eBay is a global online marketplace platform founded in 1995 with over 124 million active users worldwide. It generates $2,361 in net revenues every second through goods sold on the platform. eBay allows users to trade goods and services on a global scale, and has successfully sold high-value items like a $4.9 million private business jet. The document provides an overview and statistics about eBay's operations and user base globally and in key markets like the United Kingdom.