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There are other practical filters to narrow down ideas: prefer standard-size, lightweight items (to keep FBA fees and shipping manageable), avoid highly seasonal products (you want consistent year-round sales), and be cautious of products that are dominated by big brands or are in restricted categories (compliance risk – more on this later). You are encouraged to “validate with data” – don’t rely on gut feeling alone. Use Amazon’s free tools like the FBA Revenue Calculator to estimate fees and profit for a sample product idea, or scan customer reviews of existing products to identify pain points you could solve.
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