Give the gift of online auctions and stores by presenting someone you know with an eBay gift card. Gift cards can be purchased for any occasion throughout the year, including holidays such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and Mother's Day, or as birthday presents, graduation gifts, or just to tell someone thank you. Recipients of an eBay gift card can select any item offered on eBay from sellers that accept Paypal.http://giftcard.ebay.com/ns/faq.html

eBay was founded in 1995, and has grown to over 90 million active users around the globe, making it the world's largest online marketplace. eBay allows users to buy and sell almost anything online, and in 2009 $60 billion worth of goods were sold on eBay.http://www.ebayinc.com/who

• eBay gift cards are offered in two denominations -- $25 and $50, and can be purchased at a variety of retail stores throughout the United States, including Albertsons, Kroger, Meijer, Piggly Wiggly and Harps.http://giftcard.ebay.com/ns/wheretobuy.html
• Standard gift cards are offered in 10 unique designs, and cost just $1.95 per card. Cost includes standard shipping and handling.http://www.cardways.com/CP001/Cards/ChooseGiftCard.asp?cardtype=PO&productid=16&retailerid=&WSID=32fa6fac93d88f8c34ff4ca1bea7899a23
• Create your own gift card for $4.50 per card. Cost includes uploading your own photo for the gift card, and a personal message presented inside a 5x7 greeting card of your choice. Gift package and shipping is also included in cost.http://giftcard.ebay.com/

• In order to use an eBay gift card, you will need a Paypal account.http://giftcard.ebay.com/ns/faq.html
• Gift card balances can be checked by logging into your Paypal account. Click the profile subtab, and choose the gifts and discounts link under the financial information column. Balances can also be checked by calling 1.866.914.8078.http://giftcard.ebay.com/ns/faq.html
• Gift cards can be redeemed at time of purchase from the eBay site. You will be asked to enter the 13-digit redemption code, which will be applied to your total.http://giftcard.ebay.com/ns/faq.html