eBay Acquires TCGplayer
August 22, 2022
eBay Inc. agreed to acquire TCGplayer, a leading online marketplace and technology provider for collectible trading card enthusiasts, for up to approximately $295 million. TCGplayer will continue to operate autonomously while the deal expands eBay's trading-cards category and adds omnichannel capabilities such as order fulfillment, cart optimization and seller tools.
- Buyers
- eBay Inc.
- Targets
- TCGplayer
- Industry
- E-Commerce
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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