eBay: The shopping marketplace

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eBay is a shopping and selling app in which users can access both new and used items from numerous brands and price points. The eBay app is available in the App Store and the Google Play Store and is rated for teens. This app does not feature any in-app purchases but does serve advertisements. This app is safe for teens.

About eBay: The shopping marketplace

What is eBay: The shopping marketplace?

eBay is a shopping and selling app in which users can access both new and used items from numerous brands and price points.

The eBay app is available in the App Store and the Google Play Store and is rated for users 12 years of age and older. This app does not feature any in-app purchases outside of shopping but does serve advertisements.

When users first download this app, they will be free to browse, but must create an account if they are planning on buying or selling anything. Not only can users with an account do that, but they can also watch the prices of items, save searches, sellers, or interests, check out their recently viewed items, and more.

The eBay app offers numerous ways for users to browse, they can search, use a photo search, check out categories and interests, or take a look at the daily deals. EBay offers nearly everything on it’s site from antiques, to crafts, to clothes and more.

eBay was originally a site that allowed users to shop and sell through a bidding process. This feature is still available but it now offers much more.

Is eBay: The shopping marketplace safe for my kids?

The eBay app is safe for mature teens with parental guidance.

Content wise, this app is just as harmless as other shopping apps of it’s kind such as Amazon. There are likely to be some items on site that are not appropriate for children and since it is a shopping app, parents will want supervise it’s use.

If you choose to allow your child to use this app, consider setting spending limits and expectations before use. Users will be able to input and save payment information and items on eBay can get quite pricey.

Parent will also want to know there are chat and messaging features on this app as well. While the majority of the time spent on this app will be anonymous and not interacting with others, users may wish to reach out to sellers or likewise to discuss an item. Parents should teach their kids about the importance of internet safety and to not reveal any identifying information to strangers.

Common user complaints mention poor customer service and fraudulent sellers. This is definitely something parents will want to keep in mind if they allow their child to use this app.

Overall this app should safe for teens but parents may want to keep an eye on it as some features can be taken advantage of.