News editors obtained the following quote from the background information suppli ed by the inventors: “The disclosure relates generally to an improved data processing system and more specifically to a method, apparatus, system, and computer program product for a dding attributes to an item being offered. “The Internet is a medium through which many electronic commerce (e-commerce) tr ansactions can occur. These transactions can be facilitated through various type s of item transaction platforms on the Internet. The transactions can include bu ying new and used items. These items can be physical products, software, or serv ices.