redcell Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 6 hours ago, mudcatsfan said: Has anyone shipped REALLY large orders to Amazon before? I'll be moving soon and want to offload a ton of inventory rather than pack it up and unpack it. I'd rather not have to blow it out RIGHT away locally and lose out on the future increases, but that's of course an option too. I'm talking like 20-40k of very large exclusive sets, all the way down to a bunch of SW Microfighters. Anyone with this experience? Can i just drive a moving truck to the Amazon warehouse? Is there an ideal shipping method for larger orders to FBA? Yes, you can ship freight. It is cheaper if you're shipping a lot of inventory and are set up to pack your inventory on pallets. I do some freight shipments and it's a handy way to go, but requires some additional equipment that you may not have lying around (i.e., pallet, pallet jack, stretch wrap). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcell Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 4 hours ago, zak001 said: In other news, Amazon has changed their approval process for gated products. Apparently they're now doing it on an item-by-item basis. Yesterday I submitted for approval on six different items, all with proper documentation and above the minimum required purchase quantities. I got one yes and five not-yets; between the five not-yets I got three different sets of instructions on how to complete the approval process. I need a drink. What product category were you trying to get approved for? This must be very new because I went through the approval process for watches a few weeks ago and was approved for the whole category. 4 hours ago, landphieran said: Has anyone done this? I may be interested in doing something similar in the near future as i am looking to move. Yes. It wouldn't make a lot of sense to do it as a one-off unless you were looking to move A LOT of inventory in one shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak001 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 (edited) 20 hours ago, redcell said: What product category were you trying to get approved for? This must be very new because I went through the approval process for watches a few weeks ago and was approved for the whole category. I should have specified - gated brands. Star Wars: TFA, in this case. Though there are more and more gated brands in toys (Five Nights At Freddy's, go figure) so the counterfeiting issue must be hitting them hard in a lot of areas. Approval for product categories remains unchanged from what I can tell - I've had no problems getting approved in clothing, jewelry, watches, handbags / accessories. Edited August 10, 2016 by zak001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
167pilot Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Doing FBA for a C-3po polybag. Looks like I am the only FBA now as I have sold 12 in last day. Do I raise the price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil B Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 5 minutes ago, 167pilot said: Doing FBA for a C-3po polybag. Looks like I am the only FBA now as I have sold 12 in last day. Do I raise the price? No, do a 50% off promo so we can join the fun! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sfcommando14 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Doing FBA for a C-3po polybag. Looks like I am the only FBA now as I have sold 12 in last day. Do I raise the price?If there are other sellers, there is a price above them at which you lose the BB. Basic economic principles also say there is a price at which your sales fall off. Depending on how many you have left and how fast you want to sell them, raise the price and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie77 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 (edited) 31 minutes ago, 167pilot said: Doing FBA for a C-3po polybag. Looks like I am the only FBA now as I have sold 12 in last day. Do I raise the price? you are not the only FBA .. you are the lowest amongst FBA .. i am assuming there is a big difference between those statement Edited August 17, 2016 by newbie77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
167pilot Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 You are correct of course. I misspoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asharerin Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 55 minutes ago, 167pilot said: Doing FBA for a C-3po polybag. Looks like I am the only FBA now as I have sold 12 in last day. Do I raise the price? Bump it to one penny below the next highest FBA. For prime buyers convenience and shipping speed are the primary concern, price is only secondary. Raising the price will also encourage those who have it in their cart to purchase as they see the price trending up. Gets them every time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadfraggle Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 When selling through FBA, after you ship your inventory to the warehouse, does it remain segregated from other vedor's inventory? Do they add all of the like items from each vendor into a common stock pool?If you request your items back, are you guaranteed to get the exact items you sent in back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Just now, Deadfraggle said: When selling through FBA, after you ship your inventory to the warehouse, does it remain segregated from other vedor's inventory? Do they add all of the like items from each vendor into a common stock pool?If you request your items back, are you guaranteed to get the exact items you sent in back? you would need to choose between commingled or stickering - and thereby segregating- your items. each has its +/- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadfraggle Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 okay. thanks.part two.Let's say Amazon ships out your widget to Mr. Smith and it arrives broken. Mr. Smith returns the broken item. Who takes the hit on the damaged item? Seller, Amazon, split? Are these the items that end up on the AWD page? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 4 minutes ago, Deadfraggle said: okay. thanks.part two.Let's Amazon ships out your widget to Mr. Smith and it arrives broken. Mr. Smith returns the broken item. Who takes the hit on the damaged item? Seller, Amazon , split? Are these the items that end up on the AWD page? it really depends on why Mr. Smith marked it for return . So if the deposition is damaged in transit , Amazon will reimburse you. if it is marked as item defective prior to shipping, those usually go 50/50 in my experience ( if you are found to be at fault i.e. customer damaged , u will need to recall and inspect , then decide if it is worth the fight with Amazon. If a customer returns for any other reason ( change of heart, accidental order, found better price, ..... ) and it is marked as customer damaged, u will be responsible and repeat the recall procedure marked above. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donbee Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Has Amazon given any word about their drone programs? Is anyone participating in the pilots? I'm curious. In particular for FBAs, Is that going to be an option for the seller to choose or the buyer? Or both for that matter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Anyone else just receive a message asking to kindly drop the price of the AT-AT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Anyone else just receive a message asking to kindly drop the price of the AT-AT?I hope you informed them the prices only go up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I hope you informed them the prices only go up. I asked them to voice their opinion by voting appropriately in the Fall. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxman Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 19 minutes ago, exciter1 said: Anyone else just receive a message asking to kindly drop the price of the AT-AT? You should have directed them to the 10118 listings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayor Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I guess I've been on e-bay too many years. Is selling on Amazon better for Legos? Whats a FBA? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 11 minutes ago, mayor said: I guess I've been on e-bay too many years. Is selling on Amazon better for Legos? Whats a FBA? Thanks Fba stands for fulfillment by Amazon . You ship your products to Amazon distribution centers and they handle the packing , shipping and CS on your behalf . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayor Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 OK whats a CS? Can you get this through the Amazon website. You sell it first on you listed Amazon site, then it sells and then you ship it to them. Where do you find the ranking? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 OK whats a CS? Can you get this through the Amazon website. You sell it first on you listed Amazon site, then it sells and then you ship it to them. Where do you find the ranking? ThanksCustomer Service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 9 minutes ago, mayor said: OK whats a CS? Can you get this through the Amazon website. You sell it first on you listed Amazon site, then it sells and then you ship it to them. Where do you find the ranking? Thanks All of the information is on Amazon. There is a learning curve. You'll have to read a lot. Have fun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cravacor Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I've been reading through this thread and Amazon's seller pages. I am an Amazon seller in good standing (of books). Since Lego products are gated, is having the requisite dealer letter or invoices the only way to get approved to sell Lego FBA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 1 minute ago, Cravacor said: I've been reading through this thread and Amazon's seller pages. I am an Amazon seller in good standing (of books). Since Lego products are gated, is having the requisite dealer letter or invoices the only way to get approved to sell Lego FBA? Yes... also same applies to fbm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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