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#15

eCommerce Business in the Gaming Niche

eCommerceListed on Empire Flippers· Sep 11
$163.3K
Asking Price
$5.5K/mo
Monthly Revenue
$4.5K/mo
Monthly Profit
3.0x
Profit Multiple
7 years
Business Age
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Why We Picked This

This 7-year-old eCommerce business generating $5.5K/mo with exceptional 82% profit margins and a 3x annual profit multiple represents solid fundamentals in the gaming niche. The verified financials, established customer list of 30K contacts, and 900+ digital product library provide tangible distribution and inventory assets. However, the one-time purchase model limits recurring revenue predictability, and buyer should confirm customer acquisition costs, repeat purchase rates, and marketplace dependency to fully assess durability.

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Strengths

  • ✓Strong verified financials: $5.5K/mo revenue with 82% profit margins—exceptional for eCommerce
  • ✓Reasonable 3x profit multiple and 2.47x revenue multiple are below typical SaaS benchmarks
  • ✓Established digital asset library of 900+ products spanning $5–$69 price points
  • ✓Significant customer and email list of 30K contacts plus marketplace presence provides distribution and upsell potential
  • ✓7-year operating history with platform-verified data quality score of 100
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Details to confirm

  • •One-time purchase model creates revenue volatility; confirm customer lifetime value, repeat purchase rates, and seasonal patterns to understand true recurring strength
  • •Clarify customer acquisition cost and breakdown by channel (direct, Shopify, marketplace) to assess sustainability of current $5.5K/mo baseline
  • •Request data on marketplace dependency: what percentage of revenue comes from third-party platforms vs. owned channels, and what are their fee structures and policy risks
  • •Verify contractor royalty obligations and revenue-sharing terms to confirm net margin sustainability and any future payment commitments

Buy vs Build: BUY

74
AI-native cash cost
$4.5K–$9.0K
Estimated time
16 weeks
Asking price
$163.3K

The software infrastructure (Shopify storefront, email automation, marketplace integrations) is entirely commodity and reproducible in 12–16 weeks using no-code and AI-assisted templates for $4.5K–$9K. However, the genuine acquisition value lies in the 900+ verified digital assets, 30K customer/email list, active marketplace seller accounts, and established brand presence in the gaming creator niche—assets that would take 18–24 months of organic effort to rebuild. The 82% margins and verified revenue stream justify acquisition if repeat customer economics and marketplace concentration risk are acceptable to the buyer.

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

$66K
Annual Revenue
$54K
Annual Profit
$5.5K
Monthly Revenue
36 mo
Est. Payback
Profit Margin82%
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Business Overview

This business specializes in providing high-quality, ready-to-use streaming assets tailored for streamers, gamers, and esports creators. In business since 2020, the owner has built a significant library of over 900 digital products with prices ranging from $5 to $30 and high-ticket items up to $69. The digital products have been made by both external contractors (who receive ongoing royalties) as well as internally by the seller. The business operates on a one-time purchase model, ensuring a straightforward revenue stream. The business benefits from a robust online presence through Shopify and is well-represented in creator marketplaces, contributing to its diverse revenue sources. Included in the sale are the comprehensive digital product library, an established customer and email list of nearly 30,000 contacts, social media accounts, and a strong marketplace presence. Additionally, the operational framework of the business, including all technology and internal systems, are fully transferable, ensuring a smooth transition. Owner works ~30 hours/week. Reason for sale: The Seller would like to explore other opportunities. Growth opportunities: Launching paid marketing campaigns across high-performing acquisition channels; Developing AI-powered tools tailored to customer needs; Expanding product offerings with additional AI features for content creators

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Quick Facts

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Type
eCommerce
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Age
7 years
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Source
Empire Flippers
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Listed
Sep 11, 2026

Deal Score

72
Worth a Look
Evidence confidence100/100
3.0x
Good Multiple
Asking$163.3K
MRR$5.5K/mo
Profit$4.5K/mo
Profit Multiple3.0x
Age7 years
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Preliminary screening based on marketplace and public data. Verify all financial, legal, technical, customer, and operational claims independently before making an acquisition decision. This is not financial or legal advice.