Company Profile for eBay
eBay Inc.
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Founded | 09/03/1995 |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, U.S. |
| Industry | Internet, Auctions |
| Key People | John Donahoe (CEO) Pierre Omidyar (Chairman) |
| Products | eBayClassifieds, electronic commerce, Gumtree, Kijiji, online auction hosting, PayPal, shopping mall |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
2145 Hamilton Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
408-376-7400
Customer service: 1-866-540-3229
www.eBay.com
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