Chapter 1
Why Being on eBay Is Fun on So Many Levels
IN THIS CHAPTER
Learning about eBay
Figuring out your buying and selling options
Selling stuff for cash
Researching items to buy or sell
Knowing how eBay is protecting you
Using features and fun stuff
eBay emerged as the marketplace of the 21st century. Way back in 2003, Wired magazine predicted that eBay’s promise was that “retailing will become the national pastime.” Promise fulfilled: In 2018, worldwide online e-commerce sales topped $2.86 trillion. The founder had a pretty great idea back in 1995 (read about some eBay history in the “eBay’s humble beginnings” sidebar, later in this chapter), and the world has taken to shopping and selling online. eBay is a safe and fun place to shop for everything from collectibles to brand-new clothing and tech gadgets, all from the comfort of your home.
Once referred to as an “online garage ...
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