How much profit margin should I expect for imported goods from Thailand?
Figuring in cost of products, shipping, airfare, food and lodging, I calculated my profit to be an average of approximately 800%, or $8 for every $1 spent. Some products were more than 20X cost, some only 3X, but the average was 8X. After that you need to analyze your overhead back home (retail space, storage, etc.). My overhead ran about $2 per $1 spent, bringing my overall profit to $6 for every $1 spent.
