2.3 C2C PlatformseBay

The eBay（Figure 2-8）is the most widely known C2C platform，with the continuous development，eBay has also developed B2C business，but the main business is still concentrated on C2C，so this chapter will introduce eBay as a C2C platform.

Figure 2-8　eBay Website

eBay Inc.is a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world.eBay enables economic opportunity for individuals，entrepreneurs，businesses and organizations of all sizes.

After spending Labor Day weekend in 1995 at home writing code on his personal computer，eBay founder Pierre Omidyar launches Auction Web，a site ＂dedicated to bringing together buyers and sellers in an honest and open marketplace＂.Canadian Мark Fraser purchased the first item that eBay founder Pierre Omidyar listed on the site in 1995 - a broken laser pointer.

eBay offers sellers the ability to grow a business with little barrier to entry regardless of size，background or geographic location.eBay never competes with their sellers.eBay wins when its sellers succeed.Buyers who shop on the ebay.com marketplace and the eBay mobile apps enjoy a highly personalized experience with an unparalleled selection at great value.[7]