eBay also took the opportunity on their visit to Carlow to present the County Manager Tom Barry with a trophy to congratulate for Carlow as top eBay buyers in Ireland according to figures released at the end of July.  People from Co Carlow are spending more on eBay than residents of any other county in the Republic.  The results of eBay’s annual survey of Irish spending habits show that people living in Carlow were most likely to splash out on motorcycles, car parts and DVDs over the last 12 months.

The workshop, which took place in the Seven Oaks last week,  provided top tips on ‘how to sell’ alongside ideas on how to make money on eBay.ie.

The class was a fantastic opportunity for local businesses in Carlow and the surrounding areas to take advantage of the market opportunities offered by eBay for relatively little investment in terms of both time and finance. In Ireland currently there are 4 items purchased and 1 item sold every minute on the eBay.ie site, which highlights the unique opportunity presented by eBay in Ireland in terms of product substitution. Traditionally we rely heavily on imports in Ireland but there is plenty of scope for Irish Sellers to develop more of a market for themselves not only at home but also internationally via the eBay channel. The Academy focuses on informing, teaching and empowering buyers and sellers on the site.