FBA or FBM for newb Individual Sellers?
I am probably going to setup and do FBM but I was wondering if FBA would be a better option?
I currently doing arbitrage on my own (going to buy products from physical and online stores, and do my own storage.) I plan to get get the materials and hardware's for my own invoices. I looked up FBA and then also the extra seller fees. I figured it could take out a lot. At the moment I want to start by selling some unopened, practically new shape, packaged items from my home. Most of my items are boxed kitchen items.
FBA or FBM for newb Individual Sellers?
I am probably going to setup and do FBM but I was wondering if FBA would be a better option?
I currently doing arbitrage on my own (going to buy products from physical and online stores, and do my own storage.) I plan to get get the materials and hardware's for my own invoices. I looked up FBA and then also the extra seller fees. I figured it could take out a lot. At the moment I want to start by selling some unopened, practically new shape, packaged items from my home. Most of my items are boxed kitchen items.
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Seller_rI7BZIczK8iAC
This is a very risky model, because many brands have their exclusive Amazon sellers. So, in fact you need a "Letter of Authorization" from each brand. If you don't have such a letter and send your goods to FBA, the brand will place an IP complaint with Amazon and Amazon will suspend your seller account and destroy the units.
Also, Amazon will ask you an INVOICE, and buying as a private customer you will just get a receipt.
So, in any way, it is better for you to do FBM for - at least - not loose your products.
On Google you will find a list of "gated and restricted" brands, but this list will never be up do date. Sure there are some brands who don't care who sells on Amazon, but you have to do your research.
Seller_Fnfv2UKRup5rK
@Seller_rI7BZIczK8iAChas given you VERY good advice. You are not ready for FBM, let alone FBA.
This sounds like a better fit with Ebay.
Steve_Amazon
Hi @Seller_K3oWPWqR0Y9uQ,
Steve from Amazon here, thank you for the question. I am dropping some resources below with guidelines on sourcing products to sell on Amazon. As well as resources regarding sourcing documentation guidelines. I recommend that you become familiar with these guidelines as documentation could be requested in the future.
Guidelines to source products to sell on Amazon
Responsible Sourcing documentation request requirements
Invoice requirements for when you apply to sell
Also, for an introduction into FBM, please review this resource for more information.
If you have any questions please let me know.
Thanks,
Steve
Seller_Sram36TnVt73c
FBM first until you get a feel for fees, policies, etc.
