How Does Technology Affect The Image Of Ebay?

Technology Technology for me is a major weakness. The system crashing or technology malfunctions would have me going crazy, especially because of my personal information. If the system crash eBay as well as the sellers can lose a lot of profit. Therefore, the company needs to have a planB to continue selling and making money as soon as possible. Something like a generator if the lights goes off. System crashing or hacking will allow for many illegal activities on the site affecting the company. Back in 2003, there was a report of victims losing $110,000 due to a couple who was selling fraudulent transaction. Just like this couple there is many other people doing the same thing. Which can affect the image of eBay and its serious venders.

Threats or should I say competitors As time goes by the internet becomes more popular allowing people to buy even food. How amazing is that! Which that means it’s attracting more and people to want make money from the comforted of their own home and that …show more content…
However, if we sit down and read the eBay user agreement they specify that “they have no control over the quality, safety, legality of items advertised, the truth or accuracy of the listings, the ability of sellers to sell items or the ability of buyers to pay for items. They cannot ensure that a buyer or seller will actually complete a transaction” (eBay User Agreement). EBay has also stated that “eBay may monitor or record telephone conversation with eBay or its agents for quality control and training purposes or for its own protection”, (eBay User Agreement). EBay also encourages buyers that if they have any issues that you may assert a claim in a small claims court. EBay is aware of all the red flags the site might have to face, therefore we as the customers should make sure to read the user agreements not only for eBay but for any online company we