The Truth Nobody Talks About!

The Truth Nobody Talks About!

đź’Ľ Why Reselling Branded Products is not for you (Unless You Have Big Capital)

The harsh truth no “Amazon guru” will tell you — reselling others’ brands won’t bring long-term freedom unless you play in the big leagues.

đź§  The Truth Nobody Talks About

In the world of Amazon, you’ll see hundreds of videos promising easy success:

“Just resell branded products!”
“Buy from distributors and flip them on Amazon!”

But here’s what they don’t say — reselling branded products is not a real business model.
It’s a quick turnover game with no long-term control or stability.

If you don’t own the brand, you don’t control:

  • The pricing
  • The customer relationship
  • The supply chain
  • Or even your profit margin

You’re basically a digital shopkeeper selling other people’s products — not a brand owner building something that can grow or sell for millions.


đź’° Why Reselling Usually Fails for Beginners

Let’s be real — reselling can generate money.
But for beginners with small budgets, it’s not sustainable.

Here’s why most small sellers struggle:

  1. Tiny Margins: After Amazon fees, storage, shipping, and ad spend, you’re left with 3–10%.
  2. No Brand Power: Customers remember Apple, Nike, or Logitech — not you.
  3. Price Wars: You’ll fight 20–30 other sellers for the same Buy Box, driving profit to zero.
  4. Zero Control: If a brand decides to restrict distribution or Amazon suspends that ASIN, your income disappears overnight.

So unless you have large capital, reselling branded items is like running on a treadmill — lots of effort, no real progress.


đź’¸ The Only Way Reselling Works

Now, let’s be honest — reselling can make life-changing money,
but only for those who can buy in bulk and move serious volume.

If someone can invest €50,000–€100,000+ into branded inventory —
then yes, the margins (even if small) multiply over hundreds or thousands of units.

For example:

  • Buying 1,000 units of a trending product with a €5 profit each = €5,000 profit.
  • Buying 10,000 units = €50,000 profit.

So yes, it works — but only with money, systems, and scale.
It’s not the right game for someone starting with €1,000 or €2,000.


⚠️ The “Online Gurus” Trap

Online, you’ll find gurus shouting:

“Start Amazon FBA today with zero experience!”
“Just resell trending brands and make passive income!”

They don’t show you the risks:

  1. Massive competition.
  2. Expensive buy-ins.
  3. Constant price drops.
  4. And the fact that most of their income comes from selling courses, not products.

The truth is, you can’t shortcut your way to freedom.
If it were that easy, everyone would be rich.


🚀 The Real Path: Build Your Own Brand

If you truly want independence — build a Private Label Brand.
That’s how real sellers make long-term, scalable money.

When you build your own brand:

  1. You set your price.
  2. You control your design, packaging, and story.
  3. You build repeat customers.
  4. You can even sell your brand later as an asset.

Even if you start with one product —
it’s your product, your vision, and your long-term equity.


If you want the full step-by-step system - from product research and supplier negotiation to PPC scaling and brand building, check out our Amazon FBA eBook.