Senate Passes Legislation to Save the Postal Service

On April 25th, the U.S. Senate passed legislation to shore up the United States Postal Service (USPS) and preserve the ability of small online retailers to access postal services.  eBay sellers collectively constitute a USPS “super-user” and are the Postal Service’s single largest package customer.  As such, the 21st Century Postal Service Act (S. 1789) is of critical importance to the eBay community of users.
eBay Sellers Wrap Up Successful Meetings with Congress at 2012 eBay DC Fly-In

The 2012 U.S. of eBay Fly-In event wrapped up today with highly successful meetings on Capitol Hill.  eBay Sellers from across the country met with many of their members of Congress in both the House and Senate.  As expected, members of Congress were very welcoming to their constituents and receptive to working on the current issues affecting small businesses, primarily Internet sales tax.
Sellers Arrive in Washington for #DCFlyIn 2012

The 2012 U.S. of eBay Fly-In began today, April 24th, as sellers from around the country prepare to meet with representatives in Congress to share their success stories and discuss issues affecting small business.
Korea Communications Commission Visits eBay

On Friday 20 April, the eBay Inc. Government Relations team met with Vice Chairman Hong Sung Kyu of the Korea Communications Commission (KCC), one of the key policy authorities in the world's most connected country, at eBay to discuss recent global and Korean market developments.
Connecting the Americas: What It Means for PayPal

Last week Becky Relic, a director on PayPal’s Government Relations team, and Jose Fernandez da Ponte had the opportunity and privilege of representing PayPal at the White House Conference on “Connecting the Americas”.
Texas State Representative Mark Strama Visits Austin Facility

On Thursday, April 12th, Texas State Representative Mark Strama (D) visited our Austin facility.
eBay’s Work Against Counterfeiters Recognized in Industry Magazine

The work of eBay’s Global Asset Protection (GAP) team against counterfeit goods online was recently highlighted in LP Magazine, a well-known magazine in the loss prevention industry.
eBay Inc. Receives Community Impact CiCi Award

eBay Inc. in Utah was given one of thirty nationwide “Community Impact CiCi Awards” by Trade & Industry Development magazine.
Deputy Governor of Pudong District visits eBay Shanghai office

Last month the Deputy Governor of Pudong District, Shanghai, Ms. Liu Zhengyi and Director of Service Industry Development Department, Pudong Commission of Commerce, Ms. Li Yuhong visited eBay’s Shanghai office.
eBay Australia Launches Online Business Index

Online retail is booming and the top 2,000 businesses on eBay grew 45% last year, according to its Online Business Index launched last week.