Abstract
This paper addresses eBay Live Auctions. It discusses what eBay auctions are, how to participate, how to register to be part of the eBay auctions, how to bid from a computer, what are corrigenda, and trouble shooting when it comes to eBay auctions. How to contact the seller after the sale is important once the bid is accepted.

Tags:BUSINESS / BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY, the ebay auction

Abstract
This paper discusses articles, which examines Ebay's recent acquisitions of 25% Craigslist's business, and Stumbleupon.com. The paper also discusses articles that focus on Ebay's competition, controversy over changes made by Ebay's CEO, and increases in Ebay's profits, despite concern over slowing growth. This essay then provides a strategic diamond analysis of the company, and a third section, analyzing the strength of Ebay's strategy diamond.

Table of contents
Part One - Articles
- Arena (Article 1)
- Vehicle (Article 2)
- Differentiation (Article 3)
- Staging (Article 4)
- Economic Logic (Article 5)
Part Two - Strategy Diamond Analysis
Part Three - Strength of Ebay's Strategy Diamond
Bibliography

From the Paper
"Ebay is doing a very good job of positioning itself for the future. As mentioned, their online auction site is not so new anymore and they have other competitors out there, like Craigslist and the new Web site Etsy, which could take some of eBay's business away if they don't work carefully. Acquiring StumbleUpon is a good idea because it is venturing out of their arena. Craigslist, also out of the arena, but close enough to make Craigslist a direct competitor, is a good investment for ebay. If Craigslist ever does decide to sell, this would make it very easy for ebay to lay claim to the company."

Tags:ebay marketing craigslist stumbleupon commerce google, strategic diamond analysis

Abstract
This paper considers the effect that eCommerce has had on eBay. It looks at eBay's business model, and how it has evolved, eBay's mission and strategy and how traditional strategies impact eBay.

From the Paper
"eBay is a company that could not exist without the World Wide Web and it greatly expanded the way in which consumers and companies think about the Web. eBay succeeded in creating a new business paradigm at a time when the dot-com revolution was well underway. Unlike many of the other companies that came into existence at that time eBay survived and even thrived in the new electronic market and did so without establishing a physical brick-and-mortar presence first. Today eBay has evolved its business ..."

Tags:ecommerce, ebay

Abstract
The paper discusses how human resource literature argues that stock options provide benefits that motivate employees and increase productivity. The paper explains that stock options imply that workers are now 'part owners' of eBay, and as such, there is an added incentive to work harder for the goals and missions of eBay, and it goes beyond a salary. The paper relates that eBay can also receive capital from employees, even though stock options are offered at a grant price which is lower than the market price for the stocks.

From the Paper
"eBay is an online auction website that acts as a market by bringing buyers and sellers together with the necessary tools for exchanging goods and services via a bidding process ("EBay Company Overview", n.d., para 2). It is a global connection that allows individuals to buy and sell goods and services that range from collectibles, appliances, computers, furniture, equipment, vehicles, and other miscellaneous items - anything can be sold on eBay as long as it is legal and is not a part of the eBay items prohibited section. Many individuals see eBay just as an online auction site, but the overall..."

Tags:ebay, stock, options

Abstract
This paper examines the company eBay's marketing strategy. In this article, the writer offers recommendations for the Internet company's long-term success. The writer describes the company's dependence upon the world wide web. The writer also demonstrates eBay's dependence on high volume and low inventory for its success.

From the Paper
"The Internet company eBay would seem to have realized the goal of a perfect market where buyers and sellers have access to perfect information about other buyers, sellers and merchandise. Because eBay charges a small fee relative to the price of the products and because the company does not maintain or manage any inventory of its own, it depends on large volume and low overheads in order to remain profitable. The auction site has also expanded its original vision of merely providing an ... "

Tags:marketing, ebay

Abstract
This paper presents a strategic analysis of eBay that includes an Executive Summary, a SWOT analysis, evaluation and recommendations for the future of this successful Internet company. It looks at the mission and growth and expansion of eBay.

From the Paper
eBay initially provided an Internet site where sellers could sell used items to buyers. Today the company facilitates selling old and new items and has corporate as well as individual buyers ..."

Tags:eBay, SWOT analysis, strategic analysis, strategic management

Abstract
This paper examines eBay's marketing strategy and how that strategy dovetails into the company's larger long-term strategic plans. The author explores the company's mission to provide a global trading platform. It also discusses its success in the "New Economy" and problems the company faces.

From the Paper
"eBay would seem to have realized the goal of a perfect market where buyers and sellers have access to perfect information about other buyers, sellers and merchandise. Because eBay charges a small fee relative to ..."

Tags:marketing, ebay

Abstract
The paper discusses information technology applications at eBay with an emphasis on databases, including problems and successes.

From the Paper
"eBay was opened on Labor Day weekend in ... by Pierre Omidyar, a computer programmer who wrote the code for an auction Website that was run from his home computer. eBay has become the world's largest online marketplace with a presence in ... markets and approximately ... million active users worldwide. In the total value of sold items on eBay's trading platforms was nearly ... billion which means that users trade more than ... worth of goods every second."

Tags:eBay, information technology, databases

Abstract
This paper analyzes the successes and failures of eBay. Specifically the paper evaluates the factors that are contributing to the increasing popularity of eBay within the UK and discusses what factors influence buyers and sellers to utilize eBay's services. The paper predicts that multiple external variables including consumers' access to capital, desire for convenience, location and computer savviness will influence their buying and selling behaviors on eBay.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
Chapter 1 - Overview and Introduction
Introduction
Aims and Objectives
Significance of the Study
Hypothesis
Chapter 2 Main Issues
Limitations Study
Background
Chapter 3 Literature Review
Introduction
Marketing principles
Marketing Strategy
People, Product, Price Brand Strategy
eBay Advantage
Summary Literature Review
Chapter 4 Methods
Research Design
Procedures
Data Collection
Results
Questionnaires Samples To Use
Overview eBay UK
Selling Patterns eBay
Buying Patterns eBay
Conclusions/Recommendations

From the Paper
"The results of the study will also suggest that various external variables including gender, capital, revenues and location contribute to buying and selling patterns on e-bay (Bold, 2004; Rohan, 2003). Various obstacles in the traditional marketplace including the rising costs of advertising may dissuade retailers from selling and marketing their products using traditional means and encourage them to use online technological tools including e-bay to promote greater sales and revenues (Rohan, 2003). Buyers are also becoming increasingly savvy and competent in today's technologically advanced marketplace. One may logically reason that given this context, buyers are more likely to seek out efficient methods for shopping and acquiring necessary products. E-bay fulfills this need, which for many rests at the top of their hierarchical chain of interests. From the comfort and convenience of their homes most consumers can log onto e-bay periodically and shop from a selection of thousands of key products. This ultimately contributes to their satisfaction and stimulates increasing interest in e-retailing such as that offered at e-bay."

Tags:online, auction, consumers

Abstract
The number of eBay members on-line today is incredible. eBay has succeeded in redefining the way the general public buys and sells just about anything, as well as how the world communicates with one another. The reasons for the success and popularity of eBay really come down to a few things: membership, choice, value and communication. This paper discusses the success of the eBay phenomenon, emphasizing how its innovative method of global communication filled a much-needed void in the consumer marketplace.

I. Abstract
II. Introduction
III. About eBay
IV. eBay's Phenomenal Success
V. Conclusion
VI. Bibliography

From the Paper
"In 1995, Pierre Omidyar, a Silicon Valley software engineer, created website so his girlfriend could find other collectors of Pez dispensers (Avis, 2002). To his surprise, droves of people came to the site wanting to trade various types of collectibles. He slowly expanded the Web site, eventually quitting his job to accommodate the overwhelming pressures of his new and successful site, which was generating thousands of dollars in fees per day."

Tags:collector, bid, market