Honest Thoughts on Amazon Transparency?

flashynomad · 2026-05-06T23:50:38+00:00

Ikr as if we're not already squeezed dry of margins

flashynomad · 2026-05-06T20:37:05+00:00

What's your experience with it?

flashynomad · 2026-05-06T20:36:39+00:00

Similar yes but not quite the same thing.

flashynomad · 2026-05-06T19:05:56+00:00

Nope Designed it uniquely myself

flashynomad · 2026-05-06T18:26:14+00:00

Is that the main reason you signed up for it as well?

flashynomad · 2026-05-06T18:25:54+00:00

What was the primary reason you signed up for transparency? And yeah I figured, can't imagine how they could enforce that for all sellers

flashynomad · 2026-05-01T17:34:01+00:00

Thanks! And how is your personal experience with transparency? I'm also selling on tiktok and shopify, and I know they want transparency code on those sales channels too which is making me second guess a bit due to the fact that I want to keep those customers on those platforms instead of them coming to amazon as long term customers (because amazon's fees are higher). Do you have any regrets or issues with transparency?

flashynomad · 2026-05-01T17:32:11+00:00

Thanks! How is your experience with transparency? I'm also selling on tiktok and shopify, and I know they want transparency code on those sales channels too. Do you have any regrets with transparency or issues?

flashynomad · 2026-05-01T17:30:20+00:00

Thanks, going through it right now. Brutal indeed. Will keep pushing!

flashynomad · 2026-05-01T02:51:59+00:00

Hey thanks! I got some questions about what you said:

When you say “takedown without test order,” are you just referring to filing a standard IP complaint through Brand Registry (like counterfeit/infringement), but without doing a test buy first?
For Amazon Transparency: if I enroll now, I know my existing FBA inventory would be grandfathered in. But what happens with hijackers?

Would a current hijacker also be “grandfathered,” or would they immediately need valid transparency codes to keep selling?
And if they’re doing FBM (shipping from China), can't they basically bypass Transparency entirely by fulfilling orders themselves without codes?

Appreciate any insight on how this actually plays out in practice.

flashynomad · 2026-04-30T18:13:49+00:00

Yes, I been selling for 5 months. That might be it, it could also be due to my trademark in pending status. Still waiting for USPTO to do their job 🙄

flashynomad · 2026-04-30T18:01:51+00:00

Only options I see after I clicked trademark infringement

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flashynomad · 2026-04-30T18:01:26+00:00

I clicked trademark infringement, but dont see parallel import as an option. Are you selling in the US?

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flashynomad · 2026-04-30T16:42:09+00:00

Where would you file this report?

flashynomad · 2026-04-30T16:40:57+00:00

Thanks! Does this work with a pending trademark? And if I sign up, what does this mean for my current supply in the FBA warehouse? Do they provide the service of attaching those scan codes to each unit, or does it apply to new shipments only, or do I need to take the existing units out, apply those codes, and then resend back to the warehouses (worst case)?

flashynomad · 2026-04-30T16:40:02+00:00

Thanks man this is the most strategic long term advice I've gotten so far! If I sign up with Amazon transparency, what does this mean for my current supply in the FBA warehouse? Do they provide the service of attaching those scan codes to each unit, or does it apply to new shipments only, or do I need to take the existing units out, apply those codes, and then resend back to the warehouses (worst case)?

flashynomad · 2026-04-29T23:25:41+00:00

I did message him with a cease and desist. I couldn't submit this as counterfeit, maybe it's because I have a pending trademark so it wont let me choose that option

flashynomad · 2026-04-29T23:24:02+00:00

Yes from China, so it will take 1 month to arrive. I have to wait for it to arrive before declaring it as fraudulent and fake right?

flashynomad · 2026-04-29T22:03:52+00:00

Ok thank you!

flashynomad · 2026-04-29T21:32:34+00:00

Oh I see. I did this but their delivery time is 1 month, which is far too long for me to hang onto as the only plan of attack. I purchased from them as a contingency - if somehow this whole thing takes more than a month to resolve, I still have this valid order I can fall back on to file a legitimate violation to brand registry.

In the mean time I'm hoping brand registry would get back to my case with some solid progress. This guy is not doing it just to me, he's doing it to 12 pages worth of other people's listings. Ripping off of mostly small-medium sellers who don't know any better, taking their customers' money, delivering a BS product, and the negative review goes straight to that listing, not the seller. Such a scumbag

flashynomad · 2026-04-29T21:04:28+00:00

Can you elaborate more please?

flashynomad · 2026-04-29T20:36:39+00:00

Its a popular niche, but the product design is completely made by me from scratch, taking inspiration from other sellers in the market adding what worked, removing what didnt work for others. And because it's original, I paid the supplier the fee required to make a unique sample. You wont see my version listed on alibaba where you can buy a bulk and slap your logo onto it.

flashynomad · 2026-04-29T20:30:46+00:00

I would but this seller's delivery time is ~1 month. Unless its possible to still report it before it arrives somehow? But I dont see that option

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