Retail Arbitrage

Retail arbitrage involves buying products at a lower price from one marketplace and selling them at a higher price on another platform.

Income Potential

Online Arbitrage: $50-$500+ per day after finding profitable items
In-Store Arbitrage: $100-$1000+ per day with consistent sourcing
Wholesale Arbitrage: $200-$2000+ per day with good supplier relationships
Time to $1000/day: 6-18 months of building inventory and sales channels

Startup Requirements

Capital: $1,000-$10,000+ for inventory
Skills: Product research, price analysis, inventory management
Tools: Scanning apps, inventory tracking software, selling platform accounts

Pros

Quick startup time
Immediate cash flow potential
Flexible working hours
Low skill barrier to entry

Cons

Labor intensive
Requires constant sourcing
Competition for profitable items
Physical space requirements for inventory