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Turn Google Sheets into a Auction House Inventory & Bidding API

Track auction lots, bids, and buyer paddles via Google Sheets API.

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The Problem

Auction houses track lots and bids manually, risking errors, disputes, and lost commissions.

The Solution

SheetAPI turns your auction catalog into an API. Display lots online, accept bids in real-time, and calculate commissions automatically.

1

Set Up Your Google Sheet

Create a spreadsheet with columns like: Lot #, Description, Starting Bid, Current Bid, Bidder Paddle, Reserve Met, Status

2

Connect to SheetAPI.pro

Sign up (takes 10 seconds), authorize Google, and paste your sheet URL. Done.

3

Start Using Your API

Get instant REST API endpoints to create, read, update, and delete your auction house inventory & bidding data.

Code Examples

Here's how simple it is to work with your auction house inventory & bidding data:

Fetch All Records

# Using cURL curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID
// Using JavaScript (fetch) const response = await fetch('https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID', { headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }); const data = await response.json(); console.log(data); // Your auction house inventory & bidding records

Create a New Record

# Using cURL curl -X POST \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"Lot #":"VALUE1","Description":"VALUE2"}' \ https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID
// Using JavaScript (fetch) const newRecord = { 'Lot #': 'Sample value', 'Description': 'Another value' }; const response = await fetch('https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID', { method: 'POST', headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY', 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify(newRecord) });

Update a Record

// Update by row ID const response = await fetch('https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID/ROW_ID', { method: 'PATCH', headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY', 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify({ 'Status': 'Updated' }) });

Key Features for Auction House Inventory & Bidding

⚡ Real-Time Sync

Changes in your Google Sheet reflect in the API instantly. No delays, no manual syncing.

🔔 Webhooks

Get notified instantly when data changes. Trigger automations, send emails, or update other systems.

📝 Full CRUD Operations

Create, Read, Update, and Delete records via REST API. Complete control over your data.

⚙️ Smart Caching

Lightning-fast responses with intelligent caching. Reduce API calls and improve performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run online auctions?

Yes! Accept bids via API and update current bid amounts in real-time.

How do I prevent bid sniping?

Implement auto-extend logic that checks bid timing via API and extends auction time.

Can I calculate buyer premiums?

Absolutely! Fetch winning bids via API and apply percentage-based buyer premiums.

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