What Does $1,000 Invested in Inventory Actually Look Like? (Real Numbers)
2025-01-21
Most import business content is suspiciously vague about numbers.
"You can make 3-5x your money." "Margins can be 40-60%." Great. But what does that actually look like?
Let me give you a real example.
The scenario:
$1,000 invested. Kitchen accessory category. Silicone spatula set (5-piece).
Supplier quote: $2.80/unit FOB Ningbo (250 units minimum = $700) Shipping (air freight, 10kg): $180 Customs + brokerage: $80 Landing cost per unit: $3.84
Retail price on Amazon: $16.99 Your listing price: $14.99 (competitive) Amazon FBA fees: $4.75/unit Net per unit: $10.24 – $3.84 = $6.40 margin
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