Billpoint Metal Bottle Opener
One size / Silver
$19.99
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Raise a toast to an unusual chapter in internet business history with this Billpoint metal bottle opener. The service began in 1998 as a way for people to transfer money online, then moved through venture funding, an eBay purchase and a joint venture with Wells Fargo. As PayPal gained ground among auction customers, Billpoint's role narrowed; after eBay completed its acquisition of PayPal, the Billpoint shutdown followed in early 2003. It is a conversation-starting keepsake for collectors interested in the companies that shaped online payments.
Billpoint was a person-to-person money transfer service founded in 1998 by Sang Young Lee, Hope Chen, Will Chen, Jason May, Ian Flint and Jay Shen. The company was headquartered in Redwood City, California. In February 1999, it obtained venture funding from Sequoia Capital, and later that year online auction company eBay purchased it. Billpoint's website went offline as the service was integrated into eBay's auction operation. In 2000, Billpoint returned as a joint venture with Wells Fargo. Meanwhile, PayPal entered the online payment market and rapidly gained popularity among eBay customers. Billpoint and eBay spent much of the following two years trying to compete with PayPal, with mixed results. In July 2002, eBay CEO Meg Whitman agreed with PayPal CEO Peter Thiel to acquire PayPal. After the transaction closed in October 2002, eBay began phasing out Billpoint; the shutdown was completed in early 2003. The company's history traces a short-lived payment brand through a purchase, integration, joint venture, competitive struggle and eventual discontinuation.
Raise a toast to an unusual chapter in internet business history with this Billpoint metal bottle opener. The service began in 1998 as a way for people to transfer money online, then moved through venture funding, an eBay purchase and a joint venture with Wells Fargo. As PayPal gained ground among auction customers, Billpoint's role narrowed; after eBay completed its acquisition of PayPal, the Billpoint shutdown followed in early 2003. It is a conversation-starting keepsake for collectors interested in the companies that shaped online payments.
Billpoint was a person-to-person money transfer service founded in 1998 by Sang Young Lee, Hope Chen, Will Chen, Jason May, Ian Flint and Jay Shen. The company was headquartered in Redwood City, California. In February 1999, it obtained venture funding from Sequoia Capital, and later that year online auction company eBay purchased it. Billpoint's website went offline as the service was integrated into eBay's auction operation. In 2000, Billpoint returned as a joint venture with Wells Fargo. Meanwhile, PayPal entered the online payment market and rapidly gained popularity among eBay customers. Billpoint and eBay spent much of the following two years trying to compete with PayPal, with mixed results. In July 2002, eBay CEO Meg Whitman agreed with PayPal CEO Peter Thiel to acquire PayPal. After the transaction closed in October 2002, eBay began phasing out Billpoint; the shutdown was completed in early 2003. The company's history traces a short-lived payment brand through a purchase, integration, joint venture, competitive struggle and eventual discontinuation.
This slim, all-metal bottle opener feels like the trusted tool you reach for when friends gather and stories start. Forged from heavy-duty stainless steel, it slides into a pocket or bartending apron without bulk, then delivers confident leverage when a cold drink needs freeing. The flat surface accepts crisp laser engraving, so names, dates, or logos stay sharp through years of use. Use it behind the home bar, at backyard tailgates, or hand one to each member of your wedding party — it’s built to take commercial-level wear while still looking clean and refined. Simple, sturdy, and ready for the next toast.
Product features
- 100% heavy-duty stainless steel resists rust and bending
- Flat surface optimized for permanent precision laser engraving
- Ergonomic all-metal grip provides strong leverage
- Slim, ultra-flat profile fits pockets and bar drawers
- Commercial-grade durability for frequent use
| One size | |
| Width, in | 5.50 |
| Height, in | 1.50 |
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland