auction-scraper-extraordinaire

Auction Scraper Extraordinaire

A Chrome extension that autonomously scans auction sites to find profitable resale opportunities.

Features

• 🔍 Keyword-Based Scanning: Search auctions using your custom keywords
• 🤖 AI-Powered Research: Uses OpenAI to analyze market values
• 📊 Profit Analysis: Automatically calculates profit margins
• 📧 Email Notifications: Get alerts about the best deals
• 🔄 Multi-Site Support: Works across multiple auction platforms
• 🔍 Autonomous Scanning: Proactively searches and scans in the background

Premium Features

• 📍 ZIP Distance Filtering: Find local auctions within your area
• 🌐 Additional Auction Sites: Expands beyond the basic sites
• 🔄 Simultaneous Scanning: Search multiple sites at once

Installation

From Chrome Web Store

1. Visit the Chrome Web Store page (coming soon)
2. Click “Add to Chrome”
3. Follow the installation prompts

Developer Installation

1. Clone this repository
2. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/
3. Enable “Developer mode” in the top-right corner
4. Click “Load unpacked” and select the repository folder
5. The extension should now be installed and ready to use

Setup

1. Click the extension icon in your browser toolbar
2. Open the side panel by clicking the extension icon
3. Enter your OpenAI API key in the settings
4. Add your notification email address
5. Enter keywords for items you’re interested in
6. Configure your minimum profit preferences
7. Save settings and start scanning!

How It Works

1. The extension analyses auction listings on supported sites
2. It uses the OpenAI API to research current market values
3. Items with profit potential above your minimum threshold are identified
4. You receive an email with profitable opportunities
5. Autonomous scanning mode can search multiple sites in the background

Supported Sites

Basic Version

• eBay
• AuctionZip
• LiveAuctioneers

Premium Version

• All basic sites
• Facebook Marketplace
• Custom Defined
• More coming soon!

Privacy

Auction Scraper Extraordinaire respects your privacy:

• Your OpenAI API key is stored locally and only used for market research
• Emails are only sent to the address you provide
• No personal data is collected beyond what’s necessary for the extension to function
• See our Privacy Policy for more details

Support

Having issues? Please open an issue on our GitHub repository.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.