It’s a common problem for Amazon FBA sellers, particularly those who source via retail arbitrage or online arbitrage: You’re restricted from selling a brand on Amazon. You apply to sell the brand. You gain approval to sell the brand. You buy inventory from that brand to send to the FBA warehouse. You may even sell
Understanding the Suppressed Buy Box on Amazon (And How to Regain It)
It’s not the most fun topic, I know, but we need to talk about how to handle a suppressed buy box in your Amazon FBA inventory. My goal is to help you understand how or why the suppressed buy box happens – and then know how to regain that buy box and start selling your
How Much Inventory Do I Need to Make a Full-Time Income via Amazon FBA?
One of the most frequent questions I get asked is this: “Stephen, you’ve made a full-time income on Amazon since 2012. How much inventory do I need to have in stock in order to make a full-time income with Amazon FBA?” This is a great question because it really gives me an opportunity to share
How to Create a Removal Order for Amazon FBA Inventory
It’s not the most fun part of your Amazon FBA business, but at some point you’ll probably need to remove some of your inventory from an Amazon FBA warehouse. When you remove your inventory, you’ll want to be sure to do it the right way and at the right time. In this video blog post,
My 10 Biggest Takeaways from the Amazon Selling Partner Summit
Recently my wife and I flew to Seattle, WA to attend the 2019 Amazon Selling Partner Summit held at Amazon HQ. It was an amazing experience being inside the headquarters of one of the most influential companies on the planet. Normally, everyday people like you and me are not allowed inside Amazon HQ, but for
Seller Central Tip #1 – How to Check if “Returned” Items are Actually Returned to Amazon FBA
It happens probably more often than you know. A customer requests a refund from Amazon but never actually returns the refunded item. Amazon is supposed to automatically reimburse you once 45 days has past, but sometimes Amazon “forgets.” Of course, Amazon doesn’t really forget, but for some reason, these reimbursements are not done 100% of
Using a Prep Center for Your Amazon FBA Business
If you source and ship Amazon FBA inventory out of your house, you know the feeling well: Inventory in your car. Inventory in the garage. Inventory in the front hallway. Inventory on the kitchen table. Inventory in the spare bedroom. Inventory wherever you can find the space to store it while you’re waiting to prep
How an Amazon Fulfillment Center Tour Changed How We Sell on Amazon
Recently, Rebecca and I had an opportunity to take a tour of an Amazon Fulfillment Center here in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. To be more specific, we toured DFW7, and it was a mind blowing experience. During the tour we marveled at the efficiency of the fulfillment center. Both of us took a lot of