One of the most confusing questions for most of the people who wish to start selling on Amazon is what to sell on Amazon. This article will answer all your questions.
Starting an online business on Amazon by becoming a merchant is a great way to earn a living. But, it is not a simple process and what most people find difficult is the answer to the million-dollar question of what can I sell on Amazon. Well, to be honest, this is actually among the most important elements of achieving success as an online merchant because if you have picked the wrong item, people won’t buy it and you won’t be able to generate profit. So, you have to take into account different aspects before you launch an item.
If you are confused about What to Sell on Amazon, this guide brings you the answers to all your questions.
In the beginning take some products that you prefer and check them with Amazon sales rank estimator https://ioscout.io/sales-estimator for precise forecasting of the volumes of the sold products sellers pick from different niches. This is a free tool from IO Scout, so you can use it every time when you are searching for what to sell on Amazon.
Best items to sell on amazonBelow, we have mentioned some of the top selling and hottest categories and items these days on Amazon. All the ratings, stats, and items listed are as of now and they may change over time.
Clothing, Shoes and Jewelry
You can choose from a wide variety of items from this category. You know T-shirts never go out of style and this is clearly visible from the top items in this category. Among the top 3 items, two are T-shirts; Carhartt Short Sleeve T-Shirt with a rating of 4.5 stars and Gildan T-Shirt Multipack with 4.6 stars.
Books
Amazon was initially an online bookstore and sold tons of books in its first year. Books are still among the top categories on Amazon as people are now opting more for online books.
Electronics
In this advanced era of technology, electronics items especially gadgets are gaining more and more popularity so this is a great category to pick an item from. But if you look at the top 3 items in this category, their seller is Amazon itself which means competition in this category is quite tough.
Toys and Games
Another popular category is toys and games mainly because kids constitute a major portion of Amazon’s consumers. From balloons to kids’ pool, there are a lot of options to choose from this category.
How to Decide What should I sell on Amazon
Below are some characteristics which you should consider when you are on the quest of picking the right item.
Items with Room for Improvement
A good way to launch an item that can bring you high profits is to introduce an improved version of an existing item. You can explore consumers’ reviews about the item you’re interested in to learn about the aspects that need improvement and then launch a better version to attract more consumers.
Explore Top Selling Categories
Top selling categories are those that generate a good amount of sales which means top items in these categories are in high demand and they are something consumers want. So, you should analyze the amount of sales of similar items before you pick an item. When you dig into top categories, you will discover plenty of good options and you can select one depending on your requirements.
Low Competition
You should always pick those items that too many merchants are not already offering otherwise you will have difficulty in attracting consumers towards your item. One of the biggest reasons behind an item not generating sales is that there are too many people offering it. So, avoid committing this mistake.
Small, Light and Sturdy Items
The best way to start your business as a merchant is to pick an item that is not too big and has little weight. This way you don’t have to invest too much because the costs such as fulfillment fee etc. are less for such items. Another thing you should avoid is picking fragile items because they are more prone to damage.
Top Tools For Picking The Best Item
Numerous tools are available in the market that assist you in selecting the best item. Below are some of the most efficient and popular tools.
IO Scout toolset is the best thing that you would want as a merchant. Able to scan over 130 million Amazon items, this toolset gives you real-time info of any item so you can analyze it and make a well-informed decision. Whether you want to discover the right things to sell on amazon and keywords or you want to keep track of your competitors’ goods and estimate the FBA costs, this toolset helps you with everything.
With the ability to scan over 450 million items, Helium 10 is another great toolset that assists you in finding the best items to sell on amazon. From BlackBox to Frankenstein and Magnet, this toolset offers plenty of powerful features that can help you in improving your profits.
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