Here's a list of things that you might not know about eBay! 1.
It's been calculated that the average household has around $700 worth of unwanted items that are suitable for selling on eBay! Better check the attic then...
2.
Every minute, four cell phones, ten books and 20 items of women clothing are sold on eBay! 3.
A British businessman who had been burgled spotted some of his possessions on eBay.
As a result, police raided three addresses, recovering goods worth up to $10,000! 4.
eBay buyer Chris Read was disappointed with the cell phone he won on eBay.
It was the wrong model, and he felt it was in a poorer condition than the auction implied.
He returned his purchase for a refund, and left negative feedback.
The seller threatened to sue for libel! 5.
According to Price Charles, his wife Camilla is a big fan of eBay.
She uses the site to buy gifts for her children! 6.
eBay's first ever employee was Chris Agarpao, who was hired as an assistant when the workload piled up.
Its second was Jeff Skoll, hired as president.
Today, eBay boasts around 15,500 employees! 7.
eBay went public on September 21st, 1998, making instant billionaires of its founder Pierre Omidyar and its president Jeff Skoll! 8.
Last year, eBay enjoyed an annual revenue of $8.
46 billion US dollars, up from $7.
67 billion in 2007! 9.
eBay has localized websites all over the world, with a presence in over 30 countries, including the USA, UK, Australia, Germany, France, Canada, Malaysia, South Korea and India.
Its Chinese operation is now defunct, and its website now resolves to Chinese e-commerce company EachNet! 10.
London-based Romanians Nicolae and Adriana Cretanu stole over $500,000 by instructing "Second Chance" bidders to wire the money to their bank accounts in return for nonexistent goods.
They were ultimately caught and jailed, though police say the con they ran is still going on!
It's been calculated that the average household has around $700 worth of unwanted items that are suitable for selling on eBay! Better check the attic then...
2.
Every minute, four cell phones, ten books and 20 items of women clothing are sold on eBay! 3.
A British businessman who had been burgled spotted some of his possessions on eBay.
As a result, police raided three addresses, recovering goods worth up to $10,000! 4.
eBay buyer Chris Read was disappointed with the cell phone he won on eBay.
It was the wrong model, and he felt it was in a poorer condition than the auction implied.
He returned his purchase for a refund, and left negative feedback.
The seller threatened to sue for libel! 5.
According to Price Charles, his wife Camilla is a big fan of eBay.
She uses the site to buy gifts for her children! 6.
eBay's first ever employee was Chris Agarpao, who was hired as an assistant when the workload piled up.
Its second was Jeff Skoll, hired as president.
Today, eBay boasts around 15,500 employees! 7.
eBay went public on September 21st, 1998, making instant billionaires of its founder Pierre Omidyar and its president Jeff Skoll! 8.
Last year, eBay enjoyed an annual revenue of $8.
46 billion US dollars, up from $7.
67 billion in 2007! 9.
eBay has localized websites all over the world, with a presence in over 30 countries, including the USA, UK, Australia, Germany, France, Canada, Malaysia, South Korea and India.
Its Chinese operation is now defunct, and its website now resolves to Chinese e-commerce company EachNet! 10.
London-based Romanians Nicolae and Adriana Cretanu stole over $500,000 by instructing "Second Chance" bidders to wire the money to their bank accounts in return for nonexistent goods.
They were ultimately caught and jailed, though police say the con they ran is still going on!