eBay was founded in September 1995 by Pierre Omidyar in San Jose, California. Initially named "AuctionWeb," it quickly gained popularity, leading to the incorporation of eBay Inc. in September 1996. The platform expanded globally, and in 1997, eBay launched its UK site, eBay.co.uk. This strategic move marked eBay's entry into the European market, capitalizing on the region's burgeoning internet and e-commerce growth. Over the years, eBay.co.uk has become one of the leading e-commerce sites in the UK, offering a wide range of goods and services to its vast user base.

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