eBay Research API

Welcome to the AERS eBay Research API Documentation.

Important URLs:

XML API:	http://api.researchadvanced.com/
REST API:	http://api.researchadvanced.com/rest/

For more information on making calls to the API, look in the Getting Started section.

The API Documentation section is split up into several subsections:

API Call Reference

This area contains detailed schemas and notes for each of the API Calls available through an API License, as well as example calls and up-to-the-minute updates on each call's status.

API Tools:

AERS provides helpful tools free of charge to get you started using your eBay Research API account. The Call Tester tool in this section allows you to make calls without having to write any php, java, or c code. (requires login)

API Status:

The current status of the API, including call version information and known issues.

API Updates:

New API Versions are rolled out weekly on Thursdays. Bug fixes and new features included in the roll-outs are documented here.

eBay Research API Forum:

Need help with your eBay Research API? AERS staff and your fellow developers are available to answer questions quickly and efficiently. (requires login)

Errors & Warnings:

A list of possible Errors and Warning codes and descriptions that could result from invalid calls to the API.

Getting Started:

New to using your API License? Look no further then this section. Examples and tutorials will put you on the fast track to eBay Research.

Research API Signup:

Get started right now with eBay Research.

XML Types:

A list of "Types" commonly used in AERS eBay Research API transactions.