Amazon Handmade: Returns, refunds, restocking fees, and cancellations policies

Returns

Return eligibility:

To ensure a consistent experience for customers, Handmade Makers must match or exceed Amazon’s return policy, which states you must accept returns within at least 30 days of receipt of purchase.

An exception to this policy is items offered with customisation options, other than size and colour, that are configured, personalized, or inscribed, such as engravings, stamps, monograms, embroidery, embossing, etching, carving, or printing. Go to Customized products below for additional details.

The table below shows examples of listings and how the return policy is applied.

	Standard return policy applies: In this example, the listing offers no customisation options and returns must be accepted for return within 30 days of receipt of purchase by the customer.
	Standard return policy applies: In this example, the customer is asked to choose only size and colour options and must be accepted for return within 30 days of receipt of purchase by the customer. Note: Size and colour options are just examples. Other generic options may be presented; For example: finish, lengths, even selecting an initial.
	Standard or Customised Product policies can both apply, depending on what the customer ordered. In this example, if the customer does NOT select the optional engraving option, the item must be accepted within 30 days of receipt of purchase by the customer. If, however, the buyer requested engraving on their item, the item is required to be accepted for return only if there was a misspelling or other error in the configuration, inscription, or design that was not the fault of the customer, the item arrives damaged, or the item is materially different than what was ordered.

Customised products:

Customized products are configured, personalized, or inscribed, such as engravings, stamps, monograms, embroidery, embossing, etching, carving, or printing. A-to-z Guarantee claims for these items require notification to you that the customer wants to return the item within 14 days of receipt of shipment. In addition:

• Due to personal configuration, inscription, or design on these products, you are not required to accept returns or exchanges unless the products were damaged/defective upon arrival, or materially different from what was ordered.
• If there is a misspelling or error in the configuration, inscription, or design due to a mistake by the customer, sellers are protected under Amazon's return policies.
• All product packaging (such as boxes) and, if applicable, certificates of authenticity, grading, and appraisal must be returned with the item. Products without all applicable tags are not acceptable for return.

Processing a return

For information related to managing returns, including guidelines and FAQs, go to Manage seller-fulfilled returns.

A-to-z Guarantee claims for products sold by Handmade Makers are subject to Amazon’s standard A-to-z Guarantee policies; however, items that are ordered/sold with optional customization options, other than size and colour, are not subject to these policies. Go to Customized products above for additional details.

The following help topics provide additional information related to standard A-to-z Guarantee claims:

• About Amazon’s A-to-Z Guarantee claims
• How to respond to an A-to-z Guarantee claim notification
• How to appeal an A-to-z Guarantee claim

Additional policies

You must provide a return address within the United Kingdom or pay for return shipping to an international address, either by providing a prepaid return label or by refunding the return international shipping costs.

For additional information on international returns, go to Important information for international sellers.

If the buyer disputes the delivery or condition of the item received, or receives the wrong product, they will be asked to contact you to resolve the issue. If the issue is not resolved with you directly, the buyer will have the option to file an Amazon A-to-z Guarantee claim.

• Amazon’s extended holiday returns policy requires that orders shipped during designated dates be returnable through January 31 of the following year. This policy applies to items either shipped by you or by Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA).
• All Handmade items shipped via FBA or Seller Fulfilled Prime are currently eligible for free returns. Prime return policies override Handmade return policies, whether the item is customisable or not.

Refunds

A refund should be processed after you receive a return from a buyer or you make arrangements to refund a purchase. You are not required to issue a refund until the item is returned to you for inspection.

You can issue full or partial refunds via the Manage Orders tool. Go to Refund options page for more information.

Restocking fees

If a customer returns one of your products, you may not charge a restocking fee.

Cancellations

You can decide the terms under which customers can return products or cancel items that are customised or made-to-order.

If a buyer asks you to cancel an order and you have not yet shipped and confirmed the shipment, you can cancel it in Manage Orders or use an Order Cancellation feed.

If you have already confirmed an order as shipped, you can authorise the return request in Manage Returns.

Go to Order cancellations for additional details on how cancellations can impact your account health.