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eBay

The latest news, analysis and opinion on eBay. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

Chairman / President

Jamie Iannone

CEO / Managing Director

Jamie Iannone

CFO / Finance Director

Stephen Priest

Industry

Retail

Website

ebay.com

Headquarters address

2025 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, California 95125, USA

Stock Code

EBAY

Year founded

1995

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo: via AFP

United States

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Social media

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Wellness

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Dana Nakagawa reinvented herself as a content creator and now posts videos on starting over, decluttering and her interpretation of ikigai.

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One of the things that Dana Nakagawa talks about in her YouTube videos is her interpretation of the Japanese concept of ikigai. “It’s what brings you joy, and it intersects with what you do on a daily basis. It could be something like your morning coffee,” she says. Photo: Dana Nakagawa

Fashion

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Industry experts and shoppers give advice on shopping second-hand sustainably and finding quality pieces that last while looking great.

4 Oct 2025 - 4:15PM

TikTok

TikTok-loaded smartphones in US lists for thousands of dollars on eBay, Facebook

On eBay, listings could be found for as much as US$50,000, or as little as US$340, as of Friday.

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E-commerce

How SoftBank-backed Firework aims to help Chinese merchants sell overseas

The emergence of technology providers like Firework coincides with a growing ‘direct-to-customer’ trend for Chinese merchants involved in cross-border e-commerce.

7 Apr 2024 - 7:22PM

Unlike mainland China’s influencer-driven live-streaming e-commerce segment, the direct relationship between brands and consumers remains strong in markets like the United States, according to Firework. Photo: Shutterstock

Celebrity style

Kardashian Kloset: would you buy Kim K’s ‘dirty Birkin’ for US$70,000?

The internet is crying foul at the latest overpriced item on the Kardashian Kloset – and now that the Kardashian-Jenners are worth around US$3 billion, just how much do they need the extra cash?

11 Mar 2024 - 7:00PM

Paris Fashion Week

Adventure abounds at Paris Fashion Week 2024, from Balenciaga to Loewe

Head-turners included a gown made of lingerie by Balenciaga, a stark black palette from master of colour Valentino, and beautifully beaded Loewe motifs of Albert York paintings

4 Mar 2024 - 3:58PM

US-China relations

US consumers face safety risks over Chinese goods, Congress told

Challenge exacerbated by loophole allowing shipments under US$800 to bypass import tariffs, most safety inspections and other oversight, witnesses say.

2 Mar 2024 - 7:10AMvideocam

Last year 3.2 million sets of the toy Baby Shark were pulled from American consumer platforms over product safety concerns. Photo: US Consumer Product Safety Commission

E-commerce

Temu splashes out on Super Bowl ads as interest fades among US shoppers

The number of Americans shopping on Temu is falling, and many users plan to shop less on the app, according to recent surveys.

14 Feb 2024 - 10:30AM

A page from the Temu website. Photo: AP Photo

Architecture and design

The outdoors is the artwork in a Hong Kong home with stunning green views

Harbour views are prized in Hong Kong, but a renovation of a flat with huge windows makes the most of its vistas of verdant hillsides to create a restful interior with notes of wood and stone.

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Fashion

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29 Jan 2024 - 2:00PM

E-commerce

eBay to cut 9% of full-time employees in face of ‘challenging’ outlook

The e-commerce firm joins more than 60 other tech companies, including Amazon.com and Google parent Alphabet, that have let almost 11,000 employees go so far this year.

24 Jan 2024 - 10:38AM

Ebay is cutting 9 per cent of its full-time employees in a fresh round of job reduction. Photo: AP

Wong Kar-wai

Why are Chinese people buying calendars from 1996 in 2024?

Both years begin on a Monday and are leap years, making their calendars a perfect match. As 1990s nostalgia sweeps China, the vintage items are reminders of era when Beijing welcomed foreign influence in the economy, culture and fashion.

14 Jan 2024 - 10:00PM

Some of the retro calendars for sale on Chinese platforms feature foreign icons such as Barbie while others bear traditional Chinese motifs. Photo: Weibo/ @硬核大脑

United States

eBay to pay US$3 million after employees harassed couple, sent them spiders

The online retailer agreed to pay the penalty to resolve a US criminal probe into a campaign by several of its employees to stalk and harass a Massachusetts couple whose online newsletter was viewed as critical of the company.

12 Jan 2024 - 11:12AM

Fame and celebrity

Why owner of the largest Streisand memorabilia collection is in a bind

Mara Papalas inherited the world’s largest Barbra Streisand memorabilia collection from her late father, but doesn’t want to keep it. Selling items one by one on eBay is not on, so she’s seeking a buyer.

31 Dec 2023 - 6:15PM

Rolex

How to spot a fake Rolex: 5 ways to tell a counterfeit from the real deal

If you’re on the hunt for a new or pre-owned luxury watch and come across a deal that seems too good to be true, check for these signs to make sure you’re not getting duped

13 Dec 2023 - 10:00AM

Spotting a fake Rolex is down to experience and attention to detail. Photo: @phillipswatches/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

5 celebrities who walked away unhurt from car crashes, some more than once

Cristiano Ronaldo and Michael B. Johnson totalled their expensive Ferraris, while Pete Davidson got away unhurt twice this year … so which other stars were involved in road accidents?

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Food and Drinks

Noodles, pizza: go-to Hong Kong restaurants of Harilela Hotels’ PR director

Laila Harilela, head of public relations for her family’s hotels group, shares her favourite Hong Kong restaurants, from one serving Cantonese food to a place where ‘everything is perfect’.

22 Nov 2023 - 12:45PM

Singapore

Singapore warns of eczema cream sold in Malaysia with 430 times too much arsenic

Arsenic, a toxic heavy metal, can cause skin irritations, contact dermatitis with symptoms such as skin rashes and blisters, or rashes resulting in skin peeling.

21 Nov 2023 - 4:40PMvideocam

Authorities in Singapore are warning consumers about eczema cream laced with arsenic 430 times allowable limits. Photo: Shutterstock

Millionaires and billionaires

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The billionaire met rapper Meek Mill at an NBA game, then took over Diddy’s White Party, attended by Kim Kardashian, Leonardo DiCaprio and Drake – but just who is the enigmatic celebrity connector?

15 Nov 2023 - 4:00AM

Billionaire businessman Michael Rubin is famed for his impressive ability to connect talented high-achievers from all walks of life. Photo: @michaelrubin/Instagram

Profile

He built a huge, unique collection on the West in China, and vice versa

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Celebrity children

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2 Oct 2023 - 4:00AM

Indonesia

One year after Indonesia football stadium crush, families still seek justice

The surge at a stadium in East Java last October left 135 dead. Indonesia has convicted 5 of 6 suspects who were charged with negligence but some victims’ relatives say the punishments do not go far enough.

2 Oct 2023 - 1:12AM

Family members mourn victims at a memorial service on Sunday on the first anniversary of the October 2022 stampede that killed 135 people at the Kanjuruhan football stadium in Malang, East Java, Indonesia. Photo: AFP

Performing arts in Hong Kong

Bollywood, yoga and more in Hong Kong’s India by the Bay festival

India by the Bay, a celebration of Indian arts and culture, returns to Hong Kong in October. Among its highlights are a wellness programme, gala dinner and Broadway-style Bollywood musical.

29 Sep 2023 - 1:22PM

India by the Bay includes “Bollywood Love Story - A Musical Theatrical Extravaganza”. Photo: courtesy of India By The Bay

Lessons from China's history

Reflections | As China goes cashless, how did ancient Chinese carry their money around?

Pockets concealed in sleeves, bags similar to modern-day bumbags, pouches that dangled from the belt – the ancient Chinese had plenty of ways of carrying cash and other small objects.

23 Sep 2023 - 9:55AM

Indonesia

‘Outrageous’: Indonesians say plan to tax high-emissions vehicles hurts the poor

Efforts by Jakarta, the world’s most polluted city, to address the issue reveal the divide between the reality of low-income drivers and the need for cleaner air.

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eBay

Wall Street hesitates, oil prices rise amid uncertainty in Strait of Hormuz

Despite all the uncertainty about how long the war with Iran will last, the US stock market has managed to power to record after record.

How to get an iPod and set it up as Apple’s music device makes a comeback

‘Craving something real’: why people are going analogue and cutting digital use

Japanese-American, 60, who went viral saying it’s never too late to start over

Dana Nakagawa reinvented herself as a content creator and now posts videos on starting over, decluttering and her interpretation of ikigai.

Love second-hand clothing? How to find quality pieces and shop sustainably

Industry experts and shoppers give advice on shopping second-hand sustainably and finding quality pieces that last while looking great.

TikTok-loaded smartphones in US lists for thousands of dollars on eBay, Facebook

On eBay, listings could be found for as much as US$50,000, or as little as US$340, as of Friday.

How SoftBank-backed Firework aims to help Chinese merchants sell overseas

The emergence of technology providers like Firework coincides with a growing ‘direct-to-customer’ trend for Chinese merchants involved in cross-border e-commerce.

Kardashian Kloset: would you buy Kim K’s ‘dirty Birkin’ for US$70,000?

The internet is crying foul at the latest overpriced item on the Kardashian Kloset – and now that the Kardashian-Jenners are worth around US$3 billion, just how much do they need the extra cash?

Adventure abounds at Paris Fashion Week 2024, from Balenciaga to Loewe

Head-turners included a gown made of lingerie by Balenciaga, a stark black palette from master of colour Valentino, and beautifully beaded Loewe motifs of Albert York paintings

US consumers face safety risks over Chinese goods, Congress told

Challenge exacerbated by loophole allowing shipments under US$800 to bypass import tariffs, most safety inspections and other oversight, witnesses say.

Temu splashes out on Super Bowl ads as interest fades among US shoppers

The number of Americans shopping on Temu is falling, and many users plan to shop less on the app, according to recent surveys.

The outdoors is the artwork in a Hong Kong home with stunning green views

Harbour views are prized in Hong Kong, but a renovation of a flat with huge windows makes the most of its vistas of verdant hillsides to create a restful interior with notes of wood and stone.

How to get the mob wife aesthetic with vintage fur – like Rihanna and co

Is it OK to wear vintage fur? Celebs from Rihanna to Sofia Coppola think so, with retro pieces more sustainable than faux fur and more ethical than buying new pieces

eBay to cut 9% of full-time employees in face of ‘challenging’ outlook

The e-commerce firm joins more than 60 other tech companies, including Amazon.com and Google parent Alphabet, that have let almost 11,000 employees go so far this year.

Why are Chinese people buying calendars from 1996 in 2024?

Both years begin on a Monday and are leap years, making their calendars a perfect match. As 1990s nostalgia sweeps China, the vintage items are reminders of era when Beijing welcomed foreign influence in the economy, culture and fashion.

eBay to pay US$3 million after employees harassed couple, sent them spiders

The online retailer agreed to pay the penalty to resolve a US criminal probe into a campaign by several of its employees to stalk and harass a Massachusetts couple whose online newsletter was viewed as critical of the company.

Why owner of the largest Streisand memorabilia collection is in a bind

Mara Papalas inherited the world’s largest Barbra Streisand memorabilia collection from her late father, but doesn’t want to keep it. Selling items one by one on eBay is not on, so she’s seeking a buyer.

How to spot a fake Rolex: 5 ways to tell a counterfeit from the real deal

If you’re on the hunt for a new or pre-owned luxury watch and come across a deal that seems too good to be true, check for these signs to make sure you’re not getting duped

5 celebrities who walked away unhurt from car crashes, some more than once

Cristiano Ronaldo and Michael B. Johnson totalled their expensive Ferraris, while Pete Davidson got away unhurt twice this year … so which other stars were involved in road accidents?

Noodles, pizza: go-to Hong Kong restaurants of Harilela Hotels’ PR director

Laila Harilela, head of public relations for her family’s hotels group, shares her favourite Hong Kong restaurants, from one serving Cantonese food to a place where ‘everything is perfect’.

Singapore warns of eczema cream sold in Malaysia with 430 times too much arsenic

Arsenic, a toxic heavy metal, can cause skin irritations, contact dermatitis with symptoms such as skin rashes and blisters, or rashes resulting in skin peeling.

Who is Michael Rubin and how did he become a powerful celebrity connector?

The billionaire met rapper Meek Mill at an NBA game, then took over Diddy’s White Party, attended by Kim Kardashian, Leonardo DiCaprio and Drake – but just who is the enigmatic celebrity connector?

He built a huge, unique collection on the West in China, and vice versa

Lawyer Roy Delbyck talks about his immense collection of printed materials – from letters and diaries to movie tickets – on the West in China, and the Chinese experience in the United States.

Why Posh and Becks’ youngest, Harper Beckham, is a style maven in the making

She’s only 12 but she’s already got a signature style, thanks to her beloved maxi dress and high-top trainers combo – so how else is Harper Beckham making her mark?

One year after Indonesia football stadium crush, families still seek justice

The surge at a stadium in East Java last October left 135 dead. Indonesia has convicted 5 of 6 suspects who were charged with negligence but some victims’ relatives say the punishments do not go far enough.

Bollywood, yoga and more in Hong Kong’s India by the Bay festival

India by the Bay, a celebration of Indian arts and culture, returns to Hong Kong in October. Among its highlights are a wellness programme, gala dinner and Broadway-style Bollywood musical.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Reflections | As China goes cashless, how did ancient Chinese carry their money around?

Pockets concealed in sleeves, bags similar to modern-day bumbags, pouches that dangled from the belt – the ancient Chinese had plenty of ways of carrying cash and other small objects.

‘Outrageous’: Indonesians say plan to tax high-emissions vehicles hurts the poor

Efforts by Jakarta, the world’s most polluted city, to address the issue reveal the divide between the reality of low-income drivers and the need for cleaner air.

Reflections | As China goes cashless, how did ancient Chinese carry their money around?