@thehumblehutmcdvoice wrote:
Hi all,
I'm looking for a way to get recently sold price of a specific category of items on eBay. I've seen that the findings API will be discontinued in early 2025 and it's moving to Marketplace Insights API. I'm not an enterprise/partner anything like that I'm just looking to build a small solution for my specific problem starting as a side project. Is it impossible for me to get access to this API, what's the best way to go about this?
Hello, @thehumblehut
It's great to hear you're working on a side project! Access to eBay's Marketplace Insights API is indeed limited and typically requires approval from eBay. However, you can still try to gain access by following these steps:
Check eBay's Developer Program: Visit the eBay Developers Program website and review the documentation for the Marketplace Insights API. This will give you an overview of the API and its requirements.
Apply for Access: You'll need to apply for access through eBay's developer portal. Make sure to explain your project and how you plan to use the API1. eBay may grant access to individual developers, especially for non-commercial projects.
Alternative Methods: If gaining access proves difficult, consider using web scraping techniques to gather sold price data from eBay listings. While this method requires more effort and care to comply with eBay's terms of service, it can be a viable alternative.
I hope this is helpful to you.
Best Regard,
Nancy Herman
