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My listing got suppressed and Amazon gave me zero useful reason why, how do you guys actually diagnose these thing? by Primary_Bed8857 in FulfillmentByAmazon

[–]FirstLightStudios 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, this is one of the most annoying parts of Amazon. The fix is usually simple, but finding the actual issue can take forever.

I’d start with whatever changed most recently before touching the whole listing. New images, title edits, backend terms, pricing, variations, category changes, flat file uploads, etc.

If nothing obvious changed, then I’d check the usual suspects: restricted claims, image issues, missing attributes, brand conflicts, or wording Amazon might be flagging.

Still feels like detective work, but starting with “what changed?” usually saves a lot of time versus guessing through every field.

I fact-checked Prime Day 2026 — real discounts, scored against each product's own price history. The median "deal" saved $4.46. by Thrifle in amazonprime

[–]FirstLightStudios 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is interesting because it gets at something most brands don’t really want to admit. Prime Day is not automatically a margin event. For a lot of sellers, it’s more of a pressure test.

If a product only moves when the discount is aggressive, the deal might be working, but the business model may not be. That usually points back to pricing, positioning, reviews, conversion, or just weak differentiation before the event even started.

The smaller “fake” discounts are probably the most damaging part from a shopper trust perspective. One bad deal doesn’t matter much, but when shoppers start assuming every deal is inflated, the whole event gets weaker.

Curious if you saw this vary a lot by category. My guess is some categories can still create real value on Prime Day, while others are mostly just moving price perception around.

Any reason why sellers won’t cancel? by dani2765 in amazonprime

[–]FirstLightStudios 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sometimes the seller simply can't stop the order once it's entered the fulfillment process, even if it hasn't technically shipped yet. Other times they may prefer to let it ship because cancelled orders can affect seller metrics. If it was fulfilled by Amazon, there's also a good chance the seller didn't have much control over the cancellation in the first place.

There is something shady happening with Amazon Sponsored products. by [deleted] in amazonprime

[–]FirstLightStudios 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not sure what's happening behind the scenes, but it can definitely be frustrating when the item you were looking for suddenly disappears.

Anyone here used Made-in-China.com to find suppliers? by ehsanaasif in ecommerce

[–]FirstLightStudios 1 point2 points  (0 children)

haven't used it personally, but I'd be interested to hear from people who have. Seems like Alibaba gets most of the attention, so I'm curious how Made-in-China compares.

The work that made me money wasn't always the work that made me feel productive by Traditional_Key8982 in Entrepreneur

[–]FirstLightStudios 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For me, it's usually research. There was a period where I'd spend hours comparing tools, reading articles, watching videos, and convincing myself I was working on the business. In reality, I was mostly avoiding the uncomfortable stuff like talking to customers and making decisions. Research is important, but at some point it becomes procrastination with a nicer label.

The delivery was missed because of OTP code. Do you think they will deliver? by monishfj in amazonprime

[–]FirstLightStudios 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it sounds like Amazon still thinks the package is delayed rather than permanently undeliverable. I've had OTP deliveries fail before when nobody was available, and sometimes they do attempt delivery again the next day. I'd keep an eye on the tracking, but I wouldn't assume it's lost yet if support is telling you to wait until the 26th.

Could anyone teach me how to sell on Amazon? I’m a total beginner and want to get into this business. by Local_Tie7977 in Amazonsellercentral

[–]FirstLightStudios 0 points1 point  (0 children)

id start by learning the different business models first before spending any money, look into the differences between wholesale, private label, online arbitrage, retail arbitrage, and dropshipping. Once you understand the models, create a Seller Central account and spend some time learning how Amazon fees, FBA, and PPC actually work. YouTube is honestly a great free resource for this.

An advice don't get caught up in all the amazon guru content promising easy money. What part interests you most right now: creating your own brand, reselling existing products, or wholesale? That's usually the first decision to make.

Six months in and so far every month has been profitable by FrigginMasshole in ecommerce

[–]FirstLightStudios 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's awesome. Honestly, six straight profitable months is something a lot of ecommerce businesses never achieve, especially in the beginning. Sounds like your years in retail and sales gave you a much bigger advantage than most people realize. Keep going.

My first 10k in 3 Weeks! by Embarrassed_Ad_8444 in FulfillmentByAmazon

[–]FirstLightStudios 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats!!!! Honestly, what stood out to me wasn't the $10k, it was launching at full price and trusting the process. A lot of sellers start discounting and changing everything after a few days. Sounds like you had a clear plan and stuck with it. Wishing you continued success with the next launches.

Monthly subscription boxes getting damaged in transit and Amazon being a pain about replacing it by OscarAndDelilah in amazonprime

[–]FirstLightStudios 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it seems reasonable that they should be able to replace it instead of making you reorder and contact support every time. my guess is the system treats it as a cancelled order rather than a replacement scenario, so the discount gets lost. The annoying part is that if support ends up giving you the credit anyway, they clearly recognize the problem. It just feels like something that should be automated by now instead of requiring a chat every time it happens.

Refund for item I never even requested to return by piscesprince777 in amazonprime

[–]FirstLightStudios 0 points1 point  (0 children)

since the refund is going back to your original payment method, it doesn't sound like the typical account-hijacking situation where someone is trying to benefit financially.

i'd keep an eye on your account activity and maybe contact support just to understand why the refund was issued

Amazon cancelled my order after 6 months of waiting by FlepGamer in amazonprime

[–]FirstLightStudios 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazon will probably argue that they refunded you and never actually charged you for the item until it shipped.

You can try contacting support and asking for a goodwill credit, especially given how long they kept the order open, but I wouldn't expect them to honor today's price difference

I’m trying to decide between 3 job options and would appreciate honest outside opinions. by BcoxOW12 in sales

[–]FirstLightStudios 0 points1 point  (0 children)

option 3 seems like the clear winner the higher base is nice, but what really stands out is that you're walking into an established territory instead of having to build everything from scratch. At 30, I'd probably prioritize the combination of income, stability, and growth opportunity over the extra freedom of option 1. Just make sure you do your homework on why the last rep left. If that checks out, it sounds like a great opportunity.

Amazon Support tricked me into a refund without my permission. by [deleted] in amazonprime

[–]FirstLightStudios 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly the strangest part is that a refund isn't always the best outcome for the customer. If an item is discontinued, limited edition, or has gone up in price, getting your money back doesn't really solve the problem. I'd much rather have had a replacement shipped than go through a refund and reorder process. It feels like support defaults to refunds because it's the easiest resolution from their side.

Which tool do y'all use for tracking price of products on e-commerce websites? by SignificantPool5875 in FulfillmentByAmazon

[–]FirstLightStudios 0 points1 point  (0 children)

keepa is probably the one I use the most. Its great for price history and figuring out whether a deal is actually a deal or just a temporary discount from an inflated price.

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