My Honest Experience Trying Amazon FBA for 3 Months

May 6, 2024 | Amazon FBA | 15 comments

My Honest Experience Trying Amazon FBA for 3 Months




Over the past few years, Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) has become a popular choice for individuals looking to start an online business. It offers the opportunity to sell products to a wide audience without the hassle of handling logistics and shipping. Intrigued by the possibilities, I decided to try my hand at Amazon FBA for three months to see if it could truly be a profitable venture.

The first step in my journey was finding a product to sell. After conducting extensive research and analyzing market trends, I settled on a niche product that seemed to have good potential for sales. I sourced the product from a manufacturer and had it shipped directly to an Amazon fulfillment center. The setup process was relatively easy, thanks to the detailed instructions provided by Amazon.

Once my product was live on the Amazon marketplace, I focused on optimization strategies to increase visibility and attract potential customers. I optimized my product listings with relevant keywords, high-quality images, and compelling descriptions. I also ran Amazon PPC campaigns to drive traffic to my listings.

After the first month, I was thrilled to see some initial sales coming in. However, as the months went by, I realized that competition was fierce in my niche, and it was challenging to stand out among other sellers. I had to constantly monitor my prices, reviews, and rankings to stay competitive.

Despite my efforts, I found that my profit margins were not as high as I had hoped. Amazon fees, advertising costs, and discounts all took a significant chunk out of my revenue. I also encountered issues with inventory management, as I struggled to predict demand accurately and avoid stockouts.

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After three months of selling on Amazon FBA, I decided to analyze my results transparently. While I managed to generate some revenue, my overall profit was minimal, considering the time and resources I had invested. I realized that success on Amazon FBA requires a combination of factors, such as choosing the right product, effective marketing strategies, and efficient operations.

In conclusion, my experience with Amazon FBA was a valuable learning opportunity. It taught me the importance of thorough research, careful planning, and continuous optimization in e-commerce. While the journey was challenging, it also highlighted the potential for success for those who are willing to put in the effort and adapt to the ever-changing landscape of online retail. Whether I choose to continue with Amazon FBA or explore other avenues, I am grateful for the insights gained from this experiment.


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15 Comments

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  2. @M.AnasVirk04

    Hi TRavis i started my business last month of pimple patches but i do not get order

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  3. @cjblade4977

    So Amazon Fba Is not worth it? I’m thinking about retail arbitrage…

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  4. @mr.assumptions

    Amazon's fees will hurt you if you are starting with a very limited income. Even to be a featured seller, in order to be considered, you have to have a competitive price and free shipping. FBA can be a bit much if you are starting off with the minimum requirements to be a seller. I spend a lot of time researching products to sell.

    Reply
  5. @kf2572

    Amazon is a scam! Their prices are higher than the same products on eBay and way higher than going to a regular store.

    Reply
  6. @BenzyFNN

    Hello Travis. Im 15 years old and looking to get into the business of amazon FBA, do you have any tips ? Thanks.

    Reply
  7. @zuser12345

    Amazon has waaaaaayyyyyyyyy too many fees nowadays to make a profit. Plus, Amazon has begun to "court" Chinese factories to sell their products directly to Americans – Amazon is eliminating the American middleman. Typically American businesses buy inventory from China and sell it to the end customer. Now, Amazon has made it so cheap and easy for Chinese factories to send their products in bulk to sell directly to American customers, that any American business can't compete because the china's factory sells it to the customer cheaper than the middleman can buy it for. Amazon does this in order to be more like a Temu or Wish but with faster shipping. The time for selling on Amazon as an American is coming to an end. The only American business that can survive on Amazon is if you make custom items or you make your own product, have it patented, and have tens of thousands of dollars to fight copycats in court. Sorry for the bad news but it is important to know what you are getting into. 🙁

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  8. @starcraft2zone

    Looks successful after 3 months but it’s actually not. He put up over 13k in cash and only made $1900 in profit only 3 months so he’s still negative on his cash flow by more than 10k. New sellers have to look at the return on their cash. Also 10% net profit is very low, especially for a private label product.

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  9. @Ashri.90

    مرحبا ترافيس
    استفاد منك جدا واشكرك علي ذلك
    اريد اخذ الكورس الذي تقدمه ولكن لم اجد الخصم بسبب التأخير في عملية الدفع
    هل تخبرني كيف احصل علي الخصم ؟

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  10. @TheSpendingHabit

    From watching these videos and peoples experiences it honestly doesn't seem all that worth it to go with building your own brand considering the startup costs it might be easier to do big name reselling but I'm no expert.

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  11. @mansoorkhoja3334

    Hey Travis, I’m watching your channel constantly. Unfortunately I’m not very comment or like person but you have me anyway. I will be start Amazon fba course with you! With in month I really appreciate your hard work and effort.

    Reply
  12. @user-pz5tr5rm6e

    Dear travis
    Which state is profitable for amz fba to form there llc

    Pls
    im waiting for your golden answer

    Reply
  13. @elixirforlife4771

    where can i find the authentic USA suppliers and wholesalers? sometime its really hard to find as I am an Amazon beginner

    Reply
  14. @Meyouletsgo

    Mistake 3: I still don’t understand how to fix ? Or what exactly went wrong ?! Isn’t UPC Code legitimate?

    Reply

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