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They actually do.

The part you left out is highlighted:

> They just want to Google $THING and buy it from a website that they've heard of....

People google stuff (or search on Amazon), land on Amazon or some other online retailer, and buy it.

You might be surprised how much stuff is drop shipped via Amazon sales, and that can be direct shipment or to an Amazon warehouse then FBA.

And yes, paying $25 for a $3 rack rate good is close to standard. If you walk through a Target or Walmart, you will see tons of stuff that can be purchased on Alibaba for about that ratio.



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