How to extract eBay item specifics as structured attributes
Item specifics can provide a useful structured reference for comparing or organizing a listing. The result should preserve the attribute names and values associated with the selected item.
Start with the right material.
- What you provide
- selected readable specifications for one eBay listing.
- The intended result
- Visible item specifics as CSV or JSON.
How the workflow works.
Capture the readable specifics with their units and listing reference. Keep seller-provided values distinct from information absent from the selected section, and avoid merging unrelated fields with similar labels.
What to check in the result.
Check important identifiers and compatibility details against the source. Extracting a stated value does not independently verify the seller's claim or the item's actual condition.
Import the CSV with a consistent delimiter and inspect text identifiers, dates and amounts before using spreadsheet totals. Keep the original file available while checking any automatic type conversion.
Learn from the worked example.
The downloadable CSV example uses these columns: Item, Specific, Displayed value. Compare a complete record with the source before sorting, combining or importing your own output.
The supplied example is illustrative. It is not a recorded run on your data.
Download the example ↓Use it with your own material.
- Open the source you want to work with and activate WebAct on that tab.
- Copy the task from the hero, add any required fields or preferences, and review the proposed actions.
- Compare the first result with your source. Ask for a specific correction or refinement where needed.