Marktplaats.nl (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɑrktplaːts ˌpʏntɛnˈɛl]) is a classified advertising site based in the Netherlands, started in 1999.
[1] Initially, posting classified ads was offered as a free service.
The site quickly grew in popularity and started attracting many visitors that posted more and more classified ads.
€273,000- to the company Het Goed from Emmeloord, a Dutch national chain of Charity shops led by Bob Crébas.
On November 10, 2004 Het Goed sold for the website for €225 million to American Internet giant eBay.