📘 Overview: Use this worksheet to map out how much it really costs to start selling on Amazon. Designed for sellers using Retail Arbitrage, Online Arbitrage, or Low-Inventory FBA models.
ExpenseDescriptionEstimated Cost (USD)Amazon Seller AccountProfessional Plan (monthly)$39.99Business Registration (Optional)Sole Proprietor = Free; LLC = $100–300$0 – $300Barcode / UPCs (if needed)GS1 codes or third-party$0 – $30Printer, Scale, Labels (if FBM)Home printer & shipping supplies$0 – $100
Subtotal: ≈ $40–$150 to start
ExpenseDescriptionEstimated Cost (USD)First Product InventoryStart small: 5–20 units$50 – $300Sourcing Tools (optional)Eg. Keepa, SellerAmp (Free or Paid)$0 – $20Packaging / PrepBags, tape, labels$10 – $30FBA Shipping CostsTo Amazon warehouse$10 – $50
Subtotal: ≈ $70–$400 depending on model
ExpenseDescriptionEstimated Cost (USD)Product PhotographyDIY or freelancer$0 – $50PPC Ads (if used)Optional for launch$10 – $50Tools for OptimizationEg. Helium10 Starter (optional)$0 – $39
Subtotal: ≈ $10–$100
| Lean Startup (OA/RA/FBM) | $100 – $300 | | Micro FBA Launch (Low MOQ)| $300 – $600 |
- Start with one product and test before scaling
- Use free tools (Amazon Seller App, Google Sheets)
- Consider used supplies (label printer, shipping scale)
- Avoid paid tools until you’re generating revenue
- Choose low-risk, small/light products