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HUSTLE #174 2.8 Wholesale Arbitrage

Resell Wholesale Essential Oils in Starter Kits

💰 Startup Cost $0-100
⏰ Time/wk 5-10 hrs
📊 Difficulty ★★☆☆☆
🏆 1st Month $ $150-400
💵 Monthly Range $400-1,500
⏱ First $ In 1-2 weeks
eBay, Amazon, Etsy
Buy pure essential oils in bulk from wholesale suppliers like Bulk Apothecary or New Directions Aromatics. Lavender, peppermint, tea tree, eucalyptus, and lemon are the top 5 sellers. Decant into 10ml amber roller bottles ($0.30 each in bulk) with carrier oil. Bundle 6 oils as a 'Starter Aromatherapy Kit' for $22-29. Your cost for 6 filled rollers is about $6-8. List on eBay and Etsy with usage guide included.
🚀 First Step
Research Bulk Apothecary or New Directions Aromatics wholesale pricing, order the top 5 essential oils in 4oz sizes, and buy 50 amber roller bottles from Amazon.
  • Lavender, peppermint, tea tree, eucalyptus, and lemon are the 5 oils everyone searches for
  • Amber glass bottles protect the oils from UV light and look more premium than clear plastic
  • Include a printed usage guide with each kit — it costs pennies and adds perceived value
🛠 Tools & Resources: Bulk Apothecary or New Directions Aromatics (wholesale oils), Amazon (roller bottles), eBay app, Etsy app, printable labels, pipettes, small funnel