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Bidspotter Auctions Category Spider

Introduction

The Bidspotter Auctions Category Spider is designed to efficiently scrape auction data from the Bidspotter platform. It allows users to extract detailed information about various auction lots based on specified criteria such as keywords, categories, and locations. This tool is invaluable for conducting market research, competitive analysis, and price monitoring.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Scrape detailed auction lot information including titles, descriptions, images, and bid details.
• Customizable Search Parameters: Configure searches using keywords, category codes, search terms, and more to tailor data extraction.
• High-Quality Data Output: Ensure reliable and accurate data for analysis with structured JSON output.
• Scalable Performance: Set item limits to manage large datasets efficiently during each run.
• User-Friendly Configuration: Easy setup with intuitive input parameters for seamless operation.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
Keywords	array	No	The keywords for the spider.	["fan"]
Categorycode	array	No	The category code for the spider.	["1234", "5678"]
Searchterm	string	No	The search term for the spider.	"air compressor"
Type	string	No	The type for the spider.	"equipment"
Distancelocation	integer	No	The distance location for the spider.	50
Postcodelocation	integer	No	The postal code location for the spider.	90210
Countrylocation	string	No	The country location for the spider.	"USA"
Sortterm	string	No	The sort term for the spider.	"date"
Item limit	integer	No	Maximum items to scrape per actor run. Set to 0 for no limit.	10

Example Usage

Input JSON

{
  "Keywords": ["fan"],
  "Categorycode": ["1234"],
  "Searchterm": "air compressor",
  "Type": "equipment",
  "Distancelocation": 50,
  "Postcodelocation": 90210,
  "Countrylocation": "USA",
  "Sortterm": "date",
  "item_limit": 10
}

Output JSON

[
  {
    "lot_number": "aaf9d35d-f04e-4130-aec8-b460011d4699",
    "title": "Walk in Cold Storage Rooms- Overall Dims Approx 12'4\" L X 8'3\" W X 8'6\" tall, Inside Dims Approx",
    "url": "https://www.bidspotter.com/en-us/auction-catalogues/new-mill-capital/catalogue-id-bscnew10514/lot-aaf9d35d-f04e-4130-aec8-b460011d4699",
    "image": "https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/auctions-2026/bscnew10514/images/51aa3b51-4a07-49a5-925d-b460011e370a.jpg?h=175",
    "company": "New Mill Capital",
    "description": "Walk in Cold Storage Rooms- Overall Dims Approx 12'4\" L X 8'3\" W X 8'6\" tall, Inside Dims Approx 11'2\" L X 7'2\" W X 8' Tall, Krack Model KR26B-089...",
    "bid_ending_date": "2026-07-14T17:28:00+00:00",
    "location": "Denver, Colorado",
    "featured": true,
    "page": 1,
    "keyword": "fan",
    "opening_bid": 0,
    "current_bid": 0,
    "next_minimum_bid": 5,
    "is_closed": false,
    "actor_id": "4FcHeVWSuSUMuCBS5",
    "run_id": "DXwUrmb7JMnmWawZF"
  },
  {
    "lot_number": "e31e84bc-367b-432c-bce9-b45e00fdfce9",
    "title": "Atlas Copco GA18FF Air Compressor",
    "url": "https://www.bidspotter.com/en-us/auction-catalogues/assetbuilt/catalogue-id-assetbuilt10012/lot-e31e84bc-367b-432c-bce9-b45e00fdfce9",
    "image": "https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/auctions-2026/assetbuilt10012/images/aca76a56-8697-434c-a93e-b45f00f7fafe.jpg?h=175",
    "company": "AssetBuilt",
    "description": " - Horsepower: 25 HP (18.5 kW) - Capacity: (CFM)~122.3 CFM @ 125 PSI - Max Working Pressure: 125 PSI (9.1 bar) - Voltage Options: Tri-voltage (208...",
    "bid_ending_date": null,
    "location": "Bowling Green, Kentucky",
    "featured": true,
    "page": 1,
    "keyword": "fan",
    "opening_bid": 2.5,
    "current_bid": 625,
    "next_minimum_bid": 750,
    "is_closed": false,
    "actor_id": "4FcHeVWSuSUMuCBS5",
    "run_id": "DXwUrmb7JMnmWawZF"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Gather data on auction trends, pricing, and availability.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitors' auction activities and strategies.
• Price Monitoring: Track price changes and bidding patterns over time.
• Content Aggregation: Compile auction listings for content creation or reporting.
• Academic Research: Use auction data for studies in economics, business, or technology.
• Business Automation: Integrate with systems to automate procurement processes.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Bidspotter Auctions Category Spider" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters as needed.
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction.
5. Monitor progress in the log.
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel).

Output Format

The output is a JSON array containing objects with the following fields:

• lot_number: Unique identifier for the auction lot.
• title: Title of the auction item.
• url: Link to the auction listing.
• image: URL of the item's image.
• company: Name of the company hosting the auction.
• description: Detailed description of the item.
• bid_ending_date: Date and time when bidding ends.
• location: Location of the auction.
• featured: Boolean indicating if the lot is featured.
• page: Page number where the lot appears.
• keyword: Keyword associated with the lot.
• opening_bid: Starting bid amount.
• current_bid: Current highest bid.
• next_minimum_bid: Minimum next bid increment.
• is_closed: Boolean indicating if bidding is closed.
• actor_id: Identifier for the actor run.
• run_id: Unique identifier for the run.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: Get Data For Me

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