A brief introduction to eBay.
Founded in September 1995, eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY) is The World's Online Marketplace for the sale of goods and services by a diverse community of individuals and small businesses. Today, the eBay community includes more than a hundred million registered members from around the world. People spend more time on eBay than any other online site, making it the most popular shopping destination on the Internet.
People come to eBay to buy and sell items in thousands of categories from collectibles to electronics. Buyers have the option to purchase items in an auction-style format or items can be purchased at a fixed price through the "Buy It Now" feature.
eBay is truly a global marketplace with local sites that serve Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In addition, eBay has a presence in Latin America through its investment MercadoLibre.com.
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