Please explain
so I register for selling and all done
Then I order stock to send to Amazon for FBA?
How do I contact suppliers? How much should I purchase? Do I pay up front ?
Please explain
so I register for selling and all done
Then I order stock to send to Amazon for FBA?
How do I contact suppliers? How much should I purchase? Do I pay up front ?
5 replies
Seller_ae51e0CJoHqCX
I don't think Amazon is really a selling platform for you if you have to ask these questions?
Is this a serious question?
Seller_mS10UjVYuuGor
FBA is one option, another is to hold your stock and dispatch yourself, another could be a third party warehouse to store and dispatch for you. All have their pros and cons so will depend on what is best for you.
No one is going to introduce you to their supplier, why would they create an instant competitor. However you need to be in contact with your supplier by email/phone to place orders, f you just order via a website without checks on your business first you're dealing with a retailer rather than a wholesaler and that generally ends badly for Amazon sellers.
Your suppliers minimum order/s may dictate this, if you have a free reign try 1 - 3 months of predicted sales to start with.
As a new business generally yes. In the longer term you maybe able to negotiate terms based on larger orders with a supplier and/or a discount for prepayment, business is business and your supplier wants to grow their business as much as you want to grow yours but it has to worth their while too.
Seller_ZVAz3d5lZuGid
OH DEAR !! - as per above reply, you have a LOT to learn. Your first port of call should be Amazon's own Seller University, found on your homepage under 'Learn' - it tells you everything you need to know about selling on Amazon. BUT be warned, it is not an easy platform to sell on, with MANY policies and metrics to adhere to, and any slight misdemeanor and your account can be deactivated.
Amazon will ONLY accept purchase invoices from reputable wholesalers or distributors, that they can verify with full supply chain.
My advice is, if you are having to ask these questions, get out before you begin. If your seller account is fully verified (and you cannot close an account until it is - which can take up to weeks rather than days).
Seller_fLJ3Hdgrt17Ze
Hello,
Thank you for your message. If you've registered as a seller and completed all the necessary steps, that’s a great start!Yes, after that, you would typically order stock and send it to Amazon if you're using FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon). However, before jumping into FBA, it’s important to fully understand how it works — because mistakes can be costly and may affect your account health.
As for your questions: How do I contact suppliers?
You’ll need to do your own research. Many beginners look at Alibaba, but be careful — Amazon usually does not accept invoices from Alibaba for brand or product authenticity verification. If you ever need to prove product legitimacy, invoices from Alibaba often won’t work, which can lead to serious issues.
Instead, look into verified wholesalers, authorized distributors, or direct manufacturers, ideally within your region or with proper documentation.
How much should I purchase?
Start small to test the product. Don’t invest heavily in something untested — it's better to learn while minimizing risk
Do I pay upfront?
Most suppliers require upfront payment, especially if you're new. Some may offer partial payments or terms later on, but that usually comes after building a relationship.
Regarding your other comment — whether you're joking or being genuine — I can’t say for sure. But if you’re truly serious about starting this journey, I’d recommend taking some time to learn before investing too much. Amazon is a great platform, but it’s also strict, and too many early mistakes can lead to serious issues with your account.
Make sure to explore the resources available in Seller University — they’re designed to guide new sellers through every step.
One last thing — most sellers won’t share their suppliers, as that’s part of their competitive advantage. It’s up to each seller to do their own research.
Best of luck on your journey! Take your time, build your knowledge, and start when you're ready.
Please explain
so I register for selling and all done
Then I order stock to send to Amazon for FBA?
How do I contact suppliers? How much should I purchase? Do I pay up front ?
Please explain
so I register for selling and all done
Then I order stock to send to Amazon for FBA?
How do I contact suppliers? How much should I purchase? Do I pay up front ?
Please explain
so I register for selling and all done
Then I order stock to send to Amazon for FBA?
How do I contact suppliers? How much should I purchase? Do I pay up front ?
5 replies
5 replies
Seller_ae51e0CJoHqCX
I don't think Amazon is really a selling platform for you if you have to ask these questions?
Is this a serious question?
Seller_mS10UjVYuuGor
FBA is one option, another is to hold your stock and dispatch yourself, another could be a third party warehouse to store and dispatch for you. All have their pros and cons so will depend on what is best for you.
No one is going to introduce you to their supplier, why would they create an instant competitor. However you need to be in contact with your supplier by email/phone to place orders, f you just order via a website without checks on your business first you're dealing with a retailer rather than a wholesaler and that generally ends badly for Amazon sellers.
Your suppliers minimum order/s may dictate this, if you have a free reign try 1 - 3 months of predicted sales to start with.
As a new business generally yes. In the longer term you maybe able to negotiate terms based on larger orders with a supplier and/or a discount for prepayment, business is business and your supplier wants to grow their business as much as you want to grow yours but it has to worth their while too.
Seller_ZVAz3d5lZuGid
OH DEAR !! - as per above reply, you have a LOT to learn. Your first port of call should be Amazon's own Seller University, found on your homepage under 'Learn' - it tells you everything you need to know about selling on Amazon. BUT be warned, it is not an easy platform to sell on, with MANY policies and metrics to adhere to, and any slight misdemeanor and your account can be deactivated.
Amazon will ONLY accept purchase invoices from reputable wholesalers or distributors, that they can verify with full supply chain.
My advice is, if you are having to ask these questions, get out before you begin. If your seller account is fully verified (and you cannot close an account until it is - which can take up to weeks rather than days).
Seller_fLJ3Hdgrt17Ze
Hello,
Thank you for your message. If you've registered as a seller and completed all the necessary steps, that’s a great start!Yes, after that, you would typically order stock and send it to Amazon if you're using FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon). However, before jumping into FBA, it’s important to fully understand how it works — because mistakes can be costly and may affect your account health.
As for your questions: How do I contact suppliers?
You’ll need to do your own research. Many beginners look at Alibaba, but be careful — Amazon usually does not accept invoices from Alibaba for brand or product authenticity verification. If you ever need to prove product legitimacy, invoices from Alibaba often won’t work, which can lead to serious issues.
Instead, look into verified wholesalers, authorized distributors, or direct manufacturers, ideally within your region or with proper documentation.
How much should I purchase?
Start small to test the product. Don’t invest heavily in something untested — it's better to learn while minimizing risk
Do I pay upfront?
Most suppliers require upfront payment, especially if you're new. Some may offer partial payments or terms later on, but that usually comes after building a relationship.
Regarding your other comment — whether you're joking or being genuine — I can’t say for sure. But if you’re truly serious about starting this journey, I’d recommend taking some time to learn before investing too much. Amazon is a great platform, but it’s also strict, and too many early mistakes can lead to serious issues with your account.
Make sure to explore the resources available in Seller University — they’re designed to guide new sellers through every step.
One last thing — most sellers won’t share their suppliers, as that’s part of their competitive advantage. It’s up to each seller to do their own research.
Best of luck on your journey! Take your time, build your knowledge, and start when you're ready.
Seller_ae51e0CJoHqCX
I don't think Amazon is really a selling platform for you if you have to ask these questions?
Is this a serious question?
Seller_ae51e0CJoHqCX
I don't think Amazon is really a selling platform for you if you have to ask these questions?
Is this a serious question?
Seller_mS10UjVYuuGor
FBA is one option, another is to hold your stock and dispatch yourself, another could be a third party warehouse to store and dispatch for you. All have their pros and cons so will depend on what is best for you.
No one is going to introduce you to their supplier, why would they create an instant competitor. However you need to be in contact with your supplier by email/phone to place orders, f you just order via a website without checks on your business first you're dealing with a retailer rather than a wholesaler and that generally ends badly for Amazon sellers.
Your suppliers minimum order/s may dictate this, if you have a free reign try 1 - 3 months of predicted sales to start with.
As a new business generally yes. In the longer term you maybe able to negotiate terms based on larger orders with a supplier and/or a discount for prepayment, business is business and your supplier wants to grow their business as much as you want to grow yours but it has to worth their while too.
Seller_mS10UjVYuuGor
FBA is one option, another is to hold your stock and dispatch yourself, another could be a third party warehouse to store and dispatch for you. All have their pros and cons so will depend on what is best for you.
No one is going to introduce you to their supplier, why would they create an instant competitor. However you need to be in contact with your supplier by email/phone to place orders, f you just order via a website without checks on your business first you're dealing with a retailer rather than a wholesaler and that generally ends badly for Amazon sellers.
Your suppliers minimum order/s may dictate this, if you have a free reign try 1 - 3 months of predicted sales to start with.
As a new business generally yes. In the longer term you maybe able to negotiate terms based on larger orders with a supplier and/or a discount for prepayment, business is business and your supplier wants to grow their business as much as you want to grow yours but it has to worth their while too.
Seller_ZVAz3d5lZuGid
OH DEAR !! - as per above reply, you have a LOT to learn. Your first port of call should be Amazon's own Seller University, found on your homepage under 'Learn' - it tells you everything you need to know about selling on Amazon. BUT be warned, it is not an easy platform to sell on, with MANY policies and metrics to adhere to, and any slight misdemeanor and your account can be deactivated.
Amazon will ONLY accept purchase invoices from reputable wholesalers or distributors, that they can verify with full supply chain.
My advice is, if you are having to ask these questions, get out before you begin. If your seller account is fully verified (and you cannot close an account until it is - which can take up to weeks rather than days).
Seller_ZVAz3d5lZuGid
OH DEAR !! - as per above reply, you have a LOT to learn. Your first port of call should be Amazon's own Seller University, found on your homepage under 'Learn' - it tells you everything you need to know about selling on Amazon. BUT be warned, it is not an easy platform to sell on, with MANY policies and metrics to adhere to, and any slight misdemeanor and your account can be deactivated.
Amazon will ONLY accept purchase invoices from reputable wholesalers or distributors, that they can verify with full supply chain.
My advice is, if you are having to ask these questions, get out before you begin. If your seller account is fully verified (and you cannot close an account until it is - which can take up to weeks rather than days).
Seller_fLJ3Hdgrt17Ze
Hello,
Thank you for your message. If you've registered as a seller and completed all the necessary steps, that’s a great start!Yes, after that, you would typically order stock and send it to Amazon if you're using FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon). However, before jumping into FBA, it’s important to fully understand how it works — because mistakes can be costly and may affect your account health.
As for your questions: How do I contact suppliers?
You’ll need to do your own research. Many beginners look at Alibaba, but be careful — Amazon usually does not accept invoices from Alibaba for brand or product authenticity verification. If you ever need to prove product legitimacy, invoices from Alibaba often won’t work, which can lead to serious issues.
Instead, look into verified wholesalers, authorized distributors, or direct manufacturers, ideally within your region or with proper documentation.
How much should I purchase?
Start small to test the product. Don’t invest heavily in something untested — it's better to learn while minimizing risk
Do I pay upfront?
Most suppliers require upfront payment, especially if you're new. Some may offer partial payments or terms later on, but that usually comes after building a relationship.
Regarding your other comment — whether you're joking or being genuine — I can’t say for sure. But if you’re truly serious about starting this journey, I’d recommend taking some time to learn before investing too much. Amazon is a great platform, but it’s also strict, and too many early mistakes can lead to serious issues with your account.
Make sure to explore the resources available in Seller University — they’re designed to guide new sellers through every step.
One last thing — most sellers won’t share their suppliers, as that’s part of their competitive advantage. It’s up to each seller to do their own research.
Best of luck on your journey! Take your time, build your knowledge, and start when you're ready.
Seller_fLJ3Hdgrt17Ze
Hello,
Thank you for your message. If you've registered as a seller and completed all the necessary steps, that’s a great start!Yes, after that, you would typically order stock and send it to Amazon if you're using FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon). However, before jumping into FBA, it’s important to fully understand how it works — because mistakes can be costly and may affect your account health.
As for your questions: How do I contact suppliers?
You’ll need to do your own research. Many beginners look at Alibaba, but be careful — Amazon usually does not accept invoices from Alibaba for brand or product authenticity verification. If you ever need to prove product legitimacy, invoices from Alibaba often won’t work, which can lead to serious issues.
Instead, look into verified wholesalers, authorized distributors, or direct manufacturers, ideally within your region or with proper documentation.
How much should I purchase?
Start small to test the product. Don’t invest heavily in something untested — it's better to learn while minimizing risk
Do I pay upfront?
Most suppliers require upfront payment, especially if you're new. Some may offer partial payments or terms later on, but that usually comes after building a relationship.
Regarding your other comment — whether you're joking or being genuine — I can’t say for sure. But if you’re truly serious about starting this journey, I’d recommend taking some time to learn before investing too much. Amazon is a great platform, but it’s also strict, and too many early mistakes can lead to serious issues with your account.
Make sure to explore the resources available in Seller University — they’re designed to guide new sellers through every step.
One last thing — most sellers won’t share their suppliers, as that’s part of their competitive advantage. It’s up to each seller to do their own research.
Best of luck on your journey! Take your time, build your knowledge, and start when you're ready.
