eBay Launches Live Shopping for Collectibles
eBay has launched eBay Live, a new interactive shopping platform that combines live entertainment with instant purchasing. The inaugural event on June 22, 2022, features trading card expert DJ Skee and the top eBay seller Bleecker Trading, showcasing rare trading cards like the 1995 Topps Michael Jordan. Accessible via the eBay app, the platform allows users to engage in real-time buying and chatting. This initiative aims to enhance the shopping experience for collectors while solidifying eBay's position as a leader in the collectibles market.
- Launch of eBay Live offers a new interactive shopping experience.
- First event features collectible trading cards, tapping into a growing market.
- Engagement with community through real-time interaction.
- Expansion of offerings like the eBay vault and Authenticity Guarantee enhances collector trust.
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New live shopping platform, eBay Live, lets enthusiasts discover, chat and purchase instantly, from anywhere in the world
Inaugural event kicks off with trading card expert DJ Skee and top eBay seller Bleecker Trading
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eBay today announces the launch of eBay Live, a dedicated shopping platform that gives people a new way to browse and buy products in a live, interactive environment. The new beta technology combines entertainment with instant purchasing on one of the world's largest marketplaces. The first series will offer a curated selection of highly-coveted and rare trading cards from top eBay seller Bleecker Trading, and will be hosted by trading card enthusiast DJ Skee.
"eBay has always been the original home for trading cards and collectibles," said Dawn Block, VP Collectibles, Electronics and Home at eBay. "As the collector community grows, we're offering a new live platform that combines an engaging environment with incredible ease, allowing our community to come together over shared interests and merchandise. Currently in beta, eBay Live will deliver a more streamlined, entertaining and sophisticated way for our community to connect, buy and sell."
The events invite shoppers to engage with products as if they're in a traditional offline shop, beginning on June 22 at 3 PM ET. Jess Mineo of Bleecker Trading will showcase iconic collectibles, including a 1995 Topps Finest Michael Jordan M1 Red Bordered Refractor PSA 9 MINT and a 1998 Kobe Bryant Skybox That's Jam PSA 10.
Accessible on the eBay app and at ebay.com/eBayLive, enthusiasts will be able to interact with both DJ Skee and Bleecker Trading directly in the chat and through reaction buttons, bringing a higher level of entertainment to shopping – with the option to purchase any of the cards directly from the livestream.
"We are always looking for new ways to connect with our fellow collectors," said Jess Mineo, head of Bleecker Trading. "eBay has always provided us with the incredible reach of a global platform, and their eBay Live beta technology now gives us the opportunity to highlight our offering in a more personal, meaningful way."
eBay continually brings the best advancements to the community to ensure the marketplace is delivering what enthusiasts want and need. Earlier this month, eBay launched its vault for trading cards, a 31-thousand square foot, 24/7 secured, temperature controlled facility and digital marketplace for collectors. eBay also recently expanded its Authenticity Guarantee service to trading cards and, last year, the company debuted Price Guide and Collection and Image Scan which have changed the way collectors manage their portfolios.
"As an avid collector, I love that eBay continues to push the envelope to provide the best possible experience," said DJ Skee. "eBay's constant roll out of new offerings – Authenticity Guarantee for trading cards, the eBay vault and now eBay Live beta –- has been absolutely game-changing."
eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is a global commerce leader that connects people and builds communities to create economic opportunity for all. Our technology empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world, providing everyone the opportunity to grow and thrive. Founded in 1995 in San Jose, California, eBay is one of the world's largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection. In 2021, eBay enabled over
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