Refine by Bid Amount

In example 2, we refined the search results to list only items that had 2 or more bids. In this example, we'll further refine the list by eliminating lower priced items.

Why is this important? Some times auctioneers list items that are not necessarily what they say they are, in the wrong category, or it's a new item recently listed with little or no activity. Remember, our goal is create an emotional desire in the buyer (your web site visitor) that he/she must buy this item now.

So, let's add a line of code to the example so that we return items from the Wheels category with the keyword of bmw, where there are at least 2 bids on any item and the current price is at least $200 US. To achieve this, we'll add the following line of code:

$ebay->eb_saprclo = "200";

Notice now, that the items returned all have active bids and are currently priced at least $200 or more. This can help create instant interest from the items you list on your site and help eliminate low paying or non-active items.

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

The Result

*MATTE BLACK* BMW X5 Wheels 20x9.5/10.5 with Tires! US $460.00 (11 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 15:53:22 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

BMW e36 e46 Staggered M Spoke Chrome 17 Rim Wheel US $810.00 (4 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 19:01:05 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

4 SSR Competition Wheels BMW 18" E36 E46 3-series Z4 US $202.50 (2 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 18:05:48 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

BMW M5 Remake Rims US $430.00 (3 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 2:00:00 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

AC Schnitzer Type 3 18" GENUINE E36 E46 BMW TOYOS US $405.00 (8 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 14:22:19 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list