Stories Archive

Sellers

Connecting People and Building Communities to Create Economic Opportunity for All

Our second annual Small Business Report examines how our sellers start and grow their businesses, the ways eBay supports their success along the way, and their optimistic outlook for the future.

eBay News Team
Selling

How One Seller Turned His Love of Cars Into a Business

James Patrick tapped into car culture and community to rev up his shop on eBay.

Nicole Grant Kriege, eBay News Team
Selling

In Her Own Words: How One Vintage Store Owner Grew a Global Business on eBay

From brick-and-mortar to booming fashion business – Malena Martinez shares how her unique and timeless store found a worldwide community.

Nicole Grant Kriege, eBay News Team
Buying

This Vintage Lover Flew Across the Country to Meet Her Favorite Seller

Emily O’Brien is a 28-year-old vintage clothing collector and seller whose TikTok videos documenting her impromptu trip went viral last year.

Rachel Chen, eBay News Team
Sellers

A Father-Daughter Duo Turns a Love of Baseball Trading Cards Into a Thriving Business

Richard and Hope Brooks on scaling their eBay shop, while tapping into community and connections.

Nicole Grant Kriege, eBay News Team
Sellers

Meet the Women Selling Menswear to Help Fund Their Future Family

Selling on eBay has enabled Heather and Alicia to have a flexible, family-friendly lifestyle and pay for their fertility treatment.

Nicole Grant Kriege, eBay News Team
Sellers

Jeff Abed Turns a Childhood Love of Technology Into a Global Business

How a passion for refurbished computers and servers translates to international sales and a flexible lifestyle.

Nicole Grant Kriege, eBay News Team
Sellers

Meet a Seller: Michelle Nguyen Turns a Passion for Sustainable Fashion into a Thriving Business

Her thrifted and upcycled garments have earned her economic independence.

Nicole Grant Kriege, eBay News Team
Sellers

These Sellers Built a Successful, Family-Owned Luxury Business on eBay

This International Family Day, Susy and Demo Dritsas share the story behind their family-run eBay store, Lux Addicts.

Rachel Chen, eBay News Team
Sellers

How I Built An eBay Business With Eddie Chung

Learn about Eddie’s success as an entrepreneur and an eBay seller.

eBay News Team