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Item Finder: Source Products from Top Dropshipping Suppliers

Key Takeways

Instantly match eBay items with suppliers
Find profitable, low-competition products fast
Automate uploads with seamless automation tools integration.

Item Finder: Source Products from Top Dropshipping Suppliers

πŸ“š What This Video Covers
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1. Introduction to the Item Finder
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Goal: Understand how to use the Item Finder to instantly find profitable eBay products.
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  • Locate matching or similar supplier products from Amazon, Walmart, and AliExpress.
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  • Save hours of manual research with automated sourcing.
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  • Use advanced image and text recognition for accurate matches.
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βœ… Tip: Automate your research for faster results.
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2. Setting Up Your Supplier Preferences
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Goal: Learn how to set preferred suppliers for accurate results.
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  • Select your marketplace, shipping location, and source website (e.g., Amazon, AliExpress).
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  • Set your Break-Even Percentage for profit calculations.
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  • Item Finder prioritizes your chosen supplier for matching products.
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βœ… Tip: Correct setup = accurate supplier matches.
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3. Understanding Item Finder Results
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Goal: Analyze product match types and identify opportunities.

  • Green checkmark = exact match with supplier.
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  • Yellow = similar product suggestion with strong profit potential.
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  • Red (no match) = hidden gemβ€”potentially high profit, low competition.
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βœ… Insight: No match = a potential hidden winner.
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4. Finding and Comparing Supplier Prices
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Goal: Compare supplier prices and calculate profits.
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  • Switch between suppliers to find the best sourcing price.
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  • Check Profit Margin (%) and ROI (Return on Investment).
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  • Use other supplier icons to cross-check availability and pricing.
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βœ… Tip: Compare before listing to maximize profit.
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5. Uploading Products to Your eBay Store
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Goal: Add products directly to your eBay store or monitor.
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  • Option 1: Save to Zik folder for bulk upload later.
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  • Option 2: Send directly to AutoDS via 'Add to AutoDS'.
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  • Use integrations for fast product management and uploads.
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βœ… Tip: Integrate AutoDS for one-click uploads.
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6. Handling Products Without Matches
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Goal: Find hidden products that others can’t easily source.
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  • Manually search the supplier site or use Google Lens.
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  • Add missing ASIN or Product ID to reload results.
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  • Hidden products often mean higher margins and less competition.
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βœ… Pro Tip: No match = low competition opportunity.
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🎯 Watch This If You Want To:

  • Find profitable eBay dropshipping products instantly.
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  • Automate product research and uploading with Zik + AutoDS.
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  • Discover hidden, high-margin products before competitors.

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