📚 What This Tutorial Covers

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Item Finder Tutorial (Amazon Sourcing)

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Goal: Learn how to use ZIK Analytics’ Item Finder Tool with Amazon as your supplier to match, compare, and source profitable products from eBay.

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This tutorial shows how to configure the Item Finder, interpret match types, compare supplier prices, and save or export winning products to your automation software.

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✅ Insight: The Item Finder helps you instantly locate profitable sourcing options — turning eBay data into real, actionable product opportunities.

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1. Setting Up the Item Finder

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Goal: Configure the tool for accurate product matching and profit calculations.

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Go to the Quick Settings menu on the left side of the dashboard and check the following:

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• Marketplace: Set to your eBay region (e.g., ebay.com)
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• Shipping Location: Choose United States if sourcing locally
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• Source Supplier: Select Amazon.com
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• Break-Even Percentage: Set according to your business model (typically 15%–19%, e.g., 16%)
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This percentage determines how profit margins are calculated throughout ZIK Analytics.

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Once you’ve adjusted these settings, click Apply Changes.

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✅ Tip: Accurate setup ensures your profit data and item matches are reliable across all ZIK tools.

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2. Understanding Match Types

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Goal: Learn how to interpret Item Finder results.

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When you use the Item Finder, you’ll see different match indicators:

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• ✅ Green Check Mark: Exact match found on Amazon.
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• 🟨 Supplier Logo (no check): Similar match — not identical but comparable or better.
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• 🟥 Red Box: No match found.
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✅ Pro Tip: A red box doesn’t always mean failure — sometimes it signals that your competitor is using a hidden supplier, which can mean higher margins and less competition.

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3. Product Comparison & Sourcing

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Goal: Scan and analyze real eBay listings for sourcing opportunities.

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Open Competitor Research in ZIK, copy an eBay seller’s ID from their “About” section, and paste it into the tool.

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After adding the competitor, click on a product with the Item Finder icon (a small box with a supplier logo).

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If you see a ✅ green check mark, that means ZIK found the exact Amazon match.
You’ll see:

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• eBay sales data (e.g., 10 sales in the past 7 days)
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• Profit after fees (e.g., $13.89)
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• ROI (Return on Investment)
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• Prime status (for Amazon)
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• Star rating and eBay feedback score
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To maximize profit, compare pricing with other suppliers by clicking tabs for Walmart, AliExpress, or CJdropshipping.

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✅ Tip: Always compare across suppliers to find the best price and highest profit margin before listing.

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4. Handling Similar or Unmatched Products

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Goal: Manage cases where the Item Finder doesn’t locate an exact match.

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If the Item Finder returns a similar match, review product details — sometimes these can still be profitable alternatives.

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If it shows no match (red box):

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1. Manually search for the product on Amazon using the eBay title.
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2. Once found, copy its ASIN (Amazon’s product ID).
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3. Paste the ASIN into the column inside ZIK and click Reload to update the match.
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Alternatively, use Google Lens for a visual search — upload the product image and type Amazon in the search bar to narrow the results.

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✅ Pro Tip: Hidden or unmatched items are often the best opportunities — fewer sellers and better profit potential.

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5. Saving Products to a ZIK Folder

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Goal: Organize your researched products for easy access later.

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When you find a product you’d like to save:

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1. Click Select Folder in the Item Finder.
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2. If needed, click New Folder, name it, and click Create.
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3. Then click Save to Folder.
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All your saved folders appear under My Products.
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From there, you can:
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• Download a CSV file of selected products
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• Upload directly to your connected automation tool
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✅ Tip: Organize folders by niche or supplier (e.g., Amazon Best Sellers, Pet Accessories) for easier management.
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6. Adding Products to an Automation Software

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Goal: Export products directly to your integrated automation platform.

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ZIK allows seamless integration with automation tools.

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To add a product:

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1. Click Add to Store on the desired product.
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2. Choose your connected automation software (e.g., AutoDS).
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3. Click Add to Automation Software.
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Your product will appear in your automation tool’s Drafts section, ready for review or publishing to eBay.
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✅ Insight: This integration saves hours of manual work, allowing you to scale faster and focus on growing your business.

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