🏷️ Scrape eBay Search Engine Results - Rental Version

Lightning-fast eBay search results scraper that extracts product data from eBay search results. Get actionable market insights in seconds by simply pasting any eBay search URL. Ideal for market research, price analysis, competitor monitoring, and e-commerce data extraction. This is actively updated, so if you find any issues, lmk.

💰 Fixed Monthly Pricing: $50/month for unlimited scraping - perfect for high-volume users who need 50,000+ listings per month.

Want to try without commitment? → Start scraping eBay search results with our PPR version!

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🎯 Who is this rental version for?

Perfect for high-volume users who need:

• 50,000+ listings per month for comprehensive market analysis
• Unlimited scraping at a predictable monthly cost
• Enterprise-level market research and competitor monitoring
• Continuous price monitoring across multiple product categories
• Large-scale inventory analysis for wholesale or retail operations

💡 Need fewer than 50,000 listings per month? Check out our Pay-Per-Result (PPR) version at just $1 per 1,000 results - perfect for testing or smaller projects.

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Wondering how to scrape eBay listings?

eBay Essentials Scraper is a high-performance web scraper that extracts essential data from eBay search results to help you analyze market trends and pricing. Simply input any eBay search URL and get clean, structured data including URLs, images, product IDs, titles, and listed prices. Whether you're a reseller looking to find profitable products, a market analyst tracking pricing trends, or an e-commerce business monitoring competitors, this scraper delivers the essential data you need. It works with all eBay search results, including active listings, auctions, and store products.

Target: eBay.com search results across all categories and international domains.

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Why choose the rental version?

💰 Cost-Effective for High Volume

• $50/month unlimited vs $50+ per 50,000 results with PPR
• Predictable monthly costs - no surprise bills for large datasets
• Break-even at 50,000 listings - massive savings for higher volumes
• Perfect for enterprise users running continuous monitoring

🎯 Real Market Data

• Extracts data from all eBay search results for comprehensive market insights
• Perfect for market research, competitor analysis, and price monitoring
• Essential for resellers, retailers, and market analysts
• Gain insights into consumer behavior, product demand, and market saturation by analyzing real-time eBay listings

⚡ High Performance & Efficiency

• Processes ~10 listings per second with advanced proxy rotation
• Auto-scaling infrastructure handles large datasets effortlessly
• Optimized for speed without compromising data quality

🔧 Apify Platform Advantages

• Scheduling: Run scrapes automatically at set intervals
• Monitoring: Track performance and get alerts for failed runs
• API Access: Integrate directly with your applications
• Multiple Export Formats: JSON, CSV, Excel, HTML, and more
• Proxy Rotation: Built-in residential and datacenter proxies
• Easy Integrations: Connect to Google Sheets, n8n, Make, Zapier, and 1000+ tools

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What data can eBay search results scraper extract?

Field	Description	Example
url	Direct link to the eBay listing	https://www.ebay.com/itm/1234567890
imageUrl	Main product image URL	https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ABC/s-l500.jpg
itemId	Unique eBay item identifier	1234567890
title	Complete listing title	Vintage LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon
price	Listed price with currency symbol	$120.00

Clean, focused data - no unnecessary fields, just the essentials you need for market analysis.

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How to scrape eBay search results data

Step 1: Go to eBay and search for your target product
Step 2: Apply all the filters you want (price range, condition, location, etc.)
Step 3: Copy the complete URL from your browser
Step 4: Paste the URL into the scraper's startUrl field
Step 5: Set your desired maxPages limit
Step 6: Click "Start" and wait for results

Pro tip: Configure all your desired filters on eBay first (e.g., sold items, buy it now, auction, price range) to get precise data for your market analysis.

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Rental pricing vs Pay-Per-Result

🏆 Rental Version (This Actor):

• $50/month for unlimited scraping
• Best for: 50,000+ listings per month
• Perfect for: Enterprise users, continuous monitoring, large-scale research
• Break-even: ~50,000 listings per month

💳 Pay-Per-Result Version:

• $1 per 1,000 results - pay only for what you extract
• Best for: Testing, small projects, under 50,000 listings/month
• Perfect for: One-time research, budget-conscious users
• Try it: PPR Version

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Input

The scraper uses a simple JSON input schema. Click the Input tab above to see the full configuration options.

Basic Input Example:

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=lego+star+wars&_sop=12",
  "maxPages": 20
}

Key Parameters:

• startUrl: Any eBay search results URL with your desired filters
• maxPages: Maximum number of pages to scrape (default: 10)

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Output

You can download the dataset extracted by eBay Essentials Scraper in various formats such as JSON, CSV, Excel, or HTML.

Sample JSON Output:

[
  {
    "url": "https://www.ebay.com/itm/1234567890",
    "imageUrl": "https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ABC/s-l500.jpg",
    "itemId": "1234567890",
    "title": "Vintage LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon - Complete Set",
    "price": "$120.00"
  },
  {
    "url": "https://www.ebay.com/itm/9876543210",
    "imageUrl": "https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/XYZ/s-l500.jpg",
    "itemId": "9876543210",
    "title": "LEGO Star Wars AT-AT Walker 75288 - New in Box",
    "price": "$89.99"
  }
]

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Tips for optimal eBay scraping

🎯 Best Practices:

• Use eBay's filters before copying the URL to get targeted results
• Sort your results using eBay's sort options (newest, price low-to-high) to reduce chances of duplicates
• Use specific search terms to get more targeted results
• Limit pages appropriately - start with 5-10 pages for testing
• International domains: Works with all eBay domains (ebay.co.uk, ebay.de, etc.)

⚡ Performance Tips for Rental Users:

• Use scheduling to run regular market monitoring throughout the month
• Set up monitoring to get alerts if scraping fails
• Maximize your $50/month by running continuous competitor analysis
• Batch multiple searches to get comprehensive market coverage

💡 High-Volume Use Cases:

• Continuous Market Monitoring: Track pricing trends across multiple categories daily
• Competitor Analysis: Monitor hundreds of competitors' pricing and inventory
• Store Monitoring: Track your entire eBay store listings and competitor stores
• Inventory Decisions: Analyze thousands of products to determine profitable sourcing
• Price Optimization: Set competitive pricing based on comprehensive market data
• E-commerce Benchmarking: Compare your pricing and listings against competitors to improve visibility and sales

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Is it legal to scrape eBay search results?

Our scrapers are ethical and do not extract any private user data, such as personal information or contact details. They only extract publicly available listing data that eBay displays to all users in search results. We believe our scrapers, when used for ethical purposes by Apify users, are safe for market research and business intelligence.

However, you should be aware that your results could contain business data. Always ensure you comply with eBay's terms of service and applicable laws. If you're unsure about your specific use case, consult your legal team.

You can also read our blog post on the legality of web scraping.

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FAQ and Support

❓ Common Questions:

How does the rental pricing work?
Pay $50/month for unlimited scraping. Perfect for users who need 50,000+ listings monthly. Cancel anytime - no long-term commitments.

What if I need fewer than 50,000 listings?
Check out our Pay-Per-Result version at $1 per 1,000 results - more cost-effective for smaller volumes.

Can I scrape eBay internationally?
Yes! The scraper supports all eBay domains (.com, .co.uk, .de, .fr, etc.) by using the specific URL you provide. If it breaks with a domain, please let me know.

Why only essential data fields?
We focus on the most important data points (price, title, image, URL) to provide faster scraping, cleaner results, and better performance for high-volume users.

Getting duplicate listings in output?
Make sure your startUrl includes proper sorting parameters (e.g., &_sop=12 for newest first). Our deduplication system will handle most duplicates automatically.

Can I scrape my own eBay store?
Yes! Simply search for your store products or use your store URL with search filters applied.

How do I maximize my monthly subscription?
Set up scheduled runs, monitor multiple product categories, and use comprehensive search terms to get the most value from your $50/month.

Need custom features or modifications?
We're happy to discuss custom solutions! Contact us via the Issues tab above or reach out on Telegram.

📧 Support Channels:

• Use the Issues tab for bug reports and feature requests
• Telegram for direct support
• Check the API tab for integration documentation

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Roadmap

Current Focus:

• Optimizing performance for high-volume rental users
• Enhanced monitoring and alerting features
• Improved deduplication for continuous scraping

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License & Contact

MIT License © Epic Scrapers

📞 Contact: Telegram | 💼 Business Inquiries: Available for custom scraping solutions, email me

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