Community fuels our marketplace. On our 25th anniversary, we’re celebrating our company’s legacy and future, and toasting to the people who are the fabric of eBay.

25 Years of eBay

The eBay community shares unique experiences, perspectives and relationships forged through the global marketplace.

eBay has built a globally recognized brand, with a strong heritage, incredible assets, a talented team and passionate customer base. It is because of this that we stand ready to embrace all the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
– Jamie Iannone, President & CEO

25th Anniversary Stories

People from around the world use our platform to power their businesses, fuel their passions, 
give back to causes they care about and create lifelong connections.

How a Single Mom Became a Self-Made Entrepreneur

Stitching Together a Promising Future

Transforming a Love For Music into a Successful Reselling Business

A Global Spotlight on Haida Culture Through Indigenous Art

Bringing Childhood Dreams Back to Life

How an eBay Seller is Championing Workplace Accessibility for People With Hearing Impairments

Time for a Change: Turning a Passion for Vintage Wristwatches into a Thriving Online Business

Meet eBay Employee Peat Bakke

How a Father-Daughter Tradition Forged a Lifelong Passion for Collecting Unique and One-of-a-kind Items

Building Community and Fostering Kindness on eBay

24 Years on eBay: Transforming a Love of Hot Wheels Into Enduring Friendships, Connections

Memories With eBay’s First Employee

Finding Treasures and Creating Community on eBay

From the Joy of Collecting to the Joy of Selling

How a Love of Jewelry Shaped a Lifetime of Connections

Pursuing a Passion in Resale Together

Celebrating 25 Years of eBay: The People and Technology that Fuel Our Global Marketplace

The Gift of Local Entrepreneurship

Celebrating 25 Years: Shop 25 Top Brands in Special eBay Anniversary Sale, From Tech to Apparel

Lacing Together Entrepreneurship and Education Through Sneakers

Connecting With Culture and Community Through eBay

eBay Celebrates 25 Years: Passions and Interests Shoppers Can’t Live Without

eBay Celebrates 25 Years: The Evolution of Collectible Sneakers, Watches and Trading Cards

eBay Celebrates 25 Years: The Most Interesting & Expensive Items Ever Sold on the Marketplace

eBay Celebrates 25 Years: Iconic Cultural Moments That Shaped Shopping Carts

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25 Years of Selling and Buying on eBay

Meet a few of our passionate and enterprising sellers, and see some of our buyers' once-in-a-lifetime finds.