Reselling without stock. Below is what it actually costs, how long before money arrives,
and the part most guides leave out.
Startup capital
€300–€2,000
Hours / week
15–40
First income
~8 wks
Net margin
12%
Saturation
high
Realistic ceiling
€200–€1,200
What nobody usually tells you
Almost no barrier to entry, which is exactly the problem: anyone can copy you tomorrow. At 12% margin with long deliveries, nearly everything goes to ads and refunds.
The route, in five steps
Check real delivery times by ordering yourself
Work out acquisition cost before anything else
Start with one product only
Build 10% refunds into the price
If it hasn't converted after €500 of ads, stop
What you'll need to buy
These are the categories every dropshipping pays for in the first month.
We break down what each one actually costs at this size on the
tools page.
platformpaid adsproduct research tools
Does it hold up for you?
These numbers are the average case. Whether this business clears your target depends on
your capital, your hours and how long you can wait — put them in and see.