This weekly report analyzes US bestseller data from five sources to show that the same product can sell 100x differently on Etsy versus eBay. It highlights top opportunities like simmer pot kits, solar garden lights, and kinusaiga patterns, while warning against traps like Grinch SVG and ugly Christmas sweaters.
A short editorial from the VEONIB team on why this content matters.
The video proves that channel selection is more critical than product choice, using hard data to show a 100x sales gap for identical items on Etsy vs eBay.
SEONIB's AI-driven platform would automate this weekly data tracking across multiple sources, turning manual reports into real-time actionable insights for sellers.
Etsy and eBay sellers should watch this to rethink their product research strategy, then use data tools to validate channel fit before listing.
Comparison of two marketplaces where the same product can have vastly different sales performance.
A bag of dried fruits and spices like orange, cinnamon, and cloves used to make a home smell good.
Motion-sensor outdoor lights powered by solar energy that light up when someone passes.
A digital cut file for Cricut machines featuring the Grinch character, often used on shirts and mugs.
A Japanese fabric mosaic art form where fabric is pushed into grooves cut into a board, no sewing required.
Electric blankets that provide warmth, seeing rising sales during colder months.
The percentage of listed items that actually sold; over 100% means more sold than listed.
The process of analyzing market data to identify products likely to sell well on a specific platform.
Why did the same product sell 100x more on Etsy than eBay?
Because the product was better suited to Etsy's audience and search behavior, while eBay had low demand for that specific item.
What are simmer pot kits and why are they popular?
They are bags of orange, cinnamon, and cloves that you simmer in a pot to make your home smell good, popular in fall in the US.
What is a Grinch SVG and why should I avoid it?
It's a digital cut file for Cricut machines, but despite low difficulty, top listings make almost no sales and most searchers are outside the US.
What is kinusaiga and is it a good opportunity?
Kinusaiga is a Japanese fabric mosaic art with no sewing; it has very low competition on Etsy and top listings are all new, so it's a promising niche.
Which products are trending on eBay right now?
Halloween decor over $50, heated blankets, and bug zappers are currently trending on eBay.
What should I sell on Etsy this season?
Simmer pot kits and kinusaiga patterns are recommended for Etsy based on current data.
Why is sell-through rate important?
It shows how many listed items actually sold; over 100% means demand exceeds supply, indicating a hot market.
What is the biggest mistake in product research?
Focusing only on what to sell instead of where to sell it; the same product can perform very differently on different platforms.
Are ugly Christmas sweaters a good product to sell?
No, despite high Google searches, Etsy top listings total only $398 and most searchers are from Vietnam, not the US.
How can I predict next year's bestsellers?
By consistently tracking weekly or monthly data and writing down numeric criteria to identify patterns and fading products.