Monitoring Amazon Deal Velocity with SellerMagnetAPI for Timely Actions
In the dynamic world of Amazon, staying ahead requires more than just listing products. Understanding the velocity at which deals are moving is crucial for competitive analysis, effective inventory management, and strategic market research. The SellerMagnet API offers a powerful solution to monitor these trends in real-time, enabling businesses to take timely and informed actions.
Why Monitor Amazon Deal Velocity?
- Competitive Analysis: Understand how your deals compare against competitors.
- Inventory Management: Adjust your stock levels based on real-time demand.
- Market Research: Identify trending products and emerging opportunities.
Leveraging SellerMagnetAPI for Deal Velocity Monitoring
SellerMagnetAPI provides several endpoints to gather the data necessary for monitoring deal velocity effectively. Here's how you can use it:
1. Tracking Product Sales and Rank with Amazon Product Statistics
The Amazon Product Statistics endpoint allows you to retrieve detailed statistics for a specific product. By tracking metrics like sales rank history, you can infer deal velocity.
Endpoint: /amazon-product-statistics
Method: GET
Example Request:
curl --location --request GET 'https://sellermagnet-api.com/amazon-product-statistics?asin=B0CLTBHXWQ&marketplaceId=APJ6JRA9NG5V4&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'
Example Response:
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"asin": "B0CLTBHXWQ",
"productTitle": "Playstation 5 Console Edizione Digital Slim",
"buyBoxPrice": 41800,
"buyBoxFulfillment": "FBM",
"buyBoxSellerIdHistory": [
[
"2025-06-14 17:08:00",
"A2I59UVTUWUFH0"
]
],
"categoryTree": [
{
"catId": 412603031,
"name": "Videogiochi"
},
{
"catId": 20904349031,
"name": "PlayStation 5"
},
{
"catId": 20904364031,
"name": "Console"
}
],
"graphs": {
"amazonAsSellerPriceHistory": "https://sellermagnet-api-webspace.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/amazon/api/charts/B0CLTBHXWQ/1749913774/B0CLTBHXWQ_amazon_price_1749913773.png",
"lowestFBAPriceHistory": "https://sellermagnet-api-webspace.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/amazon/api/charts/B0CLTBHXWQ/1749913776/B0CLTBHXWQ_fba_price_1749913773.png",
"lowestFBMPriceHistory": "https://sellermagnet-api-webspace.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/amazon/api/charts/B0CLTBHXWQ/1749913775/B0CLTBHXWQ_fbm_price_1749913773.png",
"monthlySoldHistory": "https://sellermagnet-api-webspace.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/amazon/api/charts/B0CLTBHXWQ/1749913778/B0CLTBHXWQ_monthly_sold_1749913773.png",
"productRatingHistory": "https://sellermagnet-api-webspace.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/amazon/api/charts/B0CLTBHXWQ/1749913777/B0CLTBHXWQ_rating_1749913773.png"
},
"listedSince": "2023-12-30 01:00:00",
"lowestFBAPrice": 44999,
"lowestFBMPrice": 41700,
"marketplaceId": "APJ6JRA9NG5V4",
"marketplaceNewPriceHistory": [
[
"2025-06-14",
41700
]
],
"offers": {
"A11IL2PNWYJU7H": {
"isFBA": true,
"lastUpdated": "2025-06-14 17:08:00",
"priceHistory": [
[
"2025-06-14 06:22:00",
44999,
0
]
],
"stockHistory": [
[
"2025-05-29 11:32:00",
1
]
]
},
"A12FLY25DT7QO0": {
"isFBA": false,
"lastUpdated": "2025-06-14 17:08:00",
"priceHistory": [
[
"2025-06-09 15:32:00",
41800,
0
]
],
"stockHistory": [
[
"2025-06-14 13:34:00",
49
]
]
},
"A18KSDUE00UP6J": {
"isFBA": false,
"lastUpdated": "2025-06-14 17:08:00",
"priceHistory": [
[
"2025-05-29 11:32:00",
42890,
0
]
],
"stockHistory": [
[
"2025-05-30 18:30:00",
3
]
]
}
},
"productReviewAverage": 4.7,
"productTotalReviews": 3129,
"rootCategory": {
"id": 412603031,
"name": "Videogiochi"
},
"stats": {
"amazonAsSellerPriceHistory": [
[
"2025-06-14",
44999
]
],
"buyBoxPriceHistory": [
[
"2025-06-13",
41700
]
],
"monthlySoldHistory": [
[
"2025-06",
1000
]
],
"productRatingCountHistory": [
[
"2025-06-14 15:28:00",
3129
]
],
"productRatingHistory": [
[
"2025-02-02 01:30:00",
4.7
]
],
"salesRankHistory": [
[
"2025-06-14 01:58:00",
15
]
]
}
}
}
By analyzing the salesRankHistory, you can identify trends in product popularity. A rapidly improving sales rank indicates a high deal velocity.
2. Monitoring Buy Box Changes and Seller Performance
Keep an eye on who holds the Buy Box and their performance metrics. The Amazon Seller Review endpoint helps you understand seller feedback and ratings, which can influence deal velocity.
Endpoint: /amazon-seller-review
Method: GET
Example Request:
curl --location --request GET 'https://sellermagnet-api.com/amazon-seller-review?sellerId=A1CWSGXIR635I6&marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'
Example Response:
{
"data": {
"marketplace": {
"ATVPDKIKX0DER": {
"last5Reviews": [
{
"dateRated": "By gary kraus on June 5, 2025.",
"reviewText": "great",
"starRating": "5 out of 5 stars"
},
{
"dateRated": "By Amazon Customer on June 5, 2025.",
"reviewText": "Ok",
"starRating": "5 out of 5 stars"
},
{
"dateRated": "By Graciela Casta\u00f1eda on May 21, 2025.",
"reviewText": "Excelente",
"starRating": "5 out of 5 stars"
}
],
"sellerFeedback": {
"30": {
"rating": "3.3",
"reviewsCount": "7"
},
"90": {
"rating": "3.6",
"reviewsCount": "30"
},
"365": {
"rating": "3.9",
"reviewsCount": "114"
},
"lifetime": {
"rating": "4.5",
"reviewsCount": "1,535"
}
}
}
},
"sellerId": "A1CWSGXIR635I6"
},
"success": true
}
Changes in the Buy Box ownership and seller feedback can indicate shifts in consumer preference and deal attractiveness.
3. Analyzing Product Offers and Pricing
The Amazon Product Offers endpoint provides information on available offers for a product, including pricing, condition, and seller details. Monitoring these offers helps you understand the competitive landscape and price sensitivity.
Endpoint: /amazon-product-offers
Method: GET
Example Request:
curl --location --request GET 'https://sellermagnet-api.com/amazon-product-offers?asin=B0CL61F39H&marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'
Example Response:
{
"data": {
"asin": "B0CL61F39H",
"buyBox": {
"condition": "New",
"deliveryDate": "2025-06-28",
"fulfillmentType": "FBA",
"inventory": 30,
"positivePercentage": 0,
"priceWithoutShipping": 499,
"sellerId": "Amazon",
"sellerName": "Amazon",
"shippingPrice": 0,
"totalPrice": 499,
"totalReviews": 0
},
"currency": {
"code": "USD",
"name": "United States Dollar",
"symbol": "$"
},
"marketplaceId": "ATVPDKIKX0DER",
"offers": [
{
"condition": "New",
"deliveryDate": "2025-06-28",
"fulfillmentType": "FBA",
"inventory": 30,
"positivePercentage": 0,
"priceWithoutShipping": 499,
"sellerId": "Amazon",
"sellerName": "Amazon",
"shippingPrice": 0,
"totalPrice": 499,
"totalReviews": 0
},
{
"condition": "Used - Very Good",
"deliveryDate": "2025-07-07",
"fulfillmentType": "FBM",
"inventory": 10,
"positivePercentage": 78,
"priceWithoutShipping": 409.99,
"sellerId": "A17J18A7XABQI9",
"sellerName": "PRICE 2 SAVE",
"shippingPrice": 0,
"totalPrice": 409.99,
"totalReviews": 6892
},
{
"condition": "Used - Good",
"deliveryDate": "2025-06-26",
"fulfillmentType": "FBM",
"inventory": 1,
"positivePercentage": 87,
"priceWithoutShipping": 409.99,
"sellerId": "A1YU28SVL05CUG",
"sellerName": "premier liquidation",
"shippingPrice": 9.84,
"totalPrice": 419.83,
"totalReviews": 1177
},
{
"condition": "Used - Very Good",
"deliveryDate": "2025-06-30",
"fulfillmentType": "FBM",
"inventory": 1,
"positivePercentage": 40,
"priceWithoutShipping": 418.99,
"sellerId": "A2NBVGK6C0HCUA",
"sellerName": "Fix N Plug",
"shippingPrice": 3.99,
"totalPrice": 422.98,
"totalReviews": 30
},
{
"condition": "Used - Good",
"deliveryDate": "2025-06-30",
"fulfillmentType": "FBM",
"inventory": 1,
"positivePercentage": 94,
"priceWithoutShipping": 423.99,
"sellerId": "AZZMAGMBAQU46",
"sellerName": "VG1shop (Serial # Recorded)",
"shippingPrice": 3.99,
"totalPrice": 427.98,
"totalReviews": 163
},
{
"condition": "Used - Acceptable",
"deliveryDate": "2025-06-28",
"fulfillmentType": "FBM",
"inventory": 1,
"positivePercentage": 0,
"priceWithoutShipping": 433.85,
"sellerId": "Amazon",
"sellerName": "Amazon Resale",
"shippingPrice": 0,
"totalPrice": 433.85,
"totalReviews": 0
},
{
"condition": "Used - Very Good",
"deliveryDate": "2025-07-01",
"fulfillmentType": "FBM",
"inventory": 1,
"positivePercentage": 73,
"priceWithoutShipping": 419.99,
"sellerId": "AO9EU0V84CET9",
"sellerName": "StarEdge Electronics",
"shippingPrice": 15.75,
"totalPrice": 435.74,
"totalReviews": 154
},
{
"condition": "Used - Very Good",
"deliveryDate": "2025-06-27",
"fulfillmentType": "FBM",
"inventory": 2,
"positivePercentage": 74,
"priceWithoutShipping": 441.49,
"sellerId": "A2E7NH3SLWCOH4",
"sellerName": "Tech for Less",
"shippingPrice": 0,
"totalPrice": 441.49,
"totalReviews": 56746
},
{
"condition": "Used - Very Good",
"deliveryDate": "2025-06-27",
"fulfillmentType": "FBM",
"inventory": 1,
"positivePercentage": 84,
"priceWithoutShipping": 443.7,
"sellerId": "A3JEKQLX9Y2C9L",
"sellerName": "SaveCentral",
"shippingPrice": 0,
"totalPrice": 443.7,
"totalReviews": 7483
},
{
"condition": "Used - Like New",
"deliveryDate": "2025-06-27",
"fulfillmentType": "FBM",
"inventory": 2,
"positivePercentage": 80,
"priceWithoutShipping": 439.99,
"sellerId": "A1KOYPV53GXGUI",
"sellerName": "JRS GAMES",
"shippingPrice": 3.99,
"totalPrice": 443.98,
"totalReviews": 81
},
{
"condition": "Used - Very Good",
"deliveryDate": "2025-06-28",
"fulfillmentType": "FBA",
"inventory": 8,
"positivePercentage": 82,
"priceWithoutShipping": 444.99,
"sellerId": "A3853PJW50SJG8",
"sellerName": "Wardyga Management Services LLC",
"shippingPrice": 0,
"totalPrice": 444.99,
"totalReviews": 60
}
],
"productLink": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL61F39H",
"productMainImage": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kTNmpm6vL.jpg",
"productTitle": "PlayStation\u00ae5 console (slim)"
},
"success": true
}
4. Product Research with Amazon Product Lookup
To perform a product lookup, you can use Amazon Product Lookup to get more information about a specific product, you can gain insights into its potential deal velocity by analyzing product details, reviews, and other relevant information.
Endpoint: /amazon-product-lookup
Method: GET
Example Request:
curl --location --request GET 'https://sellermagnet-api.com/amazon-product-lookup?asin=B0CL61F39H&marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'
Example Response:
{
"data": {
"productInfo": {
"additionalDetails": {
"ASIN": "B0CL61F39H",
"Batteries": "1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)",
"Best Sellers Rank": "Nr. 31 in Video Games Nr. 1 in PlayStation 5 Consoles",
"Customer Rating": "4.7 out of 5 stars",
"Date First Available": "December 10, 2023",
"Item Weight": "10.6 pounds",
"Item model number": "CFI-2015",
"Manufacturer": "Sony",
"Number of Reviews": "7,092 ratings",
"Product Dimensions": "14 x 17 x 7 inches; 10.6 Pounds",
"Release date": "December 10, 2023",
"Type of item": "Video Game"
},
"asin": "B0CL61F39H",
"bestsellerRanks": {
"main_category": {
"name": "Video Games",
"rank": 31
},
"subcategory": {
"name": "PlayStation",
"rank": 1
}
},
"bulletPoints": [
"Model Number CFI-2000",
"Includes DualSense Wireless Controller, 1TB SSD, Disc Drive, 2 Horizontal Stand Feet, HDMI Cable, AC power cord, USB cable, printed materials, ASTRO\u2019s PLAYROOM (Pre-installed game)",
"Vertical Stand sold separately"
],
"buyBoxInfo": {
"currencyCode": "USD",
"currencyName": "United States Dollar",
"currencySymbol": "$",
"price": 444.99,
"sellerId": "A3853PJW50SJG8"
},
"categories": {
"bestsellerCategory": [
{
"id": "20972781011",
"index": 1,
"name": "PlayStation 5",
"url": "https://www.amazon.com/b/ref=dp_bc_2?ie=UTF8&node=20972781011"
},
{
"id": "20972796011",
"index": 2,
"name": "Consoles",
"url": "https://www.amazon.com/b/ref=dp_bc_3?ie=UTF8&node=20972796011"
}
],
"rootCategory": {
"id": "468642",
"name": "Video Games",
"url": "https://www.amazon.com/computer-video-games-hardware-accessories/b/ref=dp_bc_1?ie=UTF8&node=468642"
}
},
"description": [
"Model Number CFI-2000",
"Includes DualSense Wireless Controller, 1TB SSD, Disc Drive, 2 Horizontal Stand Feet, HDMI Cable, AC power cord, USB cable, printed materials, ASTRO\u2019s PLAYROOM (Pre-installed game)",
"Vertical Stand sold separately",
"The PS5 console unleashes new gaming possibilities that you never anticipated. Experience lightning fast loading with an ultra-high speed SSD, deeper immersion with support for haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and 3D Audio*, and an all-new generation of incredible PlayStation games. Lightning Speed - Harness the power of a custom CPU, GPU, and SSD with Integrated I/O that rewrite the rules of what a PlayStation console can do. Stunning Games - Marvel at incredible graphics and experience new PS5 features. Play a back catalog of supported PS4 games. Breathtaking Immersion - Discover a deeper gaming experience with support for haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and 3D Audio technology. Vertical stand sold separately. *3D audio via built-in TV speakers or analog/USB stereo headphones. Set up and latest system software update required."
],
"details": {
"ASIN": "B0CL61F39H",
"Batteries": "1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)",
"Date First Available": "December 10, 2023",
"Item Weight": "10.6 pounds",
"Item model number": "CFI-2015",
"Manufacturer": "Sony",
"Platform": "PlayStation 5",
"Product Dimensions": "14 x 17 x 7 inches; 10.6 Pounds",
"Release date": "December 10, 2023",
"Type of item": "Video Game"
},
"hasAPlusContent": true,
"images": [
"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ECK5cY-2L._SL1000_.jpg",
"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41srF-iY93L._SL1000_.jpg",
"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tVr19I3zL._SL1000_.jpg",
"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HMaO9jO3L._SL1000_.jpg",
"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61e8hPmeoYL._SL1000_.jpg",
"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Gj1Kc5R5L._SL1000_.jpg",
"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61r6PutKGwL._SL1000_.jpg",
"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717Id5h1fhL._SL1000_.jpg"
],
"link": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL61F39H",
"listedSinceDate": "2023-12-10",
"mainImage": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kTNmpm6vL.jpg",
"marketplaceId": "ATVPDKIKX0DER",
"reviews": {
"averageRating": 4.7,
"reviewSummary": "4.7 out of 5 stars",
"totalReviews": 7092
},
"title": "PlayStation\u00ae5 console (slim)",
"variations": [
{
"asin": "B0F6968Y5G",
"attributes": {
"Pattern Name": "PS5 w/ Black Ops Bundle",
"Style": "PlayStation\u00ae5 Digital Edition (slim)"
}
},
{
"asin": "B0CL5KNB9M",
"attributes": {
"Pattern Name": "PS5 Only",
"Style": "PlayStation\u00ae5 Digital Edition (slim)"
}
},
{
"asin": "B0CL61F39H",
"attributes": {
"Pattern Name": "PS5 Only",
"Style": "PlayStation\u00ae5 console (slim)"
}
},
{
"asin": "B0F691TJTP",
"attributes": {
"Pattern Name": "PS5 w/ Black Ops Bundle",
"Style": "PlayStation\u00ae5 console (slim)"
}
},
{
"asin": "B0FD54CGQ8",
"attributes": {
"Pattern Name": "PS5 w/ $100 PlayStation Store GC",
"Style": "PlayStation\u00ae5 Digital Edition (slim)"
}
},
{
"asin": "B0FD4WGVH5",
"attributes": {
"Pattern Name": "PS5 w/ $100 PlayStation Store GC",
"Style": "PlayStation\u00ae5 console (slim)"
}
}
],
"videos": [
"https://m.media-amazon.com/S/vse-vms-transcoding-artifact-us-east-1-prod/8af0ddf1-55f5-4e71-9463-39602c3edbae/default.jobtemplate.hls.m3u8",
"https://m.media-amazon.com/S/vse-vms-transcoding-artifact-us-east-1-prod/50938d5c-2a9b-427a-b766-21b7cd63502e/default.jobtemplate.hls.m3u8"
]
}
},
"success": true
}
5. Estimate Sales Volume
Estimate Sales Volume of a product with Amazon Product Estimate Sales.
Endpoint: /amazon-product-search-estimated-sells
Method: GET
Example Request:
curl --location --request GET 'https://sellermagnet-api.com/amazon-product-search-estimated-sells?asin=B08N5WRWNW&marketplaceId=A1PA6795UKMFR9&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'
Example Response:
{
"data": {
"asin": "B08N5WRWNW",
"estimated_monthly_sales": 121
},
"success": true
}
Actionable Insights for Your Business
By combining these data points, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of deal velocity and take strategic actions such as:
- Adjusting pricing to stay competitive.
- Optimizing inventory levels to meet demand.
- Identifying high-potential products for future deals.
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