I want to search for an item by name and be to get the data to view its most recent selling prices

[kevbot123]

Hello, 

I have been trying to use the npm installation of the ebay API for Node.
The documentation is confusing for me as I've been trying to use the getItem function however, I am not finding how getItem actually works and what kind of parameters it takes. I also don't understand XML which is how the documentation is displayed. 

[shipscript]

@kevbot123 

If you are researching what items sold for, you will need to use the Marketplace  Insights API.

https://developer.ebay.com/api-docs/buy/marketplace-insights/overview.html

Using eBay's traditional APIs:

If you are looking for active listings on the site using a search phrase, then the Finding API would work.

http://www.developer.ebay.com/DevZone/finding/CallRef/index.html

To get more detailed data on found items, the Shopping API could be given an item number retrieved from the Finding API.

https://developer.ebay.com/DevZone/Shopping/docs/CallRef/index.html

The Browse API is RESTful, rather than traditional.

The getItem call requires supplying an item number.

Instead, use a search like the one shown on this page to get the item summary:

https://developer.ebay.com/api-docs/buy/browse/resources/item_summary/methods/search

I can help with the traditional Finding API.

If you need help with the RESTful Browse API, please post to this group instead:

https://community.ebay.com/t5/RESTful-Buy-APIs-Browse/bd-p/RESTful-Buy-APIs-Browse

[db-surplus]

Not to necro-post, but for people who are surfing in trying to find how to use the old terapeak API are going to be pretty disappointed (as I was) to learn that the API you need to research sold item pricing is limited release API (meaning if you're not a big company, you're sol).

[vaniiiastore]

@db-surplus 

If we cant access the terapeak product details using the API is there any other way to get the same or similar info about the general sales of specific items e.g. sell through rate, total sales, etc?

Thank you

[sa-141407]

so I understand we need Marketplace Insights API to get sold data for a certain product. As this is restricted and must be requested, is there an easy way to request that has no initial cost? ie $75/hr min

[developer_support@ebay]

Hi @sa-141407 

Marketplace Insights API  is a (Limited Release) API available only to select developers approved by business units.

If your business model is approved by the eBay Partner Network, open a "Application Growth Check" request, using "Buy API Production Access (eBay user ID)" in the subject line. In the ticket, include the following:

• EPN registered eBay user ID
• Detailed instructions on how to access and test your application in Sandbox
• The approval email from EPN as an attachment

The application growth check is a free service that the eBay Developers Program provides to its members. For information on how to obtain access to this API in production, see the Production access process.

[db-surplus]

I doubt it.  Thats valuable data they aren't going to give away for free in bulk.