ebay query into mysql?

Question

I would like to know if it is possible,

To extract the userid from an ebay page and insert it into mysql as part of an insert statement? Otherwise what would be the best way to do this?

I have files to import, which contain hundred of ebay auction urls, and I must grab the seller id from each one. Is there an easier way to do this than what I am suggesting?

Answer 1

You could use the eBay API for that. The URL for each page contains an item number, and that can be used to query eBay for the seller id.

eBay Hacks Item 109 gives some PHP example code to do what you need (and more).