What is a good profit margin for resellers?
A realistic explanation of reseller margin targets and why the answer depends on category, speed, returns, and effort.
No single number
A good margin depends on item category, sell-through speed, return risk, labor, storage, sourcing consistency, and cash flow. A lower margin can work on fast, repeatable inventory. A higher margin may be needed for slow or risky items.
Use both dollars and percent
A percentage margin can look good while dollar profit is too small. A dollar profit can look good while cash is tied up too long. Use both.
Quality note
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