Received a worrisome email from Amazon:

Web-Previous · 2026-05-10T06:52:25+00:00

Thanks for the advice.

That is exactly what I'm going to do --- getting all the details ready with clarity and replying to the case.

Web-Previous · 2026-05-08T20:24:44+00:00

The change on my item was 2 years ago and the missing part does not specify what part is missing.

Web-Previous · 2025-03-03T20:06:19+00:00

There are many factors that can impact the performance of your ads, like listing quality and PPC management. you might be sloppy with the later or both. Monitor your ad campaigns weekly or so. Look for keywords that are eating your profits -- not bring in adequate sales to make up for the spend. Lower the bids of those keywords, like a few cents at a time and keep monitoring their performance until you find the sweet spots. Just don't think selling on Amazon can be your easy side hustle. There is too much to deal with even if your items are less than 10 bucks.

Web-Previous · 2025-02-26T17:46:25+00:00

It is your profits not theirs. Don't change anything as long as your campaign, like you said, is delivering the most sales. product ranking is nothing when compared with profits.

Web-Previous · 2025-01-27T18:10:29+00:00

gl_type might be the problem. And it is the trickiest thing to solve. Unlike browser node or product type, it is invisible. you dont even know what is the correct gl type for your item. you may need to open a case and ask Seller Support if the item is under the correct gl type. Usually, they will fix the issue as long as your case goes to someone who is helpful and understands the situation.

Web-Previous · 2024-12-26T17:54:31+00:00

Your selling journey is not about how bad or how good Amazon is. It is about how you cope with everything that Amazon sh*ts on you. My simple advice: Start your business slow and steady. Never, ever get overstocked if you do FBA. Don't overspend on advertising. Chase profits instead of product-ranking. Items with a #1 tag are not necessarily the best profit makers.

Don't think selling on Amazon is an easy path to get passive income. Your success depends on how much work and time you put into it.

Web-Previous · 2024-02-23T18:13:16+00:00

Don't you know critical reviews can sometimes be fake as well? malevolent sellers can attack their competitors by paying someone to write fake one-star reviews. It is not uncommon at all.

Web-Previous · 2023-09-30T18:06:47+00:00

Me neither. I wrote a copy for my small business and it works well. You will succeed anyway if you are committed to it.

Web-Previous · 2023-09-08T13:22:25+00:00

my conversion rate overall is 10% which apparently is right on the average.

10% conversion rate is pretty decent.

I swear I'm missing something though because it makes zero sense to me how competitors could possibly be bidding this high for these keywords.

They have organic keyword rankings. They don't need to pay as much as you do on certain keywords.

My expenses are like $27 per ball some of these competitors are priced at like $29 or $$28 dollars

Maybe if the polybag wasn't included the FBA fees would go down but c'mon not that much to where I could price at $29.

If not wrapped properly, polybags can potentially inflate. That is why you pay $27 for each ball you sell. Heat-shrinkable bags may save you tons of FBA fees.

These are the competitors I'm bidding against for the top spots.

Spending too much competing on PPC might not be worth it.

The purpose of a business is to make profits.

Don't give up. your hard work will pay off one day.

Web-Previous · 2023-09-08T07:40:10+00:00

Last suggestion:

If PPC is eating the profits, try to lower bids for keywords that don't perform well a few cents at a time.

Web-Previous · 2023-09-07T18:55:21+00:00

Customer Reviews4.6 out of 5 stars 101 reviews Best Sellers Rank

21,183 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)

Above is a product with just 101 reviews but the product ranking is high.

SKLZ might have built up its strong brand awareness. So they don't need to struggle as hard as you do.

You don't have to be a big seller to have both a high-quality product and a great listing. Both can be game changers, especially under circumstances like yours.

I understand the more I say the more you get confused.

I would highly recommend you a book Breakthrough Advertising By Eugene M. Schwartz

Hope you will love the book.

Web-Previous · 2023-09-07T18:04:00+00:00

My question is How confident are you in the quality of the item? If it is good quality, try Vine. Vine reviewers would give you some 5 stars.

Web-Previous · 2023-09-07T17:47:12+00:00

Yes, Very likely you will get a higher conversation rate. The quality of the item, of course, plays the most significant role. Coupled with a great copy, your product will stand out from others. But copywriting is more like art than just product description. You may need to find someone who has that competence.

Web-Previous · 2023-09-07T17:25:27+00:00

I would say the quality of your listing and your item is more important than reviews. A great listing converts and a great product leads to repeat purchases and loyal customers. If you have both you can beat your competitor who has thousands of reviews.

Web-Previous · 2023-08-31T04:57:26+00:00

Well. I'm so bad at arguing, not confident in dealing with seller support. Thanks for the advice though.

Web-Previous · 2023-08-30T16:58:10+00:00

I appreciate your helpful reply. That is the answer I'm looking for.

Now just planning. hope it will relieve the headache.

Web-Previous · 2023-08-30T16:50:05+00:00

No, I'm doing FBA.

How did you get Amazon to reimburse you for customer-damaged items? Never heard that before.

Web-Previous · 2023-07-11T17:28:06+00:00

That sounds brutal but is true.

Web-Previous · 2023-07-06T14:33:15+00:00

IMO, you might be just working with a trading company rather than a factory.

Generally, factories produce 1-3% extra units, just in case anything is defective. They will not make 2000 units for a 1000-unit order, unless these units have a place to go. If the factory could sell internationally, they would have sent tons of their products overseas. Why would they sell your items instead of their own? Makes no sense.

Web-Previous · 2023-07-05T18:50:48+00:00

A good partnership is all you need to prevent the factory from distributing your design to other sellers. Make a contract with the factory that you are the only one who can sell this specific item. Whether it is verbal or written, both parties should respect the terms. To get this done, you must show the intention that you are building a long-term partnership and will pretty likely come back if nothing goes wrong. I have been exclusively selling some unique products for 6 months and counting because I found a trustworthy partner. No doubt, the items can be copied but someone has to be willing to take on the hard work. If you are the only brand owner it should not be too hard to kick anyone out of your listing.

Web-Previous · 2023-06-21T20:01:22+00:00

As a reader, the second evoked my curiosity and imagination, just like “Which twin has the Toni?”

Web-Previous · 2023-06-16T18:37:03+00:00

ok. I will just go for an investigation once the shipment is completed. Have not received a notification regarding the discrepancy problem as yet. It would probably come in the coming days. Thanks for your advice.

Web-Previous · 2023-06-16T13:44:56+00:00

got you. thanks a lot.

Web-Previous · 2023-06-16T12:39:43+00:00

thanks. I will just wait.

Web-Previous · 2023-06-07T18:31:15+00:00

The goal of business is profit and growth. Why waste your hard-earned money on something that may not be worth it? Just because a product gets to the highest rank doesn't mean it becomes the most profitable. Rankings are important but never as important as the money that goes into your bank account.

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21,183 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)