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Shopify dropshipping (no stock) vs Amazon retail arbitrage

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

Factor
Shopify dropshipping (no stock)
Amazon retail arbitrage
Earnings
$500-$10k+/mo
$200-$3k/mo
Time
10-20 hours
5-10 hours
Difficulty
Intermediate
Beginner
Startup cost
$100–$500
Under $100
Location
remote
hybrid
Skills
marketing, ads, sourcing
resale, sourcing
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