The owner of an unnamed website, initially reluctant to sell due to personal attachment, is now actively seeking a buyer. The website has been re-listed with the aim of an easy sale. Initially valued at a higher price, the opening bid is set at $1,000, though the seller is open to market offers, keeping a small reserve price. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the seller for detailed discussions if they are genuinely interested. The website, operational for 11 years, is primarily based on X-Cart (PHP/SQL) and was recently redesigned. It boasts an impressive profit margin above 1000% on products sold, requires minimal daily operational hours, and enjoys high organic traffic. Customer satisfaction has remained at 99.9% over a decade. The sale includes various assets such as the domain, a WordPress blog, operational support, wholesale vendor lists, and approximately $60,000 worth of inventory. A comprehensive operations manual and additional support services are also provided. The website, specializing in non-branded sunglasses, claims legality and emphasizes a "first mover advantage" in its niche. Potential buyers are assured of strong vendor relationships and automated processes for product distribution. The auction lasts seven days, with specific terms regarding payment and shipping. Additional details include modest expenses, net profits, and traffic statistics, highlighting its potential as a passive income with zero advertisement investment. Despite decreased involvement due to the owner's new real estate career, the site continues to generate consistent sales through organic channels.
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Before making an offer
1. Look for verified sellers. Sellers should verify their email, phone, and government ID. When a seller has completed all verifications, we identify them with a checkmark like this:
2. Review financials. Financials are seller-provided inputs. Always ask for verified financials. Ask for a tax return or request access to their dashboard. if it’s an ecommerce store get a transaction report.
3. Review traffic. Sellers can grant you access to Google Analytics. Ask for read-only access to verify site traffic.
4. Schedule a call. Communication is key. The best way to find out more is to speak directly with the seller. For your protection, keep all communication within Flippa.
5. Make the offer on Flippa. We’re here to help. Flippa does not charge buyers and by making an offer on Flippa you’ll get access to our post-sales support team.
1. Agreements & Contracts.
Connect with a US-based lawyer or purchase asset-specific template legal documents via Flippa Legal.
2. Conduct Due Diligence.
You can conduct this yourself, or use our new official verification and assessment service. We provide a deep analysis, identify hidden risks, and independently assess the value of the business. Packages start at $1,000. Learn More