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For additional, in-depth growth and usage data about the eBay site, including category-specific trends and statistics, download this PDF.
A $32 billion* market is too lucrative to miss
- 105 million users worldwide
- Over 80,000 new users registered daily
- GMS $8.0 billion in Q1 2004, a 50% increase from Q1 2003
- eBay now has 12 categories that sell greater than $1 billion annually
A growing trend towards fixed price listings
- Fixed price offerings created 28% of total GMS in Q1 2004
- eBay Stores fixed price listings cost as little as 2C
- eBay Stores can help you build your business both on and off of eBay
A growing percentage of new, in-box items sold on eBay
- Consumer demand for brand new products on eBay is growing rapidly
- Advertising and marketing campaigns have accelerated consumer awareness
Fast, online payments using PayPal
- At the end of Q1 2004, total PayPal accounts increased to 45.6 million
- Fast, online payments help businesses complete the sales cycle quickly
- Enhanced consumer convenience generates repeat purchases
Brand name architecture and awareness
- Growing consumer demand for brand name products on eBay
- Business selling brand name products are benefiting from search-by-brand site architecture
- Exposure to a global audience across 18 countries
* Based on an $8 billion Q1 run rate
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