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Skip itBrand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 100% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.
Returns
Great1.3%return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
Conversion
Great7.8%search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
Avg price
Good$13.44avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
Price range
Okay$8.27–$21.03cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
Competition
Okay63%top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
Market size
Okay$157K$157K/yr · 150K searches
Growth
Bad-14.2%90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
Quality gap
Bad4.7★avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
Review moat
Bad26,678.32avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
Brand share
Bad100%top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand