Insights and Advice for Amazon Sellers

Tips for Starting on Amazon

• Arbitrage vs Wholesale: Consider the differences between doing wholesale and starting arbitrage.
• Steps to Sell on Amazon:
  • Find a product to sell.
  • Manufacture and ship your product.
  • Launch your product on Amazon.
• Tools and Resources:
  • Utilize Jungle Scout Alternatives for Amazon FBA.
• Connect with other sellers via Discord for discussions on various FBA topics.

Common Issues and Solutions

• Account Deactivation: Some sellers have faced account deactivation issues in the past.
• Shipping Challenges: Use services like Shippo if facing issues with Amazon labels or USPS deliveries.
• IP Complaints and Brand Risks: It's advisable to go wide, not deep when selling other people's brands on Amazon to mitigate risks.

Additional Advice

• Build Your Own Brand: Consider building your own brand to avoid potential issues with reselling others' brands.
• Listing Evaluation: Conduct a thorough evaluation of listings to assess pricing, stock, and market trends.
• Vehicle Purchase Advice: Seek expert opinions or conduct a professional pre-purchase inspection before investing in a vehicle.

Pros and Cons

• Pros:

  • Diversifying products can help mitigate risks related to brand complaints.
  • Utilizing data and tools like Keepa for market analysis can aid in making informed decisions.
  • Seeking expert advice and conducting inspections can prevent potential costly pitfalls in vehicle purchases.

• Cons:

  • Account deactivation can lead to disruptions in business operations.
  • Issues with labeling and shipping processes can affect delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Over-reliance on reselling other brands can result in IP complaints and market challenges.