# APMEX Precious Metals and Bullion Scraper (`parseforge/apmex-scraper`) Actor Scrape gold, silver, platinum, and palladium product listings from APMEX. Get prices, as-low-as pricing, original prices, metal type, weight, purity, badges (Sale, Top Pick), and product IDs. Browse by metal type, search by keyword, or use a direct URL. - **URL**: https://apify.com/parseforge/apmex-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [ParseForge](https://apify.com/parseforge) (community) - **Categories:** E-commerce, Automation, Other - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $6.50 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## 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 ![ParseForge Banner](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ParseForge/apify-assets/main/banner.jpg) ## 🥇 APMEX Precious Metals and Bullion Scraper Whether you're an investor tracking gold prices, a dealer comparing bullion products, or a researcher analyzing the precious metals market, this tool makes it easy to collect structured product data from APMEX, one of the largest online precious metals retailers. > **The APMEX Scraper collects precious metals product data including names, prices, weights, purities, metal types, and availability. Search by metal type, product category, or keyword.** ### ✨ What Does It Do - 🥇 **Gold products** - coins, bars, rounds, and collectibles with current pricing - 🥈 **Silver products** - American Eagles, Canadian Maples, generic rounds, and more - 💎 **Platinum and Palladium** - bullion products across all four precious metals - 💰 **Live pricing** - current asking prices and "as low as" pricing tiers - ⚖️ **Specifications** - weight, purity, and metal type for each product - 📸 **Product images** - high-quality product photos and thumbnails ### 🔧 Input - **Start URL** - paste any APMEX category or search page URL with your filters applied - **Max Items** - how many products to collect (free users get 10 items, paid users up to 1,000,000) - **Metal Type** - filter by Gold, Silver, Platinum, or Palladium - **Search Query** - search for specific products (e.g., 'American Eagle', '1 oz Gold Bar') ```json { "metalType": "gold", "maxItems": 50, "searchQuery": "American Eagle" } ```` ### 📊 Output Each product record includes up to 12+ data fields. Download as JSON, CSV, or Excel. | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | imageUrl | Product photo URL | | title | Full product name | | url | Product detail page URL | | price | Current asking price | | asLowAs | Lowest available price tier | | metalType | Gold, Silver, Platinum, or Palladium | | weight | Product weight (oz, gram, kg) | | purity | Metal purity (.999, .9999, etc.) | | rating | Customer rating | | productId | APMEX product ID | ```json { "imageUrl": "https://www.apmex.com/images/...", "title": "1 oz Gold American Eagle Coin BU (Random Year)", "url": "https://www.apmex.com/product/1/1-oz-gold-american-eagle", "price": 2485.99, "asLowAs": 2445.99, "metalType": "Gold", "weight": "1 oz", "purity": ".9167", "scrapedAt": "2026-04-07T12:00:00.000Z" } ``` ### 💎 Why Choose the APMEX Scraper? | Feature | Our Tool | Manual APMEX | |---------|----------|-------------| | Batch collection | Up to 1M products | Browse one at a time | | Price tracking | Structured data | Visual only | | Metal filtering | All four metals | Manual navigation | | Structured output | JSON, CSV, Excel | Web pages only | | Automated scheduling | Daily price monitoring | Manual visits | | Spec extraction | Weight, purity parsed | Read descriptions | ### 📋 How to Use 1. **Sign Up** - [Create a free account w/ $5 credit](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp) 2. **Configure** - select your metal type, search query, and how many products you want 3. **Run It** - click "Start" and get structured precious metals data in minutes No coding, no setup, no manual browsing required. ### 🎯 Business Use Cases - 📈 **Investors** - track daily price changes across gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products - 🏪 **Dealers** - monitor competitor pricing and product availability - 📊 **Market analysts** - analyze pricing spreads, premiums, and product trends - 🏦 **Financial advisors** - collect data for precious metals investment research - 🔬 **Researchers** - study precious metals market dynamics and pricing patterns - 🛒 **Collectors** - track rare coin and collectible bullion prices ### ❓ FAQ 🥇 **What is APMEX?** APMEX (American Precious Metals Exchange) is one of the largest online retailers of precious metals in the United States, offering gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in coins, bars, and rounds. 💰 **What pricing data is available?** The scraper extracts the current asking price and "as low as" price tiers. Prices update frequently based on spot metal prices. ⚖️ **What specifications are extracted?** Weight (in oz, grams, kg), purity (.999, .9999, 24K, 22K), and metal type are automatically parsed from product titles. ⏱️ **How long does a run take?** Approximately 10-20 products per minute. The scraper uses a browser to bypass the site's protection, so it is slower than API-based scrapers. ### 🔗 Integrate APMEX Scraper with any app - [Make](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/make) - Automate precious metals price monitoring - [Zapier](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/zapier) - Get alerts when prices change - [Slack](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/slack) - Get notified about price movements - [Google Drive](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/drive) - Export product data to spreadsheets - [Webhooks](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/webhooks) - Trigger actions when runs complete ### 💡 Recommended Actors Looking for more financial and market data tools? Check out these related actors: | Actor | Description | Link | |-------|-------------|------| | Flippa Scraper | Scrape online business marketplace data | [Link](https://apify.com/parseforge/flippa-scraper) | | BizBuySell Scraper | Business-for-sale listings and valuations | [Link](https://apify.com/parseforge/bizbuysell-scraper-pay-per-event) | | Auction.com Property Scraper | Real estate auction listings | [Link](https://apify.com/parseforge/auction-com-property-scraper) | | FINRA BrokerCheck Scraper | Financial advisor registration data | [Link](https://apify.com/parseforge/finra-brokercheck-scraper) | | Pitchbook Funds Scraper | Investment fund data from Pitchbook | [Link](https://apify.com/parseforge/pitchbook-funds-scraper) | **Pro Tip:** Browse our complete collection of [data collection actors](https://apify.com/parseforge) to find the perfect tool for your needs. ### 🆘 Need Help? - Check the FAQ section above for common questions - Visit the [Apify documentation](https://docs.apify.com) for platform guides - Contact us at [Tally contact form](https://tally.so/r/BzdKgA) ### ⚠️ Disclaimer > This Actor is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to APMEX (American Precious Metals Exchange) or any precious metals dealer. It accesses only publicly available data from the APMEX website. # Actor input Schema ## `startUrl` (type: `string`): APMEX category or search page URL. Browse apmex.com, apply your filters, and paste the URL here. ## `maxItems` (type: `integer`): Free users: Limited to 10 items (preview). Paid users: Optional, max 1,000,000 ## `metalType` (type: `string`): Filter by precious metal type. Ignored if Start URL is provided. ## `searchQuery` (type: `string`): Search for specific products (e.g., 'American Eagle', '1 oz Gold Bar'). Overrides Start URL and Metal Type. ## Actor input object example ```json { "startUrl": "https://www.apmex.com/category/19000/gold-bars-rounds", "maxItems": 10 } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `overview` (type: `string`): Overview of products with key fields ## `fullData` (type: `string`): Complete dataset with all scraped fields # 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 = { "startUrl": "https://www.apmex.com/category/19000/gold-bars-rounds", "maxItems": 10 }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("parseforge/apmex-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 '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "startUrl": "https://www.apmex.com/category/19000/gold-bars-rounds", "maxItems": 10, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("parseforge/apmex-scraper").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 '{ "startUrl": "https://www.apmex.com/category/19000/gold-bars-rounds", "maxItems": 10 }' | apify call parseforge/apmex-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=parseforge/apmex-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "APMEX Precious Metals and Bullion Scraper", "description": "Scrape gold, silver, platinum, and palladium product listings from APMEX. Get prices, as-low-as pricing, original prices, metal type, weight, purity, badges (Sale, Top Pick), and product IDs. Browse by metal type, search by keyword, or use a direct URL.", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "vdpuJvqWxi3WzTZjm" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/parseforge~apmex-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-parseforge-apmex-scraper", "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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/parseforge~apmex-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-parseforge-apmex-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/parseforge~apmex-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-parseforge-apmex-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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", "properties": { "startUrl": { "title": "Start URL", "type": "string", "description": "APMEX category or search page URL. Browse apmex.com, apply your filters, and paste the URL here." }, "maxItems": { "title": "Max Items", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 1000000, "type": "integer", "description": "Free users: Limited to 10 items (preview). Paid users: Optional, max 1,000,000" }, "metalType": { "title": "Metal Type", "enum": [ "", "gold", "silver", "platinum", "palladium" ], "type": "string", "description": "Filter by precious metal type. Ignored if Start URL is provided." }, "searchQuery": { "title": "Search Query", "type": "string", "description": "Search for specific products (e.g., 'American Eagle', '1 oz Gold Bar'). Overrides Start URL and Metal Type." } } }, "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 } } } } } } } } } } ```