Retail

Lesson Three: Product Research

10 min Beginner Why You Start With eBay

TIP: Mindset and Sticking with your Niche is key.

Lesson Three: Product Research

Interactive Lesson

This is a do-the-work lesson.

By the end, you’ll have built a website + know how to make future websites for clients.
Step 1
Price Targets

Price Targets

5 min
1. Your Price Targets
You are NOT chasing small profits. Only research products that: Sell for $60–$400+ Can net $20+ profit minimum Are easy to ship Already have demand Same effort. Bigger payout.
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Step 2
Fast Demand

Fast Demand

5 min
2. Fast Demand Validation
Before listing ANY product: Go to eBay Search the product Turn on Sold Listings You want to see: ✅ Multiple recent sales ✅ Similar items moving ✅ Consistent pricing If it’s already selling, you can sell it too. Never guess. Let buyers tell you.
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Step 3
Wholesale2B

Wholesale2B

10 min
3. Using Wholesale2B
This is your fast-moving consumables lane. Use Wholesale2B for: Designer-inspired fragrances Name-brand colognes/perfumes Giftable products Why this works: People rebuy fragrances Lightweight shipping Strong demand year-round Easy to list at scale Your process: Browse perfumes/colognes Pick items selling for $50+ retail Check eBay sold listings Calculate profit after fees + shipping List immediately These are great for: Dropshipping Fast testing Building listing volume
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Step 4
Alibaba

Alibaba

10 min
4. Using Alibaba
Alibaba is where you find: Moissanite watches Jewelry Home equipment Fitness gear Electronics accessories Luxury-style products This is your high-ticket lane. Here’s how to use it: Search strategy: Type product (example: “moissanite watch”) Sort by Verified Supplier Look for: Low MOQ (1–5 units) Fast shipping options Good supplier ratings Then: Take product photos Search same product on eBay Check sold listings Compare pricing If eBay price – Alibaba cost leaves $20+ profit: 👉 That’s a candidate. You can: Dropship first Order inventory later once it proves sales
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Step 5
Categories

Categories

10 min
5. What Categories Work Best
Focus on: Watches / jewelry Home equipment Fitness products Electronics Appliances Furniture Grooming devices Avoid: ❌ Fake luxury logos ❌ Restricted brands ❌ Tiny low-margin items High ticket + good brands always wins on eBay.
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Product Research
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Step 6
List at Volume

List at Volume

10 min
Your Real Strategy: List at Volume
You are NOT hunting unicorn products. You are building shelves. Your workflow: Find product Validate demand Check profit List Repeat Do this fast. The winners reveal themselves. Then you double down.
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Product Research
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