Goal: Learn how to use ZIK Analytics’ Item Finder Tool with AliExpress as your supplier to find, compare, and source profitable eBay products in just a few clicks.
This tutorial walks through configuring the tool, reading the results, checking product quality, saving to folders, and exporting to your automation software.
✅ Insight: The Item Finder helps you turn real eBay data into sourcing opportunities by instantly locating the same or similar items from AliExpress — saving you hours of manual research.
Goal: Configure the Item Finder for accurate AliExpress sourcing results.
Go to the Quick Settings on the left side of your dashboard. Make sure to set:
Click Apply Changes once everything is set.
✅ Tip: Setting the shipping location to China ensures accurate matching and price calculations since most AliExpress products offer worldwide shipping at low cost.
Goal: Learn how to read and interpret your sourcing results.
When using the Item Finder, you’ll see the AliExpress logo next to listings.
Click it to view sourcing options:
Next to each item, you’ll see:
✅ Pro Tip: Always aim for items with high ROI and good seller ratings — these are strong indicators of sustainable profit.
Goal: Use real eBay data to find and validate products to source.
Open the Market Insights Dashboard, and go to the Trending eBay Products section.
Click the Item Finder icon next to a product you want to analyze.
Example:
An item sold 5 times in the last 30 days on eBay for $11.27.
The same product on AliExpress costs $1.53 plus $1.99 shipping (AliExpress Choice Program).
Before adding it to your store, always check:
✅ Tip: Reliable AliExpress sellers mean fewer issues with shipping, returns, and customer satisfaction — always double-check before listing.
Goal: Organize your sourced products for future access or export.
From the Item Finder, click Select Folder → New Folder (if needed).
Name the folder and click Save to Folder.
All your saved folders will appear under My Products → AliExpress Products Tab.
From here, you can:
✅ Pro Tip: Organize folders by niche (e.g., “Kitchen Tools,” “Tech Gadgets”) to keep your workflow efficient and scalable.
Goal: Export your sourced items directly to your integrated automation platform.
ZIK integrates with popular automation tools
To add a product:
Your product will instantly appear in your automation software’s Drafts section — ready to review or publish to eBay.
✅ Insight: This integration saves hours of manual work, letting you scale your store faster while staying organized.
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