Finally, I got a few hours to play around with the API docs that Alibris sent me. As mentioned earlier, I have created a beta book search engine. Slowly, it will grow to have all the features I use elsewhere, plus a few more. The integration started with the usual effort of signing up for an affiliate program. Then, if you want an API you have to email a request, but they were quick to respond (within 24 hours). A couple of hours later it’ s working and integrated.
Anyway .. When using the Beta Book Search, results for a specific item will now search for new and used prices at Alibris.
Next .. need to work on price ordering, results from amazon (not just the side link), and getting the API from AbeBooks.