# eBay Deal Scanner (`obsolete_temple/ebay-deal-scanner`) Actor Scans eBay listings and scores deals from 0-100. Price trend analysis, seller trust ratings, deal badges. - **URL**: https://apify.com/obsolete\_temple/ebay-deal-scanner.md - **Developed by:** [Konan Rudolph](https://apify.com/obsolete_temple) (community) - **Categories:** E-commerce, Automation - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 0.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing Pay per usage This Actor is paid per platform usage. The Actor is free to use, and you only pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-usage ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. 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. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## 🏷️ eBay Deal Scanner — Apify Actor **Find real deals on eBay before anyone else.** The **eBay Deal Finder** automatically scans eBay listings, analyzes price trends, evaluates seller trust, and scores every item from **0–100** so you know instantly whether a listing is a steal or a trap. ### Features | Capability | Description | |------------|-------------| | 🔍 **Smart Search** | Search any query — keywords, categories, or partial matches | | 📊 **Deal Score (0–100)** | Proprietary algorithm combining price history, condition, seller reputation, and market benchmarks | | 💰 **Price Trend Analysis** | See if an item is trending down, at market rate, or overpriced | | 🏅 **Deal Badges** | Instant visual badges: **🔥 Hot Deal**, **✅ Fair Price**, **⚠️ Overpriced** | | ⭐ **Seller Trust Rating** | Scores sellers based on feedback, volume, and listing patterns | | 📦 **Configurable Filters** | Set min/max price, condition (New/Used/Refurbished), and result limits | | ⚡ **Fast & Scalable** | Runs on Apify's serverless infrastructure — process hundreds of listings in seconds | | 🔌 **Easy Integration** | Clean JSON output for Zapier, Make, custom dashboards, or webhooks | ### How It Works 1. **Input** your search query and optional filters (price range, condition, eBay API key) 2. The actor **scrapes and analyzes** eBay listings in real time 3. Each item receives a **Deal Score** with supporting metrics: - **Price vs. Market Average** — percentage comparison - **Seller Trust Score** — 0–100 based on feedback and tenure - **Trend Direction** — rising, stable, or falling price - **Deal Badge** — at-a-glance verdict 4. **Output** structured JSON ready for consumption ### Use Cases - **Price monitoring**: Track prices over time with scheduled Apify runs - **Arbitrage & reselling**: Identify underpriced inventory instantly - **Budget shopping**: Never overpay — let the deal score guide your purchase - **Market research**: Analyze eBay pricing trends for any product category - **Deal alerting**: Combine with Apify webhooks to get notified when a hot deal drops ### Input | Field | Type | Description | |-------|------|-------------| | `searchQuery` | string | **Required.** What to search for | | `ebayApiKey` | string | Optional eBay App ID (5,000 free searches/day) | | `maxResults` | integer | Max items to return (default: 50, max: 200) | | `maxPrice` | number | Optional max price filter ($) | | `minPrice` | number | Optional min price filter ($) | | `condition` | string | Filter: `new`, `used`, `refurbished`, or empty for any | ### Output The actor returns an array of deal-scored items: ```json { "dealScore": 87, "itemTitle": "Sony a7III Mirrorless Camera", "currentPrice": 1299.99, "marketAvgPrice": 1599.99, "sellerTrustScore": 92, "dealBadge": "🔥 Hot Deal", "listingUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/itm/...", "condition": "Used", "imageUrl": "..." } ```` ### One-Click Deploy Deploy this actor to your Apify account in one click and start scanning eBay deals immediately. Perfect for side hustlers, resellers, and smart shoppers. *** *Built with ❤️ for the Apify ecosystem. Your eBay price tracker and deal finder.* # Actor input Schema ## `searchQuery` (type: `string`): What to search for on eBay ## `ebayApiKey` (type: `string`): Free eBay App ID from developer.ebay.com — 5,000 searches/day. Recommended for reliable results. ## `maxResults` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of items to return ## `maxPrice` (type: `number`): Optional maximum price filter ## `minPrice` (type: `number`): Optional minimum price filter ## `condition` (type: `string`): Filter by condition ## Actor input object example ```json { "searchQuery": "sony a7iii", "maxResults": 50 } ``` # 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 '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "searchQuery": "sony a7iii", "ebayApiKey": "" }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("obsolete_temple/ebay-deal-scanner").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 '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "searchQuery": "sony a7iii", "ebayApiKey": "", } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("obsolete_temple/ebay-deal-scanner").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "searchQuery": "sony a7iii", "ebayApiKey": "" }' | apify call obsolete_temple/ebay-deal-scanner --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=obsolete_temple/ebay-deal-scanner", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "eBay Deal Scanner", "description": "Scans eBay listings and scores deals from 0-100. Price trend analysis, seller trust ratings, deal badges.", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "6fsVdgCDmpfSwynjw" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/obsolete_temple~ebay-deal-scanner/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-obsolete_temple-ebay-deal-scanner", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/obsolete_temple~ebay-deal-scanner/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-obsolete_temple-ebay-deal-scanner", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/obsolete_temple~ebay-deal-scanner/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-obsolete_temple-ebay-deal-scanner", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "searchQuery" ], "properties": { "searchQuery": { "title": "Search Query", "type": "string", "description": "What to search for on eBay" }, "ebayApiKey": { "title": "eBay API Key (optional)", "type": "string", "description": "Free eBay App ID from developer.ebay.com — 5,000 searches/day. Recommended for reliable results." }, "maxResults": { "title": "Max Results", "maximum": 200, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of items to return", "default": 50 }, "maxPrice": { "title": "Max Price ($)", "type": "number", "description": "Optional maximum price filter" }, "minPrice": { "title": "Min Price ($)", "type": "number", "description": "Optional minimum price filter" }, "condition": { "title": "Condition", "enum": [ "", "new", "used", "refurbished" ], "type": "string", "description": "Filter by condition" } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```