I am doing Online Arbitrage in the Amazon USA. Do you think that which is more profitable and logical in the long run for a person in the beginning stages of Online Arbitrage? I heard that if I send products directly to Amazon, I am more inclined to be banned from selling that product because it becomes clear that I am buying the product from a retailer like Walmart instead of being the product’s official supplier or distributor. Also, if I send them to third-party prep centers, am I labeled as FBA or FBM? Are these prep centers reliable since I reside in a different country from the USA and doing OA fully remote?
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In the beginning stages of Online Arbitrage, using a third-party prep center is generally a more sustainable and logical approach, as it reduces the risk of Amazon linking your shipments directly to retailers like Walmart, which can sometimes lead to account issues. When you send products to a prep center and they forward them to Amazon FBA, your products are still classified as FBA. If you use a prep center but ship products directly to customers yourself, that would be FBM. Most reputable prep centers are reliable, but since you’re managing OA remotely, it’s crucial to vet them thoroughly, check reviews, and possibly start with a smaller test batch before committing fully. Reliable prep centers also help with compliance, repackaging, and removing any retailer invoices or branding to make your shipments more Amazon-compliant.
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Hello @freedo,
welcome to the forum! Please note that it absolutely doesn’t matter where you source your products, as long as they are authentic.
However, when you are a new seller, it is very likely you will be asked to provide invoices randomly, for any product. This is why I strongly recommend that you don’t do retail or online arbitrage before you establish a selling history.
For the first 1-2 years, you should sell products where you have invoices to provide in case of any such requests.
Then, once you establish yourself, you will be able to sell products where you don’t have invoices.
To answer your question, a third party warehouse would be a much better idea than FBA, where your inventory can become stuck.
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What would you recommend me to get official invoices from suppliers. I dont have enough capital for wholesale directly. How can i get official invoices without spending thousands dollars for sourcing?
There are many wholesalers with no minimum order quantity or value. Here is where I source from, they will give you proper invoices: https://www.javoli.com/
You can also find many other wholesalers on Google.
How can I find wholesalers with no minimum order quantity on Google? Should I reach out many wholesalers and ask if they have MOQ or not? Or is there a filter I can apply to find suppliers with no MOQ. Btw thanks a lot for the link, if you know more suppliers with no MOQ like Javoli, I would be veeery pleased…
PS: does Javoli operate in the US?
Javoli operates in Europe. However, most wholesalers don’t have any minimum order quantity. If they do, they will let you know.
Thanks… Should I just type the brand and put “wholesaler” on Google to find them or do you have another specific strategy?
Yes. And if you know what you want to sell, then include it in the search.
I like buying movie merch, these products are great for obtaining various Amazon approvals.