Request for Marketplace Insights API Access - Auto Parts Pricing Application
Hello eBay Developer Support Team,
I am requesting access to the Marketplace Insights API for my salvage yard pricing application.
BACKGROUND:
I have been using the Finding API's findCompletedItems call to retrieve sold prices for vehicle parts. The API is now returning HTTP 500 errors and is being deprecated in February 2025. I need the Marketplace Insights API as the replacement.
BUSINESS USE CASE:
- Company: InnoVista Global LLC (salvage yard operation)
- Application: Auto parts profit margin analyzer
- Process:
* Import vehicle inventory (100-200 vehicles)
* Query eBay for recent sold prices of parts (wheels, engines, transmissions)
* Compare against Pull-A-Part acquisition costs
* Calculate ROI to prioritize which vehicles offer best profit margins
- API Call Volume: 100-200 calls per day
- Purpose: Internal business tool
WHY MARKETPLACE INSIGHTS API:
This API is ideal for my use case because it:
- Returns actual sold item prices (not just active listings)
- Provides 90-day sales history
- Designed specifically for pricing/appraisal applications
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
- Developer Account: innovistaglobal
- Company: InnoVista Global LLC
- App ID: ThomasJo-PullAPar-PRD-1812e667d-05b3a769
- Location: New Albany, Indiana
REQUEST:
Please grant my application access to the Marketplace Insights API so I can migrate from the deprecated Finding API.
Thank you for your consideration,
Tom Jones
InnoVista Global LLC
developer-support@ebay.com
Hello @innovista,
To gain access to the Marketplace Insights API, you have to file an Application Growth Check request: https://developer.ebay.com/grow/application-growth-check
Please follow the instructions below to locate the appropriate form for submitting an Application Growth Check request:
1. Visit https://developer.ebay.com/my/support/tickets?tab=app-check
2. Log in with your eBay Developer Program account information.
3. Fill out the questions asked in the form. We will then be able to process your request.
Best regards,
eBay Developer Support
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