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# How do you find profitable products?

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8 months ago

This is probably asked all the time, but I'm genuinely struggling with product research. I've been using the free version of Jungle Scout's extension and I feel like every product I find either: \- Has too much competition \- Has too low margins \- Requires a huge upfront investment What am I missing? How do you experienced sellers find products worth selling? I'm not looking for anyone to give away their secrets, just some general guidance on the process. Is paid software essential? 

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PrivateLabelSara · 8 months ago 

Paid software definitely helps but isnt mandatory. The real secret is going deeper than page 1 results. Look at page 2-3 products with good reviews but poor listings - thats opportunity. Also, solve real problems. I find my best product ideas by reading 1-star reviews on existing products and asking what would fix this? 

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ArbitrageAndy · 8 months ago 

For arbitrage specifically: stop looking where everyone else looks. Skip the obvious clearance sections. Check garden centers in winter, seasonal aisles off-season, and always scan the random endcaps. My best finds are almost never where youd expect them. 

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