How much for Amazon FBA?

[margincallgo]

Hi!

I am planning to start Amazon FBA but I can't find all the costs that they are for starting out with my 1st product. Every time there is something new to add up for expenses.

As I understand the structure for selling on Amazon is:

>> Find the supplier who sells the product on Alibaba >> Agree and buy the desired product >> Send the product to Amazon >> Amazon is responsible for distributing the product.

I am from Spain but I want to get involved with Amazon.com market (USA), and I know the following existing commissions:

Little things that add up for the expenses for selling on Amazon FBA(for what I know):

- Inspection of the product (For the case that the product is in poor condition)> varies between $ 100-300.
- Photography and editing of the product> I am not sure that it may cost.(?)
- Shipping (plane or boat)> If it fits inside a shoe box, it usually costs $ 1 per product.
- Duty> I'm not sure it can cost(?).
- Storage, packaging and distribution by Amazon> Depends on the cost and dimensions of the product (Amazon Calculator).
- Codes> UPC, FNSKU's, and others (I'm not sure how many they are, nor do I know their cost).
- Monthly Amazon subscription of $ 40.
- "LLC", creation of a company> I am not clear that it may cost, or where to get it.

--------> These are the little things that add up and cannot find out which can be the absolute cost of selling 1 product on Amazon.

Please Help me with this issue!

Thank you in advanced.

[izytheme]

Hello Dominic Medina

(04-16-2018 07:11 PM)margincallgo Wrote:  Hi!

I am planning to start Amazon FBA but I can't find all the costs that they are for starting out with my 1st product. Every time there is something new to add up for expenses.

As I understand the structure for selling on Amazon is:

>> Find the supplier who sells the product on Alibaba >> Agree and buy the desired product >> Send the product to Amazon >> Amazon is responsible for distributing the product.

I am from Spain but I want to get involved with Amazon.com market (USA), and I know the following existing commissions:

Little things that add up for the expenses for selling on Amazon FBA(for what I know):

- Inspection of the product (For the case that the product is in poor condition)> varies between $ 100-300.
- Photography and editing of the product> I am not sure that it may cost.(?)
- Shipping (plane or boat)> If it fits inside a shoe box, it usually costs $ 1 per product.
- Duty> I'm not sure it can cost(?).
- Storage, packaging and distribution by Amazon> Depends on the cost and dimensions of the product (Amazon Calculator).
- Codes> UPC, FNSKU's, and others (I'm not sure how many they are, nor do I know their cost).
- Monthly Amazon subscription of $ 40.
- "LLC", creation of a company> I am not clear that it may cost, or where to get it.

--------> These are the little things that add up and cannot find out which can be the absolute cost of selling 1 product on Amazon.

Please Help me with this issue!

Thank you in advanced.

[jamesc35453]

The key is to find and build a relationship with a quality supplier. unless you are going to hire an agent in China the inspection of the product after it is landed is an exercise in futility. you can find agents on upwork.com for around 20.00 an hour but that is negotiable.

Product photography, Have you thought about getting your supplier to supply the photographs? Most major companies have the ability to do this.

Are you planning on using a prep service to prep and send your products o Amazon? Additionally, someone has to receive the merchandise. the prep center can handle all of this.

You only need one UPC code per product you can purchase these online for around 5.00 or you can go to eBay and get them in bulk for very cheap.

An LLC will cost you 90.00 - $200.00 there are companies online that provide the service and will act as your local agent for around 99.00 a year.

When you find your product then check Alibaba and DH Gate. on DH gate you usually do not have to purchase as many units as you do on Alibaba. make the first order small and test test test to see what the sales volume will be.

I hope this helps,
James

[R- Type]

nice info jamesc35453. repped.

[jamesc35453]

Thanks for the rep.

[Lagenda]

(04-17-2018 10:12 AM)jamesc35453 Wrote:  The key is to find and build a relationship with a quality supplier. unless you are going to hire an agent in China the inspection of the product after it is landed is an exercise in futility. you can find agents on upwork.com for around 20.00 an hour but that is negotiable.

Product photography, Have you thought about getting your supplier to supply the photographs? Most major companies have the ability to do this.

Are you planning on using a prep service to prep and send your products o Amazon? Additionally, someone has to receive the merchandise. the prep center can handle all of this.

You only need one UPC code per product you can purchase these online for around 5.00 or you can go to eBay and get them in bulk for very cheap.

An LLC will cost you 90.00 - $200.00 there are companies online that provide the service and will act as your local agent for around 99.00 a year.

When you find your product then check Alibaba and DH Gate. on DH gate you usually do not have to purchase as many units as you do on Alibaba. make the first order small and test test test to see what the sales volume will be.

I hope this helps,
James

Very nice explaination bro!

Rep added!