Description

Extract comprehensive auction data from Bidspotter with this Apify Actor. Scrape lots, bids, locations, and images via keyword searches. Features robust error handling, scalable performance, and structured JSON output for market insights, research, and business automation.

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Bidspotter Parser Spider

The Bidspotter Parser Spider is a powerful Apify Actor designed to scrape and extract detailed auction data from Bidspotter, a leading online auction platform. It enables users to gather comprehensive information on lots, including titles, bids, locations, and images, making it ideal for data-driven insights into auctions. This tool streamlines the process of collecting structured data for analysis, research, or integration into business workflows.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Scrapes key details from auction lots, including titles, descriptions, bidding information, and images.
• Keyword-Based Search: Allows targeted searches using specific keywords to filter relevant auctions.
• High Reliability: Built with robust error handling to ensure consistent data retrieval from dynamic web pages.
• Structured JSON Output: Delivers clean, machine-readable data for easy integration with databases or analytics tools.
• Scalable Performance: Handles multiple pages efficiently, supporting large-scale data collection.
• Real-Time Bidding Insights: Captures current and opening bids, along with auction status, for up-to-date market intelligence.
• Apify Integration: Seamlessly runs on the Apify platform with built-in monitoring and export options.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
Keywords	array	No	An array of keywords to search for in auction listings. This filters results to lots matching the specified terms.	["table", "saw"]

Example Usage

To run the Bidspotter Parser Spider, provide input parameters in JSON format. Here's an example:

{
  "Keywords": ["table", "saw"]
}

The Actor will process the keywords and return a list of matching auction lots. Example output:

[
  {
    "lot_number": "98486fa9-3618-4f91-8cc8-b3b7015c1d56",
    "title": "Table Saw",
    "url": "https://www.bidspotter.com/en-us/auction-catalogues/liquid-asset-partners/catalogue-id-bscli10074/lot-98486fa9-3618-4f91-8cc8-b3b7015c1d56",
    "image": "https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/auctions-2026/bscli10074/images/a315549a-8fe9-4b98-a9f4-b3b7016322c2.jpg?h=175",
    "company": "Liquid Asset Partners",
    "description": "Porter Cable Table Saw",
    "date": null,
    "location": "Sidney, Ohio",
    "featured": true,
    "page": 1,
    "opening_bid": 10,
    "current_bid": 55,
    "next_minimum_bid": 60,
    "is_closed": false,
    "actor_id": "eYkhgLxcQurOICmii",
    "run_id": "iXJlOWQQDYZ1eUOpB"
  },
  {
    "lot_number": "f3733ba6-e805-4db9-b9a0-b411010392ee",
    "title": "Aronson HD240B Heavy-Duty Welding Positioner, 60\" Table, 24,000 lbs Capacity, SN 6654",
    "url": "https://www.bidspotter.com/en-us/auction-catalogues/bschy/catalogue-id-bschy10258/lot-f3733ba6-e805-4db9-b9a0-b411010392ee",
    "image": "https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/auctions-2026/bschy10258/images/8de44371-f85f-4024-94d1-b41101055ebf.jpg?h=175",
    "company": "HYPERAMS, LLC",
    "description": "Aronson HD240B Heavy-Duty Welding Positioner with 6'-inch square table and up to 24,000 lbs capacity. Features include machined concentric circles...",
    "date": null,
    "location": "Tonawanda, New York",
    "featured": true,
    "page": 1,
    "opening_bid": 0,
    "current_bid": 0,
    "next_minimum_bid": 5,
    "is_closed": false,
    "actor_id": "eYkhgLxcQurOICmii",
    "run_id": "iXJlOWQQDYZ1eUOpB"
  },
  {
    "lot_number": "087fd5f6-8d81-4f28-9cac-b40800fffede",
    "title": "Fosdick 3\u2019 Sensitive Radial Drill (12\u201d Column) with Rotating Table",
    "url": "https://www.bidspotter.com/en-us/auction-catalogues/bscbiditup/catalogue-id-bscbiditup10044/lot-087fd5f6-8d81-4f28-9cac-b40800fffede",
    "image": "https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/auctions-2026/bscbiditup10044/images/b08dc936-5627-4675-8f48-b408010310f5.jpg?h=175",
    "company": "BidItUp Auctions Worldwide",
    "description": "Fosdick 3\u2019 Sensitive Radial Drill (12\u201d Column) with Rotating Table; Arm Length: 3 ft Column Diameter: 12\u201d Spindle Speeds: 60\u20131200 RPM Horizontal S...",
    "date": "Apr 15",
    "location": "Columbus, Georgia",
    "featured": true,
    "page": 1,
    "opening_bid": 1,
    "current_bid": null,
    "next_minimum_bid": 1,
    "is_closed": false,
    "actor_id": "eYkhgLxcQurOICmii",
    "run_id": "iXJlOWQQDYZ1eUOpB"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Analyze auction trends and pricing for specific items to inform buying or selling strategies.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitors' auctions and bidding patterns to gain insights into market dynamics.
• Price Monitoring: Track opening, current, and minimum bids for items to identify undervalued assets.
• Content Aggregation: Collect auction data for blogs, reports, or databases focused on industrial equipment and assets.
• Academic Research: Gather data on auction locations, dates, and descriptions for studies in economics or business.
• Business Automation: Integrate scraped data into CRM systems or dashboards for automated inventory management.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Bidspotter Parser Spider" in the Apify Store
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run"
3. Configure input parameters
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 an array of JSON objects, each representing an auction lot. Key fields include:

• lot_number: Unique identifier for the lot.
• title: Name of the item.
• url: Direct link to the lot's page.
• image: URL of the item's image.
• company: Auction organizer.
• description: Detailed item description.
• date: Auction date (if available).
• location: Physical location of the auction.
• featured: Boolean indicating if the lot is featured.
• page: Page number where the lot was found.
• opening_bid, current_bid, next_minimum_bid: Bidding details.
• is_closed: Boolean for auction status.
• actor_id and run_id: Metadata from the Apify run.

This structured format ensures easy parsing and integration.

Support

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

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: https://getdataforme.com/contact/

We're here to help you get the most out of this Actor!

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