The video launches a weekly series tracking a warehouse that combines a vintage store and wholesale fulfillment center. The creator breaks down first-week costs, sales metrics, and challenges like high shipping expenses and sourcing delays, with a goal of scaling to 30 daily orders.
A short editorial from the FLOWNIB team on why this content matters.
A raw, real-time look at building a warehouse business from scratch, focusing on cost control and scaling to $10k monthly.
Unlike polished tutorials, this series shows actual first-week struggles with shipping costs and inventory management—perfect for sellers wanting unfiltered benchmarks.
New Amazon/Walmart sellers should watch to learn practical cost-cutting strategies and set realistic expectations for early-stage operations.
Fulfillment by Amazon, where sellers store products in Amazon warehouses for prime shipping.
Walmart marketplace for third-party sellers, similar to Amazon but with different requirements.
Process of storing and shipping bulk inventory to retailers or direct customers.
Finding and purchasing used clothing from thrift stores, estate sales, or international markets.
Cost of Goods Sold; the direct cost of producing or acquiring products sold.
Average dollar amount per customer order, calculated by dividing total revenue by number of orders.
Process from receiving an order to packaging and shipping it to the customer.
What were the first week sales and order numbers?
Gross sales of $1,789.22 from 52 units across 51 orders, with an average order value of $34.41.
How many vintage sales were there in the first week?
8 sales totaling $78.22, down 45% from the previous 7 days. 30-day vintage sales were $601.59 with 47 sales.
What is the daily order goal and current average?
Goal is 30 orders per day. Current average around 10 orders, with a high of 13.
How much was spent on inventory this first week?
Estimated $3,000–$4,000, including product cost and shipping labels.
What was the cost per vintage shirt and how to lower it?
Initially over $10 per shirt. The creator aims to reduce to $6 by buying larger quantities.
What are the main cost challenges mentioned?
High costs for shipping from Thailand and buying cardboard boxes from Walmart.
What help is the creator asking for?
Recommendations for cost-effective box suppliers and USPS/UPS shipping partners.
What type of products are being sold in the wholesale part?
Not detailed, but the inventory includes a mix of items bought for resale on Amazon/Walmart.
Where did the vintage shirts come from?
Thailand, where the creator sourced over 100 shirts across niches like sports, bands, movies, and pop culture from 1970s to 2010s.
How often will progress be tracked?
Weekly videos breaking down sales, profit, and expenses for both vintage and wholesale.