Six phases prioritized by data source risk level. Low-risk official APIs first, partnerships and user-contributed data models second, high-risk platforms deferred.
Lowest compliance risk. Official API with rich data. Serves dual role as source marketplace and benchmark pricing via sold comps. eBay Partner Network enables affiliate revenue from day one.
Low risk via affiliate-oriented API. Not a source marketplace — provides new-price reference ceiling for used item valuations. Amazon Associates generates additional affiliate revenue.
Official API exists but designed for shop management, not market intelligence. Strong fit for vintage cameras and collectibles. Requires proactive Etsy DevRel communication to clarify acceptable use before scaling.
Unlocks marketplaces without official APIs via user-initiated data collection. Shifts compliance burden from Arbitr scraping to user's own browsing. Requires legal counsel review and Chrome Web Store approval.
High-value targets without public APIs. Business development approach: propose driving buyer traffic in exchange for data access. Browser extension data from Phase 4 provides proof of user demand.
Enormous user value but unacceptable compliance risk for early-stage company. Facebook: no API, login-walled, aggressive enforcement. Craigslist: $60.5M+ in enforcement judgments. Deferred until external triggers.
Submit application with "seller pricing comparison tool" use case
Begin affiliate qualification process for PA-API access
50 camera models + 15 console SKUs with specs and price ranges
Products, comparables, valuations, listings, alerts tables
OAuth flow, search endpoint, sold items comp retrieval
Find counsel for Phase 4 browser extension review. Needed by Month 3.