Gmarket·Auction to Offer Up to 37% Discount on Health Supplements on the 9th

Every 9th, 19th, and 29th of the month is ‘Fast Direct Purchase Day’

Special discounts on popular overseas direct purchase items such as immune-boosting products and vitamins

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Hye-seon] Gmarket and Auction, operated by eBay Korea, will sell overseas direct purchase health supplements at up to 37% discount on the 9th.

This event is held through the ‘Fast Direct Purchase Day’ promotion, which Gmarket and Auction run on the 9th, 19th, and 29th of every month?dates containing the number ‘9’. ‘Fast Direct Purchase’ products are shipped locally within 3 days immediately after ordering, allowing customers to receive products quickly. Customers can easily purchase popular global products without the hassle of customs duties and taxes, and can also track overseas shipping status, providing peace of mind when buying.

For the ‘Fast Direct Purchase Day’ on the 9th, products were selected focusing on the rapidly increasing demand for ‘health supplements’. A wide range of items, from immune-boosting products to vitamins and omega-3, are offered at special prices. The company explained that they carefully selected best-selling products from North America as well as emerging products from Europe.

On Gmarket, ‘Orthomol Immun Drink + Tablets 30-day supply (1+1)’ is sold for 121,900 KRW. ‘Centrum Multivitamin (1+1)’ is offered with a free gift for 44,000 KRW. On Auction, ‘Nordic Ultimate Omega-3’ is available for 37,400 KRW. ‘Biogaia Probiotic Baby Drops (1+1)’, a liquid-type Swedish product combining probiotics and vitamin D, can be purchased for 62,900 KRW.

The reason eBay Auction launched this event is due to the recent increase in customers seeking health supplements. In fact, overseas direct purchase health supplement sales on Gmarket and Auction in January alone grew 45% compared to the same period last year. In particular, sales of health supplements from the European region surged more than fourfold (330%), driving the overall growth of overseas direct purchase health supplements.