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How eBay Began

eBay needs no introduction, the majority of the people on the planet are familiar with the name and what the site offers. However, did you know that eBay was first started by Pierre Omidyar in 1995, it was actually one of the earliest internet businesses? As such, it was perfectly positioned to take advantage of the dot-com bubble which turned the small business into a global name. Today it turns over millions of pounds a year and is present in at least 32 countries across the globe. There is no doubt about the success of this business although when founded it was part of Omidyar’s larger website and simply a hobby. It only became more serious when his internet provider said he had to upgrade to a business account because his site was getting too much traffic!

What eBay Offers

eBay was originally just an online auction house and the first of its kind. The premise was simple, anyone could create an eBay account and list items for sale. Potential buyers could bid on the items, bidding against each other until the sale time expired and the current highest bidder one the item. It still focuses on this service today but it also allows instant purchase via the buy it now” option. In both cases the seller can establish a bottom price that they will accept, ensuring a fair price is acquired. It should be noted that eBay takes a proportion of every sale, that’s how they earn their money.

How To Use eBay

In order to use eBay, you’ll need to create an account with them. This is very easy to do. Simply visit the site and find the registration page. You’ll then need to enter your name and email address. Follow this with a password and you can select create an account. You can then shop and make bids on items you are interested in. Of course, you’ll need to add payment details to send a payment for anything you buy and you may need to tell the seller your address for deliveries. It is possible to shorten this process by signing in via Facebook, Google, or even your Apple account. In this instance the details needed for your eBay account will be taken from your existing account, allowing you to get started in seconds.

eBay Delivery Options

There are several options for delivery but it is the seller who is sending you the item, not eBay. You can arrange to collect from them, assuming they live fairly close to you. If not, they will advise of their postal charges; these should be disclosed prior to you placing a bid. Once you have completed an auction and made payment you can expect your order within the agreed timescale. If it doesn’t arrive you can contact the seller or the eBay customer service department.

Dealing With eBay Queries

You have two options when you have a query on eBay. The first is to contact the seller. This is the normal route if you have a question about what they are selling or where your order is. However, if you have an issue with the seller or the site in general, you’ll need to contact eBay to take it further. They can be contacted via email or

eBay Promotions

eBay doesn’t generally interfere in the sale process and you can’t get a promotion when bidding on an item. However, you can attach your nectar card to your eBay account and earn reward points every time you spend on eBay. You can’t currently use your nectar points on eBay but saving reward points certainly helps. In addition, more businesses are using eBay than ever before. They prefer the buy it now option and many of these accept discount codes. Take a look at what www.1offers.co.uk has to offer. You are on the site, a few moments of your time could save you a lot of money. Codes do change frequently and we do our best to check them all. But, you need to take it and use it straight away, that increases the likelihood of it working.

Social Media & eBay

eBay puts a lot of material onto YouTube, it’s worth joining them online to find out all the latest information and useful buying/selling tips. However, they also have an internal messaging system and all sellers have reviews from other buyers to tell you how reliable they are. This is useful information to help ensure you make the right purchase decisions.