how does ebay make money

ebay is just there ppl use it to sell things ebay doesnt sells things how does it make money

That is a ridiculous question....

They charge the sellers fees, one of which is based on the final value of the price.

God that stupid. But you pay to put an auction on the site.

ANd paypal gets money from sellers because they charge a fee for excepting money from your customers.

fuckin ebay. you know they had the nerve to charge me seller fees even after they suspended me.

that is the most retarded question i've heard all week.... :: shakes head ::

actually when i read the question i wasnt sure i knew the answer because i dont use ebay. Fair answer.

i didnt know they change ppl

Yeah... don't flame him people, i was very curious after i read the first post!

Don't mock.. it's an interesting idea, and i was pleased when i saw the answer..

Goood thinkin' nakedgunner, man :D

They are like the mafia. They take a percentage.