# Ricardo.ch Scraper (`shahidirfan/ricardo-ch-scraper`) Actor

Extract listings, prices, and auction data from Ricardo.ch with precision. Perfect for competitive analysis, price monitoring, and market research on Switzerland's leading marketplace. Get structured product data instantly. Ideal for resellers, price trackers, and business intelligence.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/shahidirfan/ricardo-ch-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Shahid Irfan](https://apify.com/shahidirfan) (community)
- **Categories:** E-commerce, Automation, Developer tools
- **Stats:** 15 total users, 2 monthly users, 98.1% runs succeeded, 2 bookmarks
- **User rating**: 5.00 out of 5 stars

## Pricing

from $0.80 / 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/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

An Actor is a serverless cloud program that runs on the Apify platform. It has two run modes.
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.

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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

## Ricardo.ch Scraper

Extract Ricardo.ch listing data at scale from search pages and category pages. Collect listing identifiers, pricing, auction status, shipping options, seller references, and timestamps in a clean structured dataset. Useful for price monitoring, market research, and inventory intelligence.

### Features

- **URL or keyword input** - Start from a full Ricardo URL or a keyword search.
- **Pagination support** - Collect results across multiple pages with configurable limits.
- **Clean output** - Automatically removes null and empty values from dataset items.
- **Structured listing fields** - Captures core listing metadata including pricing and seller details.
- **Proxy-ready** - Supports Apify proxy configuration for reliable collection.

### Use Cases

#### Price Monitoring

Track bid and buy-now prices over time for products, brands, or categories.

#### Category Intelligence

Analyze activity and supply in category-specific searches.

#### Seller Research

Build seller-level datasets with listing histories and market behavior signals.

#### Product Sourcing

Identify active listings and pricing ranges for sourcing opportunities.

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### Input Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `url` | String | No | `"https://www.ricardo.ch/de/s/"` | Any working Ricardo search URL. |
| `keyword` | String | No | `"iphone"` | Search keyword used when `url` is not provided. |
| `results_wanted` | Integer | No | `20` | Maximum number of items to collect. |
| `max_pages` | Integer | No | `5` | Maximum pages to paginate. |
| `locale` | String | No | `"de"` | Locale segment for generated links (`de`, `fr`, `it`, `en`). |
| `proxyConfiguration` | Object | No | Apify proxy enabled | Proxy settings for requests. |

***

### Output Data

| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `id` | String | Ricardo listing ID. |
| `title` | String | Listing title. |
| `url` | String | Listing URL. |
| `image` | String | Listing image URL. |
| `categoryId` | Number | Ricardo category identifier. |
| `condition` | String | Condition key for item state. |
| `bidPrice` | Number | Current bid price, when available. |
| `buyNowPrice` | Number | Buy-now price, when available. |
| `bidsCount` | Number | Number of bids. |
| `hasAuction` | Boolean | Whether auction mode is enabled. |
| `hasBuyNow` | Boolean | Whether buy-now option exists. |
| `sellerId` | String | Seller identifier. |
| `shipping` | Array | Shipping methods and costs. |
| `endDate` | String | Listing end date/time. |
| `startDate` | String | Listing start date/time. |
| `creationDate` | String | Listing creation timestamp. |
| `searchPage` | Number | Source page index in search results. |
| `searchUrl` | String | Source search URL for that record. |

***

### Usage Examples

#### Default Search URL

```json
{
  "url": "https://www.ricardo.ch/de/s/",
  "results_wanted": 20,
  "max_pages": 3
}
```

#### Keyword Search

```json
{
  "keyword": "iphone",
  "results_wanted": 50,
  "max_pages": 5,
  "locale": "de"
}
```

#### Category URL Search

```json
{
  "url": "https://www.ricardo.ch/de/c/o/computer-netzwerk-39091/",
  "results_wanted": 80,
  "max_pages": 4
}
```

***

### Sample Output

```json
{
  "id": "1320674114",
  "title": "iPhone 13 Pro Max",
  "url": "https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/1320674114/",
  "image": "https://img.ricardostatic.ch/images/f3ffe03d-ec5b-4daf-85b2-db9b25181c87/t_265x200/iphone-13-pro-max",
  "categoryId": 49329,
  "condition": "acceptable",
  "bidPrice": 170,
  "bidsCount": 0,
  "hasAuction": true,
  "isMoneyGuard": true,
  "sellerId": "409293784",
  "shipping": [
    {
      "key": "parcel_b_2kg",
      "cost": 9,
      "zipCode": "3700",
      "city": "Spiez"
    }
  ],
  "endDate": "2026-06-05T17:27:00Z",
  "searchPage": 1,
  "searchUrl": "https://www.ricardo.ch/de/s/"
}
```

***

### Tips for Best Results

#### Use Valid Ricardo URLs

- Use URLs directly from Ricardo search or category pages.
- Keep the locale in the URL aligned with your target market.

#### Start Small, Then Scale

- Test with `results_wanted: 20` first.
- Increase `max_pages` and result count after validation.

#### Use Proxy for Long Runs

- Keep proxy enabled for larger runs to reduce request failures.

***

### Integrations

Connect your dataset with:

- **Google Sheets** - Reporting and quick analysis.
- **Airtable** - Listing databases and tracking.
- **Make** - Scheduled automation flows.
- **Zapier** - Trigger downstream workflows.
- **Webhooks** - Push results to custom systems.

#### Export Formats

- **JSON** - API and developer workflows.
- **CSV** - Spreadsheet analysis.
- **Excel** - Business reporting.

***

### Frequently Asked Questions

#### Can I use either URL or keyword?

Yes. If `url` is provided, it is used first. If not, `keyword` is used.

#### Does this support pagination?

Yes. Use `max_pages` and `results_wanted` to control depth and volume.

#### Why are some optional fields missing?

Fields not provided by a listing are removed to keep output clean.

#### Can I scrape category pages directly?

Yes. Provide a category URL in `url`.

#### Is proxy required?

Not always, but recommended for consistency on larger runs.

***

### Support

For issues or feature requests, use the Apify Console issue and support channels.

#### Resources

- [Apify Documentation](https://docs.apify.com/)
- [Apify API Reference](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2)

***

### Legal Notice

This actor is intended for lawful data collection. You are responsible for complying with Ricardo terms and all applicable laws in your jurisdiction.

# Actor input Schema

## `url` (type: `string`):

Any working Ricardo search URL, e.g. https://www.ricardo.ch/de/s/ or https://www.ricardo.ch/de/s/iphone/

## `keyword` (type: `string`):

Search keyword. Used only when URL is not provided.

## `results_wanted` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of results to collect.

## `max_pages` (type: `integer`):

Safety cap for pagination.

## `locale` (type: `string`):

Used for keyword mode only. When URL is provided, locale is auto-detected from that URL.

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

Use Apify proxy for reliability.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "url": "https://www.ricardo.ch/de/s/iphone/",
  "keyword": "iphone",
  "results_wanted": 20,
  "max_pages": 3,
  "locale": "de",
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": false
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `overview` (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 = {
    "url": "https://www.ricardo.ch/de/s/iphone/",
    "keyword": "iphone",
    "results_wanted": 20,
    "max_pages": 3,
    "locale": "de"
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("shahidirfan/ricardo-ch-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 = {
    "url": "https://www.ricardo.ch/de/s/iphone/",
    "keyword": "iphone",
    "results_wanted": 20,
    "max_pages": 3,
    "locale": "de",
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("shahidirfan/ricardo-ch-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 '{
  "url": "https://www.ricardo.ch/de/s/iphone/",
  "keyword": "iphone",
  "results_wanted": 20,
  "max_pages": 3,
  "locale": "de"
}' |
apify call shahidirfan/ricardo-ch-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,shahidirfan/ricardo-ch-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/BwVodajXZCaX1RzUg/builds/8MewUIaWZX5fq1F7Y/openapi.json