Getting started on eBay

How can I contact Customer Support?

What is eBay?

How do I buy an item?

How do I list an item for sale?

What is PayPal?

Getting started
eBay is your place to buy what you want, sell what you have, and make a few friends while you’re at it.

 
Tips for new users
Here are a few tips for making your eBay experience a good one.

 
Keeping you safe on eBay
We provide built-in safeguards to help protect you each time you buy and sell.

Getting help on eBay
Learn how our online help, tutorials, and community forums can answer your questions.

Using online help
Need help resolving a question? Our online help makes it easy to find the answers you need.

Getting help from our community boards
Find out how to connect with other members of the eBay community to discuss topics and questions.

 
Contacting Customer Support
Find out how to contact us.

Resolving transaction problems in our Resolution Center
If you have a problem with a purchase or sale, learn how to communicate with your trading partner or work it out in our Resolution Center.

Sending us suggestions
Have a suggestion on how we can improve our site? We’d love to hear about it.

eBay glossary
Wondering what a particular eBay term or icon means?

eBay acronyms
You’ll find these common abbreviations in item listings and on community discussion boards.

 
Web browser recommendations
eBay is designed to work with most modern web browsers.

Summary of our privacy policy
Learn the key concepts of our full privacy policy.

A letter from our founder
Read about the values that continue to guide us today.