My Honest Experience with Selling on Amazon FBA

Sep 23, 2023 | Amazon FBA | 30 comments

My Honest Experience with Selling on Amazon FBA




I Tried Selling on Amazon FBA – The Honest Results

There has been a surge in popularity when it comes to selling products on Amazon. The e-commerce giant offers various methods, one of which is Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA). Intrigued by its potential, I decided to give it a try. Here, I will share my honest results and experiences, shedding light on the realities of selling on Amazon FBA.

To start, I conducted thorough research on the platform, looking for reliable information and success stories. The concept seemed simple enough: source products, send them to Amazon’s fulfillment centers, and let them handle storage, packaging, and shipping. I was enticed by the prospect of Amazon’s extensive customer reach and convenience of their services.

Firstly, I had to carefully select the products to sell. I knew that market research was vital, so I used various tools available to pinpoint profitable niches with low competition. After hours of analysis, I settled on a few items that seemed promising. I then sourced the products from suppliers, ensuring the quality met Amazon’s standards.

Once the products were acquired, I listed them on Amazon’s platform. This is where the process started to get a bit tricky. Understanding the algorithms and effectively optimizing product listings required a deep understanding of keywords and efficient copywriting. While Amazon offers some guidelines, I found it challenging to stand out amongst the vast number of established sellers.

Afterward, I sent my inventory to Amazon’s fulfillment centers. This is where the ease of FBA really shines. Instead of worrying about storage and shipping logistics, Amazon took charge of everything. Ensuring my products were in stock and properly managed provided peace of mind, as I could focus on other aspects of my business.

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Things started to get exciting when my products went live on Amazon. I noticed a steady trickle of sales, which was encouraging. However, the excitement was short-lived. Despite making sales, I soon discovered the high fees associated with selling on Amazon. From storage to fulfillment, Amazon took a significant portion of my revenue. While some may argue it’s the cost of their services, for me, it ate into my profit potential.

Another challenge arose when it came to customer reviews. Positive reviews are crucial to maintaining a good reputation on Amazon, as they heavily influence future buyers. However, getting organic reviews proved difficult. Amazon actively discourages soliciting reviews, and the majority of my customers did not leave feedback. This made it harder to gain visibility and attract new customers.

Additionally, I faced tough competition from established sellers with similar products. Their positive reviews and brand recognition gave them an upper hand, making it challenging to break into the market. Consequently, I had to work twice as hard to gain attention and establish my brand.

In conclusion, my experience with Amazon FBA taught me valuable lessons. While it offers convenience and access to a massive customer base, success is not guaranteed. It requires diligent market research, effective listing optimization, navigating high fees, and competing with well-established sellers. It is essential to carefully calculate costs and consider pricing strategies to ensure profitability.

Ultimately, selling on Amazon FBA is not a get-rich-quick scheme. It requires time, effort, and constant adaptation to changing market trends. However, with the right mindset and dedication, it is possible to carve out a profitable niche and succeed in the competitive world of e-commerce.

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30 Comments

  1. Travis Marziani

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  2. Raj Estate

    Do you have any contact no. or email id!?? Plz

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  3. Ngan Nguyen

    thanks for telling us the truth about start a business on amazon, that is not easy as some training course said, they just show the revenue and did not minus expenses, and after $34,000 you have to pay for the income tax 😀

    Reply
  4. adil asif

    Hello Travis, you videos are soo helpful. But I have one question. If a person selling brand product with the approval of the brand. Is it possible brand can complain about it. Amazon suspend seller account?? I'm asking about whole seller

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  5. Yoga

    Travis you are never going to please all the complainers. If they don’t like the video just move the f on. Thank you for your videos.

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  6. Nikolay Zverkov

    girl looks like a hired actress same as a tennis player in your other video

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  7. ACE SURPRISE

    Please please sir make a video about amazon online arbitrage i have to start ku own business so i am trying to learn as much as i can

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  8. Adventure With Danan

    I've seen a lot of videos on selling on Amazon and this is one of the most simple and helpful!

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  9. Brian VanD

    Hello Travis. I am an Amazon fba seller with over $300,000 in revenue within my first 5 months. I would love to get in contact with you!

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  10. Jackson Clark

    Hey Travis, how do you know if a business name is taken? Which website do you use to see what names are available?

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  11. Moz

    amazon won't let you make sh* , these guys are all working for amazon, ask yourself how right when recession is happening everywhere you look they're advertising how to become a seller? I feel for it too, lost over 100k, every person that I know didn't make it either, I at least know over 100 sellers, please don't fall for these lies, their system won't let you take anything, such a shame how much lie exists in this country, these guys are making all their money through teaching you how to sell there, the biggest LIE!

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  12. Nobu Terashima

    I have found a product I want to create and that I'm passionate about but I have concerns. The product I want to create is a food product. Are there any preventions from selling food items? How do I find a good manufacturer that I can rely on? What happens if I sell a product and it make them sick? Or allergies? Thank you for all your tips and guides!

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  13. D C

    Trademarks are great but take at least 6 months?

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  14. Tara Rathnayake

    While we doing our business, if we stuck at some point, can we still contact you ask for some advice?

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  15. Just

    Should I start Amazon fba at 14 years old before is too late

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  16. Masooma Shekib

    I want to take your course but I don’t know it will be helpful to me or not

    Reply
  17. Pug Tortuga

    Why not just pay for Amazon ad …kicks you to top guaranteed

    Reply
  18. Onesphort Mwamba

    how accurate is this ? are you sure it no just a scam ?

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  19. Akhtar Hussain

    please guide me which one the training amazon fba pl, amazon arbritage, virtual assistant are better.

    Reply
  20. Alla

    Travis, I want your course, is it suitable for UK sellers as well? Love your videos, always very inspiring

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  21. Blake Griffin

    This sounds so much like a paid ad…… painful to watch

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  22. JUGADA MAGISTRAL

    Thank you for you job Travis, hope soon i can take your courses!!

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  23. Ryo Ryo

    keep doing videos like this. very helpful

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  24. Uno Pescado

    Great video, as always, Travis. Very inspiring! Thanks to you I yesterday registered on the sellers central, and my packaging and product are being delivered. Excited about the launch day!

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  25. ChatGPT Guide

    It is possible to start Amazon FBA business from Nepal? We don't have online money transit service right now. So is there possible to do this business?

    Reply
  26. Mike Tyson

    Having your product shipped to the kickstarter backers through amazon will count as sells to get higher position on the search results?

    Reply

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