iBazar was a free
classifieds website which allowed people to buy, sell, or trade services or products locally in
Mexico
Mexico (Spanish: México), officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatema ...
. It was launched by
eBay
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in April 2013, and later removed when eBay acquired Vivanuncios. iBazar aimed to provide a free online classifieds network for the Mexican population. eBay acquired in the early 2000s the French
classifieds website iBazar before replacing it with eBay France but owning the name from then. iBazar's name is also derived from bazaar to reflect Mexico's strong traditions of
bazaars,
flea markets
A flea market (or swap meet) is a type of street market that provides space for vendors to sell previously-owned (second-hand) goods. This type of market is often seasonal. However, in recent years there has been the development of 'formal' ...
, and
fairs
A fair (archaic: faire or fayre) is a gathering of people for a variety of entertainment or commercial activities. Fairs are typically temporary with scheduled times lasting from an afternoon to several weeks.
Types
Variations of fairs incl ...
.
eBay Enters Mexico’s Online Classifieds Market with iBazar
'', pulsosocial, May 10, 2013
In June 2013, iBazar also opened a Spanish site for US users.
At launch, the categories covered are Compra - Venta, Viajes - Turismo, Bienes Raices, Empleo, Clases - Talleres, Vehiculos, and Servicios.
As of sometime in 2015, the site was redirected t
https://www.vivanuncios.com.mx/
References
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External links
ibazar.com.mx
Vivanuncios.com.mx
Online marketplaces of Mexico
EBay
2001 mergers and acquisitions