ProxiBid Lots Search Scraper: Extract Auction Listings Instantly

---

What Is ProxiBid?

ProxiBid is one of the world's largest online auction marketplaces, hosting millions of lots from thousands of licensed auctioneers worldwide. From vehicles and real estate to collectibles and surplus inventory, ProxiBid connects buyers with diverse auction houses globally. Manually scrolling through search results to collect competitive pricing and market data is inefficient — the ProxiBid Lots Search Scraper automates bulk data collection, transforming search results into structured, actionable records.

---

Overview

The ProxiBid Lots Search Scraper extracts auction listing data from ProxiBid category or search pages, compiling essential lot information into clean, machine-readable records. It is ideal for:

• Resellers & dealers monitoring market prices and supply trends
• Auction analysts tracking pricing patterns across auctioneers
• Market researchers studying online auction dynamics
• Business intelligence teams building competitive datasets

Key advantages include configurable item limits, robust failure handling with ignore_url_failures, and detailed lot metadata spanning auction house, pricing, imagery, and timing information.

---

Input Format

The scraper accepts a JSON configuration specifying search pages to scrape:

{
  "urls": [
    "https://www.proxibid.com/for-sale/cars-vehicles/cars?page=2"
  ],
  "ignore_url_failures": true,
  "max_items_per_url": 200
}

Parameter	Type	Description
urls	Array	Links to ProxiBid search list pages (e.g., category pages, filtered searches). Paste one URL per entry or bulk edit. Examples: cars, real estate, collectibles category pages.
max_items_per_url	Integer	Maximum number of lots extracted per URL (default: 20; typical range: 50–200). Increase for bulk collection; lower for quick samples.
ignore_url_failures	Boolean	If true, the scraper continues even if individual URLs fail. Recommended for large-scale runs to prevent interruption.

Tip: Use filtered search URLs (e.g., by condition, price range, location) to target specific lot types and reduce data size.

---

Output Format

Sample Output Record

{
  "auction_ended": false,
  "auction_house_id": 794,
  "auction_house_name": "Kiko Auctioneers",
  "auction_type": "TIMED",
  "id": "101111527",
  "image_url": "https://images.proxibid.com/AuctionImages/794/296983/CatalogDetail/21-1.jpg",
  "location": "Akron, OH",
  "lot_details_url": "/cars-vehicles/cars/Ford-Model-A-Parts/lotInformation/101111527",
  "lot_id": 101111527,
  "lot_time_info": "12h 10m Left",
  "price": "$1.50",
  "title": "Ford Model A Parts",
  "from_url": "https://www.proxibid.com/for-sale/cars-vehicles/cars"
}

Each scraped lot returns the following 12 fields:

Lot Identification & Metadata

Field	Meaning	Example Use
Lot ID	Unique identifier for the auction lot	Primary key for deduplication and tracking
ID	Alternate or internal lot reference	Database mapping or cross-referencing
Title	Item name and brief description	Product title shown on the listing
Auction Type	Category of sale (e.g., standard auction, sealed bid, live)	Understanding sale mechanics

Pricing & Auction Status

Field	Meaning	Example Use
Price	Current bid or hammer price	Market analysis, competitive pricing
Auction Ended	Timestamp or boolean indicating if auction is closed	Filtering active vs. historical lots
Lot Time Info	Remaining time, close time, or status message	Real-time auction tracking

Auction House & Location

Field	Meaning	Example Use
Auction House ID	Unique identifier for the seller/auctioneer	Seller analytics and reputation tracking
Auction House Name	Legal name of the auction company	Seller filtering and relationship mapping
Location	Geographic location (city, state, or region)	Shipping cost estimation, regional analysis

Media & Navigation

Field	Meaning	Example Use
Image URL	Direct link to the lot's primary photo	Content aggregation, thumbnail display
Lot Details URL	Full link to the lot's detail page on ProxiBid	Direct access to full listing; bid placement

---

Usage Instructions

1. Find category or search pages — Navigate ProxiBid (e.g., cars-vehicles/cars, real-estate, collectibles). Filter by condition, price, or location if desired.

2. Copy the search URL — Grab the full URL from your browser's address bar. Multiple URLs can be added in the urls array.

3. Configure settings — Set max_items_per_url to your target volume (e.g., 50 for small samples, 200 for comprehensive scrapes). Keep ignore_url_failures: true for reliability.

4. Start the scraper — Run the actor and monitor the progress. Logs show items collected and any failed URLs.

5. Export & process — Download results as JSON, CSV, or Excel. Use lot metadata to populate databases, dashboards, or BI tools.

Best practices:

• Scrape during off-peak hours to minimize rate limiting.
• Use narrower category URLs to reduce noise (e.g., cars?condition=good vs. all cars).
• Periodically refresh to track price changes and new listings.

---

Use Cases & Business Value

• Price benchmarking: Track historical and current pricing for vehicles, real estate, or collectibles
• Seller intelligence: Identify top auctioneers, their inventory volumes, and pricing strategies
• Market trend analysis: Monitor demand shifts, seasonal patterns, and category saturation
• Competitive monitoring: Analyze competitor bidding behavior and reserve patterns
• Inventory management: Aggregate listings across multiple auctioneers for unified catalog

The ProxiBid Lots Search Scraper eliminates hours of manual data entry, enabling data-driven decision-making for resellers, logistics firms, and auction platform developers.

---

Conclusion

The ProxiBid Lots Search Scraper is a powerful tool for anyone leveraging auction data at scale. Whether you're tracking vehicle prices, scouting real estate deals, or analyzing market trends, this scraper delivers complete lot records in seconds. Integrate auction data into your platform, automate competitive intelligence, and unlock new business opportunities.