{"id":9057,"date":"2025-09-09T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.threecolts.com\/blog\/?p=9057"},"modified":"2025-09-01T21:25:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T21:25:53","slug":"tactical-arbitrage-ultimate-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.threecolts.com\/blog\/tactical-arbitrage-ultimate-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"A step-by-step guide to your first search on Tactical Arbitrage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tired of spending hours manually comparing prices across different platforms, only to miss out on the best deals? Tactical Arbitrage<\/a> is here to streamline your online arbitrage game<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide will help you set up Tactical Arbitrage and maximize your profits, fast. Let\u2019s dive in and get you started on the path to better margins and less work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Kickstart your search<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tactical Arbitrage offers two easy-to-use tools designed for beginners: Quick Picks<\/strong> and Guided Search<\/strong>. These features make the sourcing process straightforward, so you can hit the ground running even when you\u2019re new at arbitrage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start by logging in to Threecolts<\/a> and selecting Tactical Arbitrage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the Home screen, you\u2019ll see quick links to Tactical Arbitrage\u2019s core features. For a head start, we suggest beginning with Quick Picks. This tool delivers instant results without needing to adjust too many settings, making it ideal for first-time users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to get started with Quick Picks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Quick Picks<\/strong> is the best starting point for new users who want quick results without the wait or complex setups. This feature pulls cached data from Tactical Arbitrage\u2019s database, allowing you to explore potential deals in just a few clicks. Here’s how to use it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Choose the country you\u2019re sourcing from using the Sourcing from<\/strong> dropdown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Select the Amazon marketplace you plan to sell on under Selling on<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Use the Filter By<\/strong> option to refine your search by factors like fees, sales rank, or ROI. This helps you get more precise results tailored to your needs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How to use Guided Search<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    For users ready to customize their search a bit more while still keeping things simple, Guided Search<\/strong> is the next step. It\u2019s still beginner-friendly, but it lets you target specific categories or websites. Here\u2019s how to use it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Select product categories or specific retail websites to scan, based on your sourcing strategy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Use sidebar filters like Gross ROI, Star Rating, and Monthly Sales Units to narrow down your results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Start the scan to find products that match your chosen filters and criteria.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      2. Set up your search filters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Once you\u2019ve explored Quick Picks and Guided Search, it\u2019s time to refine your search even further using Product Search<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Setting up the right filters is crucial, as the right filters can help you identify profitable products more efficiently. By customizing your search criteria, you can zero in on opportunities that align with your goals and sourcing strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      To start, head over to Product Search<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Your first task is to select a domain to search within the Sourcing From<\/strong> dropdown menu. You can choose from the following countries: USA, UK, Canada, Germany, India, Australia, Spain, France, Italy, Japan, and Mexico. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      After selecting your preferred country, you can then select the Amazon marketplace you\u2019re selling to. TA covers 12 marketplaces across the globe: US, UK, CA, DE, AU, IN, JP, ES, FR, IT, MX, and BR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      You can then choose the website you want to source from via the dropdown menu. The available websites will be filtered based on the country you selected. You can filter these sites further by selecting options like All, Popular, Updated, Custom, or Discover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      To segment your searches based on the categories of your chosen website, you can use options like Import Bulk Category List, Easy Bulk, or manage your bulk lists with the Manager button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      You can even control how many pages of the categories will be crawled for products. For example, if you want to scan all 317 products in the category and there are 100 per page, set the start page value as 1 and the last page value as 4. Leave blank to scan all available products in that category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      If you want, you can also export your results to Google Drive, name your search, or stop the search after a set duration (3\u201360 hours).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Finally, adjust your filters based on specific categories. At the bottom of the page, you\u2019ll find options such as Source Price Adjustments<\/strong>, Remove<\/strong>, Source Titles<\/strong>, Costs\/Fees<\/strong>, Profit & ROI<\/strong>, and Other Filters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Here\u2019s a quick rundown of each filter group:<\/p>\n\n\n\n