What people search for
Semrush records about 300 searches a month worldwide for "Amazon spreadsheet". Google's autocomplete for the US, Italy and France (6 October 2026) shows what people add to it: “amazon spreadsheet”, “amazon spreadsheet mug”, “amazon fba spreadsheet”, “amazon flex spreadsheet”, “best amazon spreadsheet”, “amazon haul spreadsheet”, “amazon fire spreadsheet”, “amazon vine spreadsheet”, “amazon spreadsheet shirt”, “amazon finds spreadsheet”, “amazon sales spreadsheet”, “amazon upload spreadsheet”.
What Amazon spreadsheets are
"Amazon spreadsheet" lists are curated sets of Amazon product links, usually shared by TikTok and Instagram creators as "Amazon finds", sometimes organised by room, outfit or budget. Many of the products are unbranded goods made in China and sold by third-party sellers on Amazon's marketplace. That overlap is why buyers compare them with DHgate: the same style of item may be on both, at very different prices.
Amazon compared with DHgate
| DHgate | Amazon | |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | 2 to 5 weeks on economy lines | Often days, with Prime |
| Returns | Seller-dependent, costly abroad | Easy returns on most items |
| Protection | DHgate escrow and disputes | Amazon A-to-z Guarantee |
| Price | Factory-level | Higher, includes local warehousing |
| Brand copies | Common on listings, seizure risk | Removed under Amazon's counterfeit policy |
| Import tax | Paid on arrival or at checkout | Usually already handled |
Amazon for speed, returns and no customs hassle; DHgate for the lowest price when you can wait.
The same product, two prices
A phone stand that costs $4 on DHgate might sell for $14 on Amazon. The difference pays for bulk shipping to a local warehouse, import duty, Amazon's fees, advertising and returns. For a cheap item you need quickly, the Amazon price is often worth it. For a haul of several items you can wait for, DHgate or the agent route usually saves real money. The calculator lets you compare with your own numbers.
Dupe and clone lists
Autocomplete shows "amazon clone spreadsheet" and "amazon clone fragrance spreadsheet". 'Dupe' or 'clone' on Amazon usually means a product that resembles a premium item in style or scent without copying its brand, which is legal. Products that copy logos or brand names breach Amazon's counterfeit policy and are removed. Inspired-by fragrances sold under their own brand names exist legally; see our cologne page for why fragrance from China is a different story.
Finding the factory version
If you like an unbranded Amazon find, a reverse image search on DHgate or Taobao often turns up the same item. Check review photos on the cheaper listing carefully; the same photo can front a different-quality product. Then decide whether the saving justifies the wait and the customs step.
Import costs
Amazon items sold from local warehouses already include import costs. DHgate items are imported individually: US duty applies to every parcel since August 2025, UK VAT is charged at checkout up to £135, Australian GST at checkout up to A$1,000, and EU VAT plus €3 per category under €150 since July 2026. That gap narrows the price difference, especially for US buyers; see the US page.
Amazon business and seller spreadsheets
"Amazon business spreadsheet" suggestions come from people selling on Amazon, tracking product research and costs. Sourcing from DHgate to sell on Amazon is possible for unbranded goods that meet Amazon's product safety and category rules; branded copies get accounts suspended. The reselling page covers margins and rules.
When DHgate makes more sense
For cheap, light, unbranded items you are happy to wait for, accessories, basics, party supplies, DHgate often costs a third of the Amazon price. Use our seller checks and compare the delivered total.
When Amazon makes more sense
For anything urgent, sizing-sensitive or electrical, Amazon's returns and local safety enforcement are worth paying for. A charger bought from a reputable seller on Amazon is a safer bet than a cheap one shipped from abroad.
Finds lists and affiliate links
Most Amazon finds lists use affiliate links that pay the creator a commission. That does not change your price, but it explains why so many lists exist. Judge the item on reviews, not on the list.
Room, outfit and budget lists
Amazon finds lists are usually organised around a theme: a bedroom makeover, a capsule wardrobe, gifts under a set price. That makes them useful for ideas even if you buy elsewhere. If you want to try the cheaper route for part of a list, pick the light, unbranded items such as organisers, jewelry and accessories for DHgate, and keep the bulky, urgent or electrical ones on Amazon. Bulky items are expensive to ship internationally, so the price gap often disappears for furniture-like products.
Reviews on Amazon versus DHgate
Amazon has struggled with fake reviews for years, and Amazon has sued review brokers. Look at verified-purchase reviews with photos and read the critical ones first. On DHgate, the same advice applies, plus checking store age and recent photos. Neither platform's star rating is enough on its own.
Returns as a hidden value
An Amazon return is usually a label and a drop-off. A DHgate return means international postage that often costs more than the item, so most buyers settle for a partial refund instead. For anything where fit is uncertain, that difference is worth a lot.
In short: pay Amazon for speed and easy returns, pay DHgate less when you can wait and are buying something light and unbranded.
FAQ
Are Amazon finds the same as DHgate products?
Many unbranded Amazon items come from the same factories, at higher prices with faster delivery.
Is DHgate cheaper than Amazon?
Usually on price; Amazon wins on speed, returns and handled import costs.
Does Amazon allow dupes?
Products that resemble a style are allowed; copies of logos or brands are removed.
Can I resell DHgate items on Amazon?
Unbranded items that meet Amazon's rules, yes; branded copies lead to suspensions.
Do Amazon orders pay customs?
Items from local warehouses usually include import costs already.
Why are Amazon finds more expensive than DHgate?
Local warehousing, import duty, Amazon fees, advertising and returns are built into the price.
Can I find Amazon items on DHgate?
Often; a reverse image search on DHgate or Taobao can find similar unbranded items. Check review photos carefully.