eBay ended the first day of its 3-day exposition with a "category portal extravaganza." The event took place in a ballroom on the third floor of the Anaheim Convention Center from 4 - 7 pm.

The room was divided into seven category areas, each hosted by the eBay employees that make up the category team. There were activities, games, entertainment and refreshments for the crowd of attendees.

The CollectingChannel.com's Ask the Appraiser service had a jewelry appraiser on hand. People were able to get their jewelry appraised by Clark Davis of Colorado Gold and Slilver in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and an appraiser for the Ask the Appraiser service.

Sam Campos and Norma Naranjo brought a ring to be appraised. Sam had purchased the ring for $1,900 from a private dealer for Norma's engagement ring. (The couple are getting married in December.) Davis was able to assure the couple that the ring was worth at least the price they paid for it. He also said they might have paid up to $4,000 for the ring at a retail jewelers.

Sam and Norma are eBay sellers who came to eBay Live to attend the classes and meet fellow eBay sellers. Sam sells videos under the name of grffin@aol.com, and Norma uses the name mzbrat21@yahoo.com.

Meg Whitman surprised attendees by making an appearance and autographing "trading cards" with her image.

Whitman will be giving the keynote address tomorrow morning at 9 am.