframe.

Instead of happening immediately, this option is timed from the last date the item was listed. For example:

• if you set it to 28 days
• Treecat will delist and relist the item 28 days after the prior listing date

This is useful when you want your relisting process to happen automatically on a recurring basis.

3. The Key Difference

The main difference is simple:

• Immediate = happens now
• Scheduled = happens later, based on a date interval

Immediate actions are useful when you want to refresh a listing right away. Scheduled actions are better when you want a routine process that repeats after a certain number of days.

4. Can You Use Both Together?

Yes. Treecat lets you combine both options.

You can:

• run a one-time immediate delist and relist
• also schedule the same item to do it again in the future

For example, you might relist an item now and then set it to repeat again in 29 days. That gives you both:

• an instant refresh
• a future automated refresh

5. Why This Matters for Resellers

Using the right delist and relist strategy can help you stay organized and keep listings active across platforms. For resellers, this means more control over timing and automation.

Whether you want:

• a quick refresh right now
• or a recurring schedule for later

Treecat gives you the flexibility to do both.

6. Final Thoughts

If you’re deciding between immediate and scheduled delist and relist options, remember this:

• choose immediate when you want the action to start now
• choose scheduled when you want it to happen later
• use both if you want maximum flexibility

That way, you can manage your cross-listing and relisting workflow in the way that works best for your business.