Retail arbitrage can produce some of the fastest and most consistent profits in reselling. But only if you know what to look for. Walking into a store without a sourcing plan leads to emotional purchases, low ROI items, slow movers, and money tied up in dead inventory. A sourcing checklist keeps you disciplined, focused, and […]
Many resellers believe that being competitive simply means lowering the price. They see other sellers drop their numbers and assume they must do the same to stay relevant. But competitive pricing is not a race to the bottom. It is a strategy built on understanding how marketplaces work, how buyers compare listings, and how listing […]
Most resellers obsess over profit per item. They look at ROI percentages, buy cost, and sale price. But they ignore the metric that determines whether their business grows or stalls: sell-through rate. The sell-through rate measures how quickly your inventory converts into cash. A high sell-through rate creates momentum, compounding returns, and stable profit. A […]
Most resellers think they know their profit. But when you ask how much they actually made after all fees, shipping, packaging, and taxes, the answer is usually a guess. True net profit is not the number shown on your marketplace payouts. It is not the difference between the sale price and the buy cost. True […]
Most resellers lose profit quietly. Not from bad sourcing. Not from slow sales. But from hidden costs that drain margins without being tracked. Shipping labels, packaging, marketplace fees, taxes, storage supplies, and even mileage add up over time. These small expenses feel insignificant on their own, but when ignored across fifty or one hundred sales, […]
Pricing looks simple on the surface. You check sold listings, set a price, and publish. But small pricing mistakes can quietly destroy your margins, slow your sales, and limit your ability to scale. Most resellers lose profit not because they source bad items, but because they price good items poorly. This guide breaks down the […]
Every reseller talks about profit. Very few track it correctly. The gap between what you think you earned and what you actually earned can be massive if you are not tracking every cost and calculating ROI with precision. This guide breaks down exactly how to measure real profit, avoid the most common reseller math mistakes, […]
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