Amazon dropshipping is an ecommerce business model where sellers list products for sale on Amazon, but fulfill orders directly from a third-party supplier instead of holding inventory.
The great thing about Amazon dropshipping is that it can be started very affordably, often for less than $500. Main costs are an Amazon seller account, product research tools, and initial inventory orders.
Yes, Amazon dropshipping can be very profitable especially at scale. Top sellers make over $1 million per year. However it does involve effort and risks around supplier reliability and thin margins.
Almost any type of small consumer goods can work well for dropshipping including electronics, home & kitchen, beauty, pet supplies sports equipment, and toys. Trending and evergreen niches are best.
Yes, Amazon explicitly allows dropshipping products from legitimate suppliers. However, sellers must comply with Amazon’s inventory management and order fulfillment policies.
Sellers can get banned if they violate Amazon’s terms around late shipments, poor communication, and counterfeit products. Following Amazon’s guidelines closely prevents most issues.
No, while Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA) handles shipping/storage, many sellers fulfill orders themselves or use third-party logistics (3PL). Each method has its own pros and cons.
