eBay Origins & History
What year was eBay founded?
1995
Someone once listed a haunted item that caused major controversy — what was it?
A ghost in a jar
Name 3 ways eBay protects buyers if something goes wrong
Host judges (Authenticity Guarantee, Money Back Guarantee, seller feedback, etc.)
Name 5 things you could sell on eBay in 10 seconds
Host judges
What is the name of the AI tool that sellers can use to create listing descriptions easily?
Magical listing
What was eBay originally called?
AuctionWeb
A grilled cheese sandwich resembling which religious figure sold for thousands?
The Virgin Mary
What percentage fee does eBay typically take from a sale (approx)?
13.25% to 13.6%
In which city is the head office of eBay Germany?
Berlin
Name 3 things that make a listing more likely to sell
Good photos, clear title, competitive price, fast shipping
Who founded eBay?
Pierre Omidyar
Justin Bieber's hair was once sold on eBay
True (sold for $40,668 on eBay in 2011)
What payment company did eBay acquire in 2002?
Paypal
What is the term for when two bidders keep outbidding each other rapidly in the final moments of an auction?
Bidding war (accept “bidding frenzy”)
What are the levels for store subscriptions that eBay offers?
eBay Canada offers 3 main store subscription levels: (Starter) Basic, Premium, and Anchor.
What was the first item ever sold on eBay?
A broken laser pointer
Someone listed "New Zealand" for sale on eBay — true or false?
True
Name 5 eBay competitors
whatnot, facebook marketplace, amazon, walmart, temu
What is the term for placing a bid in the final seconds of an auction?
Sniping
What are the most popular P&A items sold on ebay.ca
Tires/wheels, headlights, brakes, suspensions
For how much did the broken laser pointer sell?
$14.83
Which celebrity sold their kidney stone on eBay for $25,000, with proceeds going to charity?
William Shatner
What is the name of eBay's fixed-price buying option (not auction)?
Buy It Now
Name 3 things you can't sell on eBay
Host judges (weapons, live animals, prescription drugs, alcohol, etc.)