What to Scan as a New Amazon FBA Seller: Retail Arbitrage 2021 Selling Tips

You guys!! Three years ago I started my Amazon selling journey and for some reason I recorded it! I am diving into my first shipments sharing what I sold while I was gated with all my tips and ungating advice!
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[@NikkiKirk]

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[@TheDenzendunc]

This video was really a great morale booster. Just started last week with such high hopes, only to be distraught on my first day when I realized how many good finds I was gated from. I really loved when you said to stop focusing on what you're gated from and instead open yourself to what you aren't gated from. Thank you for these videos, I hope you're even more successful in the years to come :)

[@mariovillalobos9409]

Love your videos! It's actually helping me to understand how to sell on amazon doing RA, i used to think that the only way was private label . Retail arbitrage seems the best way to start ! Thanks :)

[@janjohnsonpiano]

You have helped me so much Nikki! Thanks so much for all your info. Your training ungated me in so many things now. Still such a learning curve. Thanks for your honest tips. They have been so valuable!

[@NikkiKirk]

Jan Johnson awesome!! I’m so glad they’re helping Jan!!! 💗

[@michaeldrake5842]

Thank you Nikki for making the videos you do. You have provided Massive Help in figuring out how to get this business going! Keep making more videos! You're the Best!

[@NikkiKirk]

Awesome! Thank you Michael! I’m glad they’re helpful!

[@GVPARTS]

This Old Dude followed your guide and I am now Ungated in Some Grocery, a few Toys, Some Topical etc. Thanks Nikki your guide really helped. I Always click through when shopping, you can get auto-ungated on more than you would think. Many Great Tips in these Vids. Thanks

[@sydneysam3184]

Thank you for this. I am a beginner and this is helping me out a lot. This helped me out a lot.

[@karenallen5736]

Nikki, you are so encouraging. Thank you ❤

[@SourcingMonster]

Great guide for Arbitrage starter and thank you for sharing the links on how to get ungated on some categories. Thank you for sharing this! Selling private label is also fun and interesting!

[@GildedGingerbread]

Thank you very much, Nikki. I just created my Amazon seller’s account. Your videos are sooo good. I am so inspired.

[@TheEOW_]

Thank you so much. You make it more understandable. Yes, I am new and excited and scared 😂. I appreciate all your knowledge and mentorship through your channel.

[@walkinfaithnotbysight]

My seller account was approved yesterday and I immedietly grabbed your ungating guides, but while that's happening, I really want to get out there and learn bit, so this was super helpful! I wrote down everything from the list you read off and took a pic of it to have in my phone for when I'm feeling defeated in the store 😂

[@Ozzy63666]

Got the guides. Can’t wait as I’ve found soooooo many things in target for $3 selling for $15 each!

[@NikkiKirk]

NICE!! Yes it just adds the the frustration when you can’t buy them! See you in the group!!

[@TramNguyen-wx2jc]

thank you. your video is really inspiring me a lot.

[@evanmurnighan]

Thank you for your videos!!

[@avatiascosmetics9749]

Thank you for making these videos..

[@heatheryoung5829]

It's so awesome how you did this video and added your very first ones to it! You have gotten me so excited to start this venture! Thanks for all of the information you share! You are awesome!

[@NikkiKirk]

Yay!! It’s so fun! Hope you can get started and see how addicting it is! 🖤

[@frenchieloverqueen8038]

Did your start it?

[@katygriffith9472]

Can’t wait.

[@mariadoeslife4093]

Great video!

[@NikkiKirk]

Thank you

[@nickreid1588]

I can’t stop watching! I wish I knew more about Amazon, shipping, fees, etc....

[@rebeccastratton8718]

Amazing video! Inspirational!!!!! I work at Amazon.. but want to start selling on Amazon lol

[@heidytl6114]

Love your videos, I'm a new seller, I just started selling this August. Great advice.Thanks.

[@NikkiKirk]

Thanks Heidy and congrats on getting started!!

[@edlenedumandan9438]

Hi Heidy ! I was wondering if you took any classes before getting started or did you just jump right on it, learning along the way? I'm thinking of enrolling with The Selling Family just like Nikki and wondering if it will be worth it.

[@heidytl6114]

@@edlenedumandan9438 Hi, I didn't take any classes because I used to work for a company that sell on Amazon, but definitely if you have the money to spend on classes It will be much better, there is a Facebook group call Hustle Buddies-FBA Retail Arbitrage Mastermind you can learn a lot there, they also have a KZbin channel.Good luck.

[@onesmoothcat]

Are you making money yet???

[@grahamh1967]

Hi Nikki im enjoying your vids whilst waiting to be approved to sell on Amazon. Im in the UK but holiday in the US often so can relate to the stores over there, Ross Walmart Target etc ;-) If the Bolo group was applicable id join but i'll just have to make do with your videos to pick up the tips. Thanks for sharing, Graham.

[@ERIC524892]

Thank you for making this video. Personally, I think I can start with used books then try to get ungated a little down the road. Also I like the cat that shows up at 14:40 lol

[@jenniferortiz1326]

That’s amazing I hope this will be me

[@kamhuang]

Great content!! I remember when I started on RA. I was gated on many brands. Now after 2 years, I can sell almost everything :)

[@chrisgomezg]

Are you ungated on nike?

[@Fulero]

After 3 years wtf

[@blfjr2005]

Q q k

[@ellataylor9173]

very helpful , I am doing Amazon FBA UK and sourcing from China, I think the key thing of doing FBA is to find professional suppliers and freight forwarder to handle your first leg for your Amazon FBA, like IRFREIGHT, highly recommended.

[@2maskedweirdoz547]

I’ve learned more stuff in 3 videos of yours then I learned by joining 5 Amazon FB groups. Thank you, I can’t wait to sell now!!! I have my meeting with Amazon on Monday 😊

[@NikkiKirk]

Awesome!! You’re welcome and CONGRATS!!

[@deepikabasnet5056]

Which Amazon fb groups did you joined and how did you joined, newbie here!

[@2maskedweirdoz547]

@@deepikabasnet5056 just searched for Amazon groups on Facebook. Your best bet to learn though are KZbin and google, honestly

[@deepikabasnet5056]

@@2maskedweirdoz547 thank you , I just got my seller account ready today, can’t wait to start scanning, learning, watching and listening 😊

[@2maskedweirdoz547]

@@deepikabasnet5056 that’s awesome!!! I’m sending out my first FBA shipment out Monday! Super excited

[@kezatacollections6553]

Hi Nikki, Thanks for taking the effort to make all the videos. You inspire! Can you make a video on how exactly the ungated process works..like a demo. I hear all the videos talking about it but no video where they physically show the exact steps and what receipt/invoice should look like and what not is involved in the process. A visual is always more helpful..especially brand new sellers like me..

[@NikkiKirk]

Hey! I mean there is not much to show but yes, I can make a video for sure!

[@kezatacollections6553]

@@NikkiKirk Thanks for getting back. Love ur videos! very inspiring. I am new to Amazon so I feel like everything I try to scan for selling is gated!!? I it cause I am new seller? info. on: Who to approach to get ungated in any department e.g. groceries? Thanks for ur time!

[@Thethriftpicker]

Hey! We are traveling full time in our travel trailer as well and looking to do this to bring in extra money as we travel the USA. Do you have a video or something that is a step by step process for starting t sell on Amazon from setting up the business to getting in gated, where to set up the Amazon seller and what’s involved with that?

[@dframp5152]

Question: First of all, just discovered you and your videos are the bomb! I have a huge empty warehouse. Would you recommend buying large amounts of Christmas clearance items, (post Christmas), keeping them and selling them the following Christmas?

[@MooreWildReactions]

I love you videos so much, they helped Me when I first started FBA and even motivated me to start my own channel helping beginners make money on amazon FBA Thank you so much

[@NikkiKirk]

Sir Flipz Alot awesome!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@Lunnaku]

I see a lot of KZbinrs talking about guides and such in the same way and of course the guides are not free so it makes me think that they don't really do much retail arbitrage and just make proof of people's hopes and dreams

[@juliaro2249]

Hi Nikki. I would love a video for a Quick Start New Amz seller demonstrating visually the steps to inputting the items into Amz and getting the items ready for shipment. I already know what to look for as a newbie. Also, I believe you can sell up to 40 items before a monthly seller cost of $39.99, right? My main hesitation to starting is getting the items ready for Amz correctly as stated above. I have seen some of your videos like this, but would love a step by step quick start for Q4.

[@NikkiKirk]

Hey! This is the only packing video I have which covers the listing of items. I will be filming a new one but since I show what I am sending I wait a few months to release them. Let me know what else you'd like covered in the new video and I will make sure to add! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqbLc4t3orB3Zq8

[@ablede4933]

Hi Nikki, thanks for your videos, can you please tell me if I can use your uncaring toys for French market or European or UK markets. Thanks for your help 👍

[@BubsWife2012]

I've been watching a few of your videos - sorry if I missed this. Are you using the Amazon Seller app to scan items? I downloaded it but I cant seem to find where the similar screens as to what you show are. Thanks!

[@dalehan123]

Thanks Nikki. I am already ungated in Toys and games and all the brands you have listed. But wonder if you have a package for just the other products listed? Thanks!

[@xwnel]

Hi Nikki. I am wondering if you need to take pictures of the products when you are listing them? Thank you.

[@bobjcomedy8209]

I cannot believe how full the wal-mart clearance aisles are in your videos. My local ones are always, always, always near empty.

[@NikkiKirk]

Not all of them are great and they go through cycles with the seasonal store resets when they need to move and clear stuff for the new items

[@haydeec2098]

How do you deal with ip complaints, trademarks complaints and all that stuff? Looks to me that the more I sell the more I get those ugly letters and complaints.

[@ightholmes]

10:00 or the stoe orna

[@everything.goods4258]

Hi. Nikki I have a question? Apart from my AmazonSeller, what other apps do I have to have on my cell in order to have a better analysis of the product.

[@dalehan123]

Hey Nikki, I went scanning in Toys last evening at Target. Literally everything I scanned was selling within pennies of what they are listed for on Amazon. Walmart is like that too. Do you think these stores may be pricing their products the same as Amazon prices? I think Target may not like Amazon sellers for some reason. You would think that a sale is a sale, right? Thanks for your wonderful videos.

[@omomda]

Congratulations on your three years of success. Thank you for your help. Your videos are amazing. I really want to start very soon. Is it really true that you can not send your first item to Amazon during the 4th Quarter of the year? That means I have to wait till next year? Please help. Thank you.

[@NikkiKirk]

Hey! No, I have never heard that. There are some rules around Toys and FBM but FBA you can start and sell during Q4 as far as I am aware.

[@MrsHolla]

Another great video! Have you ever gotten your account deactivated and if so, how did you handle that? Amazon seems to be very hard to get in contact with now to speak to a real person instead of just an automated e-mail.

[@bestbotreview]

You should do a video on your worst buys or ones that cost you money in storage fees by not selling

[@NikkiKirk]

I don't allow stuff to sit for over 90 days. I price them to move. I did do a video on my mistakes which covers the bad buys 🙈 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5bNemymjLWSh7c

[@bestbotreview]

@@NikkiKirk maybe a video of what you noticed of any trends like what does or doesn't sell during what times For example toys around q4/Christmas Sell well Makeup around summer because sweat it off Idk I'm new to this but appreciate your videos I just bought a ton of fishing gear from Walmart I plan to resell next year when things are in season.... worst case scenario is I just get to use it myself haha but getting $8 lures for $0.55 is a win either way. I'm in the process of setting up my store but also looking at more in season things to sell

[@bestbotreview]

Saw a few videos of people selling dollar store books on Amazon thought that was a great idea But was worried about them sitting for a long time getting warehouse fees So then I thought I could just list the book or any item really on ebay and then when they sold I could go get the book and ship it since I live walking distance away from a dollar tree and a Walmart Its kinda like drop shipping I guess but since I never buy the book or item til its sold its no worry about losing my initial investment or storage costs since dollar tree is holding it for me And if theyre out of stock when i get there I could just say it sold somewhere else lol

[@wv9195]

Hi Nikki, what is the most profitable category in your opinion, groceries?

[@Jan-qc8bx]

I'm new to Amazon so basically you ship your items to Amazon and you make the listings and when it sells they ship?

[@johnvenegas9108]

How do I purchase my UPS labels or do I have to get an account with UPS in order to produce labels to put on the boxes?

[@cindylove8724]

So what are you able to sell, as a new seller getting started in 2023? What are the best item for a newbie to invest in?

[@Cherbartlett]

How do you get ungated in special food brands that aren't incuded in normal groceries?

[@andrewsomebody844]

Just started about a month ago. Went to target and khols today and anything I found that was already on amazon was restricted. Most items werent found. Gues I should use visual search instead of just barcode. Thanks for the info.

[@leandrosoares010]

When you scan a product, do you analyze how many of that same product are sold per month on Amazon or is that not an important data?

[@raymondchang4428]

Would you recommend purchasing discounted name brands?

[@roxiehsu]

just purchased the get-ungated guide and can't wait to be approved! I was so excited and headed to my local Walmart this morning 8am right when they opened and went straight to the Clearance aisle! I was the first there but there was really not much on shelves. I tried to scan everything but they are either too low or no profit or not in good condition. I am in Los Angeles maybe this area doesn't have much inventory cuz it's too competitive... Do you have any suggestions for us who live in the metropolitan cities for retail arbitrage? Thank you Nikki!

[@nicholasmathon]

Great videos! I am just starting out..when you ship the products to Amazon..can you ship it in one big box(with several items in it all packaged with labels) or does each item Need to be shipped separately?

[@OrganizedSatisfactions]

Yesss but then no. It just depends where they have you ship it cause sometimes you have to ship to different Amazon locations. But if all different products are going to same Amazon warehouse then yes different items can go in box

[@juanparra25106]

ONE SILLY QUESTIONS: besides amz central seller what will be a good softwares to go to store to scan and how you can calculate your estimate profit on that item ?

[@larryhobson8628]

Hi Nikki, love your videos! I am thinking about getting in to this. Was wondering if i could go in walmart and scan things before i sign up with amazon, just to see if there is any profitable deals.?

[@NikkiKirk]

Larry Hobson you’d have to sign up for an amazon account but you can do the free individual account to start and start scanning yes

[@NikkiKirk]

Larry Hobson and thank you!! Glad you enjoy them

[@larryhobson8628]

Thanks again!

[@coolmom6934]

Are you scanning to see if the item has already been listed by someone else? I'm new at this

[@mianhabeebsalim685]

how to take professional picture and then posted in amazon seller account.

[@ashley52753]

How do I sell hair products and hair spray?? It won’t let me and wants me to get approved

[@syedumarali2018]

Can someone please tell me where in the amazon seller app do you go to scan items to see how much you'll make in the end by selling it through FBA. Also, how does amazon know that you're shipping them your goods? I'm a new seller. I made an account with amazon and these are the two questions that I had.

[@MalamaKamara]

How do you remove the price tag off or you just send it to Amazon like that?

[@CraveCultura]

Just want to say im almost ungated in most toy brands, all thanks to the knowledge that Nikki throws up on the tube. If ur a new seller and dont have the time to sit through hundreds of hours of learning videos, im sure her guide will set you up right💯 thanks Nikki! If youre ever in LA hit me up! Me and the gf would love to take you and ur people out for some bomb tacos! 🙌🏽

[@jayb5192]

Is the guide a gaurentee to getting ungated?

[@shaymckoy7302]

Okay I’m just started out but this may be a dumb question. So I’ll go to stores and scan scan , but when do I buy those products ? When someone wants to purchase on amazon? Or when I’m scanning the items ?

[@mehrramazan2939]

Hi Nikki, thank you for your videos I’m new in Amazon today I went to the store I scan the product it says (require approval ) I don’t understand the sad part is that I was scan one by one was still was the same answer can you please help what should I do thank you.

[@PseudobulbarFeed]

Hey Nikki I’m seriously thinking about buying your course for 139 but I wanna know will you guarantee I get ungated?

[@SaadKhan-wc4kj]

Hi. NIKKI KIRK we are from Pakistan I like your video very much and I have a question if we order from retailer website then packaging problem will not come if we take amazon prep service

[@alecbradford3388]

Are your lessons only to teach us how to get ungated or are they going to unlock the brands listed as well? Thanks

[@chellenegracevinco382]

Hi, just want to know if your guide can be applied here in the UK? Thanks!

[@NikkiKirk]

Hi Charlene, unfortunately the suppliers are us based so they won’t work in the UK

[@1776_Reasons]

Once ungated, does Amz ever request invoices for those products again? Curious how much of an issue this could be if sourcing from retailers.

[@BrooklynBratt]

so you pack them and sent to amazon and let them pack and label for you?

[@teresagrose6718]

I have a question about what kind of printer you use being in a RV I need one and I don’t have internet service or a landline phone

[@NikkiKirk]

Teresa Grose I have a compact laser printer it’s in my selling supplies link in all my videos. I don’t know how internet comes into play with it. It has a cable with it

[@gloriamoser3993]

Hi, I’m a newbie. Been selling FBA for a month-ish. You mentioned in the video about shopping for inventory at local mom & pop discount stores. I love that idea! But I have a question...most of those places don’t put manufacturer’s barcodes on their receipts, so does that mean anything bought from a place like that would have to be listed as “Used-like new” since I wouldn’t have good proof that I bought that specific item on a receipt? Does that make sense? Thank you for your help!

[@NikkiKirk]

Yes, makes total since but I have never had an issue, most of my receipts don't have a UPC on them. It hasn't affected anything on my end.

[@genagardner1901]

Does it teach only how to get ungated or does it include the cost of getting ungated

[@Curlyytemple]

What if you scan and the product is not listed on Amazon yet?

[@thezowel]

I'm new. My question : you can sell without buy it? Or you have to buy it first. Because it asking approval with money recipe.

[@ciarab63]

I am a couponer and want to resell my items such as laundry detergent, toothpaste, body wash, lotion, tampons, pads, etc... with the request I put it for the approval to sell it on Amazon and amazon wants an invoice. I was thinking they meant a receipt. This is what Amazon is asking me this: "provide an invoice reflecting the itemized list of goods purchased and the terms of sale." So if I'm buying these items from supermarkets & grocery stores... how do I get an invoice from stores like that? Or is an invoice some I am going to type up. Only proof I have for purchase are receipts. Thank u!

[@joyspawworld]

hi just curious, what is an fba seller?

[@lisapaul1430]

Hi Nikki, near the end you are sharing your inventory that included chocolate and food items. this was before you got ungated in food?

[@NikkiKirk]

lisa paul hey! This was in November when I was ungated in grocery! 🤗 I did the process I outline in my guides and got ungated in October that year so November and December I was able to sell lots of holiday type food items

[@Nicholergz]

What are the current tools you use

[@momthrifter8886]

Love your videos - short and to the point! I was wondering if you could do a video talking about your strategy as far as what ROI you look for. I know you look for a min of $5 but is that 100% ROI? How much do you usually spend up to on products and how much are you looking for back? If you’re spending $20, are you still looking for $5 ROI or $20 ROI? Thanks!

[@NikkiKirk]

Mom Thrifter will do! For the most part i don’t worry about ROI until it gets expensive. If an item is $20 I want to make at least $10 so 50%. Buying for $20 and money making $5 doesn’t seem worth it for me. Thanks for the kind words! Glad they’re helpful

[@salesrusco4230]

Hi Nikki, I bought your guides for ungating but I did retail Arbritrage in 2017 nothing sold so stopped since then want to start again but i have Canadian corporation under that I opened amazon seller account which have canada , usa, Mexico plan I want to sell on us Amazon so will they ungate me there ?

[@shashykfit]

Im totally new , what you mean ungated ? block to sell special brands ? also you ship your items ? so is not fba ? right ??

[@teagensmith6174]

How do you scan things? Just learning about all this. Do you use your phone camera with an app or a specific scanner? How can I get one?

[@NikkiKirk]

I use the Amazon seller app which is free with your account (you need to sign in to use it). Yes it uses the camera :)

[@gee3883]

@Nikkikirk Does this still work as the vids 2 years old ?

[@sandi_bandi1990]

What is a good amount of inventory to have.

[@the.jaygordon]

everytime i scan something, it always says requires approval. im not sure what im doing wrong. please help

[@jonathanvillarreal1880]

I love your videos, I'm trying to start selling and yesterday was my first day and it didn't go good. I was gated in almost everything, I just wanted to know how the ungated work. Is it a monthly payment? And thank you

[@NikkiKirk]

Jonathan Villarreal congrats on getting started! nope! The ungating guides are one time purchase and they include the Facebook group for that guide (two different groups for the two guides). If funds are tight I’d recommend the topical and grocery one to start! You don’t have to have ever sold anything at all and you can still get ungated.

[@jonathanvillarreal1880]

Thank you so much, I was think about getting the bundle for toys and grocery. But I saw that it said I need a reseller or business license for toys. Is that hard to get?

[@thefalardofamily4323]

Before i buy the ungated is this going to be the LLc way? with invoices?

[@shaydiddy7416]

Do you have a video on how to get replenishables ?

[@NikkiKirk]

Hey, not really, there isn't much to say about them. If I have an item that I can keep buying and is profitable, I do.

[@shaydiddy7416]

Nikki Kirk okay just starting out can you get ungated without selling anything or do you have to reach a threshold in sales first ?

[@Lala11701]

How much product is required to start saling is their a minimum?

[@moonxshakti]

17:56 kitty

[@sabintee9232]

So what happens if the item doesn’t sell? Do you eventually get it back or do they just hold on to it?

[@nehakothare7645]

My question as well. Do you lose money each month in holding costs if the items doesnt sell?

[@utubernan1223]

Do you ever eventually just get ungated in stuff without trying or do you always have to apply? I mean with time going by and you get experience and reviews will they just ungate you in stuff?

[@NikkiKirk]

You always have to ask but you start to get auto ungated in some stuff. Some big brands you never will. It can take 6-12 months for categories to become auto ungated when you apply to sell in them

[@simmiesimon9625]

How much did you invested when you first started?

[@tradewithkayden]

What ranking for items did you aim for as a beginner?

[@NikkiKirk]

Hey! I have my rank guide for free actually when you sign up for my newsletter, you can get it here: eepurl.com/cshUdz

[@thebillionairesvlogs5837]

Once u scanned and it's profitable.. what next how we sell on Amazon

[@aarod94]

Hi I had a question please. At 13:50 you said you sold Moana sheets, so the fact that they're from Disney didn't restrict you in any way so long as the category is ungated? Sorry I'm new lol

[@nehakumar298]

Did you figure this out?

[@AMM0beatz]

She kinda remind me of drew barrymore

[@gottime6039]

Word!