Use the duplicate feature on another listing then edit the new listings. That's always the way I do it.
Yes I'm having the same issue and I did try using an existing listing and I wasn't able to do it that way either
Did you click on the word copy up in the listings right corner of the one you're copying?
Does it let you publish without adding the core details? If so, go ahead and publish then edit immediately. This seems to work for me.
Oh, Etsy, why can't you just hire programmers who you actually train and have experienced successfully listing an item from start to finish? It boggles the mind!!!!
Thank each of you for your suggestions! I did copy an existing listing and edit .