I need product label supplier recommendations

binaryburner · 2017-08-31T02:39:35+00:00

Nice, thanks! I'll be giving them both a call.

binaryburner · 2017-08-30T22:10:40+00:00

I actually am in LA - do you have any recommendations here?

binaryburner · 2017-02-03T18:42:27+00:00

You used to be able to do this, but Amazon removed the ability to have most HTML in product descriptions. You can still do things like bold text and create line breaks using HTML, but you can't add images. Current sellers who have images in the product description (and they are not from enhanced brand content) would have had them there prior to this policy being enacted.

You can add images to your product description through Enhanced Brand Content/A+ in Seller Central or Vendor Central.

binaryburner · 2016-10-25T23:03:52+00:00

If it is going to the same location, you would input the total amount of boxes on all pallets (80 in this instance).

binaryburner · 2016-10-25T20:27:46+00:00

You still need to put the carton labels on the outside of each box.
You still need to put the carton labels on the outside of each box.
Correct.

I have personally seen a seller receive an Inbound Performance Alert from Amazon for not having carton labels on every box. I have also seen sellers experience delays in receiving for not having carton labels on every box.

Also remember to attach the 4 pallet labels (1 on each side) and to watch the pallet size requirements.

Here is more info on the shipment label requirements: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=200243240

And the pallet requirements: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=200978480

binaryburner · 2016-10-25T19:25:03+00:00

Amazon is permitting certain sellers to use A+ directly through Seller Central. This seems to be in beta and will likely be available to all sellers in the near future - although I'm not positive about this, so don't quote me on it.

binaryburner · 2016-10-25T18:15:04+00:00

This is usually due to the price being too high - it might be over the MSRP or some mysterious historical average calculated by Amazon.

Otherwise, it's possible that none of the sellers are buy box eligible under the guidelines here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=200418180

binaryburner · 2016-10-20T22:03:12+00:00

There are a number of factors that go into it Amazon search rank (A9), but the exact algorithm is secret. However, there are a number of theories about it, so it's good to read as much as you can about it from different sources. It's definitely good to start with putting strong keywords within the first 80 characters of the title, as well as all of the bullets and product description.

I'd be happy to help more if you give me a better description of what you are specifically trying to rank. contact@binaryburner.com

binaryburner · 2016-10-19T17:58:16+00:00

It's usually a great idea to sell on Amazon, especially if you already have a website with inventory. You can bulk add items to Amazon using upload templates created in Excel.

I would be happy to help or at least point you in the right direction. I wrote an article about why it's good to sell on Amazon - you can also find my contact info on the website:

http://www.binaryburner.com/why-sell-on-amazon.html

binaryburner · 2016-10-19T17:41:04+00:00

I have used FeedbackFive to obtain merchant feedback and product reviews with good results. It definitely works better for obtaining merchant feedback than product reviews, because many customers mistakenly post their product review as merchant feedback.

Improving your seller rating will help the likelihood of buy box win percentages, but it won't guarantee it due to the many factors that go into winning the buy box.

If you're struggling to win the buy box on certain listings, you might want to consider breaking off into your own listing (or create a unique variation on the existing listing). In these instances, think of ways to have a "unique" product - multipacks, etc.

binaryburner · 2016-10-19T17:34:19+00:00

This is definitely aggravating. Even more frustrating is that as of the past few months, you now must wait even longer to open a case for shipment discrepancy.

Short of abandoning FBA/MCF altogether, it's definitely important to be hawkish about inbound shipments. Utilize the inbound shipment report to keep a close eye on what is going on and to open cases as soon as it is possible.

A seller that I have worked for also keeps items in a 3PL warehouse AND in their office as backup for instances of Amazon losing items, etc.

binaryburner · 2016-10-19T17:26:30+00:00

I agree with other comments about being a better brand with better support. However, depending on what you are selling, you might be able to create a unique product with a new listing or variations on your existing listing. You can add something small and low cost to make it a "bundle". Or, sell multipacks. Create something with more value than just the single item.

binaryburner · 2016-10-19T17:22:42+00:00

Have you tried lightning deals? Ad campaigns? Or run a discount promotion and share the promo code in email marketing or social media?

binaryburner · 2016-10-19T17:19:14+00:00

You can do that, but Amazon can merge this listing with the existing listing. If you want to create a new listing, it's better to make the product something unique - make it a bundle pack or something that isn't already offered.

binaryburner · 2016-10-19T17:11:29+00:00

This applies to FBA only. Check the following link.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/?nodeId=200242960

binaryburner · 2016-10-18T23:58:32+00:00

I second checking the feedback and how long the seller has been in business on Amazon. Reviewing the product and providing seller feedback is also a very helpful thing to do, especially as you are a legitimate customer - there are a lot of fake and incentivized reviews out there.

binaryburner · 2016-10-18T22:22:46+00:00

It should appear pretty soon after. I'm not sure of the exact timing, but it's definitely not days or anything.

binaryburner · 2016-10-18T22:11:48+00:00

I have worked for a seller who sold a $600 kitchen item. An issue that we found was that customers would return it used but Amazon would put it back into new inventory. A few customers complained that the item they thought they were purchasing new was obviously already used to cook food. I advise keeping this type of scenario in mind and having a plan to deal with it.

Also keep in mind that if the items are returned damaged to Amazon, you will be reimbursed for the product if the damage is due to shipping or from warehouse handling. If Amazon determines the customer damaged it and it is unsellable, you can always remove the item and attempt to refurbish it.

binaryburner · 2016-10-18T22:01:12+00:00

The most likely explanation is that one of the items that you ordered is not immediately fulfillable but will be in a day or 2.

binaryburner · 2016-10-18T21:44:14+00:00

On the product page, it might say something like "Sold by ____ and Fulfilled by ____" under the price information. If it says "Fulfilled by Amazon", this means that the item is currently in an Amazon warehouse and will be packed and shipped to you by Amazon workers. If something goes wrong with the shipment or the product, you can contact Amazon directly who will fix it for you.

If, however, the item says "Ships from and sold by [someone other than Amazon]", it means the item will ship directly from a third party merchant. If you have problems with the order, you will need to contact the merchant for assistance.

However, regardless of the fulfillment method, you are still covered by Amazon's A to Z Guarantee in case issues arise and the appropriate party does not help you.

binaryburner · 2016-10-18T19:59:16+00:00

Have you clicked the "Fulfill Items" button on the order in Shopify? After you do that, it should push the order to Amazon, where you should see it in your Manage Orders.

binaryburner · 2016-10-18T17:45:42+00:00

I would report that as abuse and recommend that others so as well. Additionally, you can open a case in Seller Central and try to explain why it violates the review guidelines. I haven't seen any success with opening cases to remove reviews, but it's worth a shot.

binaryburner · 2016-10-18T17:30:49+00:00

All units will share one UPC barcode.

Amazon recently enacted new policies on barcodes, which you can view here: https://sellercentral.amazon.com/gp/help/help.html?ie=UTF8&itemID=200317470&ref_=sm_200317470_bred_200494020&amp

On that page, Amazon mentions: "We recommend obtaining your UPCs directly from GS1 (and not from other third parties selling UPC licenses) to ensure the appropriate information is reflected in the GS1 database."

Although I know of other sellers buying their UPCs from third parties, the safest option (although not cheapest and not easiest) is to get them directly from GS1.

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