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