Seasonal item in to FBA

Is it worth sending a seasonal item in to FBA or will it take too long to process at this point (December)?

Answer: If its specific to Xmas, I wouldn’t bother. Too risky that it’ll end up getting caught in a delay checking in at Amazon and not appearing until 22nd onwards

What a prep centre

Could someone explain what a prep centre is? I’ve never heard of one untill today.

Answer: A prep centre can do storage but is more used for ‘preparing’ your Amazon stock. They receive, check, bubble wrap, polybag, label etc whatever your items need according to Amazon, then they are boxed up and sent into the Amazon warehouse ready to be sold.

Branded product as a bundle

What does it take to sell a branded product as a bundle with my own product? For example, say I was selling a mug and wanted to bundle it with a dairy milk chocolate. If this is even possible, what steps would I need to take?

Answer: GTIN exemption request a bundle. Make sure they are not on brand register.

Amazon brand registry

Once brand registry is accepted how do you use the features? Does it appear in the Amazon seller account automatically?

Answer: Yes, it should appear. Some features like A+ content is normally there in the tab but gives an error if you are not brand registered. Also, you have access to brand reports etc.If these features give you error even after brand registration, then open the case with brand registry / seller support and they can enable it for you.

Recommendations for PPC management?

Any recommendations for PPC management? Ad spend around £600 a month. Been stung by an automated platform so think human management is for me.

Answer: Turn it off. I did and sales didn’t change. It’s such a con these days on Amazon. Been selling on there for 9 years and it’s never been so bad. Far too much competition and Amazon filling there boots. I still do Ok but nothing like it used to be

Let us help you with Amazon’s compliance guidelines…

Amazon: A barcode is a symbol that allows an optical scanning tool to identify the product or book title.
Amazon requires that all non-book products carry a UPC barcode (Universal Product Code). We are the most visited and preferred site to safely buy official and legal UPC barcodes. You can order your UPC number(s) without the barcode graphic here 

Book products to be sold on Amazon should carry an ISBN barcode (International Standard Book Number).
 

Amazon
: The barcode of product type must scan to an original ISBN or UPC number. If you get a new ISBN or UPC number, you must get a new ISBN or UPC barcode.

Amazon, in order to properly identify your products in their inventory management system, requires a different UPC barcode for each product.

Example: You produce and sell picture frames and want to offer your frames for sale on Amazon. You carry two colors dark walnut and cherry, and both frames come in three sizes including small, medium and large.

How many unique UPC codes are required?
The answer: Six

Why?

Product One: Dark Walnut Frame Small

Product Two: Dark Walnut Frame Medium

Product Three: Dark Walnut Frame Large

Product Four: Cherry Frame Small

Product Five: Cherry Frame Medium

Product Six: Cherry Frame Large
 

Amazon
: To ensure proper scanning, bar codes should be tested with a full ANSI-certified verifier.

We use ANSI-certified Motorola Symbol equipment to test-scan all barcode label orders. Simply Barcodes strongly recommends test-scanning any UPC code prototype produced by your manufacturing facility before going into mass production.
 

Amazon
: If you print your own UPC barcodes, be aware that defects may reduce scannability.

We are barcode experts.

Most local print shops have no experience with the unique requirements of barcode printing and trying to do it yourself may not produce a scannable barcode.
 

Amazon
: Bar codes should be printed with black ink on a white background, and there must be 1/4-inch of white space on the left and right sides of your bar code.

We know the requirements and our years of experience offer you peace of mind.


 

Amazon
: If your bar code does not scan, you will be liable for non-compliance charges.
Avoid this costly problem!

Our barcode labels conform to the recommended specifications of the barcode equipment manufacturers, and we test-scan to verify usability.

We also offer test-scanning of barcodes and encourage you to use this service before going into mass production.
 

Amazon
: New CDs and DVDs should always be shrink-wrapped differentiating them from used copies. Bar code must scan through any protective packaging.

Is your barcode’s scannability in question due to the thickness, quality or other reasons?

We offer a variety of solutions including:

1. Label the outside of your product.

2. Order high-quality, retail-ready CD or DVDs
 

Amazon
: The validity of a Product ID is checked against the GS1 GEPIR and ISBN.org databases. If your Product ID is not registered with GS1 then the linked ASIN will be suppressed and it may result in removal of your product creation privileges.

You will encounter this message when first listing a product on Amazon. All of our UPC Codes (Product IDs) originate from GS1 and are properly registered. You can check the “Don’t show this again” box and click “Got it.”

Sales down since April 2021

My product is not doing so well and my competitors are in the same boat as me ( well many). All the relevant keywords search volume trend has depreciated too. Does this happen time to time ? My sales have been low since April ( when lockdown lifted). Any advice pls as I am thinking of giving up.

Answer: Let me give you some tips that how you can increase your sales,You should start with optimising listing like images, title, bullet points and put your competitor’s keywords in your listing plus backend search terms, take out these keywords from helium 10.After that start running auto campaign analyze the keywords after 2-3 weeks.Later, lower the bid on auto campaign and run manual campaigns on high performing keywords.Run exact, phrase and broad campaigns seperately.Put high performing keywords in exact and repeat the process.

Revolut or transferwise? which is better in 2021

Which account is better for international transactions. Revolt or transferwiseI am opening transferwise account but its asking for a 16 pound fees. Is it ok??As people vote more for wise account so I opted for this. Is it a normal procedure to pay this fees and then done with account opening.

Answer: You don’t pay fees for wise. You have to have money deposited before they send you a card or give you the bank details. But that money is there for you to spend or withdraw, hence its not a fee. 

Lost inventory (June 2021)

I had 3 x boxes delivered on 28th April 2021 with 200 units in, they have all vanished and cannot be found. I have sent an invoice from my supplier which is in excel format which has been refused. I have requested a pdf format from my supplier and really hope they can deliver. In the meantime Amazon have offered £350 for my inventory which cost me £1250. I have refused this amount but they have sent it anyway.I’m so annoyed, I can’t afford to replace the inventory and cannot afford to lose that much money, can anyone offer some advice please?

Answer: I had a similar problem on a smaller basis and all I can say is that I hope you have better luck than me. The financial offer was similar in proportion to yours and I just had to accept it.