eBay offers new incentives to sell items for charity –
providing a positive solution for the millions of people who don't
know what to do with their "unwanted" holiday gifts
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- New research
reveals that nearly half of Americans received a holiday gift they
did not want or will not use, and name friends (30%), co-workers
(20%) and in-laws (19%) as the ones who didn't quite hit the
mark.1 Since most recipients don't want to seem
outwardly ungrateful by asking for a gift receipt, eBay has
partnered with theSkimm to offer new ways to sell and give to
charity.
In cities across the country – New
York, Chicago, San Francisco, Atlanta, Houston – eBay and theSkimm will host events
on January 12 to encourage people to
give back by selling on eBay. With a global community of 165
million active buyers, there is always an eBay shopper in search of
new designer fashion, the latest tech, home décor, and everything
in between. For those who want to participate virtually to hear
more about the partnership and how to use eBay's cutting edge
selling platform, join theSkimm's Facebook Live at 12 noon Eastern
on January 12.
"Every year, people receive gifts that aren't quite right for
them and then struggle with what to do," said Suzy Deering, Chief Marketing Officer of eBay
North America. "The tendency is to
hold onto these new items but eBay offers a better option that
allows you to simplify your life. Our selling solutions make it
easy and fun to put these things back into play. It might not be
the right gift for you, but it could be a perfect purchase for
someone else. We partnered with theSkimm because of their expansive
and highly engaged network, to reach a new audience and inspire
them to start selling – either to make extra money or to benefit
charity."
Selling for Good
To coincide with the local events on January 12 and National Mentoring Month, eBay
will make a $10 donation to Boys
& Girls Clubs of America for every person who lists an
item with at least 10% of proceeds benefitting the organization
from January 12 to 16. Sellers
everywhere will also have the option to participate by donating a
portion of the proceeds from their listings to Boys & Girls
Clubs of America through eBay for Charity.
"theSkimm has always been about making it easier for our
audience to be smarter – about the world around them and the ways
they spend their time. Part of our DNA as founders is being
resourceful, and creating opportunities for our readers and
Skimm'bassadors to actively engage in a great cause," said
Danielle Weisberg & Carly Zakin, co-founders and co-CEOs of
theSkimm. "As we kick off a New Year, our partnership with eBay is
a great way for theSkimm community to start fresh and sell items
they may not need and give back to a worthwhile
organization, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, that enables
boys and girls to reach their full potential at the same time."
"Boys & Girls Clubs of America provides life-changing
programs and opportunities for millions of America's kids and
teens, and we're incredibly grateful for the support of both eBay
and theSkimm to enable more great futures for youth around the
country," said Chad Royal-Pascoe,
National Vice President, Corporate & Cause Partnerships for
Boys & Girls Clubs of America. "eBay makes it easy to give back
and make a difference, by donating all or part of your sale with
their Charity platform."
Selling with Ease
eBay lets you sell the way you want with simple and stress-free
options:
- Sell it yourself. List an item on eBay yourself using a tablet,
computer or any mobile device. Simply snap and upload a few
pictures and choose the selling format that's right for you. eBay
will suggest a selling price to help you get the most for your
item. Once your item has sold, you can print a shipping label on
eBay and drop it in the mail.
- Use eBay Valet. Let professionals handle everything from
estimating the price of products to capturing images, and the quick
and safe shipment of items to buyers. These experts will showcase
items in the best light and in front of the largest shopping
audience. Send your items for free to eBay Valet or drop them off
at a participating FedEx Office location.
For additional selling information, visit the Seller Center
or check out these product selling guides.
eBay By the Numbers
- eBay, Inc. has 165 million active buyers worldwide
- 81% of all merchandise sold on eBay is new, and our wide
selection keeps growing
- ~87% of items sold on eBay are Buy It Now - no bidding
necessary
- Approximately 1 billion listings at any given time
- 100% free shipping on all items in Daily Deals
- A watch is purchased every 3 seconds
- A smartphone is purchased every 4 seconds
- A video game is purchased every 9 seconds
- A women's handbag is purchased every 10 seconds
About eBay
eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) is a global commerce leader including
the Marketplace, StubHub and Classifieds platforms. Collectively,
we connect millions of buyers and sellers around the world,
empowering people and creating opportunity through Connected
Commerce. Founded in 1995 in San Jose,
Calif., eBay is one of the world's largest and most vibrant
marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection. In
2015, eBay enabled $82 billion of
gross merchandise volume. For more information about the company
and its global portfolio of online brands, visit
www.ebayinc.com.
About eBay for Charity
eBay for Charity is a platform that enables members of the eBay
community to donate to causes in the U.S. and abroad. Sellers can
donate anywhere between 10-100 percent of the proceeds and buyers
can add a donation to their purchase during checkout. At the end of
2015, more than $650 million dollars
have been raised on eBay for Charity.
1 The eBay Survey was conducted by Survey Monkey
among 1,000 nationally representative U.S. adults ages 18-55,
between December 25th and
December 26th,
2016.
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