eBay.ie sales soar for Father’s Day gifts

In the run up to Father’s Day, eBay.ie, Ireland’s largest online marketplace, recorded a surge in gifts sure to put smiles on Father’s faces.

According to search trends on eBay.ie, Father’s Day (Sunday 20 June) looks to have been more promising this year than previous years with items for sale increasing by a huge 60% in the last 30 days.

Of all the gifts listed, the iPad is looking like a firm favourite with growth of 25% over the past month alone.  As children and spouses the world over get ready to show their love and appreciation on 20 June, here are some of the more interesting presents being snapped up over the last 30 days on eBay.ie

Sales of digital cameras have risen by 25%, Man Bag sales have grown by 28% and sales of beer fridges have grown by a thirst quenching 12%.

There’s still a lot of life left in Dad’s favourite band – Status Quo, with an average of 124 ‘Quo’ items sold per day.

Sales of remote controlled helicopters have flown up 53% and sales of these digital libraries have gone up by 21%.

Interestingly, Father’s Day staple, socks have seen no growth at all in the lead up to the big day, with sock sales keeping at a steady level.

eBay.ie spokesperson, Patrick Munden said: “With Father’s Day just a couple of weeks  away, it’s no surprise that sales of Father’s Day gifts have seen such a rise. Whether it’s gadgets and gizmos or traditional socks and shirts, eBay.ie has all bases covered this Father’s Day.”