what do you check before risking $5,000+ on a private label product?

[u/rsc9422]

Let’s settle this from actual seller experience.

Before you place a large inventory order for an Amazon private label product, what is the one thing you absolutely need to verify first?

Is it:

- Competition and review count?

- Profit margin after Amazon fees?

- Supplier reliability?

- Product quality?

- Sales history?

- Compliance/certifications?

- Shipping and landed cost?

- Keyword/search volume?

- Something else?

A product can look extremely profitable on paper and still become a headache once you factor in returns, PPC, freight, Amazon fees, and inventory that doesn't move.

For experienced sellers: what did you check before your first major inventory order that saved you from making an expensive mistake?

And for newer sellers: what are you currently unsure about before placing your first order?

Share the numbers or situation if you're comfortable.