Refine by Number of Bids

In example 1, we covered the very basic steps needed to display x number of items by keyword for a given Ebay category. In this example, we'll build upon that to refine the returned items that have x number of bids.

Why is this important? Some suggest that that buyers are more prone to bid on an item of interest if others are also bidding. They may very well know the value of the item, know that they want it, and quickly decide to make a purchasing decision based upon this.

So, let's add a line of code to the example so that we return 15 items from the Wheels category with the keyword of bmw, where there are at least 2 bids on any item. To achieve this, we'll add the following line of code:

$ebay->eb_sabdlo = "2";
$ebay->eb_fbd = "1";

Notice now, that the items returned all have active bids. This can help create instant interest from the items you list on your site.

View the source code of this file to see the php code used. Click here for the next example.

The Result

bmw-wheels-tires-18-in-m-parallel-split-spoke-e39-525-528-530-540 BMW Wheels Tires 18 in M-parallel Split Spoke E39 525 528 530 540
US $650.00 (6 Bids)
Auction Ends: End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 15:00:00 PST
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bmw-m3-e46-rims-and-tires-oem Bmw M3 E46 Rims And Tires Oem
US $51.51 (3 Bids)
Auction Ends: End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 19:51:59 PST
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06-07-08-09-10-11-bmw-325-323i-328i-330i-335i-18x8-18x8-5-staggerd-alloy-wheels- 06 07 08 09 10 11 BMW 325 323I 328I 330I 335I 18X8 18X8.5 STAGGERD ALLOY WHEELS
US $350.00 (2 Bids)
Auction Ends: End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 21:20:33 PST
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bmw-2002tii-2002-1602-wheels-made-by-exim-6jx13h2 BMW 2002tii, 2002, 1602 wheels made by EXIM 6JX13H2
US $86.00 (2 Bids)
Auction Ends: End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 12:44:46 PST
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oem-bmw-3-series-ellipsoid-style-162-18-18-x-8-wheel-rim OEM BMW 3 Series Ellipsoid Style 162 18'' 18 x 8 Wheel/Rim
US $1.05 (2 Bids)
Auction Ends: End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 17:36:37 PST
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oem-bmw-3-series-ellipsoid-style-162-18-18-x-8-5-wheel-rim-rear OEM BMW 3 Series Ellipsoid Style 162 18'' 18 x 8.5 Wheel/Rim (Rear)
US $162.50 (14 Bids)
Auction Ends: End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 17:43:16 PST
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bmw-2002-or-320i-wheels BMW 2002 or 320i wheels
US $416.00 (7 Bids)
Auction Ends: End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 18:31:30 PST
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bmw-e30-325-318-bbs-rs-wheels-15-inch BMW E30 325 318 BBS RS WHEELS 15 INCH
US $565.55 (4 Bids)
Auction Ends: End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 18:54:53 PST
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