# eBay Items Scraper (`crawlerbros/ebay-items-scraper`) Actor Scrape eBay search results, category pages, and item listings. Extract product titles, prices, conditions, sellers, shipping costs, images, and more. - **URL**: https://apify.com/crawlerbros/ebay-items-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Crawler Bros](https://apify.com/crawlerbros) (community) - **Categories:** E-commerce, Other, Developer tools - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 16 bookmarks - **User rating**: 5.00 out of 5 stars ## Pricing from $3.00 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event and usage. You are charged both the fixed price for specific events and for Apify platform usage. Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## eBay Items Scraper Scrape eBay search results, category pages, and item listings at scale. Extract product titles, prices, conditions, seller information, shipping costs, images, and more from any eBay page. ### What does eBay Items Scraper do? This actor lets you extract structured data from eBay search results and category pages. Simply provide one or more eBay URLs and the scraper will automatically paginate through results and collect item data. Whether you need to monitor competitor pricing, track product availability, conduct market research, or build a product database, this scraper handles the heavy lifting. ### Features - Scrape eBay search results with full pagination support - Extract up to 60 items per page automatically - Support for multiple search URLs in a single run - Works with eBay search pages and category pages - Extracts 13 data fields per item - Handles both "Buy It Now" and auction listings - Optional proxy support for large-scale scraping - No login or cookies required ### Input | Field | Type | Required | Description | |-------|------|----------|-------------| | `startUrls` | Array | Yes | One or more eBay search or category URLs to scrape | | `maxItems` | Integer | No | Maximum number of items to scrape (default: 50) | | `proxy` | Object | No | Proxy configuration for Apify platform | #### Supported URL Formats - **Search results**: `https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=laptop` - **Search with filters**: `https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=laptop&_sop=12&LH_BIN=1` - **Category pages**: `https://www.ebay.com/b/Laptops-Netbooks/175672/bn_1648276` - **Seller listings**: `https://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_ssn=sellername` #### Example Input ```json { "startUrls": [ { "url": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=laptop&_sop=12" } ], "maxItems": 50 } ```` ### Output Each scraped item contains the following fields: | Field | Type | Description | |-------|------|-------------| | `id` | String | eBay item ID | | `url` | String | Direct URL to the item listing | | `title` | String | Item title | | `price` | String | Item price (e.g., "$299.99") | | `condition` | String | Item condition (New, Used, Refurbished, etc.) | | `seller` | String | Seller name | | `shippingCost` | String | Shipping cost or "Free shipping" | | `location` | String | Item location | | `imageUrl` | String | URL of the item thumbnail image | | `listingType` | String | "Buy It Now" or "Auction" | | `bids` | String | Number of bids (for auction listings) | | `searchUrl` | String | The search URL this item was found on | | `scrapedAt` | String | ISO timestamp when the item was scraped | #### Example Output ```json { "id": "123456789012", "url": "https://www.ebay.com/itm/123456789012", "title": "Dell Latitude 15.6\" Laptop Intel Core i7 16GB RAM 512GB SSD", "price": "$299.99", "condition": "Refurbished", "seller": "best_deals_store", "shippingCost": "Free shipping", "location": "United States", "imageUrl": "https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/.../s-l500.jpg", "listingType": "Buy It Now", "bids": "", "searchUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=laptop&_sop=12", "scrapedAt": "2026-04-01T12:00:00.000000+00:00" } ``` ### Use Cases - **Price monitoring**: Track prices for specific products across sellers - **Market research**: Analyze pricing trends and product availability in a category - **Competitor analysis**: Monitor competitor product listings and pricing strategies - **Lead generation**: Find sellers and products in specific niches - **Product sourcing**: Discover deals and compare prices across listings - **Inventory tracking**: Monitor stock levels and new listings for specific items ### How Much Will It Cost? The scraper uses Playwright with Chromium, so it requires compute units (CUs) for browser automation. A typical run scraping 50 items costs approximately 0.01-0.03 CUs depending on the number of pages paginated. ### Tips for Best Results - Use eBay's built-in search filters in your URL (sort order, condition, price range) to get the most relevant results - Set `maxItems` to limit costs on large searches - For very large scrapes, consider using proxy configuration to avoid rate limiting - The scraper extracts ~60 items per search results page ### Frequently Asked Questions #### Does this scraper require an eBay account? No. The scraper works with publicly available eBay pages and does not require any login or authentication. #### Can I scrape eBay sites outside the US? Yes, you can provide URLs from any eBay domain (ebay.co.uk, ebay.de, ebay.com.au, etc.). Prices and text will be in the local format. #### How many items can I scrape per run? You can scrape hundreds of items per run. Each search results page contains approximately 60 items. Set the `maxItems` parameter to control how many items are collected. #### Do I need a proxy? For small runs and testing, a proxy is generally not needed. For larger or frequent scrapes on the Apify platform, using a proxy is recommended to avoid potential rate limiting. #### What if some fields are empty? Some fields may be empty depending on the listing type and available information. For example, `bids` is only populated for auction listings, and `location` may not be shown for all items. Empty fields return an empty string, never null. #### Can I scrape individual item detail pages? This scraper focuses on search results and category listing pages. It extracts the data visible in search results without visiting each individual item page, which makes it fast and efficient. # Actor input Schema ## `startUrls` (type: `array`): eBay search or category URLs to scrape. Supports search results pages (e.g., https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?\_nkw=laptop) and category pages. ## `maxItems` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of items to scrape across all provided URLs. ## `proxy` (type: `object`): Required — eBay blocks datacenter IPs. Use residential proxy for reliable results. ## Actor input object example ```json { "startUrls": [ { "url": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=laptop&_sop=12" } ], "maxItems": 5, "proxy": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": [ "RESIDENTIAL" ] } } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `items` (type: `string`): Dataset containing scraped eBay item listings. # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "startUrls": [ { "url": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=laptop&_sop=12" } ], "maxItems": 5, "proxy": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": [ "RESIDENTIAL" ] } }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("crawlerbros/ebay-items-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "startUrls": [{ "url": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=laptop&_sop=12" }], "maxItems": 5, "proxy": { "useApifyProxy": True, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"], }, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("crawlerbros/ebay-items-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "startUrls": [ { "url": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=laptop&_sop=12" } ], "maxItems": 5, "proxy": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": [ "RESIDENTIAL" ] } }' | apify call crawlerbros/ebay-items-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=crawlerbros/ebay-items-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "eBay Items Scraper", "description": "Scrape eBay search results, category pages, and item listings. Extract product titles, prices, conditions, sellers, shipping costs, images, and more.", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "J0f16fohKxi8omUXv" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/crawlerbros~ebay-items-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-crawlerbros-ebay-items-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/crawlerbros~ebay-items-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-crawlerbros-ebay-items-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/crawlerbros~ebay-items-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-crawlerbros-ebay-items-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "startUrls" ], "properties": { "startUrls": { "title": "Start URLs", "type": "array", "description": "eBay search or category URLs to scrape. Supports search results pages (e.g., https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=laptop) and category pages.", "items": { "type": "object", "required": [ "url" ], "properties": { "url": { "type": "string", "title": "URL of a web page", "format": "uri" } } } }, "maxItems": { "title": "Max Items", "minimum": 1, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of items to scrape across all provided URLs.", "default": 50 }, "proxy": { "title": "Proxy Configuration", "type": "object", "description": "Required — eBay blocks datacenter IPs. Use residential proxy for reliable results." } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```