So many questions, so little time
I am new to Amazon's platform, and I have so many questions I don't know where to start! I have a Shopify store and have been given permission by Amazon to add them to my store. I have just gone through a total re-branding, re-structuring, inventory and concept change. Basically, it's like I have opened a new store. I'm still drop shipping but have moved in a totally new direction when it comes to products and inventory. When I was approved with Amazon, I had the old inventory/branding. I would love to incorporate products directly from Amazon, but it's been quite confusing. Plus, the products I have now are handcrafted, locally sourced, eco-friendly items Amazon doesn't recognize. Amazon states that if products are source outside them, the vendor/supplier must implement my branding when items are shipped. I'm still waiting for a reply from my supplier on this topic, but in the meantime, I would like to add items from Amazon directly or go with a supplier that adheres to Amazon's policies. Now, here is the question's I have... First, how do I import directly from Amazon to my Shopify store? Everything I have watched or read doesn't mention drop shipping guidelines. Second, can I utilize other suppliers and still use the Amazon Pay button?
If someone could please give me some feedback with some insights, that would be FANTASTIC! I could really use some help trying to navigate all this.
Warmest Regards,
Michelle
So many questions, so little time
I am new to Amazon's platform, and I have so many questions I don't know where to start! I have a Shopify store and have been given permission by Amazon to add them to my store. I have just gone through a total re-branding, re-structuring, inventory and concept change. Basically, it's like I have opened a new store. I'm still drop shipping but have moved in a totally new direction when it comes to products and inventory. When I was approved with Amazon, I had the old inventory/branding. I would love to incorporate products directly from Amazon, but it's been quite confusing. Plus, the products I have now are handcrafted, locally sourced, eco-friendly items Amazon doesn't recognize. Amazon states that if products are source outside them, the vendor/supplier must implement my branding when items are shipped. I'm still waiting for a reply from my supplier on this topic, but in the meantime, I would like to add items from Amazon directly or go with a supplier that adheres to Amazon's policies. Now, here is the question's I have... First, how do I import directly from Amazon to my Shopify store? Everything I have watched or read doesn't mention drop shipping guidelines. Second, can I utilize other suppliers and still use the Amazon Pay button?
If someone could please give me some feedback with some insights, that would be FANTASTIC! I could really use some help trying to navigate all this.
Warmest Regards,
Michelle
3 replies
Seller_rI7BZIczK8iAC
Frankly I didn't understand a lot of what you are saying or intending to do. Just here two links that could help you:
dropshipping policy:
https://sellercentral.amazon.com/help/hub/reference/G201808410
Read it very carefully. 95% of sellers doing dropshipping get their account suspended forever. Take care to obtain a "Letter of Authorization" from each brand owner allowing you to sell their brand on Amazon.
For anything else take 3-4 weeks to learn how the platform works and have to be handled:
Seller_4zBzdtgCyS9EI
drop shipping violates Amazon policies. Your funds will be frozen and account permanently suspended, unless you follow the strictest rules to the letter and even then, may get suspended.
Everything else you are saying sounds like more violations that will get your account suspended.
Amazon approves you for nothing. They assume you have BRAND APPROVAL. Amazon does NOT authorize you to sell any brand. You are EXPECTED to have brand approval to retail on Amazon.com
Glenn_Amazon
Hi there @Seller_pznjR5M7NOvXV,
Not all products are required to have Branding, such as Generic Products, however if your products have Branding you will need to ensure that your products have matching Brand Information. In general I'm not sure I understand your sales model so you may want to review carefully to ensure you are following Amazon policies. You may need to reach out to Shopify to verify how to connect your Amazon and Shopify store. Thank you for your understanding.
-Glenn
