Special Offers from EbaySpecial Offers Not Found Anywhere Else But HereeBay Inc. pioneers communities built on commerce, sustained by trust, and inspired by opportunity. eBay brings together millions of people every day on a local, national and international basis through an array of websites that focus on commerce, payments and communications.
The eBay Marketplace creates a powerful online platform for the sale of goods and services by a passionate community of individuals and small businesses. On any given day, there are millions of items available through auction-style and fixed-price trading. With millions of buyers and sellers worldwide, eBay offers localized sites in the following markets.
Founded in 1998 and acquired by eBay Inc. in October 2002, PayPal enables any individual or business with an email address to securely, easily and quickly send and receive payments online. PayPal's service builds on the existing financial infrastructure of bank accounts and credit cards and uses the world's most advanced proprietary fraud prevention systems to create a safe payment solution. A global leader in online payment solutions, PayPal has tens of millions of registered accounts and is accepted by millions of merchants worldwide, on and off eBay.
Skype is the world’s fastest-growing Internet communication offering, allowing people everywhere to make unlimited voice and video communication for free between the users of Skype software. Skype is available in 27 languages and is used in almost every country around the world. Skype generates revenue through its premium offerings such as making and receiving calls to and from landline and mobile phones, voicemail, call forwarding and personalization including ringtones and avatars. Skype also has relationships with a growing network of hardware and software providers. Skype was acquired by eBay Inc. in October 2005.
Shopping.com pioneered online comparison shopping and is one of the fastest growing shopping destinations on the Internet. With millions of products, thousands of merchants and millions of reviews from the Epinions community, Shopping.com empowers consumers to make informed choices and, as a result, drives value for merchants. Shopping.com has sites in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Australia and was acquired by eBay Inc. in August 2005.
The most visited online apartment listing service in the United States, Rent.com has more than 20,000 properties listed across the country. Rent.com’s service is available to renters as well as property owners and managers in most American cities. Rent.com provides extensive information about apartments, including availability, rental rates, virtual tours, roommate searches, and links to moving resources. Rent.com was acquired by eBay Inc. in February 2005.
The eBay Community is made up of more than 100 million people around the world who buy and sell in the eBay marketplace. Our users include individual buyers and sellers, small businesses, and even enterprises. From the buyer who shops on eBay for practical needs or for fun, to the seller who relies on eBay as a primary source of income, eBay becomes a part of our members' lives.
Since the early days, eBay members have helped one other be successful on the site. This strong spirit of camaraderie, based on the eBay Community Values, continues to thrive. Through the eBay Community hub, members meet and form meaningful relationships with one another via discussion boards, chat rooms, Online Workshops, eBay Groups, and the Answer Center for member-to-member interactions. Every day, members use these forums to get help from other experienced users, share their best practices with others who are just starting out, or just socialize.
eBay also works behind-the-scenes to prevent fraud and, in the event a problem occurs, eBay proactively works with law enforcement and government agencies throughout the world to enforce its policies. Rooted in the values of the marketplace, eBay's policies are aimed at offering a level playing field, encouraging open, honest, and accountable transactions, and creating economic opportunities for everyone.
Users who see the PayPal Buyer Protection shield buy with confidence knowing that their purchase is covered up to $500 at no additional cost. For users who are not using PayPal as their payment system, there is also the eBay Standard Purchase Protection Program which provides up to $200 coverage (minus a $25 processing cost) for either items that are not received or items that are not as described in the listing.
The eBay Security Center provides guidance on buying safely, selling safely, and paying safely, as well as valuable third-party, government and law-enforcement resources. The Security Center is a valuable resource for all users, from first-time buyers who want information on safeguarding online transactions to high-volume sellers who want to protect their copyrights.
eBay is The World's Online Marketplace®, enabling trade on a local, national and international basis. With a diverse and passionate community of individuals and small businesses, eBay offers an online platform where millions of items are traded each day. Designed to help people meet, share ideas and trade on a local level, eBay Inc.’s online classifieds websites are available in hundreds of cities and regions around the world. eBay’s classifieds sites include Kijiji, Gumtree.com, LoQUo.com, Intoko, Netherlands-based Marktplaats.nl, and German automotive classifieds site mobile.de. In addition, eBay owns a minority investment in craigslist.
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