What are FBA and FBM?
FBA: you send stock to Amazon's warehouses, and Amazon handles storage, packing, delivery and customer service. FBM: you store and ship the goods yourself (for example by ePacket).
| Criteria | FBA | FBM |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront capital | High (stock sent to warehouses) | Low |
| Delivery speed | Fast (Prime) | Depends on the shipping service |
| Control | Lower | High |
| Best for | Proven, steady sellers | Single orders, testing |
When to choose FBM + ePacket?
When you are testing a product, have limited capital or ship single orders, FBM combined with ePacket to the USA reduces inventory risk.
Frequently asked questions
- Is FBA mandatory?
- No. You can use FBM and ship orders yourself by ePacket, especially when you are starting out.
- Do many sellers use both?
- Yes: FBA for core products and FBM for test products and single orders.
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