Getting Started with Buyback Data in Skulytics
This guide will help you get started with retrieving Buyback product data using the Skulytics API. You’ll learn which endpoint to use, how to run a request in Postman, and how to read the returned device data.
Written By Naqiya Zorahima
Last updated 3 months ago
1. What You’ll Learn
In this tutorial, you will learn how to:
Navigate to the Buyback API endpoints
Retrieve device/product data using the Get a Buyback Product endpoint
Authorize your request with a Public Key
2. Video Tutorial (Step-by-Step)
Follow along with the embedded Guidde video for a full walkthrough:
The video demonstrates how to navigate the Buyback API, authenticate with a Public Key, and successfully retrieve trade-in product data.
3. What You'll Learn in the Guidde Video
The embedded video provides a step-by-step walkthrough on how to retrieve Furniture & Mattresses product data through the Skulytics API using Postman. Below is a summary of the key actions shown in the tutorial:
1.Open the Furniture & Mattresses API Endpoint
A Skulytics Customer Portal account
Your Public Key for authentication
(If you don’t have one yet, see: How to Get API Authentication from the Customer Portal)Postman or any API testing tool is installed
2. Open the Buyback API Endpoint
Go to the Skulytics API Documentation.
Navigate to API Version 2 (v2).
Select the Buyback Data section.
Open Get Product.
This endpoint returns complete device information, including model, storage, carrier, and more.
3. Copy the cURL Request
Inside the endpoint page:
Look to the right panel — the cURL request is displayed there.
Click the copy icon to grab the cURL request from the documentation.
4. Create a New Request in Postman
Open Postman.
Click New → Request.
Paste the cURL request you copied.
(Optional) Rename the request for easier reference.
5. Add Your Authorization
To access Skulytics Buyback data:
Open the Authorization tab in Postman.
Select Bearer Token.
Paste your Public Key.
6. Send the Request
Click Send. If successful, you will see:
Status Code: 200 OK
Your request has worked.Buyback Product Data — such as:
Device Model
Carrier / Network
Condition
Brand
Image
7. Success!
You’ve successfully retrieved Buyback Data using the Skulytics API.
This data can be used for integrations, pricing calculations, grading workflows, or internal tools.
4. What’s Next?
Continue building your setup by exploring the following articles:
How to Get API Authentication from the Customer Portal
Learn where to find your Public Key and how to use it in API requests. Learn moreGetting Started with Appliance Data in Skulytics
Learn how to retrieve appliance products using Skulytics API. Learn moreGetting Started with Furniture Data in Skulytics
Follow the step-by-step guide to fetch furniture product details. Learn more
5. Need Help?
Need assistance? Just email us at support@skulytics.io — we’re happy to help!