I've been using the multi variation feature directly through eBay since originally posting here. I really do like it... especially the lack of numerous auctions to keep track of. But the FVF is higher (I think 12% vs. 8% in the clothing category?) so there's a trade off, IMHO, at least with my low volume inventory. (i.e., if you're listing 100 items for one insertion fee, that's a huge savings... but when it's only 10, not so much.
As a result though, I'm becoming pretty comfortable navigating the SYI form at eBay. To the point that I don't list much through here anymore. I wonder how many sellers Auctiva is losing due to this?

While I'm here, my "other issue" is with regard to writing my Auctiva listings. Whenever I copy/paste text instead of typing it, the fonts, text size, and placement in the text box gets all screwed up. It will look fine until I hit "preview", and then it's all nutty. VERY frustrating. I'm about ready to give up here. Has anyone else had this problem?
****Off to check the board for related threads.**** Good luck everyone, and take care! Linda