eBay Parser

    Last updated: July 29, 2025

    The eBay Parser extracts comprehensive data from eBay's global marketplace, providing insights into auction dynamics, pricing trends, and seller performance across diverse product categories.

    Overview

    eBay serves 185+ million active buyers across 190+ markets with 1.5+ billion live listings. Our parser captures auction data, fixed-price listings, and marketplace intelligence for competitive analysis and market research.

    Features

    Product Data Extraction

    • Listing Information: Title, description, condition, brand, model
    • Pricing Data: Current price, starting bid, reserve price, buy-it-now price
    • Auction Dynamics: Bid history, time remaining, auction end dates
    • Seller Information: Seller rating, feedback score, location, shipping policies
    • Product Condition: New, used, refurbished, for parts/not working

    Auction & Marketplace Intelligence

    • Bid Analysis: Bid patterns, price escalation, sniping behavior
    • Market Trends: Category demand, seasonal patterns, price volatility
    • Seller Performance: Success rates, pricing strategies, customer satisfaction
    • Competitive Intelligence: Similar item pricing, market positioning

    Historical Data

    • Completed Auctions: Final sale prices, bid counts, auction duration
    • Price History: Historical pricing trends and patterns
    • Market Analysis: Category performance and demand cycles
    • Seller Analytics: Long-term seller performance metrics

    Technical Specifications

    Coverage

    • Geographic Coverage: US, UK, Germany, Australia, Canada, and 25+ other markets
    • Product Categories: All major categories (Electronics, Fashion, Collectibles, etc.)
    • Data Freshness: Real-time updates with 5-minute refresh cycles for active auctions
    • Historical Data: Up to 5 years of completed auction data

    Anti-Detection Measures

    • IP Rotation: Distributed proxy network across eBay markets
    • User Agent Rotation: Diverse browser fingerprinting
    • Request Patterns: Human-like auction browsing behavior
    • Rate Limiting: Auction-friendly request throttling
    • Session Management: Persistent session handling for auction tracking

    Data Quality

    • Accuracy: 99.2% data accuracy rate
    • Completeness: 92%+ field completion rate
    • Validation: Multi-market data validation and standardization
    • Real-time Updates: Live auction monitoring and bid tracking

    API Endpoints

    Product Search

    GET /api/v1/ebay/search

    Parameters:

    • query: Search term or product keyword
    • category: eBay category ID or name
    • condition: Item condition filter (new, used, etc.)
    • price_min: Minimum price filter
    • price_max: Maximum price filter
    • location: Seller location filter
    • listing_type: Auction, fixed-price, or both

    Product Details

    GET /api/v1/ebay/product/{item_id}

    Returns:

    • Complete listing information
    • Current pricing and auction status
    • Seller details and ratings
    • Shipping information and policies
    • Bid history and auction dynamics

    Auction Monitoring

    GET /api/v1/ebay/auction/{item_id}

    Returns:

    • Real-time auction status
    • Current bid count and price
    • Time remaining and end date
    • Bid history and patterns
    • Reserve price information

    Completed Auctions

    GET /api/v1/ebay/completed/{item_id}

    Returns:

    • Final sale price and bid count
    • Auction duration and patterns
    • Seller performance metrics
    • Market analysis and trends

    Seller Analysis

    GET /api/v1/ebay/seller/{seller_id}

    Returns:

    • Seller profile and ratings
    • Performance metrics and success rates
    • Product portfolio analysis
    • Customer satisfaction scores
    • Geographic and category focus

    Use Cases

    E-commerce Businesses

    • Price Research: Understanding market value and pricing strategies
    • Inventory Sourcing: Finding products for resale or dropshipping
    • Competitive Analysis: Monitoring competitor pricing and strategies
    • Market Entry: Researching new product categories and markets

    Collectors & Investors

    • Valuation Research: Determining fair market value for collectibles
    • Investment Analysis: Tracking value appreciation and market trends
    • Auction Strategy: Optimizing bidding and selling strategies
    • Market Timing: Identifying optimal buying and selling periods

    Market Research

    • Demand Analysis: Understanding product demand and market trends
    • Category Research: Exploring new product categories and opportunities
    • Geographic Analysis: Regional market differences and opportunities
    • Seasonal Patterns: Identifying seasonal demand and pricing patterns

    Data Analytics

    • Price Prediction: Building models for price forecasting
    • Market Intelligence: Comprehensive marketplace analysis
    • Trend Analysis: Identifying emerging product and market trends
    • Risk Assessment: Market volatility and investment risk analysis

    Pricing Tiers

    Starter Plan

    • 2,000 API calls/month
    • Basic product and auction data
    • 30-day historical data
    • Email support

    Professional Plan

    • 100,000 API calls/month
    • Complete product and auction data
    • 1-year historical data
    • Real-time auction monitoring
    • Priority support

    Enterprise Plan

    • Unlimited API calls
    • All data fields and analytics
    • 5-year historical data
    • Custom auction monitoring
    • Dedicated account manager

    Compliance & Ethics

    Terms of Service Compliance

    • Respects eBay's robots.txt and rate limits
    • No scraping of personal user data
    • Ethical marketplace data collection
    • Transparent data usage policies

    Data Protection

    • GDPR and CCPA compliant
    • Data anonymization and aggregation
    • Secure data transmission and storage
    • Regular compliance audits

    Integration Examples

    Python SDK

    from shopapis import EbayParser
    

    parser = EbayParser(api_key="your_api_key")
    

    # Search for products
    products = parser.search("iPhone 13", category="Electronics")
    

    # Monitor active auction
    auction = parser.get_auction("item_id_123")
    

    # Get completed auction data
    completed = parser.get_completed_auction("item_id_456")

    JavaScript SDK

    import { EbayParser } from '@shopapis/sdk';
    

    const parser = new EbayParser('your_api_key');
    

    // Search with filters
    const products = await parser.search('iPhone 13', {
      category: 'Electronics',
      condition: 'new',
      price_min: 500,
      price_max: 1000
    });
    

    // Monitor auction in real-time
    const auction = await parser.getAuction('item_id_123');

    Market Coverage

    Primary Markets

    • United States: Largest eBay market with diverse categories
    • United Kingdom: Strong collectibles and vintage market
    • Germany: Electronics and automotive focus
    • Australia: Growing marketplace with unique categories

    Product Categories

    • Electronics: Smartphones, computers, accessories
    • Fashion: Clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry
    • Collectibles: Trading cards, antiques, memorabilia
    • Home & Garden: Furniture, decor, tools
    • Automotive: Parts, accessories, vehicles

    Support & Documentation

    • API Documentation: Comprehensive REST API reference
    • SDK Libraries: Python, JavaScript, Java, C# libraries
    • Market Guides: Country-specific eBay market guides
    • Technical Support: 24/7 technical assistance
    • Training: Custom training for enterprise clients

    Ready to start extracting eBay data? contact our sales team for enterprise solutions.