Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has launched a test in Germany, France, and the US that allows buyers to browse eBay listings on Facebook Marketplace before completing their transactions on eBay. This move comes after the European Commission fined Meta $840 million for abusive practices benefiting Facebook Marketplace in November.
Despite appealing the decision, Meta is working to address concerns raised by the commission. The company says eBay sellers will benefit from exposure to Facebook’s large audience, while users of Marketplace will gain access to a broader range of listings from the eBay community.
The test aims to provide a seamless shopping experience for buyers and increase engagement between the two platforms.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/technology/meta-test-showing-ebay-listings-facebook-marketplace-2025-01-08