I am a new seller and I have made some sales but not profitable sales, just enough to break even. I am a bit confused on how to read the stock count on SAS.
Under offers it will have stock 30+ then toggle live it will give a different stock number like 718.
Also, any advice on how to find profitable products?
It’s common for new sellers to break even initially while learning how to optimize pricing, sourcing, and fees. Regarding the stock count in SAS, the “stock 30+” under offers likely refers to the estimated inventory that a particular seller has, while the “toggle live” number of 718 might be an estimate of total available units across all sellers, including Amazon’s own stock if applicable. SAS estimations can sometimes be inaccurate, so cross-checking with Keepa or SellerAmp can provide a clearer picture. To find profitable products, focus on analyzing Keepa charts to identify consistent sales trends, avoid highly competitive listings dominated by Amazon, and use tools like SellerAmp, Tactical Arbitrage, or manual sourcing to calculate profit margins accurately. Checking for steady demand, low competition, and a healthy price history will help improve profitability. Also, test small batches before committing to large inventory purchases to minimize risk.
Stock 30+ represents the estimated inventory per seller, while 718 refers to the total stock available across all sellers. To find profitable products, focus on Keepa trends to track price stability and demand, look for low competition to avoid price wars, aim for a high return on investment to maximize profits, and prioritize fast-selling items to ensure quicker turnover and reinvestment opportunities.
This might include all units in various stages, such as inbound shipments, reserved stock, and available stock. It usually reflects the stock that is ready to be sold.
You can order from Alibaba and ship directly to FBA or buy in bulk from any source at a low cost and send it to FBA for fulfillment.
Congrats on making your first sales—it’s a big step! On SAS, the 30+ stock under offers usually reflects what’s visible to buyers, while the live stock (e.g., 718) includes back-end inventory across fulfillment centers. For finding profitable products, focus on Keepa charts, ROI%, and competition levels.
