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Contribution margin

Definition

What's left of the sale price after variable costs (product, shipping, fees, commission, ads). It's what pays fixed costs and generates profit.

In practice

Calculate it before cutting price to gain ranking. Selling more at negative margin is the fastest way to grow into a hole.

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