Overstock Products Spider

Introduction

The Overstock Products Spider is a powerful Apify Actor designed to extract detailed product information from Overstock.com. It efficiently scrapes product data including titles, descriptions, pricing, availability, and images from specified URLs, providing structured JSON output for easy integration into your workflows. Ideal for e-commerce professionals, researchers, and businesses needing accurate, up-to-date product data from Overstock's vast catalog.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Captures key product details such as title, description, brand, SKU, pricing, stock status, and high-quality images.
• Flexible URL Input: Accepts multiple Overstock product URLs for batch processing, allowing targeted scraping of specific items.
• Reliable and Scalable: Built on Apify's robust infrastructure, ensuring high uptime and the ability to handle large-scale extractions without issues.
• Structured JSON Output: Delivers clean, machine-readable data with metadata for easy parsing and integration into databases or analytics tools.
• Real-Time Pricing and Availability: Extracts current list prices, sale prices, discounts, and stock information to support dynamic pricing strategies.
• Error Handling and Logging: Includes built-in mechanisms to handle scraping errors gracefully, with detailed logs for troubleshooting.
• No Coding Required: User-friendly interface in the Apify Store, making it accessible for non-technical users.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
Urls	array	Yes	An array of Overstock product URLs to scrape. Each URL must be a valid HTTP or HTTPS link pointing to a product page on Overstock.com.	["https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Contemporary-Abstract-Circles-Design-Area-Rug-Gray-53-x-73/22160522/product.html?refccid=CBFKZ73BS5HGNPUE2KPK5QZC6A"]

Example Usage

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

{
  "Urls": [
    "https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Contemporary-Abstract-Circles-Design-Area-Rug-Gray-53-x-73/22160522/product.html?refccid=CBFKZ73BS5HGNPUE2KPK5QZC6A"
  ]
}

The Actor will process the URLs and return structured data. Example output:

[
  {
    "source_metadata": {
      "source_id": "www.overstock.com",
      "source_url": "https://www.overstock.com/api/product/22160522",
      "extraction_timestamp": "2026-01-14T18:17:55.864969",
      "scraper_version": "1.0.0"
    },
    "product": {
      "product_id": "27821826",
      "title": "World Rug Gallery Contemporary Abstract Circles Design Area Rug",
      "description": "Transform your home with our Contemporary Abstract Circles Design Area Rug, a stunning blend of style and comfort meticulously crafted from premium materials. This rug offers a luxurious feel underfoot with its plush 0.39-inch pile height, creating a timeless and sophisticated aesthetic with captivating patterns. Enhanced by a sturdy backing, it serves as both a foundation and focal point for your space, ensuring stability and durability. Its versatile design complements various decor styles, adding an elegant touch to any room. Easy to maintain with regular care, this rug is a perfect choice to elevate your home decor. Shop now and experience the perfect blend of comfort and style.  Features:    Indulgent Comfort: Immerse yourself in the luxurious comfort of our meticulously crafted rugs. Each rug is designed to provide unparalleled comfort, making it the perfect addition to any room in your home, from the living room to the   nursery.   Versatile Sizing Options: Enhance your space with our diverse selection of sizes, thoughtfully curated to fit various indoor settings. Whether you're looking for a small accent rug or a spacious area rug, we offer sizes that effortlessly blend   into any room, enhancing its overall aesthetic. Ideal for the living room, dining area, bedroom, entryway, nursery, children's room, playroom, dormitory, study, or home office, our rugs cater to every corner of your home with style and functionality.   Robust Construction, Peace of Mind: Rest assured with our rugs' sturdy construction and reliable jute backing, providing exceptional durability even in high-traffic areas. Our priority is to create a safe and secure flooring option for your family, ensuring long-lasting quality and comfort.    Effortless Maintenance, Timeless Style: Enjoy effortless elegance with our rugs' easy maintenance and enduring quality. Designed to withstand daily wear and tear, our rugs require minimal upkeep, allowing you to maintain their timeless style with simple vacuuming and stain handling.    Colors:    Yellow   Blue   Gray   Black   Red   Brown   Available in a variety of area rug sizes:5x7, 8x10, 9x12,  6x9, 12x15; 6' and 8' round rugs, 5x7 Oval, 2x7, 2'7\"x6', 2'7\"x8', 2'7\"x10', 2'7\"x12' runner rugs, 2x3 rugs.   Tip: We recommend the use of a non-skid pad to keep the rug in place on smooth surfaces. All rug sizes are approximate. Due to the difference of monitor colors, some rug colors may vary slightly. We try to represent all rug colors accurately.",
      "category": null,
      "brand": "World Rug Gallery",
      "sku": "27821826",
      "upc": null
    },
    "pricing": {
      "currency": "USD",
      "list_price": 27.99,
      "sale_price": 22.11,
      "discount_percentage": 21.01
    },
    "availability": {
      "is_in_stock": true,
      "stock_quantity": null
    },
    "images": [
      "https://ak1.ostkcdn.com/images/products/is/images/direct/c05da87b2789edd3385f59dac63379202063d15f/World-Rug-Gallery-Contemporary-Abstract-Circles-Design-Area-Rug.jpg"
    ],
    "actor_id": "epDniL3gTnRdfszi4",
    "run_id": "Ml1A5qlAafVQ2zGvS"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Gather product data for trend analysis, competitor benchmarking, and consumer insights.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor Overstock's pricing, inventory, and product launches to stay ahead of competitors.
• Price Monitoring: Track price changes and discounts to optimize pricing strategies or alert users to deals.
• Content Aggregation: Collect product descriptions and images for content creation, blogs, or e-commerce platforms.
• Academic Research: Study e-commerce patterns, product categorization, and consumer behavior using structured data.
• Business Automation: Integrate scraped data into inventory management systems or automated reporting tools.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Overstock Products 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 Actor outputs a JSON array of objects, each representing a scraped product. Key sections include:

• source_metadata: Contains source ID, URL, extraction timestamp, and scraper version for traceability.
• product: Details like product ID, title, description, category, brand, SKU, and UPC.
• pricing: Currency, list price, sale price, and discount percentage.
• availability: Stock status and quantity (if available).
• images: Array of image URLs.
• actor_id and run_id: Identifiers for the Apify run.

Data is structured for easy parsing, with null values for unavailable fields.

Support

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

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

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