HiBid Auction Scraper

This Apify actor scrapes auction information from HiBid.com, a popular online auction platform. The actor can extract detailed auction data including lot details, auction information, payment terms, shipping information, and more. It outputs the data in JSON format.

Table of Contents

• HiBid Auction Scraper
  • Table of Contents
  • Features
  • Input
  • Output
  • Usage
  • Limitations

Features

• Scrapes detailed auction information including:
  • Lot details (title, images, category)
  • Auction company information
  • Bidding history
  • Auction dates and times
  • Payment terms and buyer premium
  • Shipping information
  • Terms and conditions
• Handles multiple auction listings
• Outputs data in JSON format for easy integration with other tools

Input

The actor accepts the following input parameters in JSON format:

• startUrls (array): List of URLs to start the scraping process from. It can be an auction listing or specific lot URL.

  {
    "startUrls": [
      {
        "url": "https://hibid.com/lot/247953547/franklin-mint-captain-america-motorcycle?ref=lot-list"
      }
    ]
  }
  

• maxPages (integer): Maximum number of pages to scrape.

• proxyConfiguration (object): Proxy settings for the scraping process.

Output

The actor produces output in JSON format with the following structure:

{
  "url": "https://hibid.com/lot/247953547/franklin-mint-captain-america-motorcycle",
  "companyName": "John M. Hess Auction Service, Inc.",
  "primaryImage": "https://cdn.hibid.com/img.axd?id=8143275931&wid=&rwl=false&p=&ext=&w=600&h=450&t=&lp=&c=true&wt=false&checksum=aRlVmDg0tPbybrOtrTXOgzT1u1XgzBGX",
  "bitHistory": "8 Bids",
  "category": [
    "Lots",
    "Toys",
    "Vintage / Antique Toys"
  ],
  "lotShipping": "Shipping Available",
  "auctionInfo": {
    "Name": "6/2/25 Antiques, Collectibles & Housewares Online Auction",
    "Auctioneer": "John M. Hess Auction Service, Inc.",
    "Type": "Online Only Auction",
    "Date(s)": "5/14/2025 - 6/2/2025",
    "Location": "768 Graystone RoadManheim, PA 17545",
    "Buyer Premium": "15% Buyer Premium added to purchases"
  },
  "paymentInfo": {
    "Currency": "USD",
    "Buyer Premium": "15% Buyer Premium added to purchases",
    "Payment Terms": "Credit Cards are processed following the auction."
  },
  "shippingInfo": "Items must be picked up at 768 Graystone Rd., Manheim PA by Tuesday, June 3rd from 9am - 6pm."
}

Usage

1. Create a new task: In the Apify console, create a new task for the HiBid Auction Scraper actor.

2. Configure input: Provide the necessary input parameters as described above.

3. Run the task: Start the task to begin scraping data.

4. Retrieve output: Once the task is complete, download the output in JSON format.

Limitations

• The scraper is subject to the limitations and restrictions of HiBid.com, including potential rate limits and CAPTCHAs.
• The actor's performance may vary based on the website's response times and structure changes.
• Some auction information may vary depending on the auction house and specific auction terms.

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