Online Arbitrage
Online arbitrage with the risks spelled out
Online arbitrage means buying discounted products from online retailers and reselling them on Amazon. It can work at small scale, but retail receipts are often not accepted as proof of authenticity. We help you run it carefully and know when to move toward wholesale.
- No passwords requested
- You keep full ownership
- Written scope before work starts
Free, no obligation
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Focus: Online Arbitrage. We review your store and send back the fixes that matter most.
The problem
Where sellers usually get stuck
Retail receipts may not satisfy Amazon
Authenticity complaints often require supplier invoices that arbitrage purchases cannot provide.
Brand restrictions
Many brands restrict resellers or file complaints against unauthorized sellers.
Price swings
Retail deals disappear and Amazon prices can drop before your stock arrives.
Manual, time-heavy sourcing
Finding deals, ordering, prepping and shipping takes a lot of hours per unit.
What we do
Online Arbitrage: scope of work
Every task below is logged, so you can see exactly what was done each week.
Lead screening
Checking deals for demand, fees, margin and price history.
Brand risk checks
Flagging brands with complaint history or restricted reselling.
Purchase records
Organizing receipts and order records for every purchase.
Prep and shipment coordination
Working with your prep center to send stock into FBA.
Pricing management
Monitoring prices and adjusting within your limits.
Transition planning
Identifying brands where you could open a wholesale account instead.
Process
How the work runs
- 01
Risk briefing
We explain the specific risks of arbitrage for your account.
- 02
Sourcing rules
We agree which brands, categories and margins are acceptable.
- 03
Screening
Every lead is checked before purchase.
- 04
Operate
Approved stock is prepped, shipped and priced.
- 05
Review
Monthly review of sell-through, margins and any account issues.
Deliverables
- Arbitrage risk briefing
- Brand avoid list
- Screened lead sheets
- Purchase record log
- Monthly sell-through report
- Wholesale transition shortlist
Who it is for
- Sellers testing Amazon with limited capital
- Existing arbitrage sellers who want better screening
- Sellers planning a move to wholesale
- Owners who accept the model's risk and want it managed carefully
Who it is not for
- Accounts that cannot absorb authenticity complaints
- Sellers wanting to list restricted or high-risk brands
- Anyone expecting arbitrage to scale like wholesale or private label
Ownership: The client remains the owner of their business, marketplace account, funds and intellectual property. Amazon Automation Network provides operational management, systems and support.
Proof
Results we can document
We only publish results with a verified source and the client's permission.
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FAQ
Online Arbitrage questions
Is online arbitrage allowed on Amazon?
Reselling genuine products is allowed, but Amazon can request supplier invoices in some cases, and retail receipts may not be accepted. That is the main risk.
Do you recommend arbitrage?
For learning and small tests, it can be useful. For a long-term business, we usually recommend moving to wholesale or private label.
Do you buy products for me?
No. Purchases are made by your business. We screen leads and manage operations.
What about retail arbitrage?
The same risks apply, often more so. We discuss it case by case.
Free store audit
Hand off Online Arbitrage to a dedicated team
Tell us where your store is today and what you want it to do next. We will review it and tell you honestly whether and how we can help.
- Listing, pricing and advertising review
- A short list of fixes, ordered by impact
- No passwords requested, ever
- You keep full ownership of your accounts
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