# Kbid Scraper (`mrdoe/kbid-scraper`) Actor

- **URL**: https://apify.com/mrdoe/kbid-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [MrDoe](https://apify.com/mrdoe) (community)
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
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## Pricing

Pay per event

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

## How to integrate an Actor?

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You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).

# README

![K-BID Scraper - K-BID scraper showing current bid and retail price for an auction item](https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/kE36venAoVchGsE6b/records/kbid-scraper--hero.png)

### What does K-BID Scraper do?

K-BID Scraper reads K-BID.com item pages and returns the title, current bid, retail price (when listed), lot number, category, location and time remaining for each item. Give it exact item URLs, or leave them empty to automatically discover items currently up for auction.

### Why use K-BID Scraper?

- Covers K-BID, a US auction aggregator hosting estate sales, surplus and liquidation auctions from many independent sellers.
- Returns the original retail price alongside the current bid when the listing states it, so you can gauge the discount.
- Includes location, useful for filtering to a specific region for pickup-only items.
- Works without needing to find item URLs yourself - discovers current items automatically.
- No account or API key.

### What makes this different

Most auction scrapers return only a bid amount. This Actor also captures the listed retail price when the seller states it, letting you quickly estimate the discount on every current bid.

### Who can use the K-BID Scraper and how?

- **Resellers and flippers:** Track underpriced liquidation and surplus items for resale.
- **Bargain hunters:** Filter by category and location to find deals near you.
- **Price researchers:** Study how far current bids sit below stated retail price across categories.
- **Market aggregators:** Pull K-BID's catalog into a multi-auction-house comparison feed.

### How it works

![K-BID Scraper workflow: your input, collection, output](https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/kE36venAoVchGsE6b/records/kbid-scraper--how-it-works.png)

1. **Your input** — add exact item URLs, or leave them empty to discover current items
2. **The Actor collects it** — the Actor reads each item page's own bid and listing data directly
3. **Your output** — you get one row per item, with current bid, retail price and category

### What data can you extract?

The dataset has 11 fields per row:

| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `title` | string | Item title, as shown on the page. |
| `url` | string | Item page URL. |
| `lotNumber` | string | Lot number within its auction. |
| `itemGuid` | string | K-BID's internal item identifier. |
| `location` | string | Pickup/seller location. |
| `currentBid` | number | Current highest bid in USD. |
| `retailPrice` | number | Stated original retail price in USD, when listed. |
| `currency` | string | Currency (USD). |
| `category` | string | Full category path. |
| `timeRemainingText` | string | Time remaining as shown on the page. |
| `endsAt` | string | Estimated auction end time (ISO), derived from the time remaining at fetch time. |

### How to use K-BID Scraper

![K-BID Scraper input form](https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/kE36venAoVchGsE6b/records/kbid-scraper--input.png)

1. Open the Actor and go to the **Input** tab.
2. Add one or more exact Item URLs, or leave them empty to automatically discover current auction items.
3. Optionally set filters and a **Max results** limit.
4. Click **Start**. A default run finishes in under a minute.
5. Open the **Output** tab, then download the dataset or connect it to your tools.

### Input Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `itemUrls` | array | No | `[]` | One or more exact k-bid.com item URLs. Leave empty to discover items currently up for auction instead. |
| `maxItems` | integer | No | `20` | Maximum number of items to return. |
| `proxyConfiguration` | object | No | `{"useApifyProxy":false}` | K-BID's item pages work without a proxy for moderate volumes. Enable Apify Proxy for larger runs. |

### Output Data

![K-BID Scraper dataset table](https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/kE36venAoVchGsE6b/records/kbid-scraper--output.png)

Each row is one item: title, current bid, retail price, lot number, category, location and time remaining.

![K-BID Scraper field map of one record](https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/kE36venAoVchGsE6b/records/kbid-scraper--fields.png)

A real dataset item:

```json
{
  "title": "Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder with Paddle Switch, $229 Retail - Brand New for Sale in Elk R…",
  "url": "https://www.k-bid.com/auction/66756/item/2F?offset=11",
  "lotNumber": "2F",
  "itemGuid": "104c4-6648429",
  "location": "Elk River, MN",
  "currentBid": 46.86,
  "retailPrice": 229,
  "currency": "USD",
  "category": "Household & Estate > Power Tools/Shop Equipment",
  "timeRemainingText": "5d 16h 37m",
  "endsAt": "2026-10-26T00:04:29.071Z"
}
```

### Usage Examples

#### Discover current items

```json
{
  "maxItems": 20
}
```

#### Scrape an exact item

```json
{
  "itemUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.k-bid.com/auction/66756/item/2F"
    }
  ]
}
```

### Tips for Best Results

- Provide exact item URLs directly when you already know which items you want.
- Re-run on a schedule to track bid changes as the auction's end time approaches.
- Default is 5 results for a fast test. Set the max to 0 to return everything available.

### Known Limitations

- Automatic discovery pulls from the homepage's featured items, not every active auction on the site.
- retailPrice is only available when the seller states it in the title.

### Integrations

Run it from the Apify API, on a schedule, or from a webhook. Send results straight to Google Sheets, Make, Zapier, Slack or your own database with Apify's built-in integrations.

### Export Formats

Download the dataset as JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, HTML table or RSS from the **Output** tab or the API.

### Frequently Asked Questions

#### Does it need a K-BID account?

No. The Actor reads K-BID's public item pages and needs no account or key.

#### How does automatic discovery work?

It reads K-BID's own homepage for currently listed items and scrapes each one.

#### Is endsAt exact?

It's estimated by adding the page's displayed time-remaining to the fetch time, so it can be off by a minute or two.

#### Do I need an account or login?

No. The Actor reads public data and needs no account or key.

#### Am I charged for failed runs or empty results?

You are only charged for results that are actually written to the dataset.

#### Can I run it on a schedule?

Yes. Create a Task with your input and add a schedule in Apify Console. With monitor mode on, each scheduled run returns only what changed since the previous one.

### Enterprise and custom work

Need higher volumes, a custom output schema, dedicated scheduling or a no-breaking-changes commitment for a production pipeline? Open an issue on the Actor page and describe your use case. Bulk terms and custom builds are available.

### Support

Questions or a missing field? Open an issue from the **Issues** tab on this Actor's page and it will be looked at.

### Legal / Responsible Use

You are responsible for using the data in line with the source's terms and applicable law. The Actor collects publicly available data only and is not affiliated with the source.

# Actor input Schema

## `itemUrls` (type: `array`):

One or more exact k-bid.com item URLs. Leave empty to discover items currently up for auction instead.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of items to return.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

K-BID's item pages work without a proxy for moderate volumes. Enable Apify Proxy for larger runs.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "itemUrls": [],
  "maxItems": 20,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": false
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "itemUrls": [],
    "maxItems": 20,
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": false
    }
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("mrdoe/kbid-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "itemUrls": [],
    "maxItems": 20,
    "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": False },
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("mrdoe/kbid-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "itemUrls": [],
  "maxItems": 20,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": false
  }
}' |
apify call mrdoe/kbid-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,mrdoe/kbid-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/8HR3J2w3c31aBjGkO/builds/2CqIpbC7jUpSc1ZuV/openapi.json