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James Dobbins
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Writer, Researcher, Ebay
San Francisco Bay
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Ebay
eBay Inc. is a global e-commerce company founded in 1995 and headquartered in San Jose, California. Originally named AuctionWeb, it was rebranded to eBay in 1997. The platform operates a marketplace that connects buyers and sellers in over 190 markets, facilitating both consumer-to-consumer (C2C) and business-to-consumer (B2C) transactions. In 2023, eBay reported an impressive $73 billion in annual gross merchandise volume and serves 132 million active buyers worldwide. eBay's core offerings include an online marketplace for auctions and fixed-price sales across various categories, a managed payments system for streamlined transactions, and tools for sellers to manage their listings and analyze market trends. The company also provides a global shipping program to assist sellers with cross-border logistics. With a focus on community-driven commerce, eBay continues to be a leader in the online resale market, supporting millions of sellers, including small businesses and collectors.
San Francisco Bay, , United States
+1 408-376-7400
Founded: 1995