Buy from Big Lots via API
Programmatically shop Big Lots for discounted products. Access furniture, décor, and essentials via Zinc's API.
Install the universal-checkout skill (npx skills add zincio/skills --skill universal-checkout) to buy from Big Lots and 50+ retailers. Paste the prompt below into Cursor, Claude Code, or OpenClaw.
What is Big Lots?
Big Lots is a leading discount retailer offering furniture, seasonal products, home décor, food, and everyday essentials at bargain prices. Zinc's Big Lots API integration provides programmatic access to their value-priced product catalog.
Great for budget-focused procurement platforms, bargain deal aggregators, and any application that needs access to deeply discounted products across home, food, and seasonal categories via the API.
biglots.comWhat you can build with the Big Lots API
Build with the Big Lots integration API for search, ordering, tracking, and returns.
Big Lots Order Placement API
Place orders with a product URL and shipping address. No checkout flows required — Zinc handles the retailer-side workflow and processes orders asynchronously.
{
"products": [
{
"url": "https://biglots.com/...",
"quantity": 1
}
],
"shipping_address": {
"first_name": "Jane",
"last_name": "Doe",
"address_line1": "123 Main St",
"city": "San Francisco",
"state": "CA",
"postal_code": "94105",
"country": "US",
"phone_number": "5551234567"
},
"max_price": 39900
}Big Lots Order Status API
Retrieve order details including item statuses, shipping address, and processing results. Poll to track progress from pending through to delivery.
{
"id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
"status": "order_placed",
"max_price": 39900,
"items": [
{
"url": "https://biglots.com/...",
"quantity": 1,
"status": "shipped"
}
],
"tracking_numbers": [
{
"carrier": "ups",
"tracking_number": "1Z999AA10123456784",
"created_at": "2026-01-15T14:30:00Z"
}
],
"created_at": "2026-01-15T10:00:00Z"
}Big Lots Shipment Tracking API
Tracking numbers are automatically extracted from retailer shipping notifications and returned in the order response. Supports UPS, FedEx, USPS, Amazon Logistics, and DHL.
{
"id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
"status": "order_placed",
"tracking_numbers": [
{
"carrier": "ups",
"tracking_number": "1Z999AA10123456784",
"created_at": "2026-01-15T14:30:00Z"
},
{
"carrier": "amazon",
"tracking_number": "TBA123456789000",
"created_at": "2026-01-16T09:15:00Z"
}
]
}Big Lots Managed Accounts
Use Zinc-managed checkout accounts or bring your own retailer credentials. Managed accounts handle login, 2FA, and payment automatically — no account setup required.
{
"credentials": [
{
"short_id": "zn_acct_a1b2c3d4",
"email": "orders@example.com",
"retailer": "big_lots",
"has_totp": true,
"has_forwarding": true
}
],
"total": 1
}Big Lots API Integration FAQ
What can I do with the Big Lots API integration?
You can search products, place orders, track shipments, and handle returns through a single Zinc API integration for Big Lots. Search by keyword or product URL to find items on biglots.com, then place orders with a shipping address and max price — no checkout UI required on your side.
Use POST /orders to submit a purchase request, GET /orders/{order_id} to poll status, and webhook subscriptions for async shipping and delivery events. Returns are supported through the same API, so you can build search-to-return workflows without maintaining a separate Big Lots integration.
Do I need to build a checkout flow for Big Lots?
No. Zinc handles the retailer-side ordering workflow on biglots.com, so your app can place orders directly via API calls. Send a POST /orders request with the product URL, quantity, shipping address, and max_price in cents — Zinc manages login, payment, and fulfillment on Big Lots's site.
Your application never needs to embed Big Lots's checkout or store retailer credentials unless you choose to bring your own account via managed accounts. This is especially useful for rewards platforms, gifting apps, and AI agents that need to buy from Big Lots programmatically.
What is the free shipping minimum for Big Lots?
Big Lots offers free standard shipping on orders of $59 or more before tax. Free ship-to-store on any order. Orders below the minimum will incur a shipping fee. Note that shipping policies can change, so check Big Lots's website for the most current thresholds.
When placing orders through the Zinc API, set an appropriate max_price to cover the product cost plus estimated shipping if the order total is below Big Lots's free shipping threshold. Zinc processes the order at biglots.com and refunds any unused amount after fulfillment completes.
Can I get shipment tracking updates for Big Lots orders?
Yes. When Big Lots ships your order, Zinc extracts tracking numbers from retailer shipping notifications and returns them in the order response. Each entry includes the carrier, tracking number, and timestamp.
Poll GET /orders/{order_id} for the latest status, or subscribe to webhook events for shipping and delivery updates without polling. Supported carriers include UPS, FedEx, USPS, Amazon Logistics, and DHL — so you can surface tracking in your app or pass it through to end customers automatically.
How do I start using the Big Lots integration API?
Create an account, get your API key, and follow the Zinc API docs to send your first search or order request. You'll need a Zinc API key (prefixed zn_) for authenticated endpoints like orders and product search.
Start with GET /retailers to confirm Big Lots is supported, then try a product search or place an order with a biglots.com product URL. For AI agent workflows, the /agent/orders endpoint supports MPP payment — no Zinc account required for the buyer.