What makes a good product
- Light and small → lower ePacket shipping costs.
- A good margin after marketplace fees, shipping and taxes.
- Low risk of breakage or damage in transit.
- Not on the prohibited or restricted items list.
- Clear demand with little head-on competition.
How to research demand
- Watch best-sellers and trends on your target marketplace.
- Use keyword and product research tools.
- Analyze reviews to find unsolved "pain points".
- Test on a small scale before scaling up.
Mind the shipping cost
Always work out shipping in advance based on volumetric weight and check the route rates to see whether the product is still profitable after shipping.
Frequently asked questions
- Should I sell heavy or light products?
- Prioritize light, small products to keep shipping costs down, unless your margin is large enough to absorb the shipping fee.
- How do I know if a product is profitable?
- Take the selling price and subtract marketplace fees, shipping (based on volumetric weight) and taxes; if the result is positive and worthwhile, the product is viable.
Start shipping with ePacket
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