eBay
eBay is a global online marketplace founded in 1995 by Pierre Omidyar, headquartered in San Jose, California. eBay enables both individuals and businesses to buy and sell a vast range of goods — from everyday items to rare collectibles — through auction-style and fixed-price ("Buy It Now") listings.
What eBay sells: Electronics, motors & auto parts, fashion (including pre-loved/secondhand clothing), collectibles & trading cards, home & garden goods, toys & hobbies, sporting goods, business & industrial equipment, and jewelry & watches — spanning new, used, and eBay Certified Refurbished / Open Box items.
Key features:
eBay Live: real-time livestream auctions and shopping events hosted by individual sellers
Authenticity Guarantee: third-party verification for luxury watches, sneakers, handbags, and trading cards
eBay Refurbished: a dedicated marketplace for certified pre-owned electronics and home goods
Global reach: localized eBay marketplaces operate in numerous countries, each with region-specific currency, shipping, and buyer protections
Business model: eBay operates primarily as a C2C and B2C marketplace facilitator, it does not typically hold inventory itself (aside from limited refurbished/certified programs); individual and business sellers list and ship items directly to buyers.