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Created May 5, 2026

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tempemail12344
Add a vehicle
How to view items without adding a vehicle it's spoiling browsing
2 weeks ago
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jusrent-92
Dark Mode
Can you make a dark mode for ebay so i can shop without my screen being so bright wakes my gf up when shopping
Jun 21, 2026 at 9:46 AMlast reply Jun 21, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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tinkercontrols
How do I block a seller?
I live in Alaska and don't appreciate it when I find an item I need and the seller doesn't ship to Alaska. eBay should, if is doesn't already, have a method for us buyers to block a seller. I would like to block all sellers that don't ship to Alaska so I don't waste my search time only to find out the seller doesn't ship to Alaska.
1 month agolast reply 1 month ago
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raz_3084
Application Growth Check expected time
Hello, I am thoroughly enjoying using the eBay Browse API for a product we build to make secondhand designer clothing more accessible. We strategically exhaust our 5000 daily calls and have applied for a higher limit using the Application Growth ticket. I would really like to get my case reviewed ( Reference #260510-000006 ) but am not sure what more I can do/if there is anything I can provide to streamline the process. Looking forward to learning anything more about this process. Regards,
1 month ago
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reliable-parts-hub
Best API approach for exact SKU competitor price monitoring?
We need to build an internal profitability tool for a large eBay appliance-parts store (~25k active listings). The tool needs to: search public eBay listings by exact SKU find Brand New OEM competitor listings compare competitor pricing against our real costs identify listings that are no longer profitable Questions: Is Browse API the correct API for this use case? What is the best method for exact SKU matching? How can we reduce false matches from compatibility spam or aftermarket listings? Are there recommended filters for OEM / Brand New only searches? What are realistic rate limits for scanning large catalogs over time? Thank you for any guidance.
1 month ago
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hunab_ku
Get seller display name from user name?
I am using Browse API. The API returns the seller username for items. This does NOT match what is shown when you view the item in your browser, which I will call the seller display name. It may also be called store name, if the seller has store enabled. Looking at the API there seems to be no way to get the display name / store name? Note that I do not have user OAuth permissions, I am just looking to get the store name that corresponds to a user name.
2 months ago
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caba_7093
Developer Account Rejected
I recently applied for a developer account to show ebay listings on my website and got rejected. Does anybody know why this could have happened and how to get in contact with Ebay?
3 months agolast reply 3 months ago
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sleepermewtwo
Where can i contact Support to get Sold Items Data?
Hello, i'm developing my first App and encounted an issue when trying to get Sold Items through the Browse API. Always got this error " Service call has exceeded the number of times the operation is allowed to be called". I read it became 'Restricted' data and that is the reason for the error so i wanted to ask.. is there any chance a person like me ( doing this as a side project, but who knows one day.. ) could get access to that Data? Stefano
4 months agolast reply 3 months ago
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kerama838
Question about API for sold items
I wanted to know if there is any options either through the Browse API or others to get same type of information we get from browse API active listings, for the recently sold items?
5 months agolast reply 4 months ago
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lamahead97
Image sometimes missing from item_summary response
I'm noticing that the image url and thumbnail images are missing for some items in the response of the browse item_summary api. When navigating to the item using the itemWebUrl, it shows that the item does have images but they are not present in the json response. Has anyone else run into this issue or know of a possible fix? To reproduce, try getting the recent listings for a category like this https://api.ebay.com/buy/browse/v1/item_summary/search?limit=10&sort=newlyListed&category_ids=253 . After getting the response, check the items and you may find that one or more item are missing the image. The item pasted below is one of the items I got back that is missing the image. Following the link to the listing on eBay ( https://www.ebay.com/itm/374956060841?hash=item574d1f70a9:i:374956060841 ), shows that the item does have an image in the listing. { "itemId" : "v1|374956060841|0" , "title" : "Quarter Doll Quarter Dollar - State Series 2008 S NGC PF-70 ULTRA CAMEO ARIZONA" , "leafCategoryIds" : [ "41093" ], "categories" : [ { "categoryId" : "41093" , "categoryName" : "State Quarters (1999-2008)" }, { "categoryId" : "11116" , "categoryName" : "Coins & Paper Money" }, { "categoryId" : "253" , "categoryName" : "Coins: US" }, { "categoryId" : "11962" , "categoryName" : "Quarters" } ], "price" : { "value" : "38.50" , "currency" : "USD" }, "itemHref" : " https://api.ebay.com/buy/browse/v1/item/v1%7C374956060841%7C0 " , "seller" : { "username" : "indycoindealer" , "feedbackPercentage" : "99.8" , "feedbackScore" : 26368 }, "shippingOptions" : [ { "shippingCostType" : "FIXED" , "shippingCost" : { "value" : "0.00" , "currency" : "USD" } } ], "buyingOptions" : [ "FIXED_PRICE" , "AUCTION" ], "bidCount" : 0 , "currentBidPrice" : { "value" : "0.99" , "currency" : "USD" }, "itemAffiliateWebUrl" : " https://www.ebay.com/itm/374956060841?hash=item574d1f70a9%3Ai%3A374956060841&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=%253CePNCampaignId%253E&customid=%253CreferenceId%253E&toolid=10049 " , "itemWebUrl" : " https://www.ebay.com/itm/374956060841?hash=item574d1f70a9:i:374956060841 " , "itemLocation" : { "postalCode" : "462**" , "country" : "US" }, "adultOnly" : false , "legacyItemId" : "374956060841" , "availableCoupons" : false , "itemCreationDate" : "2023-09-28T15:01:39.000Z" , "itemEndDate" : "2023-10-05T15:01:39.000Z" , "topRatedBuyingExperience" : false , "priorityListing" : false , "listingMarketplaceId" : "EBAY_US" },
2 years agolast reply 4 months ago
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drehendrick_0
Application Rejected - Help
Hello eBay Developer Community, I recently submitted an application for access to the eBay Developer Program but received a decline notification without detailed feedback. Before reapplying, I wanted to ask if there are common eligibility requirements, compliance considerations, or application details that applicants frequently overlook that could lead to a denial. I am working on a legitimate consumer-facing web application that would utilize eBay APIs to surface marketplace data in a compliant manner, and I want to ensure I fully meet program expectations before submitting another request. Any general guidance or resources you could point me toward would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and assistance.
5 months ago
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rach-704
Access Rejected! Need Help!
Hi I'm trying to get access to the developer account and is rejected. Coauld you please let me know how can i get it activated. thanks!
6 months agolast reply 6 months ago
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