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The eBay Community is made up of people around the world who buy and sell in the eBay marketplace every day. Whether a member is a buyer who shops on eBay for practical needs or for fun, or a seller who lists on eBay as a primary source of income - eBay becomes a part of our members' lifestyles.

Many members have created second businesses by selling items on eBay. Some have moved their brick-and-mortar businesses to eBay. Others have quit their day jobs altogether, to sell on eBay! For millions of people, eBay is the place to share a passion for items that are special, or just to shop for practically anything on earth.

Since the early days of eBay, members have helped other members be successful on eBay, and this strong spirit of camaraderie continues to thrive. A primary way members interact with others is within the eBay Community area (click "Community" from the navigation bar at the top of any page.) Here are some of the resources you will find there:

      Discussion Boards
In addition to buying and selling, exchanging email, and leaving feedback, many members also participate in eBay's various online Community forums. eBay hosts a wide variety of public forums that encourage open member-to-member education and communication.

Through the eBay discussion boards, and chat boards, members meet and form meaningful relationships with other eBay sellers and buyers. Every day, members use these forums to get help from other experienced members, share their best practices with others who are just starting out, and just socialise! You'll find a wide variety of conversations going on every day - from topics about favourite collectables to sharing tips on how to grow your business

      News and Information
Since staying informed is an important key to success on eBay, our Community area offers several important news and educational resources to help our members get the information they need. Updated daily, the General Announcements board is the place members can go for official eBay communication on new features, category changes, policy updates, and other news. Scheduled Maintenance, as well as updates on site issues that may affect core features of the site, are posted about on the System Announcement board.

Also, The Chatter is a monthly online newsletter that is written for, and about, the eBay Community. Each month, The Chatter brings you feature stories and monthly columns that inspire, educate, and entertain. If you have missed previous issues, click to read the Chatter Archives and catch up on what you've missed!

      Online Workshops
Interactive online workshops hosted by staff, as well as expert members, are available to all registered members. Hosted on the Workshop Discussion board, they combine posted "lecture" information with question-and-answer sessions. Topics cover a wide range of subjects - from how to use a new feature or create a perfect listing, to understanding a particular category, like antiques or computers.

Check the Workshops Hub page to learn about upcoming workshops you can attend. Did you miss a topic you are interested in? No problem! Visit above page or browse the Workshop Discussion board to read past topics at your convenience.

      Welcome to the eBay Community!
So, if you're not already a member or an active participant in the eBay Community, we hope you'll join us. It is a great place to get the information you need to succeed, help others by sharing your experiences, and make new friends along the way.

 
 

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