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Amazon FBA Business in the Sports Niche

Amazon FBAListed on Empire Flippers· Jul 2
$250.8K
Asking Price
$44.3K/mo
Monthly Revenue
$6.8K/mo
Monthly Profit
3.1x
Profit Multiple
6 years
Business Age

Why We Picked This

This established Amazon FBA business generates $44.3K/mo revenue with 15.3% profit margins and a reasonable 3.1x profit multiple. Six years of operating history, verified financials, and dual branded assets with strong reviews (4.4★ average) are compelling. However, thin 15% margins, heavy Amazon dependency, seller concentration risk (solo operator), and lack of transparency on inventory levels, supplier relationships, and customer acquisition durability present material concerns that prevent a stronger rating.

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Strengths

  • Verified financials via Empire Flippers with 100% data quality score
  • Established 6-year track record generating $44.3K/mo revenue
  • Dual trademarked Amazon brands with Brand Registry status and sport governing body approval
  • Strong product reviews (4.4★ average, hundreds per leading SKU) indicating quality and market fit
  • Reasonable 3.1x profit multiple on $6.8K/mo profit
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Things to Investigate

  • !Weak 15.3% net profit margin — well below healthy ecommerce targets of 25-40%
  • !Severe Amazon platform dependency with no direct-to-consumer or other distribution channels mentioned
  • !Solo operator (seller dedicates 2-4 hrs) — no documented operational redundancy or management layer
  • !Inventory risk and supplier concentration not disclosed — critical for FBA valuation
  • !No visibility into customer acquisition cost, repeat purchase rates, or organic vs. paid traffic sources

Evidence & risk flags

Evidence 100/100
Material platform dependency
AI-era acquisition decision

Buy vs Build: BUILD

48
AI-native cash cost
$8.0K$18.0K
Estimated time
6 weeks
Asking price
$250.8K

While this business has verified revenue and nearly $6.8K/mo profit, the acquisition cost of $250K for thin 15% margins and undisclosed supplier/inventory risk is not justified. The FBA model itself is not proprietary — a new entrant can source similar sporting/gardening products, register brands, and build Amazon listings using standard tools (Jungle Scout, Helium 10 templates) and content AI for $8-18K over 6 weeks. The primary asset being purchased is existing inventory, supplier relationships, and account history, not software or a defensible distribution advantage. Without transparency on supplier terms, inventory turnover, or repeat-customer data, the buyer is taking on significant operational and supply-chain risk for a business earning under $7K/mo net. A solo-operator FBA business with thin margins, high platform dependency, and no documented retention or organic moat is lower-risk to build than to acquire at this valuation.

Cash estimate includes the AI tools, APIs and infrastructure needed for a solo founder to recreate the software. Build time is informational and lightly weighted. The verdict is driven mainly by customers, users, verified earnings, retention, distribution, brand, data and operating history.

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Financial Snapshot

$532K
Annual Revenue
$81K
Annual Profit
$44.3K
Monthly Revenue
37 mo
Est. Payback
Profit Margin15%
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Business Overview

This listing is for an Amazon FBA business first monetized in March 2021, operating in the Sports, Home, and Outdoors niches. The business consists of two distinct trademarked and Amazon Brand Registered brands, one focused on practical gardening solutions and the other offering premium accessories for a traditional outdoor precision sport with a particularly strong following across parts of Europe and select international markets. The sporting brand has received approval from the relevant governing body for the sport, reinforcing its credibility and reputation among enthusiasts and competitive participants. The business benefits from strong marketplace positioning, with several of its leading listings each having accumulated multiple hundreds of customer reviews, maintaining average ratings of approximately 4.4 stars and healthy rankings within their respective product categories. The business is highly streamlined and operated solely by the Seller, who dedicates approximately 2 to 4 hours per week to managing inventory, monitoring performance, and optimizing PPC campaigns. All inventory is stored and fulfilled through Amazon FBA. A significant portion of the product catalog is sourced from a local European supplier serving both brands, while the remaining products are manufactured by a supplier in China. This represents an attractive opportunity for Buyers seeking an established and diversified Amazon FBA business with a strong presence in the European market and exposure to both practical home products and a dedicated enthusiast sporting niche. Disclaimers: Inventory is not normally included in the list price, further details can be provided to Unlockers. The legal entity section of the Seller Central account is currently locked to the United States, 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. Owner works ~4 hours/week. Reason for sale: The Seller would like to explore other opportunities. Growth opportunities: Generating sales outside of Amazon.; Improving PPC tracking and attribution techniques for more efficient customer acquisition.; Testing additional international markets.

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Quick Facts

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Type
Amazon FBA
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Age
6 years
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Source
Empire Flippers
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Listed
Jul 2, 2026

Deal Score

62
Interesting
Evidence confidence100/100
3.1x
Fair Multiple
Asking$250.8K
MRR$44.3K/mo
Profit$6.8K/mo
Profit Multiple3.1x
Age6 years
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