eBay

Extracted Attributes

• Award

  National Medal of Technology and Innovation

• Founded

  1995-09-01

• Founder

  Pierre Omidyar

• Headquarters

  San Jose, California, United States

• Employee Count

  12,600 employees

• Markets Served

  190 global markets

• Take Rate (2023)

  13.81% (revenue as a percentage of volume)

• Active Buyers (2023)

  132,000,000 yearly active buyers

• Transaction Volume (2023)

  $73,000,000,000 USD in annual processed transactions

Timeline

• eBay was founded by Pierre Omidyar as AuctionWeb. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1995-09-01

• The company officially changed the name of its service from AuctionWeb to eBay. (Source: Web Search)

  1997-09-01

• eBay acquired Half.com for $312 million in stock. (Source: Web Search)

  2000-06-01

• eBay acquired PayPal for $1.4 billion. (Source: Web Search)

  2002-10-03

• eBay acquired the online rentals platform Rent.com. (Source: Web Search)

  2004-01-01

• eBay acquired Internet communications company Skype Technologies for $2.6 billion. (Source: Web Search)

  2005-10-01

• eBay acquired GSI Commerce for $2.4 billion. (Source: Web Search)

  2011-06-01

• eBay sold its stake in Craigslist back to the company, ending litigation. (Source: Web Search)

  2015-06-01

• eBay reported 132 million yearly active buyers and $73 billion in transaction volume for the fiscal year. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2023-12-31

EBay

eBay Inc. ( EE-bay, stylized as ebay) is an American multinational e-commerce company based in San Jose, California, that allows users to buy or view items via retail sales through online marketplaces and websites in 190 markets worldwide. Sales occur either via online auctions or "buy it now" instant sales, and the company charges commissions to sellers upon sales. eBay was founded by Pierre Omidyar in September 1995. In 2021, eBay had approximately 17 million global sellers; in 2023, it reported 132 million yearly active buyers worldwide and handled $73 billion in transactions, 48% of which were in the United States. In 2023, the company had a take rate (revenue as a percentage of volume) of 13.81%. eBay can be used by individuals, companies and governments to purchase and sell almost any legal, non-controversial item. Buyers and sellers may rate and review each other after each transaction, resulting in a reputation system. The eBay service is accessible via websites and mobile apps. Software developers can create applications that integrate with eBay through the eBay API. Merchants can also earn commissions from affiliate marketing programs by eBay.

Web Search Results

• eBay - Wikipedia

  # eBay. **eBay Inc.** (/ˈiːbeɪ/ *EE-bay*, stylized as **ebay**) is an American multinational e-commerce company based in San Jose, California, that allows users to buy or view items via retail sales through online marketplaces and websites in 190 markets worldwide. The company changed the name of its service from AuctionWeb to eBay in September 1997, after Echo Bay Technology Group, Omidyar's consulting firm. In June 2000, eBay acquired Half.com for $312 million in stock. eBay acquired PayPal on October 3, 2002, for $1.4 billion. In October 2005, eBay Inc. acquired Skype Technologies for $2.6 billion. In June 2011, eBay acquired GSI Commerce for $2.4 billion. In June 2015, eBay sold its stake in Craigslist back to the company, ending the litigation. **^** "Company News; eBay to Acquire Half.com, a Trading Site for Used Items". eBay. Archived from the original on October 20, 2020. | * v * t * e Companies owned by eBay |.

• About eBay: Company Info, News, Careers, Investor Relations

  473 eBay recently launched its latest innovation for collectors: the option to purchase PSA grading services directly on eBay. https://t.co/7D17I7ODM8 Collector of toys and comics, #SmallBiz owner Jason Barnes decided to fund his hobby full-time with his #eBay storefront, All Time Toys, in 2016. See how we’re redefining sustainable shopping: https://t.co/fj5raiFU7k More milestones ? https://t.co/Mog8QKDBGm https://t.co/BC9h9BiDrQ With a passion for philanthropy, #eBay #SmallBiz owner Laurie Wong runs her storefront, Reflections of Trinity, with her community in mind. https://t.co/rt0bvMEAQj https://t.co/D68XnXPJjS Community philanthropist and #SmallBiz owner Laurie Wong opened her eBay storefront, Reflections of Trinity, in 2005. Check out: https://t.co/2mlwIzasZ7 https://t.co/spPqdx4vYk We’re excited to introduce a flexible way to shop for our German buyers. Dropping sneakers on eBay has allowed them to expand their brick-and-mortar: https://t.co/xyty0negFV https://t.co/zlVvm0k2dr These women are making waves in the trading card world, one collection at a time. https://t.co/u74SQk3C55 Today, we published a new European Union Small Business Export Report detailing the global trade success of eBay #SmallBiz across the 27 Member States.

• EBay | History, Description, & Facts | Britannica Money

  # eBay. eBay is a global online auctions and trading company launched by American entrepreneur Pierre Omidyar in 1995. eBay was one of the first companies to create and market an Internet website to match buyers and sellers of goods and services. ## How eBay works. Not all eBay-listed items are sold via auction. ## eBay is everywhere. Where can you use eBay? eBay also acquired the online rentals platform Rent.com in 2004. All of these acquisitions aimed to expand eBay’s online presence to new e-commerce markets. eBay made another major purchase in 2005 when it acquired the Internet communications company Skype. eBay has continued to add new tech features to its platform throughout its history. ## eBay controversies. The eBay platform features many tools to support both buyers and sellers. The company also aims to positively impact communities through the eBay Foundation. According to eBay, the commitment demonstrates the company’s “belief in the power of business to drive positive social and environmental impact.”.

• eBay online shopping & selling - Apps on Google Play

  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ eBay Motors: Parts, Cars, more eBay Mobile 4.0 _star_](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ebay.motorsapp). [ Goldin - Shop Collectibles eBay Mobile 3.8 _star_](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goldin.marketplace). [ Etsy: Shop Home, Style & More Etsy, Inc 4.8 _star_](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.etsy.android). [ AliExpress - Shopping App Alibaba Mobile 4.4 _star_](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alibaba.aliexpresshd). [ SHEIN-Shopping Online Roadget Business PTE. [ Alibaba.com - B2B marketplace Alibaba Mobile 4.4 _star_](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alibaba.intl.android.apps.poseidon). [ DHgate-online wholesale stores dhgate.com 4.1 _star_](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dhgate.buyermob). [ Amazon Shopping Amazon Mobile LLC 4.4 _star_](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.mShop.android.shopping).

• Our Company - eBay Inc.

  At eBay, we create pathways to connect millions of sellers and buyers in more than 190 markets around the world. ### For SellersReach new customers & grow your business. We offer sellers the ability to grow a business with little barrier to entry regardless of size, background or geographic location. Buyers who shop on the ebay.com marketplace and its localized counterparts, as well as the eBay mobile apps, enjoy a highly personalized experience with an unparalleled selection at great value. Meet the leaders at eBay who are shaping the vision for our company and driving the future of ecommerce. eBay creates inspiring ecommerce experiences for our buyers, sellers and developers. Every day, people build businesses on eBay. Nonprofit organizations raise vital funds. ### Breaking Cards and Building Community on eBay Live. Enhances eBay’s consumer-to-consumer (C2C) value proposition through addition of leading fashion marketplace with compelling complementary offering and deeply engaged Gen Z and Millennial customer base.

• Award

  National Medal of Technology and Innovation

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• Country

  United States

• Founder

  Pierre Omidyar

• Employees

  12,600

• Instance Of

  Q43229

• Headquarters

  San Jose

• Inception Date

  1/1/1995