What is eBay?:

eBay is the world's largest online auction Web site, logging hundreds of thousands of transactions every single day. eBay was founded in 1995 by Pierre Omidyar, and is a known brand worldwide.

A brief description of what eBay has to offer buyers:

eBay is a collector's dream come true. Buyers looking for rare items find eBay to be an invaluable online destination, since collectibles from all over the world are available in one convenient location online.

The latest gadgets, clothing, even cars and houses are available on eBay as well, making online shopping as streamlined as possible.

More about buying on eBay

• Buying: Quick Tips
• Buying on eBay: Quick Tips at a Glance

Sellers on eBay:

There are all kinds of sellers on eBay, from casual to extremely high-powered, and anyone with an Internet connection and something to sell can do so on eBay.

More about selling on eBay

• Selling: Quick Tips
• Selling on eBay: Quick Tips at a Glance

How to search for items on eBay:

There are many ways to search for items, sellers, and stores on eBay. Read more about them here: Five Ways to Search eBay.

eBay extras:

eBay offers many useful tools that can help make your buying and selling experience as successful as possible, including:

• eBay Mobile: Mobile applications for smart phones and other Web-enabled devices
• Buyer Tools: Useful Web tools that can help users bid, buy, and track auctions
• Selling Tools: eBay sellers can use these tools freely to increase sales and keep customers happy.

eBay:

eBay is one of the world's first online auction sites, logging literally thousands of sales every day from all over the world. Millions of people use eBay to find rare or vintage collectibles and buy the latest gadgets.