Stories

Laurie Wong uses her eBay store to meet basic needs in her community and fulfill her passion for helping others.

Mark Rau turned his passion for racing into a high-performance auto salvage business on eBay.

Dropping sneakers on eBay has allowed Daniel and Kristi to open two brick-and-mortar stores and give back to their community.

Italian entrepreneurs shared with policymakers how ecommerce has driven growth for their small businesses.

Eligible US sellers have another quick and flexible way to access capital.

Kendall VanGilder left her 9-5 at a luxury activewear brand to sell full-time on eBay, gaining a social following and a flexible lifestyle.

Arman Baig sources unique timepieces from around the globe and provides a truly personalized customer experience on eBay.

New revenue-based financing product unlocks access to capital for eBay sellers

Katie Murray, an Up & Running grantee, shares how the passing of her husband and a desire to spend time with her daughter led her to selling full-time on eBay.

Andrew Havens, an Up & Running grantee, shares how he scaled his scientific tech business on eBay.

Grace Easevoli, an Up & Running grantee, shares the secrets to her eBay success.

eBay has enabled watch dealer Rich Reichbach to live out his passion and relaunch the heritage watch brand Welsbro.

Former retail manager Jessica Gotelli reimagined her career with an elevated vision for her eBay store.

How they turned a passion for reselling into a reality television career, one storage unit at a time.

How Mayumi Roehm went from hobbyist to professional trader, growing sales and community.

eBay seller Thea Picard believes the name of her store, freekvintage, helped her business succeed.

These innovative entrepreneurs are embracing our marketplace to achieve remarkable success around the world.

Jaimie Finley creates fun and therapeutic slimes for people who may be neurodivergent.

Former child star Paris Themmen keeps in touch with his Willy Wonka fans through eBay’s marketplace.

Alfred Howard on how he went from musician and record collector to eBay seller with financial freedom and a flexible lifestyle.

Whiskertin’s Glenn Miller shares how his custom lighting found a worldwide community of skateboarding enthusiasts on eBay.

eBay entrepreneurs share their joy dealing in spooky decor and scary costumes.

The marketplace is where enthusiasts find the movies streaming services don’t offer.

Husband and wife Miguel and Linda Gonzalez share how they jump started a family business and built lifelong global friendships through eBay.

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.

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

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

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

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

With determination and consistency, these sellers paid off their student loans using eBay.