Hi,
I am new to Amazon and would like to start selling. Please recommend product-hunting tools, including which tools to use, their prices, and any suitable products for the UK market. Should I choose FBA or FBM? How quickly can I start selling? Should I also consider other platforms such as TikTok or eBay?
What is the starting cost for Amazon? What minimum budget should I keep in mind if I want to start with a very small investment?
Thanks.
Hi 
• Product Hunt Tools: Helium 10 / Jungle Scout
• Model: FBA (best for beginners)
• Start Time: 3–5 weeks
• Other Models: Wholesale / Walmart
• Budget:
• Amazon FBA: £500–£1000
• Wholesale: £1000–£3000
• Walmart: £1500+
Start small, test 1 product, then scale 
Question: Which model do you want to go with - FBA, Wholesale, or Walmart?
Yes, you can start Amazon, but budget is not fixed, it depends on product and business model.
First you need clear understanding which model you going with and in which category. If you want simple start, go with one private label product. Try to enter in low competitive market where sellers are making stable, profitable revenue, not millions. This way your initial investment stay low and chances of success become more better.
For research, tools are there, but main thing is your criteria. You can use Amazon Product Opportunity Explorer for trends and data, and also Helium 10 for deeper insights.
But before all, focus on learning. If you don’t understand the model, chances of loss is high. Start smart, not big.
Use tools like Jungle Scout to find low-competition products in the UK (such as niche home goods). Start with FBA, a budget of £500–£1,000 is sufficient to get started, and products can go live in 2–4 weeks. You can also try eBay first; TikTok Shop requires content support.
Bruh welcome to Amazon world!
Here, there are three business modules waiting for you:
Online Arbitrage:
You purchase inventory from retail store and sell them on Amazon with higher price
IP risk is there
Budget:700-1000$k
FBA wholesale: Purchasing inventory from brand or its authorized distributor and selling them with their permission. Low risk
Budget:5000-7000$k
Private Label: Building your own brand as long-term equity. High risk, high return.
Budget: 16000-20000$k
Starting on Amazon is a great choice, but keep it simple if you’re just beginning.
If your budget is low, it’s better to start with FBM since it requires less upfront cost and gives you more control, then move to FBA once you find a winning product and want to scale; realistically, you can start selling within 2–4 weeks if you move quickly, and while tools like Helium 10 or Jungle Scout can help, you can begin with free research methods first to save money; you can also explore platforms like TikTok or eBay.
Amazon is generally more stable for beginners, and in terms of budget, you can start with around £200–£500 to test a product, while £500–£1,500 is a more comfortable range to start properly, just focus on learning and validating one product before trying to scale.
Start with amazon FBA, use helium 10 for product research, minimum budget £3k-£5 for inventory, fees, and marketing.