Update – close to my first 30 days selling on Amazon UK, £5.3k revenue so far. Highs, lows and what I’ve learned
Thought I’d do a quick follow up to my first post as I’m now close to the first full 30 days. Current snapshot is just over £5.3k revenue and 445 units. Looks great on paper, but the numbers really don't tell the full story.
- Some products are doing really well and are now proving consistently profitable
- Some have been complete break even
- Some have had to go out at a small loss just to free capital back up
Also realised how important it is to actually learn the process properly rather than listening to TikTok gurus selling the dream.
I’ve actually been blocked by two of the bigger TikTok sellers for calling out some of the BS they push, which probably says enough in itself. This definitely isn’t just “buy low, send it in and print money”.
- there is a lot of trial and error
- some buys look great initially and just don’t play out how you expect
On the positive side:
- I’ve started building solid relationships with wholesalers
- I’ve narrowed my focus into categories I’m more likely to stick with
- no more casting a huge net across everything
That already feels like a much better strategy.
On the negative side:
- I’ve got some stock that is stranded
- Got blocked by Hertfordshire Council trading standards for Korean beauty products
- No more casting a huge net across everything, actually makes results vey cloudy
For UK sellers, is there a good place where newer sellers actually discuss this stuff properly?
Would be good to hear how other people’s first 30–90 days compared, especially the mix between profitable ASINs and stock you had to unwind.