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Listing #91028

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Amazon FBA — Hobbies

  • Amazon FBA
  • Hobbies
  • Apparel & Accessories

Asking price

$279,756

Monthly profit

$8,742

Marketplace average

Monthly revenue

$23,952

Marketplace average

Owner workload

5 hrs / week

Profit margin
36%
Listing multiple (SDE)
32.0× monthly
Business age
6 years
Days on marketplace
65

Research snapshot

What the disclosed figures show

Observations derived mechanically from the figures in this listing. Points to check, not a recommendation.

Marketplace disclosure

Seller-disclosed monthly history

12 months disclosed

Disclosed history
12 months
TTM profit
$104,909
TTM revenue
$287,428
Average monthly profit
$8,742
Median monthly profit
$8,507
Profitable months
12 of 12
Best month
$12,077
Weakest month
$5,462
Recent 3m vs prior 3m
+17%

Digital Deal Research calculations

Return on the asking price

Annual profit yield

37.5%

Annual profit ÷ asking price

Simple payback

32 mo

At current monthly profit

Implied profit / owner hour

$403.48

Based on seller-reported workload · 22 owner hours / month

Listing multiple (SDE)

32.0×

Priced on 12 months of trading

Downside scenarios

Applies a flat reduction to the disclosed monthly profit. The asking price is held constant.

ScenarioMonthly profitAnnual profit yieldSimple payback
Current$8,74237.5%32 mo
-10% profit$7,86833.7%35.6 mo
-20% profit$6,99430.0%40 mo
-30% profit$6,11926.2%45.7 mo

Digital Deal Research calculations

How this compares with current listings

Compared with 73 other Amazon FBA listings

MetricThis listingComparison median
Asking price$279,756$258,837
Monthly profit$8,742$10,060
Owner workload5 hrs6 hrs
Profit margin36%19%
Annual profit yield37.5%38.7%
Simple payback32 mo31 mo
Listing multiple32.0×31.0×
  • Lower owner workload than 64% of comparable listingsn=73
  • Lower annual yield than 56% of comparable listingsn=73
  • Slower payback than 56% of comparable listingsn=73
  • Higher asking multiple than 55% of comparable listingsn=73

Percentiles describe the position of this listing within the comparison set only. They are not a rating, a score, or a recommendation.

Digital Deal Research observations

Points raised by the disclosed numbers

Supporting signals

  • All 12 disclosed months were profitable.
  • Recent 3-month average profit is 17% above the preceding 3 months.
  • Business has been generating revenue for 6 years.
  • Owner workload is below the median of comparable listings.
  • Lower owner workload than 64% of comparable listings.

Research points

  • Annual profit yield is below the median of comparable listings.
  • Listing multiple is above the median of comparable listings.

Marketplace disclosure

Owner workload reported by the seller

5 hrs / week

5hours per week reported by the seller — about 22 hours per month.

Recurring tasks disclosed by the seller

  • Owner currently stores inventory and completes the final product customization, packaging, labeling, and preparation process before shipping inventory to Amazon FBA.
  • Business requires approximately 15 hours per week, with the majority of time spent on product preparation and fulfillment activities.
  • Daily responsibilities primarily consist of monitoring and responding to Amazon account notifications and operational tasks.
  • Monthly responsibilities include inventory ordering, supplier management, and bookkeeping through Xero and A2X.
  • The existing supplier has previously offered to complete the customization process prior to shipment, presenting a potential opportunity for a future owner to reduce workload and operate the business more passively.

Marketplace disclosure

Seller-provided information

Written by the seller / broker

Seller-provided summary

This Amazon FBA business operates within a specialized accessories niche, designing and selling proprietary products for Leatherman and Swiss Army Knife enthusiasts. The business has developed a portfolio of over 50 unique SKUs, including one product with a patent application currently under review, and has built strong brand recognition within a loyal enthusiast community. Since launch, the business has generated average net profit margins above 30% while establishing consistent organic visibility and customer demand without relying on PPC advertising, resulting in a lean, efficient operation with a proven track record of profitability. …Read full seller summaryShow less

This Amazon FBA business operates within a specialized accessories niche, designing and selling proprietary products for Leatherman and Swiss Army Knife enthusiasts. The business has developed a portfolio of over 50 unique SKUs, including one product with a patent application currently under review, and has built strong brand recognition within a loyal enthusiast community. Since launch, the business has generated average net profit margins above 30% while establishing consistent organic visibility and customer demand without relying on PPC advertising, resulting in a lean, efficient operation with a proven track record of profitability. The business benefits from a long-standing relationship with a Chinese manufacturer that supplies all product components and packaging. Under the new operating model being implemented from September, the manufacturer will complete the laser engraving and product preparation before shipping finished products directly to Amazon fulfillment centers. This eliminates the need for the owner to store inventory, manually laser products, package orders, or manage the transfer of inventory to Amazon, creating a streamlined and highly efficient fulfillment process. The business has been intentionally grown through organic traffic and marketplace optimization, avoiding paid advertising spend while maintaining strong performance. Ongoing responsibilities are primarily focused on reviewing Amazon notifications, placing inventory orders, and handling monthly accounting activities through Xero and A2X. With the new supplier workflow, the business is expected to require less than 5 hours per week of owner involvement, further reducing the hands-on operational requirements and allowing the owner to operate the brand without the need for dedicated inventory storage or manual product preparation. Included in the sale are established supplier relationships, operational processes, inventory, branding assets, and all business-related intellectual property required to continue operating and scaling the brand. Prospective buyers should note that the owner also operates Amazon UK and European marketplace accounts; however, the financial performance from these marketplaces has not been included within the profit and loss statements provided, representing potential additional value not reflected in the reported financials. Disclaimers: - The legal entity section of the Seller Central account is currently locked to New Zealand meaning a buyer would need a legal entity in this country for a quick transfer. Alternatively, it is possible to unlock this section, and doing so could delay the migration process. If the legal entity section cannot be unlocked, the buyer reserves the right to reverse the deal. - The assets for this business can be found in the business Google Drive folder.

Transition

Seller supportSeller is willing to provide comprehensive post-sale support and training to ensure a smooth transition.

Reason for saleThe Seller wishes to pursue other opportunities.

Marketplace disclosure

Seller-disclosed opportunities and risks

Not written or assessed by Digital Deal Research

Seller-disclosed opportunities

  • Expansion into adjacent product categories that leverage the existing manufacturing, branding, and Amazon infrastructure.
  • Increased penetration into European Amazon marketplaces through participation in Amazon’s Pan-European FBA program.
  • Potential entry into additional international markets with strong demand and relatively low operational complexity.
  • Development of wholesale relationships with major sporting goods, outdoor, camping, and specialty retailers across the US and Europe.
  • Launch of a dedicated Shopify store or direct-to-consumer website to diversify revenue streams beyond Amazon.
  • Continued SKU expansion within complementary product lines to increase customer reach and average order value.
  • Further international marketplace expansion utilizing the existing supplier network and operational processes.

Seller-disclosed risks

  • An increase in Amazon ad pricing could make the ads unprofitable.
  • Amazon can suspend or cancel your FBA account due to a breach of its terms of service (ToS).

Business profile

Operating details

Primary markets
US, MX, CA
Registered in
NZ
Customer type
B2C
Trademark
Registered
Private blog network
Not used

Amazon / marketplace metrics

SKUs
50
Parent ASINs
9
Brand Registry
Enrolled
TACoS
0.00%
COGS
20.3%

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Source and limitations

How to read this brief

  • Listing data is sourced from the Empire Flippers public marketplace API. Analysis and calculations on this page are produced by Digital Deal Research, which is independent of and not affiliated with Empire Flippers.
  • Figures are reported by the seller to the marketplace. They may be incomplete or inaccurate and are not independently verified here, so every calculation built on them carries the same uncertainty.
  • Seller-provided text is labeled as such and reproduced without edits.
  • Inventory changes continuously — this business may sell, be withdrawn, or change price after this page was generated.
  • Verified financials, traffic data and business identity are obtained through the marketplace and the seller as part of your own due diligence.
  • This is research information, not financial, tax, legal or investment advice, and not a recommendation to buy.
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