A broken laser pointer pen sold by the founder Pierre Omidyar on labour day weekend in 1995 while testing the site. The sale left Pierre in disbelief thinking why would someone buy a broken laser pointer, he contacted the buyer letting him know that the pointer is actually broken and is of no use. The buyer said he is a collector of laser pointers and is happy to have that one. With that conversation ending, eBay was born, which is now the worlds biggest marketplace for new and used items.