Nov 24, 2008

eBay / Marketplaces

Only on eBay This Holiday, a Dollar Buys a New Car and More

eBay Launches $1 Holiday Doorbusters, the Greatest Values for Smart Shoppers This Season

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At a time when people need to stretch holiday budgets more than ever, a dollar never went this far. Starting today through December 8, savvy shoppers can buy a new car, a plasma TV, a diamond ring and more great gifts for a dollar with eBay’s $1 Holiday Doorbuster deals.

Each day throughout the $1 Holiday Doorbusters deals promotion, eBay (Nasdaq:EBAY) is offering two hot holiday gift items such as digital cameras and GPS devices, available in quantities of 50 each. Also offered will be one luxury item such as a new car or plasma TV – for only one dollar. To find eBay’s $1 Holiday Doorbuster deals, go to ebay.com/doorbusters.

“eBay has redefined value for the holidays,” said Stephanie Tilenius, general manager of eBay North America. “eBay’s $1 Holiday Doorbusters offer the best gifts at the most incredible price – a dollar. Across eBay this holiday season, shoppers can find incredible value, with deep discounts off many items and more free shipping than ever before. eBay is the best way to shop this holiday – no lines, no crowds, the best selection and greatest deals, and value that leaves more money in your wallet.”

The luxury items include:1

  • 2009 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Coupe
  • 2.25 carat Asscher cut diamond engagement ring
  • Kawasaki Jet Ski
  • Panasonic 1080p 65” plasma TV
  • Playskool KOTA the Triceratops Dinosaur
  • Supoman intelligent robot automatic lawn mower Previously owned
  • 2007 Oscar de la Renta jeweled evening gown2
 
  • Men’s Brooks Brothers charcoal wool suit2
  • Playhouse Kingdom mansion kit
  • Zorb inflatable ball
  • LG HDTV titanium refrigerator/freezer unit
  • 1948 Leaf Series 3 Babe Ruth card
  • Ping G10 golf club set
  • Green Life Electric Scooter
  • One-person mini-sauna

Items will be posted on eBay.com at random, at undisclosed times during the day, and will remain available until they sell out. Lucky shoppers can purchase these daily $1 Holiday Doorbuster deals at just a $1 fixed price with Free Shipping.

Shoppers can find more exceptional deals on the gifts they want on eBay this holiday season, including millions of listings with Free Shipping. Also, millions of coupons are being distributed to qualified eBay buyers via their “My eBay” accounts, which can be combined with Free Shipping and other deals.3

To learn about all of eBay’s holiday deals, visit ebay.com/deals.

About eBay

Founded in 1995, eBay Inc. connects hundreds of millions of people around the world every day, empowering them to explore new opportunities and innovate together. eBay Inc. does this by providing the Internet platforms of choice for global commerce, payments and communications. Since its inception, eBay Inc. has expanded to include some of the strongest brands in the world, including eBay, PayPal, Skype, StubHub, Shopping.com, and others. eBay Inc. is headquartered in San Jose, California.

1 If the Approximate Retail Value (ARV) of an “Ultimate Deal” item exceeds $600, a U.S. purchaser will be required to supply his/her social security number for tax purposes and will receive an IRS Form 1099 for the ARV of the “Ultimate Deal” item purchased.

2 Previously owned

3 eBay holiday coupons valid on any auction-style or fixed-price listing when PayPal is used as a payment method. See individual coupon for specific expiration date.