Is autograph basketball profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $32K/yr across 19 tracked products. 0 of 3 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -67.3%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (39/100).

How competitive is the autograph basketball niche?

9 brands and 27 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 66% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 91% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in autograph basketball?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Quality-Overall, Grip, Advertised Vs Actual Product. The return rate is 1.2%.

When does demand for autograph basketball peak?

Demand peaks in Jan–Feb; the busiest month runs 5.1× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the autograph basketball niche?

Listings span $17.22–$44.62; the average listing price is $30.04 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 591 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

autograph basketball

Skip it

Soft demand (-67.3% this quarter) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Avg price

Incredible$30.04

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Incredible$17.22–$44.62

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

Returns

Great1.2%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Review moat

Good590.84

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Conversion

Good4.2%

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

Competition

Okay66%

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

Quality gap

Okay4.6★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Brand share

Bad91%

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

Market size

Bad$32K

$32K/yr · 26K searches

Growth

Bad-67.3%

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

Signals Low Review Barrier

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, autograph basketball is a $32K/yr Amazon United States market (26K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 91% of demand. Demand peaks in Jan–Feb. Verdict: Skip it — 39/100.

Data updated Jul 22, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

autograph basketball market data

Units sold / yr: 2K–2K; avg 0–100/product
Revenue / yr: $45K–$60K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 4.2%
Avg BSR: #311
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 89%
Out of stock: 11.4%
Avg brand age: 57 months
Avg seller age: 145 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 66% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

9 flat

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

91%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

66%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

Baden49%
WILSON24%
Murray Sporting Goods7%
BSN6%
Ballstars5%
Hiboom5%
Open — no brand owns it (3 brands, 5%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 102 weeks — -67.3% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Jan, Feb · busiest ÷ quietest = 5.1×

Open Trend

Top autograph basketball products on Amazon

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)1 product missing review or click data not plotted

All 19 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Baden Micro Mini Size 1 Composite 3 Panel Autograph Panel Basketball

Baden$17.514.6★51 rev

Baden Micro-Mini Composite Autograph Basketball

Baden$17.224.6★51 rev

WILSON WNBA Commemorative Series Autograph Basketball - Size 6 - 28.5 White/Orange

WILSON$36.124.6★41 rev

Baden Official Two Panel Autograph Basketball | - 29.5-Inch: Capture Memories with this Classic White Basketball Perfect for Autographs

Baden$32.804.6★71 rev

Murray Sporting Goods Autograph Basketball with Stand - Four Panel Signature Ready Display Memorabilia Autographic Basketball Regulation Size 29.5 inches

Murray Sporting Goods$32.114.3★221 rev

Newest

by launch date

Jexine 3 Pcs Autograph White Basketball Blank Official Size 5 DIY Painting Plain Ball with Needle Pump for Autograph Awards Sign Coaches Basketball Lover Back to School Gift

Jexine$33.710 rev

2mo ago

Champion Sports Autograph Basketball Official Size 7 Smooth Signature Surface Durable Composite Ideal for Teams & Events

Champion Sports$19.5322 rev

3mo ago

Hiboom 1 Set Autograph Basketball with Acrylic Stand Signature Basketball for Team Signing Display Memorabilia Gift for Coach Back to School Supplies (1/4 Brown Size 7)

Hiboom$30.4224 rev

9mo ago

Liliful 2026 Graduation Autograph Basketball Senior Night Gifts Size 7 Signed College Basketball Graduation Signature Gifts with Acrylic Stand Blank Ball with Pump Signature Pen

Liliful$27.3020 rev

1y ago

WILSON NBA Autograph Basketball - White/Brown Size 7-29.5

WILSON$44.627 rev

1y ago

What buyers say about autograph basketball

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

What buyers love

Quality-Overall20%

“It feels well made”

Durability9%

“The material feels durable enough for display or occasional use”

Value For Money9%

“the price is good”

Grip9%

“Great grip and feel makes it easy to handle”

Display-Overall6%

“it displays nicely”

Advertised Vs Actual Product4%

“it was exactly what he wanted”

Suitable For Indoor4%

“Great for shooting. use only indoors”

Exercise/Sports Suitability4%

“Perfect for fun and exercise”

Soft Feel3%

“while the white panels are smooth”

Size-Overall3%

“Size is really good as well”

What buyers complain about

Quality-Overall25%

“Low quality”

Grip9%

“Grip could be better”

Advertised Vs Actual Product9%

“Not as good as it looks in the image”

Durability6%

“after a while you get used to it”

Product Condition6%

“Sent me a used ball”

Mounting6%

“Didnt come with stand”

Inflation/Deflation3%

“Received deflated with no pump”

Weight Heavy3%

“is heavier than the standard basketball”

Flexibility3%

“Bounces a little bit stiffer than a normal basketball”

Suitability Winter Weather3%

“I don't recommend leaving out in NJ winter weather all season under the snow”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall26%

Value For Money14%

Grip8%

Advertised Vs Actual Product7%

Inflation/Deflation6%

Functionality-Overall6%

Quality-Overall5%

Leak-Proof4%

Material Quality3%

Defective Material/Parts3%

Common questions

Is autograph basketball profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $32K/yr across 19 tracked products. 0 of 3 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -67.3%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (39/100).
How competitive is the autograph basketball niche?: 9 brands and 27 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 66% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 91% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in autograph basketball?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Quality-Overall, Grip, Advertised Vs Actual Product. The return rate is 1.2%.
When does demand for autograph basketball peak?: Demand peaks in Jan–Feb; the busiest month runs 5.1× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the autograph basketball niche?: Listings span $17.22–$44.62; the average listing price is $30.04 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 591 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.