Question about a product approval/inventory
Hi Amazon community!
I am a little scared about something and wanted to ask, I got approval for 2 products a couple of weeks ago, and they currently appear on my inventory, however, I went casually to one of the listings and the system was asking me to request approval again. I have already paid and I am waiting for my inventory.
Should I be worried or this is something typically happens and once approved I don't have to go through it again?
Appreciate all the comments!
Question about a product approval/inventory
Hi Amazon community!
I am a little scared about something and wanted to ask, I got approval for 2 products a couple of weeks ago, and they currently appear on my inventory, however, I went casually to one of the listings and the system was asking me to request approval again. I have already paid and I am waiting for my inventory.
Should I be worried or this is something typically happens and once approved I don't have to go through it again?
Appreciate all the comments!
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Seller_kIukTwdhvntAp
"Should I be worried or this is something typically happens and once approved I don't have to go through it again?"
If they are asking, you may very well need to be worried. DO NOT think that getting 'ungated' means that you are "approved".
THE AMAZON TWO STEP -- A NEW DANCE FOR SELLERS
More and more frequently Amazon is taking a TWO STEP approach and you are probably caught with not doing one of the steps (or either one!) There are still instances of Amazon NOT requiring the following but they are becoming more and more rare. Ignoring these is placing your account on the endangered species list if (when) Amazon asks for them.
DO NOT CONFUSE AMAZON allowing you to list (or at least "ungate") an item or category and actually being APPROVED to sell a product. Amazon might ungate you for a CATEGORY, but there can be 100's of brands in the category and they ALL have their own restrictions.
AMAZON is only interested in FEES. They will allow a chimpanzee to list if it means they collect $$$$$.
Additionally, brands that you COULD sell yesterday may be restricted today or next week. Amazon is a moving target to deal with.
DO YOU have an LOA from the brand allowing you to sell on here?
If you have an LOA that specifically says you can sell on Amazon you MIGHT survive listing items.
More and more brands are providing a "whitelist" of their approved sellers and if YOU are NOT on the list you will be stopped in your tracks and probably hit with an IP violation.
DID YOU source from AUTHORIZED wholesale sources that your rep at the brand says are OK? You DO have a sales rep at the brand, don't you?
NOTE the verification is required from the brand that the source is legitimate and authorized, NOT from one of those touted on TikTok and YouTube as having "thousands of brands and products" that assures you that they are authorized.
If you have watched any YouTube or TikTok videos FORGET everything you saw there.
Spend hours/days on Seller U and read the Forum to see all the really creative ways rookies and experienced sellers find to get suspended by ignoring the advice above!
https://sell.amazon.com/learn
If you do FBA and you don't already have the above requirements in place you are probably going to have stranded inventory and a suspended account.
Glenn_Amazon
Hi there @Seller_AVWH55VpggVCU,
Thank you for reaching out with your question. While you may have gotten approval, there are instances when Amazon will require additional details or information in order that is identified later. If you have your most recent Seller Support case I can review and see what additional details I can offer. Thank you for your understanding.
-Glenn
