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Application programming interface for integrating third-party programs with the eBay platform

supports a Developers Program, providing registered developers an which lets custom applications query the eBay in format or REST-style json format, and perform actions within the eBay platform.

The API features include:

  • Submitting items for listing
  • Listing eBay categories
  • Viewing information about listed items
  • Getting high bidder information for items you are selling
  • Retrieve lists of items a particular user is currently selling
  • Retrieve lists of items a particular user has bid on
  • Display eBay listings on other sites
  • Leaving feedback about other users

Related resources (, and as well as documentation) can be found at https://go.developer.ebay.com.

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I need more insight to how the eBay API works

I have looked at many examples in PHP codes within there site BUT they keep using different techniques each time and is not straightforward at all!. I've downloaded the ebaySession.php and keys.php files. I have successfully integrated the…
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Getting eBay Access Token (Exchanging auth token) with python requests

I'm trying to use this guide to get access token. Here is my main file: import requests from utils import make_basic_auth_header, conf code = '' url = "%s/identity/v1/oauth2/token" % conf('EBAY_API_PREFIX') headers = { …
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Getting an Ebay OAuth Token

I've been working on the ebaySDK for most of the week. I've managed to integrate the Trading and Shopping APIs into my project. For the trading API, I was using an Auth n Auth token which has a validity of upto 18 months. The OAuth Token which I…
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eBay Trading API - How to get shipping label for an order to be shipped?

I am able to get the orders for a seller through eBay GetSellerList (Trading API) and GetOrders (Fulfillment API) calls. I also found an API CompleteSale for processing the orders but could not find any API for generating the shipping label like…
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AddFixedPriceItem: Specify MPN in VariationSpecifics.NameValueList

I'm updating some code which generates the XML for eBay listings, part of which is adding the MPN. For single listings everything is working fine, as the brand and MPN can be specified through the ItemSpecifics container. For multi-variation…
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How to add multiple pictures in Python ebay sdk

Here is my setup: Python 3.4 Using the Trading API Attempting to call eBay's "VerifyAddItem" I marked where I get the Error, in PicURL, and I'm trying to post multiple pictures with multiple URLs. I'm currently just trying out two pictures let's…
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GetOrders API call returning no orders on Ebay sandbox Account

I have placed test orders in the sandbox Ebay account, but I am not able to get the order details from GetOrder call. I get the success message, but no order are fetched. Can someone help me? This is my code: private static ApiContext…
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How to change product quantity with Ebay API

I'm trying to do one simple thing. I want to change the quantity of an existing fixed priced item on ebay using PHP. Is this possible? I've asked this before and got responses telling me to read this or that. I'm not able to find any actual code…
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eBay PN-Link-Generator using eBay API

I just started using the eBay API, but couldn't find a way to accomplish my needs. Also this should be really simple normally. I want to know if it is possible to pass just any eBay URL to the API (PHP) and get a new link with my…
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Ebay API for listing one seller's items - GetSellerList

Anyone out there with experience with the Ebay API? I'm essentially trying to list all items for one shop on their website, so it's not going to be a public service usage. The GetSellerList method seems to be the way to go, but the documentation on…
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eBay XML API returns 'Invalid job context type' error

I am developing eBay manager that is almost completed. Everything is running fine, like posting of data, getting order details from eBay. Now I need to update the status of Shipping Tracking numbers, Carrier on eBay. Here I am getting error and I…
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eBay API Call Limit

I am working on a program for a friend which will allow him to post and revise listings to his eBay account and when reviewing the necessary documentation I have found a conflict in terms of limits. This page suggests that each API has a limit of…
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eBay Finding API - findCompletedItems - How to Return a Specific Aspect in Output

I'm using findCompletedItems to look for all items matching a certain set of keywords in a certain category (Men's Shoes) and it's easy for me to specify that I only want all of a specific shoe size, using aspectFilter: …
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eBay Finding API in Java throws 'IllegalArgumentException: Not supported: indent-number' exception

I'm playing around with the eBay Finding API for Java, and executing a basic test search based on the tutorial included. The call completes, but a java.lang.IllegalArgumentException exception is thrown during execution. Here's the basic code adapted…
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How to complete purchase with eBay trading API

I was able to make an offer using PlaceOfferRequest (XML). What should I do in order to complete the purchase and update the shipping address to where he/she should ship the Item? I'm using XML in order to post the request.
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