Every other week, we share quick bites of Amazon seller news, tips, and other goodies.
Here is a quick roundup of seller snacks to munch on:
One-Off Daily Lead Lists?
How interested are you in one-off daily lead lists that require no subscription and are limited to the first 15-20 sellers only?
If you’re more interested in subscriptions, we have a few spots available here.
Amazon to Be Held Responsible for Third-Party Products?
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is working to reclassify Amazon’s online retail operations as a distributor of goods. Should this come into fruition, Amazon will then be responsible for third-party products sold on its site.
eBay is currently in a similar situation, as it is facing legal problems over the sale of restricted/mislabeled pesticides, defeat devices, paint thinners that contain methylene chloride, and pill presses on its website. eBay is already facing pressure from the U.S. Department of Justice to make immediate changes to their Restricted Products policy.
One obvious consequence of this reclassification will be Amazon becoming more aggressive in new seller applications to prevent the chance of liability.
If you’re an established seller with high customer satisfaction ratings, good for you. This may mean LESS competition in the future.
If you’re playing with fire and not following policies—watch out.
Decrease Your FBA Fulfillment Fees with SIPP Program
The Ships in Product Packaging (SIPP) program for FBA sellers, previously known as Ship In Own Container (SIOC), has been launched, offering you the opportunity to ship your products in custom-brand packaging without the addition of Amazon’s packaging material.
New FBA Inbound Placement Service Fee
Amazon will introduce the new FBA inbound placement fee for standard and large bulky-sized products starting March 1, 2024.
This fee will average $0.27 per unit for standard-sized products and $1.58 per unit for large bulky-sized products, will be charged 45 days after your shipment is received, and will be based on inbound location and quantities received.
Click here to learn about shipping plan options and new fee structures.
8-figure seller @watchmeamazon has a video giving you a full rundown on the new FBA inbound placement fee and provides tips on how to avoid them.
New Seller-Fulfilled Returns Policy
As of February 12, buyers may now request a free instant replacement unit using Amazon’s prepaid return label program if they receive an item that is damaged, defective, or different from what they ordered.
Buyers will be required to return the original item within 30 days of receiving the replacement. If the buyer fails to return said original item, you will be eligible for a reimbursement.
Learn more about the new return policy here.
A few tips on this:
- Make sure you are verifying that you actually received the items back and/or are properly reimbursed for items that were never returned.
- Make sure you are filing SAFE-T claims for reimbursement if a buyer returns an original item that was used, damaged, or different from what was sent to the buyer.
This Week in Seller School
Blog Posts
- What Can I Sell on Amazon without Approval by eStore Factory
- What are Amazon FBA Refunds and How Can They Get You Money Back by Getida
- Amazon FBA Box Labels – Detailed Guide for Sellers in 2024 by Clear the Shelf
YouTube
- What to Do If Amazon Says You Haven’t Provided Enough Information by Vova Even
Podcasts
- Selling for over 12 Years 100% Retail Arbitrage by The Next Amazon Top Seller
Other Quick Clicks
- US judge sets October 2026 trial for FTC antitrust suit against Amazon
- US Amazon’s net sales climb 12% to $574.8 bn in FY 23
Thank you for reading. If you have any questions, comments or violent reactions, just hit “reply.”
Let’s make kajillions!
Heath, Jason, and the FBA Lead List team
Your UPS rep:
