# OfferUp Scraper (`lulzasaur/offerup-scraper`) Actor

Scrape OfferUp marketplace listings. Search by keyword, location, and category. Returns prices, descriptions, images, seller info, and listing URLs.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/lulzasaur/offerup-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [lulz bot](https://apify.com/lulzasaur) (community)
- **Categories:** E-commerce
- **Features:** Limited permissions
- **Stats:** 37 total users, 2 monthly users, 90.8% runs succeeded, 1 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $15.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

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You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).

# README

## OfferUp Scraper

Scrape OfferUp marketplace listings at scale. Extract product data by keyword, location, and filters — perfect for resellers, market researchers, and price monitoring.

### What data can you get?

#### Search mode (fast)

- Title, price, location
- Thumbnail image
- Item condition & flags (local pickup, shipping)
- Listing URL

#### Detail mode (full data)

All of the above, plus:

- Full description
- All photos (full resolution)
- Seller ID & profile link
- GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude)
- Category hierarchy (e.g., Electronics > Video Games & Consoles)
- Shipping availability & price
- Buy It Now status
- Firm on price flag

### How to use

1. Enter one or more **search queries** (e.g., "iPhone 15", "couch", "PS5")
2. Optionally set a **ZIP code** and **radius** to search locally
3. Set **price filters** if needed
4. Toggle **Scrape Full Details** for complete listing data (slower but richer)
5. Run the scraper and download results as JSON, CSV, or Excel

### Example output

```json
{
  "listingId": "cfa324c6-5be8-3105-ae5c-0ecdb33bf035",
  "title": "Nintendo Switch",
  "price": 125,
  "locationName": "Santa Clara, CA",
  "condition": "Fair",
  "description": "Includes Switch console, one set of joycons, dock, controller adapter, and power cable",
  "categoryL1": "Electronics & Media",
  "categoryL2": "Video games & Consoles",
  "photos": [
    {
      "uuid": "879076eb722a40238fbaf762d080c9d7",
      "url": "https://images.offerup.com/.../879076eb.jpg"
    }
  ],
  "canShip": false,
  "localPickup": true,
  "latitude": 37.36,
  "longitude": -121.946,
  "url": "https://offerup.com/item/detail/cfa324c6-5be8-3105-ae5c-0ecdb33bf035",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-03-17T06:16:51.132Z"
}
```

### Use cases

- **Resellers**: Monitor prices and find underpriced inventory across categories
- **Market research**: Track pricing trends by location and category
- **Competitive analysis**: Compare your listings against the market
- **Deal alerts**: Combine with Apify schedules to get notified of new listings matching your criteria
- **Data analysis**: Export to CSV/Excel for spreadsheet analysis

### Input options

| Parameter | Type | Description |
|-----------|------|-------------|
| `searchQueries` | string\[] | Search terms (required) |
| `location` | string | ZIP code to search from |
| `radius` | integer | Search radius in miles (default: 30) |
| `maxListings` | integer | Max results per query (default: 100, 0 = unlimited) |
| `minPrice` | integer | Minimum price filter |
| `maxPrice` | integer | Maximum price filter |
| `sortBy` | string | Sort order: relevance, price, newest, nearest |
| `scrapeDetails` | boolean | Get full listing details (default: false) |

### Tips

- **Search mode** is ~10x faster than detail mode. Use it for bulk price monitoring.
- **Detail mode** is best when you need descriptions, all photos, or seller info.
- Use **Apify Schedules** to run this scraper daily/hourly for automated monitoring.
- Combine with **Apify integrations** (Google Sheets, Slack, Zapier) for automated workflows.

### Important: Proxy Required

OfferUp blocks datacenter IP addresses. **You must use residential proxies** for this scraper to return results. The scraper defaults to Apify's RESIDENTIAL proxy group — make sure your Apify plan includes residential proxy access.

If you get 0 results, check that proxy is set to `RESIDENTIAL` in the input settings.

***

### Run on Apify

This scraper runs on the [Apify platform](https://apify.com/?fpr=lulzasaur) — a full-stack web scraping and automation cloud. Sign up for a free account to get started with 30-day trial of all features.

[Try Apify free →](https://apify.com/?fpr=lulzasaur)

### Limitations

- Only scrapes publicly available listing data
- Requires residential proxies (included in Apify paid plans)
- OfferUp may limit results for very broad queries — use specific search terms for best results
- Seller contact info is not available through public pages

### Related Scrapers

More marketplace scrapers and data tools by [lulzasaur](https://apify.com/lulzasaur):

- [AbeBooks Scraper](https://apify.com/lulzasaur/abebooks-scraper) — Rare and used books
- [Bonanza Scraper](https://apify.com/lulzasaur/bonanza-scraper) — Online marketplace listings
- [Contractor License Verifier](https://apify.com/lulzasaur/contractor-license-scraper) — Multi-state license verification
- [Craigslist Scraper](https://apify.com/lulzasaur/craigslist-scraper) — Classifieds and for-sale posts
- [Goodreads Scraper](https://apify.com/lulzasaur/goodreads-scraper) — Book ratings and reviews
- [Grailed Scraper](https://apify.com/lulzasaur/grailed-scraper) — Luxury fashion resale
- [Houzz Scraper](https://apify.com/lulzasaur/houzz-scraper) — Home improvement professionals
- [IMDb Scraper](https://apify.com/lulzasaur/imdb-scraper) — Movie and TV show data
- [Nurse License Verifier](https://apify.com/lulzasaur/nurse-license-scraper) — State nursing board verification
- [Poshmark Scraper](https://apify.com/lulzasaur/poshmark-scraper) — Fashion resale marketplace
- [PSA Population Report](https://apify.com/lulzasaur/psa-pop-scraper) — Card grading data
- [Redfin Scraper](https://apify.com/lulzasaur/redfin-scraper) — Real estate listings and prices
- [Reverb Scraper](https://apify.com/lulzasaur/reverb-scraper) — Music gear marketplace
- [StubHub Scraper](https://apify.com/lulzasaur/stubhub-scraper) — Event ticket prices
- [Swappa Scraper](https://apify.com/lulzasaur/swappa-scraper) — Used electronics marketplace
- [TCGPlayer Scraper](https://apify.com/lulzasaur/tcgplayer-scraper) — Trading card prices
- [ThriftBooks Scraper](https://apify.com/lulzasaur/thriftbooks-scraper) — Used book prices
- [Thumbtack Scraper](https://apify.com/lulzasaur/thumbtack-scraper) — Local service professionals

# Actor input Schema

## `searchQueries` (type: `array`):

List of search terms to scrape (e.g., 'iPhone 15', 'Nintendo Switch', 'couch'). Each query will produce a separate set of results.

## `location` (type: `string`):

ZIP code to search from (e.g., '90210'). Defaults to nationwide if not set.

## `radius` (type: `integer`):

Distance in miles from the ZIP code. Common values: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100, 200.

## `maxListings` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of listings to scrape per search query. Set to 0 for unlimited.

## `minPrice` (type: `integer`):

Minimum price filter in dollars.

## `maxPrice` (type: `integer`):

Maximum price filter in dollars.

## `scrapeDetails` (type: `boolean`):

If enabled, visits each listing page to get full description, all photos, seller info, and shipping details. Slower but more data. If disabled, only scrapes search result data (title, price, location, thumbnail).

## `sortBy` (type: `string`):

How to sort search results.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

REQUIRED: OfferUp blocks datacenter IPs. You must use US residential proxies (RESIDENTIAL group) for this scraper to work.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "searchQueries": [
    "iPhone"
  ],
  "radius": 30,
  "maxListings": 100,
  "scrapeDetails": false,
  "sortBy": "",
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "US"
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "searchQueries": [
        "iPhone"
    ],
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true,
        "apifyProxyGroups": [
            "RESIDENTIAL"
        ],
        "apifyProxyCountry": "US"
    }
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("lulzasaur/offerup-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "searchQueries": ["iPhone"],
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": True,
        "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
        "apifyProxyCountry": "US",
    },
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("lulzasaur/offerup-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "searchQueries": [
    "iPhone"
  ],
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "US"
  }
}' |
apify call lulzasaur/offerup-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,lulzasaur/offerup-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/3ToUCWqZR2B2j3xxz/builds/XqZE6Aq448RM3G5qo/openapi.json