tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post6423407836435770197..comments2024-03-18T01:09:11.181-07:00Comments on JohnnyFD.com - Follow the Journey of a Location Independent Entrepreneur: Dropshipping from eBay to Amazon and FBAJohnny FDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16606448957561483887noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-78489613614938788512018-02-27T06:52:49.317-08:002018-02-27T06:52:49.317-08:00eBay's adjustments in their selling strategies... eBay's adjustments in their selling strategies and expenses has made numerous sellers anxious to investigate other online commercial centers to sell their items. <a href="https://ecomincomeblueprint.com/" rel="nofollow">Ecom Income Blueprint</a><br />Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393290270061893199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-8348356009973825612018-02-22T07:26:54.672-08:002018-02-22T07:26:54.672-08:00Wow this is so amazing, I'm 18 and I always ha...Wow this is so amazing, I'm 18 and I always had excuses like i don't have money, I couldn't get a business license etc. but this method eBay/Amazon Arbitrage is spot on for me.. gonna try it out in the next month!eBaySellerhttps://salefreaks.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-17677519265314230622017-03-25T14:22:22.081-07:002017-03-25T14:22:22.081-07:00Hey Johnny,
I currently buying from eBay and selli...Hey Johnny,<br />I currently buying from eBay and selling them on amazon. Things works great for me. Do you have a software recommendation that will buy on eBay and ship directly to amazon's order? I have so much orders and i'm getting busy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16588124938804931254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-44859665611491613052017-03-20T10:26:07.703-07:002017-03-20T10:26:07.703-07:00Johnny, is there an automation to buy from eBay an...Johnny, is there an automation to buy from eBay and ship to amazon's order? I have so much orders and get tire of buying from ebay to ship to amazon's buyer. Thank youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16588124938804931254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-22198122077588232772016-04-29T21:21:34.047-07:002016-04-29T21:21:34.047-07:00Amazon is really focused on using their own fulfil...Amazon is really focused on using their own fulfillment service now. It'll be easier for you to start doing it the other way from Amazon to Ebay. Check my 2016 update above for details. Johnny FDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16606448957561483887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-38805818795042543182016-04-29T16:46:46.555-07:002016-04-29T16:46:46.555-07:00I just called amazon and they said that the only w...I just called amazon and they said that the only way i can sell on amazon is to send it to their fulfilment center. I was interested in doing what you said by listing on amazon and then using the customers payment to purchase item on ebay. Do you know if this is still allowed or did the rep i talked to give me wrong info? Help! Please :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717565426619224437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-89617914498820538732015-10-20T03:22:38.963-07:002015-10-20T03:22:38.963-07:00Hey Buddy, I never personally did it myself, but I...Hey Buddy, I never personally did it myself, but I've listed some of my items that I'm approved with as an authorized dealer using Anton's course (www.AntonMethod.com) on eBay and sold it for more than it's selling for on Amazon or even my own stores so I know it works.<br /><br />I just interviewed a guy named Mark Rubi who followed it and is successful and I've gotten a few messages from guys in the UK who have done the same that are in David's course so I know it works: http://www.travellikeabosspodcast.com/episodes/ep-91-ebay-dropshipping-successJohnny FDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16606448957561483887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-33682239085564504492015-10-20T02:41:38.870-07:002015-10-20T02:41:38.870-07:00Hi Johnny,
Are you still doing the ebay/amazon arb...Hi Johnny,<br />Are you still doing the ebay/amazon arbitrage? <br />How did it work out for you?<br />Best,Buddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01392395997324553210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-41778144759481907402014-10-22T02:21:41.001-07:002014-10-22T02:21:41.001-07:00Drop shipping from Amazon, Walmart and other reta...Drop shipping from Amazon, Walmart and other retail outlets to Ebay has been going on for a long time.. Dr Ben has many products Most product developers will do a pre-launch with select affiliates, who have a large following to boost sales and capture leads for the up-sale, As stated before some will promote anything for affiliate money,then move on to the next big thing and promote that as well.. not knocking any program or affiliate you just have to do your own research,John Cortesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-35984262438672826202014-10-17T18:14:14.814-07:002014-10-17T18:14:14.814-07:00Hey James, glad you've been enjoying the podca...Hey James, glad you've been enjoying the podcast! If you haven't I'd love a review on the iTunes store from you, it would help the podcast a TON.<br /><br />We've got a list of 5 test products that we found on Ebay and we are currently setting up the first one for to test out. My plan is to relax this weekend, and to watch the next video in Arbitrage Magic with Larissa on Monday and start testing right away. Hopefully by the end of next week we'll know if it's a viable product to start sourcing! Then we can really start crushing the food =)Johnnyhttp://www.JohnnyFD.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-2227218925546291472014-10-17T15:40:04.458-07:002014-10-17T15:40:04.458-07:00Hey Johnny, love the podcast and the blog. Keep u...Hey Johnny, love the podcast and the blog. Keep up the good work! I have thought about something similar regarding your own brand from China and going down the Amazon FBA route. I do listen to other podcasts, including Tropical MBA. I'm pretty sure one of their very recent podcasts was an interview with a young bloke that has lived in China a few years now and he goes through some of the problems associated with doing business with Chinese manufacturers. Some good stuff there, if you haven't listened to it already. I've also heard about others being duped by Amazon where there are reports of people doing well with this method, where Amazon have taken notice and then basically cut out the middle man (you) by going directly to the manufacturer in China. Not sure how often this happens but I did read about it from a few different sources.<br />But i like your thinking Johnny and sorry to be the devils advocate, but you seem to be going about it the right way by first testing the waters. Good luck with it and I look forward to hearing or reading about it.<br />On a side note, I would hate to feed you mate! Every podcast I wait for you to mention what you have eaten, and it is normally twice as much as your guests. Cracks me up and you are so predictable :) Cheers. JimJamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-5364263578457822212014-10-16T23:03:06.817-07:002014-10-16T23:03:06.817-07:00I agree! There are lots of Amazon courses springin...I agree! There are lots of Amazon courses springing up at the moment (Proven Amazon Course, Amazing Selling Machine, etc) being promoted pretty hard by affiliates, so its hard to know how good they really are (not saying you are just promoting this for the affiliate income).<br /><br /><br />Cheers,<br />JoeJoehttp://joecanwrite.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-52671998602615076382014-10-16T20:18:03.190-07:002014-10-16T20:18:03.190-07:00Hey Maks, before you start listing your item for s...Hey Maks, before you start listing your item for sale, make sure they have 10 or more available and isn't an auction. Sort by "Buy it now" and make a list of eBay sellers that have your product on hand. You can even message them and ask how many they have.<br /><br />For an example. this guy has More than 10 available / 1,884 sold<br /><br /><br /><br />Which means he probably has hundreds in stock.Johnnyhttp://www.JohnnyFD.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-88288247706199486102014-10-16T20:15:36.009-07:002014-10-16T20:15:36.009-07:00Hey Fred, thanks for the advice! Wow that V1 Tort...Hey Fred, thanks for the advice! Wow that V1 Tortuga looked like a joke! I'm glad the final version looks AWESOME!Johnnyhttp://www.JohnnyFD.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-56716845040070071652014-10-16T20:13:52.525-07:002014-10-16T20:13:52.525-07:00Hey Joe I'll keep you posted. And yup, good c...Hey Joe I'll keep you posted. And yup, good courses don't come cheap, but if I can make back the investment in 3 months and learn build another $60k a year business from it, then its worth it in my book.Johnnyhttp://www.JohnnyFD.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-26716771830281941872014-10-16T20:12:40.596-07:002014-10-16T20:12:40.596-07:00Hey Tyler, wow great backstory! Thanks for sharin...Hey Tyler, wow great backstory! Thanks for sharing so much in the comments, it's going to help a ton of people. Spot on about the dropshipping. <br /><br />Maks - Chinese importers will HAPPILY give you 20% for doing the marketing for them as they know they suck at it and don't have the time, energy or english comprehension to market properly to western customers.Johnnyhttp://www.JohnnyFD.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-55185306481589445682014-10-16T20:09:07.771-07:002014-10-16T20:09:07.771-07:00Aaron, great advice buddy! And Tyler, EXACTLY! Pe...Aaron, great advice buddy! And Tyler, EXACTLY! People don't want to buy "crappy Chinese stuff on eBay" even if it ends up being the exact same product. What we're doing for them is screening it out to make sure it's not actually crappy, taking the gamble away from the buyer. (as I really will buy test products and make sure they are good quality) and i'll make it look nicer with logos and packaging and a story.Johnnyhttp://www.JohnnyFD.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-67006127079409185712014-10-16T20:07:02.353-07:002014-10-16T20:07:02.353-07:00Hey Tyler great tips, I'll look into that as w...Hey Tyler great tips, I'll look into that as well! =)Johnnyhttp://www.JohnnyFD.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-79185985160025219552014-10-16T19:38:32.952-07:002014-10-16T19:38:32.952-07:00Keep us posted. Is that course really $999?Keep us posted. Is that course really $999?Joehttp://joecanwrite.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-22681365525528940332014-10-16T19:23:36.525-07:002014-10-16T19:23:36.525-07:00Well said Aaron. Business is all about emotion, wh...Well said Aaron. Business is all about emotion, which in turn creates perceived value. If you can market your brand as an authority leader in your market, tell a story about your product (fictional or true), and tell people how much your product is going to change their life, they'll want it.<br /><br /><br />Customers are going to spend the extra money and buy from you instead of "the crappy Chinese stuff on eBay" (literally one of my customers words). Even though it is the exact same product just with your logo on it.<br /><br /><br />Why do people buy a $1000 Samsung TV and not a $400 no name TV with the exact same specifications and build quality from the same manufacturer?<br /><br /><br />Perceived value.Tyler Blakenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-51793661626448119092014-10-16T19:16:34.175-07:002014-10-16T19:16:34.175-07:00Hi Maks and anyone else reading,
Yes, they (the C...Hi Maks and anyone else reading,<br /><br />Yes, they (the Chinese manufacturer) are going to lose 20% profit by introducing you as a drop shipper. However, they're potentially increasing their turn over massively if you bring in sales. As with any business that owns physical inventory sitting in a warehouse or store somewhere, it's all about turn over. If you can lose 20% profit but turn over an extra 50 units a month for example, it's a no brainer.<br /><br />The Chinese are all about inventory turn over. Hence their crappy eBay listings with broken English, low prices but high sale volumes. If they were focused on high profits and lower sale volumes, they would be spending their money on graphic designers, SEO and paid marketing campaigns outside of Amazon/eBay on their own custom website and so on.<br /><br />Example:<br /><br />What's stopping you from selling the knife Johnny mentioned in the above post and marketing it as a $39 'Pro Gear' concealable personal defence weapon for single women?<br /><br />Perceived value!<br /><br />There's a gap in the market currently where you can come in and as Johhny said, market the Chinese manufacturer's product as your own brand, add sales copy, high res pictures/logos and so on. It's all about perceived value as Aaron (above comment) mentioned.<br /><br />It's just extremely hard to import from China into the US/UK/Europe/Australia due to customs, freight, financial investment and time involved. And then at the end of the day, as I mentioned, the Chinese manufacturers will see how well you're doing and just import the product themselves into your country, fulfil it similar to FBA and regardless of what you do, you won't be able to compete with them on price. This has happened to me on multiple occasions and I has produced many sleepless nights<br /><br />I'm 20 now and I've been importing since I was 17. I've spent over $20,000 on single products importing them into Australia only to be price cut by competing Chinese based manufacturers using fulfilment warehouses in my own country. You can't compete with the Chinese on price, so use their faults against them (their crappy/non existent marketing) and use their positives (fulfilment warehousing and buying power) to your advantage.<br /><br />Ironically, there's a Chinese proverb some where along the lines of 'use the enemy's own strenghts against him'.<br /><br />I could talk about this stuff for hours, even days. If you have any questions, reply to this post or email me at me@tylerblake.com.au. I'm more than happy to help!<br /><br />Cheers.Tyler Blakenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-4703688969100119182014-10-16T17:33:42.174-07:002014-10-16T17:33:42.174-07:00Great to see you branching out and continuing to p...Great to see you branching out and continuing to push yourself, Johnny. Let me know if you need any help importing from China or creating your own product/brand. We've made every mistake possible but eventually figured out a system that works for us. <br /><br />I wrote a post on our misadventures working in China here: http://blog.tortugabackpacks.com/made-in-chinaFred Perrottahttp://www.tortugabackpacks.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-12943977591529895612014-10-16T12:50:42.079-07:002014-10-16T12:50:42.079-07:00Percieved value. You can talk to the manufacturers...Percieved value. You can talk to the manufacturers about putting your logo on it, or use different packaging to make it look more valuable. This with great images a good title and some good copywriting you can build a business with fba. To rank higher you need to focus on sales and reviews. A good way to do this starting out is with a product launch. Give away your product for cheap in return for reviews. Use fb ppc for that. Also you can use a company that helps with 5 star reviews and removing bad reviews. Is it risky? It can be if you don't know what your doing. But like robert kiyosaki says, even driving is risky if you don't know what your doing.Aaronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-13145412631568241162014-10-16T05:46:31.299-07:002014-10-16T05:46:31.299-07:00Hey, great comment, really informational but I got...Hey, great comment, really informational but I got a question. Why would they(Chinese manufacturers) wanted you to drop ship for them on amazon or your site if they can do it themselves and put the product on amazon or make their own site and get 100% profit without having to give you like 20% cut.Maks Koritniknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4194848132778607550.post-6142582153579249462014-10-16T05:41:58.192-07:002014-10-16T05:41:58.192-07:00Wow this is so amazing, I'm 18 and I always ha...Wow this is so amazing, I'm 18 and I always had excuses like i don't have money, I couldn't get a business license etc. but this method eBay/Amazon Arbitrage is spot on for me.. gonna try it out in the next month!Maks Koritniknoreply@blogger.com