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Faced with the reality of returning unsold items and reflecting on the arduous journey, the seller arrived at a discouraging conclusion: retail arbitrage may no longer be a viable path for profit on Amazon. The time and effort spent gathering products for marginal profits did not seem justified, especially when competing with an evolving platform that favors branded products and established sellers.
The seller's journey into Amazon FBA reveals not only the complexity of setting up a successful e-commerce business but also the importance of understanding the current market landscape. With retail arbitrage proving difficult, the alternative strategies of wholesaling or building a brand from scratch, despite requiring more capital and effort, appeared to offer more significant potential.