The Issues That Matter

Authentified partners with Australia's leading fashion brands to enable their customers to re-sell their pre-loved items with just a few clicks. Since 2024, they have sold consigned pre-loved fashion on eBay, sourced from their customers. Ben is the co-founder and CEO along with his business partner and CTO David Johnson. Authentified not only works with individual customers, but with several brands themselves to ensure a more sustainable economy for reusing fashion items. They have sold over 9,500 items on eBay and continue to build a positive relationship with their buyers. Authentified was a finalist for eBay Australia’s 2024 Circular Fashion Fund.

Melissa Ellis is the owner of Back From Burnout (BFB). BFB specializes in pre-owned books, offering a diverse selection of gently used literary treasures to readers worldwide. From beloved classics to contemporary favorites, BFB Books offer a wide range of pre-owned books across various genres, including fiction, non-fiction, mysteries, thrillers, romance, science fiction, cookbooks and more.

Melissa traces her business adventures as a fulltime eBay reseller on her YouTube channel and loves teaching others how to launch and grow their own businesses.

The Gamesmen has always been a family business, originally founded in Sydney in 1982 by Daniel’s father. While their focus remains video games, they’ve expanded to offering everything from board games and toys to trading cards and pop culture merchandise. Daniel started their eBay store to reach an Australia-wide audience in 2011, and their reach has grown ever since. With over 40 years of experience, The Gamesmen is Australia’s longest operating independent video game retailer with a selection to suit any enthusiast. Whether you’re shopping for fun, nostalgia, or the perfect gift, you can count on the Gamesmen to deliver. Daniel believes “eBay is the best marketplace for sellers because they don’t compete against the house. They’re highly supportive of your business, because if you’re not successful, they aren’t successful.”