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54 percent of eBay sellers say their business grew in 2020 with 32 percent of sellers who use Terapeak often achieving significant growth versus 23 percent who never use Terapeak
Selling

How Technology is Helping eBay Sellers Succeed

New data demonstrates how eBay’s innovative tools and products are empowering sellers to thrive on the marketplace.

eBay News Team
Business

eBay's 2021 "State of Trading Cards” Report Spotlights Collecting Trends and Industry Predictions

eBay sees record 142% domestic trading card growth; Pokémon tops list as most popular category

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25th Anniversary

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

As a destination for rare, retro and right now items, we flashback to the collectibles, memorabilia and more that shoppers have found over the years on eBay.

eBay News Team
25th Anniversary

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

For the past quarter century, eBay has been home to a strong community of enthusiasts who have turned to the marketplace to discover rare watches, sneakers and trading cards.

eBay News Team
25th Anniversary

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

Superyachts, baseball cards, comic books and sports cars make up some of the extraordinary sales that have shaped the platform since 1995.

eBay News Team
25th Anniversary

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

A retrospective look at 25 milestones that changed the way people shopped on eBay.

eBay News Team
Buying

eBay’s Definitive List of the Top Ten Iconic Kicks of All-Star Weekend

The marketplace turns to sales data to spotlight the most coveted sneakers on and off the court.

eBay News Team
Buying

Y2K to Now: The Top Trends That Shaped the Past Two Decades According to eBay

The marketplace’s “Top Shopped” retrospective unveils the biggest and most iconic milestones, defined by eBay search and sales data.

eBay News Team
Buying

eBay Unveils the Most Interesting and Expensive Purchases of 2019

The marketplace celebrates the end of the decade; reveals the top purchases of the year.

eBay News Team
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Consumers

eBay Releases Its “Most Wanted” Holiday Guide Revealing the Trending Gifts Topping Shoppers’ Wish Lists This Season

From the Dyson Airwrap to Air Jordan 1s, new data shows the top selling items across fashion, home, electronics, entertainment and more.

eBay News Team
Buying

Halloween 2019: eBay Reveals the Top Costumes for Adults, Kids and Pets

From Pikachu to Star Wars and Toy Story, check out eBay’s 5th annual lineup of trending costumes according to the marketplace’s shopping data.

eBay News Team
StubHub

StubHub’s 2019 NBA Preview: Los Angeles Teams Dominate as Super Star Duos Spark Demand; International Sales on the Rise

According to eBay sales, Warriors and Lakers fans drive the most demand; UK takes the lead for most international NBA sales.

eBay News Team
StubHub

StubHub’s 2019 NHL Preview: St. Louis Demand Skyrockets after Stanley Cup Win; Golden Knights Remain #1 In-Demand Team

eBay sales data reveals fans side with Sidney Crosby in rivalry with Alex Ovechkin; Bruins dominate in overall merchandise sold on the marketplace.

eBay News Team
StubHub

StubHub’s 2019 NFL Preview: NFL International Appeal Continues to Climb; Cowboys Remain #1 In-Demand Team

eBay sales reveal Patriots quarterback Tom Brady drives the most international demand for fan merchandise.

eBay News Team
Selling

Revealing eBay’s 20 Most Expensive Purchases of 2018

High-end timepieces, supercars and collectible sports memorabilia among 2018 most expensive sales on eBay.

eBay News Team
StubHub

StubHub Releases Fourth Annual Live Experiences Report

Ed Sheeran tops BTS and Elton John for Top Artist. Super Bowl LII edges out College Football’s National Championship for the best-selling Sporting event in the US.

StubHub News Team
Pop Culture

eBay's 2018 Shopping Report: The Year’s Most Significant Trends, Styles and Moments

New data shows the events that impacted purchase behavior, as people flocked to Fortnite, felt the effect of King James, were ‘Royally’ inspired and filled their closets with logo fashion.

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United Kingdom

eBay’s Third Annual UK Retail Report Reveals Biggest Shopping Trends In Britain

eBay UK Uses Data Storytelling to Launch an Interactive Experience

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Structured Data

Infographic: 2018 Export Opportunities in Singapore and Malaysia

With high internet penetration rates in Singapore and Malaysia, these well-connected countries are positioned to tap into the growth of cross-border, ecommerce trade.

Emily Kim, APAC News Team
StubHub

StubHub Reveals the Top U.S. Music Tours of Summer 2018

Taylor Swift leads total sales; Ed Sheeran leads per show; acts spanning decades dominate.

StubHub News Team