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FHAVI

Product & Catalog Management

Product research that gives you evidence, not hype

FHAVI researches product candidates against criteria you set — supplier availability, landed cost, competition, shipping times and policy risk — and documents the findings so you can decide what is worth testing.

The problem

Most “winning product” advice skips the hard questions

A product that looks popular on social media can still have unreliable suppliers, thin margins after shipping, heavy competition, or restrictions on Google and other advertising platforms.

Our research is structured and transparent. We tell you what we found, including the reasons a product may not be suitable.

Who this service is for

  • New merchants choosing their first products
  • Stores expanding into a new category
  • Merchants who want a second opinion before investing in stock or advertising

Problems we address

Common product research issues we work on

  • Choosing products based on social media trends alone
  • Underestimating shipping costs and delivery times
  • Selecting products that are restricted or risky on advertising platforms
  • Not knowing who else is already selling the same product

Deliverables

What the work includes

The exact deliverables for your project are confirmed in your written scope.
  • Research brief

    Agreement on your niche, target market, price range and selection criteria.

  • Supplier options

    Potential suppliers with indicative product cost, shipping options and estimated delivery times, based on publicly available or supplied information.

  • Cost and margin estimate

    An indicative landed cost and margin at your proposed selling price.

  • Competition overview

    A summary of other stores and marketplaces selling the product.

  • Policy and risk check

    Flags for products likely to face advertising, Merchant Center or intellectual-property issues.

  • Research report

    A structured write-up for each product with findings and a clear recommendation.

Scope

What's included — and what isn't

Clear boundaries keep projects on budget and avoid surprises.

Included

  • Research against the criteria agreed in your brief
  • A written report for each product researched

Not included

  • Any guarantee that a product will sell
  • Ordering samples or negotiating with suppliers
  • Paid research tools or subscriptions, unless agreed
  • Legal advice on trademarks or product safety

Pricing

Product Research pricing

Starting prices in USD. Third-party costs such as apps, subscriptions and ad spend are excluded unless agreed.
Dropshipping Product Research starting prices
ServiceStarting price
Product researchPer product$15–$35/product
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Need a combined scope?

If this work is part of a larger project or several stores, a custom quote may be simpler than individual rates.

Request a custom quote

Engagement process

How we work on this service

  1. Step 1: Brief

    You tell us your market, niche, price range and constraints.

  2. Step 2: Research

    We assess each candidate against the agreed criteria.

  3. Step 3: Report

    You receive a structured report for each product.

  4. Step 4: Next steps

    If you go ahead, we can list the products and prepare them for Google Shopping.

FAQ

Product Research questions

More answers on our FAQ page.
Can you find me a winning product?
No one can honestly promise that. We provide documented research that helps you avoid products with obvious risks and compare candidates on real criteria.
Do you act as my supplier?
No. We research publicly available supplier options and any suppliers you already work with, but we don't supply products ourselves.
How many products should I research?
A batch of several candidates in the same niche makes comparison easier. Research is priced per product ($15–$35/product), so you can start small.

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Brief us on your niche

Share your target market, price range and any products you're already considering.

Prefer email? Write to md@fhavi.com