Another preg_match_all regex question
I'm using this to pull the number of bids on a sold auction
$match_count3 = preg_match_all("'<div class=\"bin1\">(.*?)</div>
from a string like this
<td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">3 Bids</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span>
But for some reason it is also picking up the number of bid here
<td class=\"bids bin1\">0 Bids</td><td class=\"prc binsold g-b\">$74.99</td>
I need to grab the bid number of a sold item not everything, as a side note the sold item could also be from a "buy it now" or a "best offer" not sure if we can filter out the unsold items.
$match_count3 = preg_match_all("'<div class=\"bin1\">(.*?)</div>
from a string like this
<td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">3 Bids</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span>
But for some reason it is also picking up the number of bid here
<td class=\"bids bin1\">0 Bids</td><td class=\"prc binsold g-b\">$74.99</td>
I need to grab the bid number of a sold item not everything, as a side note the sold item could also be from a "buy it now" or a "best offer" not sure if we can filter out the unsold items.
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I'm running the script on 50 entries out of those 50 I should pull 16 sold items (either bids, buy it now or best offer) with my regex I'm pulling out 30 entries (picking up some I should not get) with your regex I'm picking up 10 (missing good entries) for instance the one with only 1 bid are not coming out.
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That is why I'm asking for help because I cannot figure out why I'm pulling those 0 Bids entries with the regex I have.
I'm running the script on 50 entries out of those 50 I should pull 16 sold items (either bids, buy it now or best offer) with my regex I'm pulling out 30 entries (picking up some I should not get) with your regex I'm picking up 10 (missing good entries) for instance the one with only 1 bid are not coming out.
@max-hb
That is why I'm asking for help because I cannot figure out why I'm pulling those 0 Bids entries with the regex I have.
This line does not make sense:
<td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">3 Bids</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span>
That is the sort of thing you might put into an echo statement, but it would not have the backslash characters when it is rendered into HTML.
Can you please post a link to the test data you are using?
<td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">3 Bids</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span>
That is the sort of thing you might put into an echo statement, but it would not have the backslash characters when it is rendered into HTML.
Can you please post a link to the test data you are using?
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>> for instance the one with only 1 bid are not coming out.
That's probably because the string for 1 bid is "Bid" and not "Bids". We can make the "s" optional:
That's probably because the string for 1 bid is "Bid" and not "Bids". We can make the "s" optional:
<div\s+class=\"bin1\">(\d+)\s+Bids?</div><span\s+class=\"sold\">Sold
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Exactly the reason it is helpful to see the ACTUAL TEST DATA! This should handle singular or plural 'Bid' but who knows what else might be involved?
Can you please post a link to the test data you are using?
Exactly the reason it is helpful to see the ACTUAL TEST DATA! This should handle singular or plural 'Bid' but who knows what else might be involved?
Can you please post a link to the test data you are using?
<?php // RAY_temp_gamebits.php
error_reporting(E_ALL);
echo "<pre>";
// TEST DATA COPIED FROM EE
$s = <<<S
<td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">3 Bids</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span></td><td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$9.49</td>
S;
function get_bid_results($s)
{
// REMOVE THE BACKSLASHES - THEY DO NOT BELONG THERE
$s = str_replace('\\', '', $s);
// NORMALIZE 'Bid' OR 'Bids'
$s = str_replace('Bids', 'Bid', $s);
// UPPERCASE DATA AND REMOVE THE TAGS
$s = strip_tags(strtoupper($s));
// ISOLATE THE DATA ELEMENTS
$a = explode('BID',$s);
$b = explode('$', $a[1]);
// CONSTRUCT A RETURN ARRAY
return array
( 'Bids' => intval(trim($a[0]))
, 'Status' => ucfirst(strtolower($b[0]))
, 'Price' => $b[1]
)
;
}
$my_answers = get_bid_results($s);
var_dump($my_answers);
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Here is the data that I use, assign to the variable $source which explain why I have the backslash, I cut it down to the first 10 but it could be up to 200.
What I'm trying to do is extract the auction title, the number of bids, price sold and the date but only on sold item, sold item can be determined by number of bids (>0), buy it now or best offer, keep it mind though that having a buy it now button doesn't mean it sold.
here is the data sample
What I'm trying to do is extract the auction title, the number of bids, price sold and the date but only on sold item, sold item can be determined by number of bids (>0), buy it now or best offer, keep it mind though that having a buy it now button doesn't mean it sold.
here is the data sample
$source = " <table class=\"li\" r=\"1\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/Wacky-Packages-Marshmallow-Flopp-PSA-9-/150521215308?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item230bc3794c\" class=\"vip\"> Wacky Packages Marshmallow Flopp PSA 9 </a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">150521215308</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=++Wacky+Packages+Marshmallow+Flopp++PSA+9+&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=150521215308&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=150521215308&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-42\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"150521215308\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":1,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"><img src=\"http://p.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/icons/iconTrsXSmall.gif\" alt=\"Get fast shipping and excellent service when you buy from eBay Top-rated sellers\" width=\"66\" height=\"30\"></td><td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">1 Bid</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span></td><td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$30.00</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-17 05:30</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item2a0be5b8b5\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"2\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1965-TOPPS-BASEBALL-MICKEY-MANTLE-350-PSA-5-Ex-BV-600-/180588230837?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a0be5b8b5\" class=\"vip\">1965 TOPPS BASEBALL MICKEY MANTLE #350-PSA 5(Ex)BV$600.</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">180588230837</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1965+TOPPS+BASEBALL+MICKEY+MANTLE+%23350-PSA+5%28Ex%29BV%24600.&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=180588230837&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=180588230837&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-43\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"180588230837\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":2,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"></td><td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">Buy It Now</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span></td><td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$162.75</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-17 02:42</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item41546c2d8f\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"3\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1959-Topps-Don-Drysdale-PSA-Graded-NM-MT-8-/280589249935?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41546c2d8f\" class=\"vip\">1959 Topps Don Drysdale - PSA Graded NM-MT 8</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">280589249935</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1959+Topps+Don+Drysdale+-+PSA+Graded+NM-MT+8&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=280589249935&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=280589249935&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-44\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"280589249935\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":1,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"></td><td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">2 Bids</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span></td><td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$52.07</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-17 01:00</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item2a0bbe432d\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"4\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1949-BOWMAN-BASEBALL-ALLIE-REYNOLDS-114-PSA-4-VG-EX-/180585644845?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a0bbe432d\" class=\"vip\">1949 BOWMAN BASEBALL ALLIE REYNOLDS #114-PSA 4(VG-EX)</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">180585644845</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1949+BOWMAN+BASEBALL+ALLIE+REYNOLDS+%23114-PSA+4%28VG-EX%29&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=180585644845&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=180585644845&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-45\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"180585644845\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":1,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"></td><td class=\"bids bin1\">Buy It Now</td><td class=\"prc binsold g-b\">$26.04</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-16 23:46</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item5add5e4507\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"5\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1965-UGLY-STICKER-8-LES-PSA-9-ONE-GRADED-HIGHER-/390260999431?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5add5e4507\" class=\"vip\">1965 UGLY STICKER #8 'LES' PSA 9 ONE GRADED HIGHER!</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">390260999431</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1965+UGLY+STICKER+%238+%27LES%27+PSA+9+ONE+GRADED+HIGHER%21&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=390260999431&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=390260999431&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-46\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"390260999431\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":1,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"><img src=\"http://p.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/icons/iconTrsXSmall.gif\" alt=\"Get fast shipping and excellent service when you buy from eBay Top-rated sellers\" width=\"66\" height=\"30\"></td><td class=\"bids bin1\">0 Bids</td><td class=\"prc binsold g-b\">$49.99</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-16 19:59</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item5add5e4232\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"6\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1965-UGLY-STICKER-8-VICTOR-PSA-9-NONE-GRADED-HIGHER-/390260998706?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5add5e4232\" class=\"vip\">1965 UGLY STICKER #8 'VICTOR' PSA 9 NONE GRADED HIGHER!</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">390260998706</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1965+UGLY+STICKER+%238+%27VICTOR%27+PSA+9+NONE+GRADED+HIGHER%21&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=390260998706&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=390260998706&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-47\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"390260998706\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":1,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"><img src=\"http://p.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/icons/iconTrsXSmall.gif\" alt=\"Get fast shipping and excellent service when you buy from eBay Top-rated sellers\" width=\"66\" height=\"30\"></td><td class=\"bids bin1\">0 Bids</td><td class=\"prc binsold g-b\">$49.99</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-16 19:56</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item255ecca051\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"7\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1964-BEATLES-MOVIE-32-PSA-7-NM-Ringo-Starr-very-clean-/160504258641?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255ecca051\" class=\"vip\">1964 BEATLES MOVIE #32 PSA-7(NM) Ringo Starr,very clean</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">160504258641</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1964+BEATLES+MOVIE+%2332+PSA-7%28NM%29+Ringo+Starr%2Cvery+clean&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=160504258641&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=160504258641&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-48\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"160504258641\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":2,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"></td><td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">2 Bids</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span></td><td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$6.00</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-16 19:40</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item255ecc96dc\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"8\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1964-BEATLES-B-W-135-PSA-8-NM-MT-3rd-Series-J-Lennon-/160504256220?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255ecc96dc\" class=\"vip\">1964 BEATLES B&W #135 PSA-8(NM-MT) 3rd Series J. Lennon</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">160504256220</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1964+BEATLES+B%26W+%23135+PSA-8%28NM-MT%29+3rd+Series+J.+Lennon&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=160504256220&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=160504256220&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-49\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"160504256220\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":2,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"></td><td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">4 Bids</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span></td><td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$11.10</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-16 19:35</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item255ecc8fc7\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"9\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1964-BEATLES-B-W-116-PSA-7-NM-3rd-Series-John-Lennon-/160504254407?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255ecc8fc7\" class=\"vip\">1964 BEATLES B&W #116 PSA-7(NM) 3rd Series John Lennon</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">160504254407</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1964+BEATLES+B%26W+%23116+PSA-7%28NM%29+3rd+Series+John+Lennon&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=160504254407&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=160504254407&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-50\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"160504254407\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":2,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"></td><td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">3 Bids</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span></td><td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$6.06</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-16 19:30</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item1e5fa2a447\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"10\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1976-Topps-148-WALTER-PAYTON-ROOKIE-PSA-BVG-EXMT-/130453513287?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e5fa2a447\" class=\"vip\">1976 Topps #148 WALTER PAYTON ROOKIE PSA BVG EXMT</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">130453513287</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1976+Topps+%23148+WALTER+PAYTON+ROOKIE+PSA+BVG+EXMT&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=130453513287&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=130453513287&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-51\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"130453513287\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":2,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"></td><td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">1 Bid</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span></td><td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$89.99</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-16 19:28</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item2c58ca90cc\"> </a>";
Uhh?
Maybe you can post the URL so we can read the data sample, thanks.
Maybe you can post the URL so we can read the data sample, thanks.
ASKER
Sorry didn't work, lets try this again.
<table class=\"li\" r=\"1\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/Wacky-Packages-Marshmallow-Flopp-PSA-9-/150521215308?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item230bc3794c\" class=\"vip\"> Wacky Packages Marshmallow Flopp PSA 9 </a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">150521215308</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=++Wacky+Packages+Marshmallow+Flopp++PSA+9+&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=150521215308&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=150521215308&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-42\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"150521215308\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":1,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"><img src=\"http://p.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/icons/iconTrsXSmall.gif\" alt=\"Get fast shipping and excellent service when you buy from eBay Top-rated sellers\" width=\"66\" height=\"30\"></td><td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">1 Bid</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span></td><td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$30.00</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-17 05:30</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item2a0be5b8b5\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"2\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1965-TOPPS-BASEBALL-MICKEY-MANTLE-350-PSA-5-Ex-BV-600-/180588230837?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a0be5b8b5\" class=\"vip\">1965 TOPPS BASEBALL MICKEY MANTLE #350-PSA 5(Ex)BV$600.</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">180588230837</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1965+TOPPS+BASEBALL+MICKEY+MANTLE+%23350-PSA+5%28Ex%29BV%24600.&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=180588230837&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=180588230837&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-43\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"180588230837\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":2,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"></td><td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">Buy It Now</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span></td><td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$162.75</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-17 02:42</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item41546c2d8f\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"3\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1959-Topps-Don-Drysdale-PSA-Graded-NM-MT-8-/280589249935?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41546c2d8f\" class=\"vip\">1959 Topps Don Drysdale - PSA Graded NM-MT 8</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">280589249935</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1959+Topps+Don+Drysdale+-+PSA+Graded+NM-MT+8&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=280589249935&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=280589249935&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-44\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"280589249935\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":1,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"></td><td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">2 Bids</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span></td><td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$52.07</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-17 01:00</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item2a0bbe432d\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"4\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1949-BOWMAN-BASEBALL-ALLIE-REYNOLDS-114-PSA-4-VG-EX-/180585644845?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a0bbe432d\" class=\"vip\">1949 BOWMAN BASEBALL ALLIE REYNOLDS #114-PSA 4(VG-EX)</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">180585644845</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1949+BOWMAN+BASEBALL+ALLIE+REYNOLDS+%23114-PSA+4%28VG-EX%29&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=180585644845&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=180585644845&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-45\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"180585644845\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":1,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"></td><td class=\"bids bin1\">Buy It Now</td><td class=\"prc binsold g-b\">$26.04</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-16 23:46</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item5add5e4507\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"5\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1965-UGLY-STICKER-8-LES-PSA-9-ONE-GRADED-HIGHER-/390260999431?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5add5e4507\" class=\"vip\">1965 UGLY STICKER #8 'LES' PSA 9 ONE GRADED HIGHER!</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">390260999431</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1965+UGLY+STICKER+%238+%27LES%27+PSA+9+ONE+GRADED+HIGHER%21&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=390260999431&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=390260999431&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-46\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"390260999431\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":1,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"><img src=\"http://p.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/icons/iconTrsXSmall.gif\" alt=\"Get fast shipping and excellent service when you buy from eBay Top-rated sellers\" width=\"66\" height=\"30\"></td><td class=\"bids bin1\">0 Bids</td><td class=\"prc binsold g-b\">$49.99</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-16 19:59</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item5add5e4232\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"6\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1965-UGLY-STICKER-8-VICTOR-PSA-9-NONE-GRADED-HIGHER-/390260998706?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5add5e4232\" class=\"vip\">1965 UGLY STICKER #8 'VICTOR' PSA 9 NONE GRADED HIGHER!</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">390260998706</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1965+UGLY+STICKER+%238+%27VICTOR%27+PSA+9+NONE+GRADED+HIGHER%21&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=390260998706&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=390260998706&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-47\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"390260998706\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":1,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"><img src=\"http://p.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/icons/iconTrsXSmall.gif\" alt=\"Get fast shipping and excellent service when you buy from eBay Top-rated sellers\" width=\"66\" height=\"30\"></td><td class=\"bids bin1\">0 Bids</td><td class=\"prc binsold g-b\">$49.99</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-16 19:56</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item255ecca051\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"7\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1964-BEATLES-MOVIE-32-PSA-7-NM-Ringo-Starr-very-clean-/160504258641?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255ecca051\" class=\"vip\">1964 BEATLES MOVIE #32 PSA-7(NM) Ringo Starr,very clean</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">160504258641</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1964+BEATLES+MOVIE+%2332+PSA-7%28NM%29+Ringo+Starr%2Cvery+clean&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=160504258641&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=160504258641&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-48\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"160504258641\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":2,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"></td><td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">2 Bids</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span></td><td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$6.00</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-16 19:40</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item255ecc96dc\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"8\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1964-BEATLES-B-W-135-PSA-8-NM-MT-3rd-Series-J-Lennon-/160504256220?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255ecc96dc\" class=\"vip\">1964 BEATLES B&W #135 PSA-8(NM-MT) 3rd Series J. Lennon</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">160504256220</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1964+BEATLES+B%26W+%23135+PSA-8%28NM-MT%29+3rd+Series+J.+Lennon&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=160504256220&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=160504256220&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-49\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"160504256220\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":2,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"></td><td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">4 Bids</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span></td><td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$11.10</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-16 19:35</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item255ecc8fc7\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"9\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1964-BEATLES-B-W-116-PSA-7-NM-3rd-Series-John-Lennon-/160504254407?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255ecc8fc7\" class=\"vip\">1964 BEATLES B&W #116 PSA-7(NM) 3rd Series John Lennon</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">160504254407</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1964+BEATLES+B%26W+%23116+PSA-7%28NM%29+3rd+Series+John+Lennon&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=160504254407&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=160504254407&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-50\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"160504254407\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":2,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"></td><td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">3 Bids</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span></td><td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$6.06</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-16 19:30</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item1e5fa2a447\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"10\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1976-Topps-148-WALTER-PAYTON-ROOKIE-PSA-BVG-EXMT-/130453513287?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e5fa2a447\" class=\"vip\">1976 Topps #148 WALTER PAYTON ROOKIE PSA BVG EXMT</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">130453513287</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1976+Topps+%23148+WALTER+PAYTON+ROOKIE+PSA+BVG+EXMT&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=130453513287&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=130453513287&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-51\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"130453513287\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":2,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"></td><td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">1 Bid</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span></td><td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$89.99</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-16 19:28</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item2c58ca90cc\"> </a>
ASKER
Do a search on eBay for completed items and look at the source code.
What is the search URL? This is the one I got:
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=completed+items&_sacat=See-All-Categories
There are no backslash escape characters in the rendered HTML.
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=completed+items&_sacat=See-All-Categories
There are no backslash escape characters in the rendered HTML.
So what do you consider "the number of bids" for a "buy it now"?
Here is what I have for your latest sample. There will be no entry for number of bids for any item that is "buy it now".
<?php
$source = " <table class=\"li\" r=\"1\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/Wacky-Packages-Marshmallow-Flopp-PSA-9-/150521215308?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item230bc3794c\" class=\"vip\"> Wacky Packages Marshmallow Flopp PSA 9 </a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">150521215308</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=++Wacky+Packages+Marshmallow+Flopp++PSA+9+&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=150521215308&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=150521215308&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-42\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"150521215308\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":1,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"><img src=\"http://p.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/icons/iconTrsXSmall.gif\" alt=\"Get fast shipping and excellent service when you buy from eBay Top-rated sellers\" width=\"66\" height=\"30\"></td><td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">1 Bid</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span></td><td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$30.00</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-17 05:30</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item2a0be5b8b5\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"2\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1965-TOPPS-BASEBALL-MICKEY-MANTLE-350-PSA-5-Ex-BV-600-/180588230837?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a0be5b8b5\" class=\"vip\">1965 TOPPS BASEBALL MICKEY MANTLE #350-PSA 5(Ex)BV$600.</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">180588230837</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1965+TOPPS+BASEBALL+MICKEY+MANTLE+%23350-PSA+5%28Ex%29BV%24600.&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=180588230837&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=180588230837&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-43\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"180588230837\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":2,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"></td><td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">Buy It Now</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span></td><td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$162.75</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-17 02:42</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item41546c2d8f\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"3\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1959-Topps-Don-Drysdale-PSA-Graded-NM-MT-8-/280589249935?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41546c2d8f\" class=\"vip\">1959 Topps Don Drysdale - PSA Graded NM-MT 8</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">280589249935</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1959+Topps+Don+Drysdale+-+PSA+Graded+NM-MT+8&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=280589249935&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=280589249935&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-44\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"280589249935\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":1,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"></td><td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">2 Bids</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span></td><td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$52.07</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-17 01:00</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item2a0bbe432d\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"4\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1949-BOWMAN-BASEBALL-ALLIE-REYNOLDS-114-PSA-4-VG-EX-/180585644845?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a0bbe432d\" class=\"vip\">1949 BOWMAN BASEBALL ALLIE REYNOLDS #114-PSA 4(VG-EX)</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">180585644845</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1949+BOWMAN+BASEBALL+ALLIE+REYNOLDS+%23114-PSA+4%28VG-EX%29&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=180585644845&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=180585644845&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-45\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"180585644845\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":1,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"></td><td class=\"bids bin1\">Buy It Now</td><td class=\"prc binsold g-b\">$26.04</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-16 23:46</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item5add5e4507\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"5\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1965-UGLY-STICKER-8-LES-PSA-9-ONE-GRADED-HIGHER-/390260999431?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5add5e4507\" class=\"vip\">1965 UGLY STICKER #8 'LES' PSA 9 ONE GRADED HIGHER!</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">390260999431</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1965+UGLY+STICKER+%238+%27LES%27+PSA+9+ONE+GRADED+HIGHER%21&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=390260999431&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=390260999431&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-46\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"390260999431\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":1,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"><img src=\"http://p.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/icons/iconTrsXSmall.gif\" alt=\"Get fast shipping and excellent service when you buy from eBay Top-rated sellers\" width=\"66\" height=\"30\"></td><td class=\"bids bin1\">0 Bids</td><td class=\"prc binsold g-b\">$49.99</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-16 19:59</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item5add5e4232\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"6\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1965-UGLY-STICKER-8-VICTOR-PSA-9-NONE-GRADED-HIGHER-/390260998706?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5add5e4232\" class=\"vip\">1965 UGLY STICKER #8 'VICTOR' PSA 9 NONE GRADED HIGHER!</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">390260998706</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1965+UGLY+STICKER+%238+%27VICTOR%27+PSA+9+NONE+GRADED+HIGHER%21&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=390260998706&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=390260998706&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-47\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"390260998706\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":1,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"><img src=\"http://p.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/icons/iconTrsXSmall.gif\" alt=\"Get fast shipping and excellent service when you buy from eBay Top-rated sellers\" width=\"66\" height=\"30\"></td><td class=\"bids bin1\">0 Bids</td><td class=\"prc binsold g-b\">$49.99</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-16 19:56</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item255ecca051\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"7\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1964-BEATLES-MOVIE-32-PSA-7-NM-Ringo-Starr-very-clean-/160504258641?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255ecca051\" class=\"vip\">1964 BEATLES MOVIE #32 PSA-7(NM) Ringo Starr,very clean</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">160504258641</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1964+BEATLES+MOVIE+%2332+PSA-7%28NM%29+Ringo+Starr%2Cvery+clean&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=160504258641&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=160504258641&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-48\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"160504258641\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":2,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"></td><td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">2 Bids</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span></td><td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$6.00</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-16 19:40</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item255ecc96dc\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"8\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1964-BEATLES-B-W-135-PSA-8-NM-MT-3rd-Series-J-Lennon-/160504256220?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255ecc96dc\" class=\"vip\">1964 BEATLES B&W #135 PSA-8(NM-MT) 3rd Series J. Lennon</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">160504256220</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1964+BEATLES+B%26W+%23135+PSA-8%28NM-MT%29+3rd+Series+J.+Lennon&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=160504256220&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=160504256220&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-49\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"160504256220\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":2,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"></td><td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">4 Bids</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span></td><td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$11.10</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-16 19:35</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item255ecc8fc7\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"9\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1964-BEATLES-B-W-116-PSA-7-NM-3rd-Series-John-Lennon-/160504254407?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255ecc8fc7\" class=\"vip\">1964 BEATLES B&W #116 PSA-7(NM) 3rd Series John Lennon</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">160504254407</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1964+BEATLES+B%26W+%23116+PSA-7%28NM%29+3rd+Series+John+Lennon&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=160504254407&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=160504254407&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-50\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"160504254407\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":2,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"></td><td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">3 Bids</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span></td><td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$6.06</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-16 19:30</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item1e5fa2a447\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"10\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"dtl lt\"><div class=\"ttl\"><a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1976-Topps-148-WALTER-PAYTON-ROOKIE-PSA-BVG-EXMT-/130453513287?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e5fa2a447\" class=\"vip\">1976 Topps #148 WALTER PAYTON ROOKIE PSA BVG EXMT</a></div><div class=\"dyn dynS\"><div class=\"s1\"><div class=\"mWSpc\"></div>Item: <span class=\"v\">130453513287</span></div></div><div class=\"anchors\"><div class=\"g-nav group\"><a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1976+Topps+%23148+WALTER+PAYTON+ROOKIE+PSA+BVG+EXMT&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=130453513287&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a><span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span><a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=130453513287&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a><div class=\"mi-l\"><div><a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-51\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"130453513287\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":2,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a></div></div></div></div></td><td class=\"trs\"></td><td class=\"bids\"><div class=\"bin1\">1 Bid</div><span class=\"sold\">Sold</span></td><td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$89.99</td><td class=\"tme rt\"><b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b><span>Nov-16 19:28</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a name=\"item2c58ca90cc\"> </a>";
$match_count3 = preg_match_all("#<div\s+class=\"bin1\">(\d+)\s+Bids?|Buy It Now</div><span\s+class=\"sold\">Sold#is",$source,$match3,PREG_SET_ORDER);
for ($i = 0; $i < count($match3); $i++)
{
$printme = $match3[$i][1];
if (strlen($printme) == 0)
{
$printme = "Buy It Now";
}
print $printme . "<br />\n";
}
echo $source;
?>
ASKER
Try this url
http://completed.shop.ebay.com/Vintage-Pre-1980-/156521/i.html?LH_Complete=1&_trkparms=65%253A13%257C66%253A4%257C39%253A1&rt=nc&_nkw=psa&_ipg=25&_sop=10&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1514
And there will be no backslash in the source code, I added the backslash latter on to assign the source code to a variable called $source which I can than use in my script
http://completed.shop.ebay.com/Vintage-Pre-1980-/156521/i.html?LH_Complete=1&_trkparms=65%253A13%257C66%253A4%257C39%253A1&rt=nc&_nkw=psa&_ipg=25&_sop=10&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1514
And there will be no backslash in the source code, I added the backslash latter on to assign the source code to a variable called $source which I can than use in my script
See if this makes sense. Moving parts start around line 400.
<?php // RAY_temp_gamebits.php
error_reporting(E_ALL);
echo "<pre>";
// TEST DATA COPIED FROM EE
$s = <<<S
<table class=\"li\" r=\"1\">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td class=\"dtl lt\">
<div class=\"ttl\">
<a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/Wacky-Packages-Marshmallow-Flopp-PSA-9-/150521215308?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item230bc3794c\" class=\"vip\"> Wacky Packages Marshmallow Flopp PSA 9 </a>
</div>
<div class=\"dyn dynS\">
<div class=\"s1\">
<div class=\"mWSpc\">
</div>Item: <span class=\"v\">150521215308</span>
</div>
</div>
<div class=\"anchors\">
<div class=\"g-nav group\">
<a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=++Wacky+Packages+Marshmallow+Flopp++PSA+9+&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=150521215308&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a>
<span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span>
<a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=150521215308&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a>
<div class=\"mi-l\">
<div>
<a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-42\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"150521215308\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":1,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</td>
<td class=\"trs\">
<img src=\"http://p.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/icons/iconTrsXSmall.gif\" alt=\"Get fast shipping and excellent service when you buy from eBay Top-rated sellers\" width=\"66\" height=\"30\">
</td>
<td class=\"bids\">
<div class=\"bin1\">1 Bid</div>
<span class=\"sold\">Sold</span>
</td>
<td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$30.00</td>
<td class=\"tme rt\">
<b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b>
<span>Nov-17 05:30</span>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<a name=\"item2a0be5b8b5\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"2\">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td class=\"dtl lt\">
<div class=\"ttl\">
<a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1965-TOPPS-BASEBALL-MICKEY-MANTLE-350-PSA-5-Ex-BV-600-/180588230837?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a0be5b8b5\" class=\"vip\">1965 TOPPS BASEBALL MICKEY MANTLE #350-PSA 5(Ex)BV$600.</a>
</div>
<div class=\"dyn dynS\">
<div class=\"s1\">
<div class=\"mWSpc\">
</div>Item: <span class=\"v\">180588230837</span>
</div>
</div>
<div class=\"anchors\">
<div class=\"g-nav group\">
<a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1965+TOPPS+BASEBALL+MICKEY+MANTLE+%23350-PSA+5%28Ex%29BV%24600.&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=180588230837&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a>
<span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span>
<a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=180588230837&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a>
<div class=\"mi-l\">
<div>
<a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-43\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"180588230837\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":2,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</td>
<td class=\"trs\">
</td>
<td class=\"bids\">
<div class=\"bin1\">Buy It Now</div>
<span class=\"sold\">Sold</span>
</td>
<td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$162.75</td>
<td class=\"tme rt\">
<b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b>
<span>Nov-17 02:42</span>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<a name=\"item41546c2d8f\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"3\">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td class=\"dtl lt\">
<div class=\"ttl\">
<a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1959-Topps-Don-Drysdale-PSA-Graded-NM-MT-8-/280589249935?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41546c2d8f\" class=\"vip\">1959 Topps Don Drysdale - PSA Graded NM-MT 8</a>
</div>
<div class=\"dyn dynS\">
<div class=\"s1\">
<div class=\"mWSpc\">
</div>Item: <span class=\"v\">280589249935</span>
</div>
</div>
<div class=\"anchors\">
<div class=\"g-nav group\">
<a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1959+Topps+Don+Drysdale+-+PSA+Graded+NM-MT+8&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=280589249935&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a>
<span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span>
<a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=280589249935&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a>
<div class=\"mi-l\">
<div>
<a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-44\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"280589249935\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":1,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</td>
<td class=\"trs\">
</td>
<td class=\"bids\">
<div class=\"bin1\">2 Bids</div>
<span class=\"sold\">Sold</span>
</td>
<td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$52.07</td>
<td class=\"tme rt\">
<b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b>
<span>Nov-17 01:00</span>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<a name=\"item2a0bbe432d\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"4\">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td class=\"dtl lt\">
<div class=\"ttl\">
<a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1949-BOWMAN-BASEBALL-ALLIE-REYNOLDS-114-PSA-4-VG-EX-/180585644845?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a0bbe432d\" class=\"vip\">1949 BOWMAN BASEBALL ALLIE REYNOLDS #114-PSA 4(VG-EX)</a>
</div>
<div class=\"dyn dynS\">
<div class=\"s1\">
<div class=\"mWSpc\">
</div>Item: <span class=\"v\">180585644845</span>
</div>
</div>
<div class=\"anchors\">
<div class=\"g-nav group\">
<a href=\"http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=1949+BOWMAN+BASEBALL+ALLIE+REYNOLDS+%23114-PSA+4%28VG-EX%29&ssPageName=SRCH%3ACMPL%3AVS&_fis=2&_id=180585644845&_isid=0&_sibeleafcat=156521\">View similar active items</a>
<span class=\"vbar g-nav\"> | </span>
<a href=\"http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&item=180585644845&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:LILTX\">Sell one like this</a>
<div class=\"mi-l\">
<div>
<a class=\"pll ppr\" id=\"v4-45\" href=\"javascript:;\" onmouseover='return gallery(event, {\"item\":\"180585644845\",\"offset\":null,\"images\":1,\"version\":0,\"href\":null});'>Enlarge</a>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</td>
<td class=\"trs\">
</td>
<td class=\"bids bin1\">Buy It Now</td>
<td class=\"prc binsold g-b\">$26.04</td>
<td class=\"tme rt\">
<b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b>
<span>Nov-16 23:46</span>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<a name=\"item5add5e4507\"> </a> <table class=\"li\" r=\"5\">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td class=\"dtl lt\">
<div class=\"ttl\">
<a href=\"http://cgi.ebay.com/1965-UGLY-STICKER-8-LES-PSA-9-ONE-GRADED-HIGHER-/390260999431?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5add5e4507\" class=\"vip\">1965 UGLY STICKER #8 'LES' PSA 9 ONE GRADED HIGHER!</a>
</div>
<div class=\"dyn dynS\">
<div class=\"s1\">
<div class=\"mWSpc\">
</div>Item: <span class=\"v\">390260999431</span>
</div>
</div>
<div class=\"anchors\">
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<td class=\"prc binsold g-b\">$49.99</td>
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<span>Nov-16 19:59</span>
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<td class=\"bids bin1\">0 Bids</td>
<td class=\"prc binsold g-b\">$49.99</td>
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<b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b>
<span>Nov-16 19:56</span>
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<span class=\"sold\">Sold</span>
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<td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$6.00</td>
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<b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b>
<span>Nov-16 19:40</span>
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<div class=\"bin1\">4 Bids</div>
<span class=\"sold\">Sold</span>
</td>
<td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$11.10</td>
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<b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b>
<span>Nov-16 19:35</span>
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<div class=\"bin1\">3 Bids</div>
<span class=\"sold\">Sold</span>
</td>
<td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$6.06</td>
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<b class=\"hidlb\">End Date:</b>
<span>Nov-16 19:30</span>
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<div class=\"bin1\">1 Bid</div>
<span class=\"sold\">Sold</span>
</td>
<td class=\"prc bidsold g-b\">$89.99</td>
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<span>Nov-16 19:28</span>
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<a name=\"item2c58ca90cc\"> </a>
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// REMOVE THE BACKSLASHES - THEY DO NOT BELONG THERE
$s = str_replace('\\', '', $s);
function get_bid_results($s)
{
// NORMALIZE THE STRING
$s = str_replace('Bids', 'Bid', $s);
$s = strip_tags($s, '<td>');
$s = preg_replace('/\s\s+/', ' ', $s);
// BREAK INTO BITES
$x = explode('<td class="bids">', $s);
unset($x[0]);
// ITERATE OVER THE BITES
foreach ($x as $s)
{
$n = array();
$s = strip_tags(strtoupper($s));
$s = str_replace('BUY IT NOW', 'Buy It Now BID', $s);
$a = explode('BID',$s);
$n['Bids'] = trim($a[0]);
$b = explode('$', $a[1]);
$n['Status'] = ucfirst(strtolower(trim($b[0])));
$n['Price'] = preg_replace('/[^0-9\.:]/', '', $b[1]);
$n['Price'] = explode(':', $n['Price']);
$n['Price'] = $n['Price'][0];
$r[] = $n;
}
return $r;
}
$my_answers = get_bid_results($s);
print_r($my_answers);
Wow - the test data just keeps changing. In the future, please give us the ACTUAL test data the first time, so we don't waste time writing code that has to be re-written over and over. Thanks.
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I understand that what I'm trying to do is not easy, and yes the data keeps changing that's why we are using regular expression isn't it?
Closing this question for now, will come back with other questions more specific.
Thanks.
Closing this question for now, will come back with other questions more specific.
Thanks.
The choice of REGEX or state engine has nothing to do with the changing test data. The changing test data issue arose because the test data posted originally did not really resemble the ACTUAL working set data.
In computer science curricula one of the first things a programmer is taught are principles of TDD, and one of those principles is to have a robust set of test data at the "unit" level. In other words, you perfect the inputs and expected outputs first, before you start trying to write code. From my personal experience, I can tell you this is a really good way to get complicated programming done with great accuracy at a high rate of speed!
http://courses.cs.vt.edu/~cs1114/CreditByExam/TDD.pdf
Thanks for the points, and good luck with the project, ~Ray
In computer science curricula one of the first things a programmer is taught are principles of TDD, and one of those principles is to have a robust set of test data at the "unit" level. In other words, you perfect the inputs and expected outputs first, before you start trying to write code. From my personal experience, I can tell you this is a really good way to get complicated programming done with great accuracy at a high rate of speed!
http://courses.cs.vt.edu/~cs1114/CreditByExam/TDD.pdf
Thanks for the points, and good luck with the project, ~Ray
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