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ItemLookup Operation

A2S Query

http://ecs.amazonaws.com/onca/xml?
   Service=AWSECommerceService
   &AWSAccessKeyId=00QT3TC4J6BBJ52N9C02
   &AssociateTag=browsenodes-20
   &Operation=ItemLookup
   &ItemId=B001PLE6CG
   &ResponseGroup=Large
   &Version=2005-10-05

The above URL executes an A2S ItemLookup query. The ItemLookup operation returns information about products which match the specified parameters such as ItemId.

The Large response group returns a large amount of information about each item in the response.

A2S Response

The following is the XML response returned by A2S for the above query.
<ItemLookupResponse>
 <OperationRequest>
  <RequestId>13507eda-66ff-496b-b1d1-361777bcdd6c</RequestId>
  <Arguments>
   <Argument Name="Operation" Value="ItemLookup" />
   <Argument Name="Service" Value="AWSECommerceService" />
   <Argument Name="ItemId" Value="B001PLE6CG" />
   <Argument Name="AWSAccessKeyId" Value="144RR0T0YM45X6SVKSR2" />
   <Argument Name="Timestamp" Value="2010-07-31T03:40:11Z" />
   <Argument Name="Signature" Value="+T939QR8As60PhqEhQcymMMwKbYDoXNH6G5/NFSFqTY=" />
   <Argument Name="ResponseGroup" Value="Large" />
   <Argument Name="AssociateTag" Value="browsenodes-20" />
   <Argument Name="Version" Value="2009-03-01" />
  </Arguments>
  <RequestProcessingTime>0.2169570000000000</RequestProcessingTime>
 </OperationRequest>
 <Items>
  <Request>
   <IsValid>True</IsValid>
   <ItemLookupRequest>
    <Condition>New</Condition>
    <DeliveryMethod>Ship</DeliveryMethod>
    <IdType>ASIN</IdType>
    <MerchantId>Amazon</MerchantId>
    <OfferPage>1</OfferPage>
    <ItemId>B001PLE6CG</ItemId>
    <ResponseGroup>Large</ResponseGroup>
    <ReviewPage>1</ReviewPage>
    <ReviewSort>-SubmissionDate</ReviewSort>
    <VariationPage>All</VariationPage>
   </ItemLookupRequest>
  </Request>
  <Item>
   <ASIN>B001PLE6CG</ASIN>
   <DetailPageURL>http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Foundry-ZBB-0102-Hanging-Large/dp/B001PLE6CG%3FSubscriptionId%3D144RR0T0YM45X6SVKSR2%26tag%3Dbrowsenodes-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB001PLE6CG</DetailPageURL>
   <ItemLinks>
    <ItemLink>
     <Description>Technical Details</Description>
     <URL>http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Foundry-ZBB-0102-Hanging-Large/dp/tech-data/B001PLE6CG%3FSubscriptionId%3D144RR0T0YM45X6SVKSR2%26tag%3Dbrowsenodes-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D386001%26creativeASIN%3DB001PLE6CG</URL>
    </ItemLink>
    <ItemLink>
     <Description>Add To Baby Registry</Description>
     <URL>http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/baby/add-item.html%3Fasin.0%3DB001PLE6CG%26SubscriptionId%3D144RR0T0YM45X6SVKSR2%26tag%3Dbrowsenodes-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D386001%26creativeASIN%3DB001PLE6CG</URL>
    </ItemLink>
    <ItemLink>
     <Description>Add To Wedding Registry</Description>
     <URL>http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wedding/add-item.html%3Fasin.0%3DB001PLE6CG%26SubscriptionId%3D144RR0T0YM45X6SVKSR2%26tag%3Dbrowsenodes-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D386001%26creativeASIN%3DB001PLE6CG</URL>
    </ItemLink>
    <ItemLink>
     <Description>Add To Wishlist</Description>
     <URL>http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/add-item.html%3Fasin.0%3DB001PLE6CG%26SubscriptionId%3D144RR0T0YM45X6SVKSR2%26tag%3Dbrowsenodes-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D386001%26creativeASIN%3DB001PLE6CG</URL>
    </ItemLink>
    <ItemLink>
     <Description>Tell A Friend</Description>
     <URL>http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/taf/B001PLE6CG%3FSubscriptionId%3D144RR0T0YM45X6SVKSR2%26tag%3Dbrowsenodes-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D386001%26creativeASIN%3DB001PLE6CG</URL>
    </ItemLink>
    <ItemLink>
     <Description>All Customer Reviews</Description>
     <URL>http://www.amazon.com/review/product/B001PLE6CG%3FSubscriptionId%3D144RR0T0YM45X6SVKSR2%26tag%3Dbrowsenodes-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D386001%26creativeASIN%3DB001PLE6CG</URL>
    </ItemLink>
    <ItemLink>
     <Description>All Offers</Description>
     <URL>http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B001PLE6CG%3FSubscriptionId%3D144RR0T0YM45X6SVKSR2%26tag%3Dbrowsenodes-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D386001%26creativeASIN%3DB001PLE6CG</URL>
    </ItemLink>
   </ItemLinks>
   <SalesRank>342664</SalesRank>
   <SmallImage>
    <URL>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51FreVQce0L._SL75_.jpg</URL>
    <Height Units="pixels" >75</Height>
    <Width Units="pixels" >74</Width>
   </SmallImage>
   <MediumImage>
    <URL>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51FreVQce0L._SL160_.jpg</URL>
    <Height Units="pixels" >160</Height>
    <Width Units="pixels" >158</Width>
   </MediumImage>
   <LargeImage>
    <URL>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51FreVQce0L.jpg</URL>
    <Height Units="pixels" >500</Height>
    <Width Units="pixels" >493</Width>
   </LargeImage>
   <ImageSets>
    <ImageSet>
     <SwatchImage>
      <URL>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51FreVQce0L._SL30_.jpg</URL>
      <Height Units="pixels" >30</Height>
      <Width Units="pixels" >30</Width>
     </SwatchImage>
     <SmallImage>
      <URL>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51FreVQce0L._SL75_.jpg</URL>
      <Height Units="pixels" >75</Height>
      <Width Units="pixels" >74</Width>
     </SmallImage>
     <ThumbnailImage>
      <URL>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51FreVQce0L._SL75_.jpg</URL>
      <Height Units="pixels" >75</Height>
      <Width Units="pixels" >74</Width>
     </ThumbnailImage>
     <TinyImage>
      <URL>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51FreVQce0L._SL110_.jpg</URL>
      <Height Units="pixels" >110</Height>
      <Width Units="pixels" >108</Width>
     </TinyImage>
     <MediumImage>
      <URL>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51FreVQce0L._SL160_.jpg</URL>
      <Height Units="pixels" >160</Height>
      <Width Units="pixels" >158</Width>
     </MediumImage>
     <LargeImage>
      <URL>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51FreVQce0L.jpg</URL>
      <Height Units="pixels" >500</Height>
      <Width Units="pixels" >493</Width>
     </LargeImage>
    </ImageSet>
   </ImageSets>
   <ItemAttributes>
    <Binding>Lawn & Patio</Binding>
    <Brand>Zoobox</Brand>
    <Color>Bronze</Color>
    <EAN>0879842003193</EAN>
    <Feature>Multi levels provide shallow water at all times as water evaporates</Feature>
    <Feature>Textured Surfaces gives birds sure footing</Feature>
    <Feature>Functional perches around the sides</Feature>
    <Feature>Change detaches to be placed in a stand or hang</Feature>
    <Feature>Bird Bath will not rust (excluding chain)</Feature>
    <IsAutographed>0</IsAutographed>
    <IsMemorabilia>0</IsMemorabilia>
    <ItemDimensions>
     <Height Units="hundredths-inches" >600</Height>
     <Length Units="hundredths-inches" >1700</Length>
     <Weight Units="hundredths-pounds" >200</Weight>
     <Width Units="hundredths-inches" >1700</Width>
    </ItemDimensions>
    <Label>Zoobox</Label>
    <ListPrice>
     <Amount>7999</Amount>
     <CurrencyCode>USD</CurrencyCode>
     <FormattedPrice>$79.99</FormattedPrice>
    </ListPrice>
    <Manufacturer>Zoobox</Manufacturer>
    <MaterialType>aluminum</MaterialType>
    <MaterialTypeSetElement>aluminum</MaterialTypeSetElement>
    <Model>ZBB-0102</Model>
    <MPN>ZBB-0102</MPN>
    <PackageDimensions>
     <Height Units="hundredths-inches" >520</Height>
     <Length Units="hundredths-inches" >1730</Length>
     <Weight Units="hundredths-pounds" >390</Weight>
     <Width Units="hundredths-inches" >1730</Width>
    </PackageDimensions>
    <PackageQuantity>1</PackageQuantity>
    <ProductGroup>Lawn & Patio</ProductGroup>
    <ProductTypeName>ABIS_LAWN_AND_GARDEN</ProductTypeName>
    <Publisher>Zoobox</Publisher>
    <Size>Large</Size>
    <Studio>Zoobox</Studio>
    <Title>Nature's Foundry, ZBB-0102, Hanging Bird Bath, Large</Title>
    <UPC>879842003193</UPC>
   </ItemAttributes>
   <OfferSummary>
    <LowestNewPrice>
     <FormattedPrice>Too low to display</FormattedPrice>
    </LowestNewPrice>
    <TotalNew>10</TotalNew>
    <TotalUsed>0</TotalUsed>
    <TotalCollectible>0</TotalCollectible>
    <TotalRefurbished>0</TotalRefurbished>
   </OfferSummary>
   <Offers>
    <TotalOffers>1</TotalOffers>
    <TotalOfferPages>1</TotalOfferPages>
    <Offer>
     <Merchant>
      <MerchantId>ATVPDKIKX0DER</MerchantId>
      <GlancePage>http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/seller/home.html?seller=ATVPDKIKX0DER</GlancePage>
      <AverageFeedbackRating>0.0</AverageFeedbackRating>
      <TotalFeedback>0</TotalFeedback>
     </Merchant>
     <OfferAttributes>
      <Condition>New</Condition>
      <SubCondition>new</SubCondition>
     </OfferAttributes>
     <OfferListing>
      <OfferListingId>j7ko%2F5%2BurPOqII3i4yXUBQR6Wkdv5XHkl%2BqKRxw5bMMQpaSVFrf3MrS0fbJU%2BGPO5kUNt%2BLOlcUwG0BX7uerh5bfdZqpg5EL</OfferListingId>
      <Price>
       <Amount>6708</Amount>
       <CurrencyCode>USD</CurrencyCode>
       <FormattedPrice>$67.08</FormattedPrice>
      </Price>
      <AmountSaved>
       <Amount>1291</Amount>
       <CurrencyCode>USD</CurrencyCode>
       <FormattedPrice>$12.91</FormattedPrice>
      </AmountSaved>
      <PercentageSaved>16</PercentageSaved>
      <Availability>Usually ships in 24 hours</Availability>
      <AvailabilityAttributes>
       <AvailabilityType>now</AvailabilityType>
       <MinimumHours>0</MinimumHours>
       <MaximumHours>0</MaximumHours>
      </AvailabilityAttributes>
      <Quantity>-1</Quantity>
      <IsEligibleForSuperSaverShipping>1</IsEligibleForSuperSaverShipping>
     </OfferListing>
    </Offer>
   </Offers>
   <CustomerReviews>
    <AverageRating>2.0</AverageRating>
    <TotalReviews>1</TotalReviews>
    <TotalReviewPages>1</TotalReviewPages>
    <Review>
     <ASIN>B001PLE6CG</ASIN>
     <Rating>2</Rating>
     <HelpfulVotes>3</HelpfulVotes>
     <CustomerId>A371LU4PWEZTY0</CustomerId>
     <Reviewer>
      <CustomerId>A371LU4PWEZTY0</CustomerId>
      <Name>B. Welch</Name>
      <Nickname>welciea</Nickname>
      <Location>Tennesee</Location>
     </Reviewer>
     <TotalVotes>3</TotalVotes>
     <Date>2010-04-03</Date>
     <Summary>Would not recommend</Summary>
     <Content>All the pain chipped off the inside the very first week. I would not recommend.</Content>
    </Review>
   </CustomerReviews>
   <EditorialReviews>
    <EditorialReview>
     <Source>Product Description</Source>
     <Content>Beauty and function make these baths "bird perfect". Made from a unique metal alloy that has the same appearance and ages like brass. Will not rust. 16 Inch Diamter x 6 Inch Deep</Content>
     <IsLinkSuppressed>0</IsLinkSuppressed>
    </EditorialReview>
   </EditorialReviews>
   <SimilarProducts>
    <SimilarProduct>
     <ASIN>B001PLE6DK</ASIN>
     <Title>Solar Unit 2 Frogs (Contains Solar Plate Insert, Solar Bird Bath Water Feature, And Solar Panel And</Title>
    </SimilarProduct>
    <SimilarProduct>
     <ASIN>B000VRU4US</ASIN>
     <Title>PHion Balance PHion Diagnostic Ph Test Strips, 90-Count</Title>
    </SimilarProduct>
   </SimilarProducts>
   <BrowseNodes>
    <BrowseNode>
     <BrowseNodeId>553636</BrowseNodeId>
     <Name>Birdbaths</Name>
     <Children>
      <BrowseNode>
       <BrowseNodeId>13402221</BrowseNodeId>
       <Name>Birdbath Accessories</Name>
      </BrowseNode>
     </Children>
     <Ancestors>
      <BrowseNode>
       <BrowseNodeId>553632</BrowseNodeId>
       <Name>Backyard Birding</Name>
       <Ancestors>
        <BrowseNode>
         <BrowseNodeId>286168</BrowseNodeId>
         <Name>Patio, Lawn & Garden</Name>
         <Ancestors>
          <BrowseNode>
           <BrowseNodeId>1063498</BrowseNodeId>
           <Name>Categories</Name>
           <IsCategoryRoot>1</IsCategoryRoot>
           <Ancestors>
            <BrowseNode>
             <BrowseNodeId>1055398</BrowseNodeId>
             <Name>Home, Garden & Pets</Name>
            </BrowseNode>
           </Ancestors>
          </BrowseNode>
         </Ancestors>
        </BrowseNode>
       </Ancestors>
      </BrowseNode>
     </Ancestors>
    </BrowseNode>
    <BrowseNode>
     <BrowseNodeId>239092011</BrowseNodeId>
     <Name>Home & Garden: International Shipping Available</Name>
     <Ancestors>
      <BrowseNode>
       <BrowseNodeId>1063496</BrowseNodeId>
       <Name>Specialty Stores</Name>
       <Ancestors>
        <BrowseNode>
         <BrowseNodeId>13900811</BrowseNodeId>
         <Name>Home & Garden Features</Name>
         <Ancestors>
          <BrowseNode>
           <BrowseNodeId>1055398</BrowseNodeId>
           <Name>Home, Garden & Pets</Name>
          </BrowseNode>
         </Ancestors>
        </BrowseNode>
       </Ancestors>
      </BrowseNode>
     </Ancestors>
    </BrowseNode>
    <BrowseNode>
     <BrowseNodeId>13900821</BrowseNodeId>
     <Name>Kitchen & Dining Features</Name>
     <Children>
      <BrowseNode>
       <BrowseNodeId>51552011</BrowseNodeId>
       <Name>Featured Categories</Name>
      </BrowseNode>
      <BrowseNode>
       <BrowseNodeId>491864</BrowseNodeId>
       <Name>Kitchen & Dining Categories Directory</Name>
      </BrowseNode>
      <BrowseNode>
       <BrowseNodeId>491866</BrowseNodeId>
       <Name>Special Features</Name>
      </BrowseNode>
      <BrowseNode>
       <BrowseNodeId>491868</BrowseNodeId>
       <Name>Specialty Stores</Name>
      </BrowseNode>
      <BrowseNode>
       <BrowseNodeId>2334099011</BrowseNodeId>
       <Name>Self Service</Name>
      </BrowseNode>
     </Children>
     <Ancestors>
      <BrowseNode>
       <BrowseNodeId>1055398</BrowseNodeId>
       <Name>Home, Garden & Pets</Name>
      </BrowseNode>
     </Ancestors>
    </BrowseNode>
    <BrowseNode>
     <BrowseNodeId>316670011</BrowseNodeId>
     <Name>Aluminum</Name>
     <Ancestors>
      <BrowseNode>
       <BrowseNodeId>316669011</BrowseNodeId>
       <Name>Metal</Name>
       <Ancestors>
        <BrowseNode>
         <BrowseNodeId>316666011</BrowseNodeId>
         <Name>Patio, Lawn & Garden Material (material_browse)</Name>
         <Ancestors>
          <BrowseNode>
           <BrowseNodeId>2235333011</BrowseNodeId>
           <Name>Patio, Lawn & Garden (286168)</Name>
           <Ancestors>
            <BrowseNode>
             <BrowseNodeId>2234517011</BrowseNodeId>
             <Name>Category Specific Browse Refinements</Name>
             <Ancestors>
              <BrowseNode>
               <BrowseNodeId>15891341</BrowseNodeId>
               <Name>Refinements</Name>
               <Ancestors>
                <BrowseNode>
                 <BrowseNodeId>1055398</BrowseNodeId>
                 <Name>Home, Garden & Pets</Name>
                </BrowseNode>
               </Ancestors>
              </BrowseNode>
             </Ancestors>
            </BrowseNode>
           </Ancestors>
          </BrowseNode>
         </Ancestors>
        </BrowseNode>
       </Ancestors>
      </BrowseNode>
     </Ancestors>
    </BrowseNode>
   </BrowseNodes>
  </Item>
 </Items>
</ItemLookupResponse>
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