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Shopify dropshipping (no stock) vs Amazon online arbitrage

Head-to-head comparison for resale & commerce side hustlers.

Factor
Shopify dropshipping (no stock)
Amazon online arbitrage
Earnings
$500-$10k+/mo
$300-$5k/mo
Time
10-20 hours
5-10 hours
Difficulty
Intermediate
Intermediate
Startup cost
$100–$500
$100–$500
Location
remote
remote
Skills
marketing, ads, sourcing
resale, research, ecommerce
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