I have created my Amazon seller account and have been trying to find a product to sell. I’ve been using tools like Keepa to understand which products could work. I haven’t sold anything yet, but the problem is that I can’t find a product here in my country, Colombia, that I can sell on Amazon. I’ve visited many places and compared prices, but I never find the same products listed on the platform.
I was wondering if any of you have faced the same issue and how you managed to move forward and find a good product. Someone once told me to use a VPN and buy products from different countries, saying I don’t necessarily have to source them locally.
Finding your first product can be tough, especially if you’re not finding the same items locally. Instead of copying products, look for trending items or problem-solving products.
Explore local shops or handmade products that aren’t on Amazon yet. Using a VPN can help, but it’s not necessary.
Consider starting with retail arbitrage to learn the platform and make some cash. Focus on a niche, research with Keepa, and look for similar products from local or international supplier.
Keepa is great, but don’t just look for exact matches. Try finding similar products or sourcing from wholesalers. A VPN isn’t needed. Have you checked local manufacturers or online suppliers?
You can first analyze the current trend and then decide what to do. Examine what other sellers are offering, including the number of competitors for a particular product, their prices, and the reviews they’ve received.
If you want purchase products, China is a good market to source.
Finding a profitable product to sell on Amazon can be challenging, especially if you’re struggling to source items locally. Since you’re in Colombia and not finding the same products listed on Amazon, you might want to explore online arbitrage, where you purchase from international websites that ship to Amazon fulfillment centers. A VPN can help you access different marketplaces, but the key is ensuring you can get products at a competitive price after factoring in shipping, import duties, and Amazon fees. You might also consider sourcing from wholesale suppliers, using prep centers in the U.S., or exploring private label opportunities where you create a unique product based on market demand rather than relying on existing listings. Keep using Keepa and other research tools to identify trends, and test with small quantities before committing to larger orders.