iBazar was a free classifieds website which allowed people to buy, sell, or trade services or products locally in Mexico. It was launched by

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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.

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,

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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.

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External links

ibazar.com.mx

Vivanuncios.com.mx
Online marketplaces of Mexico EBay 2001 mergers and acquisitions EBay acquisitions