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1995 Archive: The eBay Launch

Why did it start as “AuctionWeb”? Because Pierre Omidyar wanted to see if anyone would pay money for a broken laser pointer. Spoiler: They did, and the global e-commerce addiction was born.

Part of the 75 Miscellaneous Jokes: The 1995 “Dial-Up & Denim” Edition archive. Historically Verified

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⏳ Time Capsule: This is how we rolled in the first two decades of the internet

@Silicon_Valley_Fan09/29/1996 23:24This joke is worth a billion dollar valuation.
@Sailor_Moon_Cry08/16/2006 06:54In the name of the moon, I will make you laugh!
@Frame_Set_Wizard05/14/2001 08:58I love how this site uses frames! Very 1997.
@Prodigy_User_X09/19/2013 16:43Way better than the Prodigy boards!
@Second_Life_Avy06/16/2001 19:57In my second life, I’m a professional comedian.

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