Quick answer: Walmart online arbitrage, which some sellers call 2-step dropshipping, means using other retailers as suppliers and selling their products on Walmart according to Walmart’s policy. You look for products that sell for more on Walmart than where you can buy them, then sell them on Walmart for the difference.
A simple example
If a product sells for $10 on Amazon but for $20 on Walmart, a seller can purchase the inventory from Amazon and sell it on Walmart. The gap between the buying price and the selling price, after costs, is the opportunity.
What the work involves
- Finding products with a healthy price gap
- Creating accurate listings on Walmart
- Buying and sending orders on time, with tracking
- Answering customer messages and handling returns
- Watching account health every day
- Recording sales, profit and expenses
Risks to understand
- Prices on both marketplaces can change quickly and shrink the gap.
- Late or cancelled orders can hurt your account health.
- Walmart’s seller policies decide how products must be sourced and presented, so you must follow them.
How BriefBD helps
Our team runs Walmart online arbitrage day to day and records every number in a dedicated Google Sheet. See our Walmart Online Arbitrage service, our real Walmart results, or message us for the details.
Frequently asked questions
Is 2-step dropshipping the same as online arbitrage?
Sellers sometimes use the term 2-step dropshipping for this approach. We call the service Walmart Online Arbitrage.
Is it different from WFS?
Yes. WFS uses Walmart's fulfillment centers. Online arbitrage uses other retailers as suppliers. They are separate services.
Do I need a Walmart seller account first?
Yes. You need an approved Walmart Marketplace seller account. We can help with the application too.
Walmart Online Arbitrage
We use other retailers as suppliers and sell their products on Walmart according to Walmart's policy, by finding products priced higher on Walmart than where we buy them.
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