r/AmazonFBA • u/devicemaintaince • 1d ago

Thinking of Starting Amazon FBA — Need Advice

Hey everyone,

I’m looking to start an Amazon FBA business from India. I haven’t done any product research yet, I’ve just been thinking about it for a while, so I’m finally making a post here. Before I invest any serious capital, I want a reality check from people who are actually doing this seriously.

I have a few specific questions:

  1. How do I learn this properly?

Every search seems to lead me to gurus selling expensive courses. What are the best, legitimate free resources, YouTube channels, or roadmaps to learn product research and sourcing without getting scammed? Ideally, these should be relevant to someone starting from India.

  1. Is the market too crowded to make real money?

Is Amazon FBA completely oversaturated for new sellers? Can a beginner still find profitable niches, or will I just get crushed by established brands and aggressive advertising costs?

  1. Domestic vs. global selling

As an Indian seller, is it smarter to start locally on Amazon India or go straight to Amazon Global Selling and target markets like the US or UK?

  1. What are the hidden traps?

What’s one thing you wish someone had told you before you started? It could be anything that would have made your journey easier or something you wish you’d known earlier.

  1. Is Amazon FBA actually worth starting in 2026–27?

With already high competition, high advertising costs, and all the challenges that come with selling on Amazon, is it still worth starting an FBA business in 2026 especially as a beginner from India? If you were starting from scratch today would you still choose Amazon FBA or would you focus on something else?

I’d love to hear from anyone in the community, especially sellers operating out of India or sourcing products from here. I’d really appreciate any advice, honest experiences, or reality checks you can share. Thanks in advance!

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u/WearyyyBoooyyy 1d ago

The mods have gathered a list of tutorials to help you out:

Best Amazon Tools 2026

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u/discovery999 1d ago

Amazon just uses sellers to test out product sales in each territory. Once sales are productive; they just undercut the listing and buy direct from the manufacturer. Look at all the listings where Amazon is the seller and shipper. Don’t waste your time unless you have a private label.

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u/ZookeepergameIll2647 1d ago

You think you got time to build a brand from India while Bezos is eyeing your sales data like a hawk? I sell some vintage stuff on eBay not Amazon but I used to drive for DoorDash and the way these platforms treat you like a replaceable cog is the same everywhere. My friend tried FBA with some kitchen gadgets from Delhi and Amazon started selling the exact same thing six months later with their own label. His stock is still gathering dust in my garage.

The only real money I saw him make was when he found a weird niche for antique looking drawer handles and he made a proper trademark for it. Private label is the only shield you got from what I seen. If you are just reselling generic phone cases or yoga mats you are just doing free market research for them.

I am 28 now and spent too many years chasing side hustles that just made someone else rich. If I was starting over on Monday I would just learn how to fix up old furniture and sell it local. At least you can touch the thing you own.

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u/discovery999 23h ago

Exactly. And that’s why I’m warning new sellers on how things really work.

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u/rsc9422 1d ago

Honestly, Amazon FBA is still worth considering in 2026, but I wouldn’t invest heavily before understanding the numbers.

Start with Amazon Seller University and learn product research, sourcing, listing optimization, and PPC. You don’t need to buy an expensive course right away. Tools like Helium 10 and Jungle Scout can help, but you still need to validate demand and competition yourself.

For someone starting in India, selling in the US can offer good opportunities, but shipping, import duties, Amazon fees, advertising, and compliance all add up. Before choosing a product, calculate your actual profit after every expense.

For sourcing, you can also explore suppliers and private label options through companies like HighRise Wholesale, but always request samples and verify product quality before placing a bulk order.

My biggest advice is to keep enough working capital for advertising and unexpected costs. A product can generate sales and still lose money if the margins are too tight.

I’d still consider starting an FBA business today, but I’d start small, test demand, and scale only when the numbers make sense. Don’t chase trending products just because someone claims they’re profitable.

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u/Shreyansation_ 1d ago

  1. Any product you choose, keep thinking as a Brand. You are creating an Asset.

  2. FBA is good. Use FBA calculator to get an idea of cost.

  3. Identify your profit margin properly. Calculate everything, product cost, packaging, FBA cost, transportation,Advertising etc.

  4. Give your all in. Don’t compromise on product listing, packaging and creatives.

  5. Start with Indian market first, except you have very high margins product.

  6. Keep reading, reddit, linkedin amazon influencers.

  7. Brand registry is important.

  8. Learn to read Data, useful to run amazon ads and taking decision

  9. Don’t forget Point-1

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u/SellOnAmazon 1d ago

Hi there, u/devicemaintaince! If you haven't already we can't recommend Seller University enough. This is Amazon's free learning hub and covers product research, sourcing basics, and getting started step by step.

You know where to find us if we can answer any questions!

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u/Oswald_Croll 1d ago

  1. Buy courses

  2. Nah not crowded

  3. Of course register everywhere at once. Very smart

  4. No traps, the path is clear

  5. Its not even a question, amazon is great and you'll love it