As the eBay name turns 25, a list of unique Wilmington area items being sold there

Do you have a nostalgic item to sell or wish to purchase?

For more than 25 years, eBay has been the marketplace to do it. It was dubbed AuctionWeb in 1995, however, changed its name to eBay in September of 1997, hence its 25-year anniversary with the name known worldwide.

From waiting nervously to get that sought after item in the final seconds, to throwing patience out the door and using the "buy now" option and making a few bucks (or starting your own business), millions have taken advantage of the online shopping and auction website.

And if you're into finding various treasures that connect to the Wilmington area, eBay is also a place to find a host of unique items. Here are a few currently for sale.

Michael Jordan card

Of course we all know Michael Jordan as the Wilmington native who went on to basketball superstardom as a six-time NBA champion. He's also considered the GOAT, or greatest player of all time (well, there are always arguments for others including LeBron James), thanks to countless awards for his stellar play.

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However, Jordan also played baseball and football while in the Port City.

The card company Upper Deck paid homage to his time as a JV football player at Laney High School with this card.

Coca-Cola and Wilmington

An eBay seller based in Manteo has this Coca-Cola bottle made in Wilmington for sale. The front of it has "Coca-Cola Bottling Works" and the back "Wilmington NC." The seller notes the bottle dates around 1912.

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For years a Coca-Cola Bottling Company was located at the corner of Princess and 10th streets. The logo is still on the front of the building, however, it's now known as the inspiration for the name Soda Pop District, which describes an area being revitalized with breweries, restaurants and retail.

Calabash gas station

There's always pieces of nostalgia to catch your eye on eBay. And when it comes to Wilmington-area pieces, it's typically through postcards.

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Here is one for sale of the Ivey High General Store, which also served as an Esso Service Station in Calabash.

New Hanover yearbook

New Hanover High School is celebrating its 100-year anniversary. While there are plenty of New Hanover graduates with mementos, this is probably a rare find: a copy of the 1932 New Hanover High School yearbook.

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The seller, located in New Jersey, said in the eBay description they have recently cleaned out an old estate with lots of stuff in it, which includes this book, called "Cat Tales." The auction for this item was scheduled to end Monday.

'Brunswick delights'

If you're born and raised in the South, there's a chance you've stumbled upon or have a number of these cookbooks from decades past, whether they're from community organizations or churches who typically used them as fundraisers.

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Here's another example: a 1978 "Southern Delights" cookbook presented by the Brunswick County Democratic Women.

Pender reconstruction

If you looking for a book about reconstruction in Pender County, there are several throughout eBay.

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This one, written by Gary E. Trawick, takes a closer look at Pender County, as evidenced by the book title's noting 1524-2010.

'Fans' of past Wilmington businesses

A seller from Sneads Ferry has posted two hand fans that also double as advertisements for long-gone Wilmington businesses.

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One is A.A. Hobb Grocery on Castle Street while the other a peanut stand that sat at the corner of Princess and Front streets. Today the peanut stand would be located alongside Isaac's Men's Store, which has been at that corner since 1974.

Carolina Motors

There have been plenty of car dealerships come and go throughout the years, and others who have remained for 50 years or more.

Here's an advertisement for one via matchbook cover for Carolina Motors, which was on South Third Street in Wilmington.

This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: What is the Wilmington area selling on eBay?