eBay Scraper - Pay Per Event

by SilentFlow

Pay only for the data you get! Proxies included, no compute costs.

Extract eBay listings at scale, prices, conditions, seller ratings, shipping details, bids, item specifics, and product identifiers from any eBay marketplace worldwide.

✨ Why use this scraper?

• 💰 Pay per result: No compute costs, only pay for listings you actually receive
• 🌐 Proxies included: No need to configure or pay for proxies separately
• 🌍 All eBay sites: US, UK, Germany, France, Canada, Australia, Italy, Spain, one tool for every market
• 🔍 Keyword search: Just type your search terms, no need to construct URLs manually
• 🎯 Powerful filters: Filter by condition (new/used/refurbished), listing type (Buy It Now / Auction), and price range
• 📦 Rich data: Title, price, original price, seller with feedback score, shipping cost, location, bids, sold count, and more

🎯 Use cases

Industry	Application
E-commerce	Track competitor pricing and identify arbitrage opportunities
Market Research	Analyze supply, demand, and price trends for any product category
Price Intelligence	Monitor sold prices and "was price" discounts for dynamic pricing
Inventory Sourcing	Find bulk lots, wholesale items, and underpriced listings automatically
Dropshipping	Discover trending products with high sold counts and healthy margins
Product Catalog	Build product databases with brand, identifiers (UPC/EAN/MPN), and images

📥 Input parameters

URL Scraping

Parameter	Type	Description
startUrls	array	Direct eBay URLs to scrape (search pages or item detail pages)

Search

Parameter	Type	Description
searches	array	Keywords to search for on eBay. Each query runs as a separate search.
site	string	eBay marketplace: ebay.com, ebay.co.uk, ebay.de, ebay.fr, ebay.ca, ebay.it, ebay.es, ebay.com.au

Sorting & Filtering

Parameter	Type	Description
sort	string	best_match (default), ending_soon, price_asc, price_desc, newest
condition	string	any (default), new, used, refurbished
listingType	string	any (default), buy_now, auction
minPrice	number	Minimum price filter (0 = no minimum)
maxPrice	number	Maximum price filter (0 = no maximum)
category	string	eBay category ID (e.g., 9355 for Cell Phones, empty for all)

Limits

Parameter	Type	Description
maxItems	integer	Maximum total listings to save (default: 50)
maxPages	integer	Maximum result pages per search, ~60 items/page (default: 5)

Options

Parameter	Type	Description
includeDetails	boolean	Fetch each item's detail page for description, item specifics, all images, EAN/UPC/MPN (default: false)

Advanced

Parameter	Type	Description
requestTimeout	integer	Request timeout in seconds (default: 30)
debugMode	boolean	Enable detailed logs (default: false)

📊 Output data

Listing example (includeDetails: false)

{
  "id": "156789012345",
  "url": "https://www.ebay.com/itm/156789012345",
  "title": "Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB - Natural Titanium - Unlocked",
  "subtitle": "FREE FEDEX 2 DAY - 60 DAY RETURNS - 1 YEAR WARRANTY",
  "price": "$949.99",
  "priceValue": 949.99,
  "currency": "USD",
  "originalPrice": "$1,199.99",
  "originalPriceValue": 1199.99,
  "condition": "Excellent - Refurbished",
  "listingType": "BuyItNow",
  "bestOffer": false,
  "topRatedPlus": true,
  "returnsAccepted": true,
  "bidsCount": 0,
  "imageUrl": "https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/abc123/s-l1600.jpg",
  "seller": "apple_reseller_pro",
  "sellerFeedbackScore": 15234,
  "sellerFeedbackPct": 99.8,
  "itemLocation": "California, United States",
  "shippingCost": "Free shipping",
  "freeShipping": true,
  "excludesShipping": "",
  "soldCount": 47,
  "available": 0,
  "availableText": "",
  "watchersCount": 62,
  "whyToBuy": ["Free shipping and returns", "47 sold", "Ships from California, United States", "Top Rated Plus seller"],
  "scrapedAt": "2026-02-27T10:30:00Z",
  "dataType": "listing"
}

Full item example (includeDetails: true)

{
  "id": "156789012345",
  "url": "https://www.ebay.com/itm/156789012345",
  "title": "Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB - Natural Titanium - Unlocked",
  "price": "$949.99",
  "priceValue": 949.99,
  "currency": "USD",
  "condition": "New",
  "brand": "Apple",
  "upc": "195949035500",
  "mpn": "MQDY3LL/A",
  "category": "Cell Phones & Smartphones",
  "description": "Factory unlocked Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max...",
  "specifications": {
    "Brand": "Apple",
    "Model": "iPhone 15 Pro Max",
    "Storage Capacity": "256 GB",
    "Color": "Natural Titanium",
    "Network": "Unlocked"
  },
  "images": [
    "https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/abc123/s-l1600.jpg",
    "https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/def456/s-l1600.jpg"
  ],
  "scrapedAt": "2026-02-27T10:30:00Z",
  "dataType": "listing"
}

🗂️ Data fields

Category	Fields
Identity	id, url, title, subtitle
Pricing	price, priceValue, currency, originalPrice, originalPriceValue
Listing	condition, listingType, bestOffer, topRatedPlus, returnsAccepted, bidsCount, endDate
Seller	seller, sellerUrl, sellerFeedbackScore, sellerFeedbackPct
Shipping	shippingCost, freeShipping, itemLocation, shipsTo, excludesShipping
Availability	soldCount, available, availableText, watchersCount
Highlights	whyToBuy, key selling signals (free shipping, sold count, location, Top Rated Plus)
Category	category, breadcrumbs
Identifiers	brand, ean, upc, mpn
Detail (opt.)	description, specifications, images
Meta	lastUpdated, scrapedAt, dataType

🚀 Examples

Search for new iPhones under $1000

{
  "searches": ["iphone 15 pro max"],
  "site": "ebay.com",
  "condition": "new",
  "listingType": "buy_now",
  "maxPrice": 1000,
  "maxItems": 100
}

Monitor ending auctions for vintage watches

{
  "searches": ["rolex submariner", "omega seamaster vintage"],
  "sort": "ending_soon",
  "listingType": "auction",
  "maxItems": 50
}

Scrape UK eBay with full item specs

{
  "searches": ["macbook pro m3"],
  "site": "ebay.co.uk",
  "condition": "used",
  "sort": "price_asc",
  "maxItems": 100,
  "includeDetails": true
}

💻 Integrations

Python

from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("YOUR_API_TOKEN")

run_input = {
    "searches": ["iphone 15 pro max"],
    "site": "ebay.com",
    "condition": "new",
    "maxItems": 100,
}

run = client.actor("silentflow/ebay-scraper-ppe").call(run_input=run_input)

for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item["title"], item["price"])

JavaScript

import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: 'YOUR_API_TOKEN' });

const run = await client.actor('silentflow/ebay-scraper-ppe').call({
    searches: ['iphone 15 pro max'],
    site: 'ebay.com',
    condition: 'new',
    maxItems: 100,
});

const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach(item => console.log(item.title, item.price));

📈 Performance & limits

Metric	Value
Items per page	~60 listings
Speed (listing only)	~200-400 items/min
Speed (with details)	~30-60 items/min
Max pages per search	100 (eBay limit)
Supported sites	8 eBay marketplaces

💡 Tips for best results

1. Start without detail pages: Set includeDetails: false for fast bulk scraping. Enable it only when you need description, specs, or identifiers.
2. Use price filters: Narrow results to your target range with minPrice / maxPrice to avoid irrelevant listings.
3. Search multiple sites: Run searches on ebay.co.uk and ebay.de to compare international prices.
4. Auction monitoring: Set sort: ending_soon + listingType: auction to monitor items about to end.
5. Category IDs: Use a specific category ID (e.g., 9355 for Cell Phones) to reduce irrelevant results.

❓ FAQ

Q: How does pay-per-event pricing work? A: You pay only for listings you receive, not for compute time. Proxies are included at no extra charge.

Q: Can I scrape multiple eBay sites in one run? A: Each run targets one site. To scrape multiple sites, create separate runs with different site values, or provide start URLs from different eBay domains.

Q: How many results can I get per search? A: eBay typically returns up to 60 items per page, with a maximum of 100 pages per search. Use maxPages to control this.

Q: What if no results are found? A: The scraper will return an empty dataset. Try broadening your search terms or removing filters.

📬 Support

Need help? We're here for you:

• Feature requests: Let us know what you need
• Custom solutions: Contact us for enterprise integrations or high-volume needs

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