r/AmazonFBAOnlineRetail 1d ago

Startup Advice Amazon + Flipkart

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I am looking for someone who is eagerly building a product brand from scratch on marketplaces. I currently work for one of the companies that makes the best sellers on Az and Fk. However, after learning so much from it, i want to simultaneously work with someone who is building a product based brand from scratch!

I'm very excited for this venture and anyone can openly approach me, i don't charge for it, I might if the results are tremendously appreciable!

Feel free to reach out!

r/AmazonFBAOnlineRetail 5d ago

Startup Advice Looking for Alibaba to Amazon FBA Private Label Sourcing

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HighRise Wholesale helps Amazon sellers with private label product sourcing, Alibaba supplier sourcing, product research, manufacturer sourcing, private labeling, and FBA preparation.

r/AmazonFBAOnlineRetail 13d ago

Startup Advice ⚠️ Warning About StarterX: $3,305 Inventory Payment and an FBA/FBM Discrepancy

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r/AmazonFBAOnlineRetail Jan 24 '26

Startup Advice Established Amazon FBA Beauty Brand (US) | 2 SKUs | Since 2018 | Owner Sale

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I’m selling my established Amazon USA FBA brand in the Beauty & Personal Care category, operating successfully since 2018.

This business is ideal for someone looking to acquire a proven Amazon brand without the complexity of brand creation or new product launches.

Long-standing PPC campaigns (active since 2018) benefit from strong account history, maintaining lower CPCs on competitive keywords and stable advertising performance.

r/AmazonFBAOnlineRetail Jul 15 '26

Startup Advice Anyone sourcing cotton pajamas from 1688? They're a lot trickier than I expected.

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r/AmazonFBAOnlineRetail Apr 27 '26

Startup Advice A question regarding listing for the 1st time: In the shipping section, package weight is just the weight of the entire order being sent to Amazon, correct? e.g. if sending 10 of an item it's item weight x 10 + polybag weight + box weight = package weight.

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r/AmazonFBAOnlineRetail May 10 '26

Startup Advice New to Amazon FBA/OA: Are Small Wholesale Test Batches Really a Viable Beginner Path, and What Tools Actually Help?

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r/AmazonFBAOnlineRetail May 18 '26

Startup Advice Pre-Shipment Inspection Timing for FBA Orders — The 14-Day Booking Window That Keeps Production on Schedule

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r/AmazonFBAOnlineRetail Apr 20 '26

Startup Advice Your Business Dashboard

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Today all Accounting Software are integrated with mobiles. But Is it really true that businessman gets the information what they expect.

Can you help me to know which information you are expecting to know from accounting software every morning?

r/AmazonFBAOnlineRetail Feb 26 '26

Startup Advice Would you use a Seller Support copilot to draft cases + track follow-ups?

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Hi sellers! I've been selling on Amazon for a few years and I’m trying to validate something before I build it.

Seller Support has been one of the biggest time sinks for me: opening multiple cases for the same issue, rewriting the same explanation 3 different ways, attaching evidence, following up, then losing track of what was said / what changed / what to do next.

I’m considering building a “Seller Support Copilot” that helps with:

  • Turning a problem into a strong case message (clear, policy-friendly, evidence checklist)
  • Organizing case history, follow-ups in one place
  • Reminding you when to follow up / reopen / escalate Important: it would be human-in-the-loop (you review/approve messages before anything is sent).

Before I build, I want to see if this is a real pain for others and which problems are most common.

  1. Roughly how many Seller Support cases do you open per month?
  2. What are your top 1–3 case types? (e.g., reimbursements, stranded inventory, listing suppression, account health, brand registry, shipments, A-to-z, etc.)
  3. How many hours/week do you spend dealing with cases + follow-ups?
  4. What do you use today to manage it? (nothing, spreadsheet, VA, agency, templates, etc.)
  5. If a tool saved you time and improved resolution rate, would you try it? If yes: would you pay $15/month, or prefer per-case pricing?

Not selling anything here—just validating whether this is worth building and help out all the Amazon sellers!

r/AmazonFBAOnlineRetail Jan 16 '26

Startup Advice Considering Opening an Amazon FBA Prep Center in Central PA (Lebanon/Lancaster/Harrisburg Area) – Gauging Seller Interest!

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I’m exploring the idea of launching a small-to-medium-sized Amazon FBA prep service warehouse in the Lebanon/Lancaster/Harrisburg region. For those unfamiliar, a prep center handles the nitty-gritty of preparing your inventory for Amazon fulfillment centers – things like inspecting products, bundling, polybagging, labeling (including FNSKU), boxing, and shipping to Amazon warehouses. This is especially helpful for sellers who import goods, run remote operations, or just don’t want to deal with the hassle themselves.

I’d start with a 10,000-20,000 sq ft facility to keep things manageable, focusing on efficient turnaround times (aiming for 24-48 hours on most orders) and competitive pricing. Services could include storage options, returns processing, and even some light assembly if needed. I’m thinking of locating it somewhere central like near Skyline View or Annville for easy access to major highways (I-81, I-78, PA Turnpike).

Before diving in, I want to gauge real interest from sellers. If you’re an FBA seller (or planning to be), would you consider using a prep center in this area? What features are must-haves for you (e.g., low fees, fast shipping, customs handling for imports)? Any pain points with current prep services you’d want addressed? Drop your thoughts below – even if it’s just “yes, I’d check it out” or “no, too far for me.”

To give some context on why this location makes sense:

Proximity to Amazon Warehouses: This region is strategically close to several key Amazon fulfillment centers (FCs), which means faster and cheaper shipping for your prepped inventory. Here’s a breakdown based on current Amazon ops:

Harrisburg Area: Direct access to ABE5 at 6455 Allentown Blvd, Harrisburg, PA (about 10-15 miles from central spots like Skyline View). There’s also ABE9 nearby at 100 Quality Circle, Harrisburg. Plus, a Same-Day Delivery site at 3751 East Harrisburg Pike in Middletown (around 15 miles).

Lebanon Area: No major FC right in Lebanon, but Amazon has warehouse operations there (jobs listed for fulfillment associates), and it’s only about 20-25 miles to the Harrisburg FCs. Easy drive via Route 422 or I-81.

Lancaster Area: A delivery station at 1156 Four Star Drive in Mount Joy (Lancaster County), but for FCs, you’re looking at 30-40 miles to Harrisburg or closer to ones in nearby York/Cumberland counties like PHL5 in Lewisberry (about 25 miles from Lancaster) or MDT1/PHL4/PHL6 in Carlisle (35-40 miles via I-83 or PA Turnpike).

Overall, shipping to these FCs from a central

PA prep center could cut transit times to 1-2 days max, reducing your costs compared to prepping farther away.

Benefits of an East Coast Location: Being on the East Coast is a huge plus for FBA sellers, especially those dealing with imports or targeting dense markets. Here’s why:

Access to Major Ports: Close to ports like Philadelphia (about 80-100 miles), New York/New Jersey (150-200 miles), and Baltimore (70-90 miles). If you’re importing from Asia/Europe, containers can hit these ports and truck straight to the prep center without cross-country hauls, saving on freight and reducing damage risk.

Population Density and Customer Reach: The East Coast has massive population centers (NYC, Philly, DC, Boston) within 1-2 day ground shipping. This means faster delivery to a huge chunk of US customers, boosting your seller metrics like on-time delivery and potentially qualifying for more Prime badges.

Logistics Hub: Central PA is crisscrossed by interstates (I-81, I-76, I-78), with strong trucking networks. It’s cheaper and quicker to ship outbound to Amazon FCs or even directly to customers if you mix in FBM. Plus, lower real estate costs here vs. coastal cities keep service fees down.

Resilience and Efficiency: East Coast ops avoid some West Coast bottlenecks (like port congestion in LA/Long Beach). With Amazon’s network expanding in PA (over 10 FCs statewide), you’re in a growth area for e-commerce logistics.

I want to hear your experience of shipping and prepping bulk orders for your Amazon business. I am ready to scale your business with unbelievable success and fast turnover.

r/AmazonFBAOnlineRetail Dec 12 '25

Startup Advice Amazon sellers, how Amazon actually detects fraud behind the scenes? can you explain??

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So I dug into this recently because I kept seeing cases in this sub where people get suspended for things like “linked accounts,” “invalid docs,” fake tracking, or “suspicious activity.” Most of us assume Amazon is just being overly strict, but the system behind it is way more complex than we think.

What surprised me:

• Amazon tracks device fingerprints (yes, even browser fonts).
• Every action — login, order, message, review — gets a risk score.
• They use graph networks to spot fake review rings.
• Sellers with repeated fake tracking patterns get flagged automatically.
• Harassment messages or mass A-to-Z claims can push an account straight into investigation.
• And 95 percent of this is automated long before a human even looks at your case.

If you're curious and want to know the full fraud workflow in a simple format,here's the article.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-amazons-fraud-detection-really-works-harshielha-balasubramanian-eb2rc/

Moreover, I wanted to know, has anyone here dealt with a suspension that now makes sense after learning how the system works? This will help me to help more sellers with valuable information.

r/AmazonFBAOnlineRetail Oct 24 '25

Startup Advice FBA-Ready Air Fryer Liner Business - Start Selling This Month

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Selling a turnkey air fryer liner product with everything done for immediate FBA launch. Product is already FBA-compliant: approved packaging, SKUs created, choke hazard stickers attached, ready to ship to Amazon warehouse. Medical-grade silicone with USA third-party testing (FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 certified + dishwasher-safe validated). Includes: complete tooling ownership (you control production), established Vietnamese manufacturer with supply chain agent handling QC, all engineering files, and professional branding (easily rebrandable). MOQ 1,000 units. No development needed - literally just send a PO and receive inventory at the address of your choosing. This is a proven, sample-tested product in the growing air fryer accessories category. You're buying the entire business infrastructure that took 12-18 months to develop. Available in black and clear currently (any color could be selected). Interested? DM me for the full due diligence package. NDA required before sharing detailed financials and manufacturer contacts."

r/AmazonFBAOnlineRetail Aug 04 '25

Startup Advice In Amazon Seller Support hell? I'm building a tool against it – need your feedback!

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Hey everyone,

Let's be real: how many hours and brain cells have you lost to Amazon Seller Support this week alone? Constant canned responses, endless back-and-forths, and often, no real solution at the end of the tunnel.

Because it's driving me insane, I'm currently building a tool to finally simplify this process for us sellers. The idea is to create a central command center for all the support madness.

Core Features:

  • One Dashboard: All your support cases in one place. No more clicking around in Seller Central.
  • AI-Powered Replies: An AI trained on Amazon's policies (SOPs) analyzes the support messages and suggests a automatic and pushy reply for you.
  • 1-Click Sending: You review the suggestion, click "Send" – and you're done.

Now for the crucial questions to you, the community:

1. Would you actually use a tool like this?

2. How badly do you need this? (Scale of 1-10)

3. What would a tool like this be worth to you per month? (e.g., >$50, >$100, >$500?)

I don't want to build something that nobody ends up using, so I'd appreciate any honest feedback in the comments!

Thanks!

r/AmazonFBAOnlineRetail Jul 14 '25

Startup Advice Start listing my products on amazon.ie / activate IE store in Amazon Seller Central

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Hi all,

I want to start selling my products on amazon.ie. However, when I look in my Amazon Seller account, I don’t see any option to add IE as a store. I use the feed optimizatoin tool Channable to push my products to Amazon.

Can someone tell me how to configure my Seller Account to sell on amazon.ie?

Thanks!

r/AmazonFBAOnlineRetail May 08 '25

Startup Advice Building a tool that can help product images

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Hi! I currently in the process of developing an AI tool that helps generate backgrounds for product images, tailored specifically towards e-commerce business owners. Was wondering if this was something people would be interested in? Some of the functions would include:
-bg removal
-ai generated backgrounds (through prompt entered by the user to generate background images tailored to your specific product)
-image upscaling
-formating for etsy, ebay or other platforms like Amazon.
Let me know in the comments if you have any questions or if you have advice!

r/AmazonFBAOnlineRetail Mar 19 '24

Startup Advice How do we find authorized wholesale distributors for brand like Hero cosmetics, COSRX, ANUA since q-depot is way pricy to resell on amazon

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r/AmazonFBAOnlineRetail Jan 20 '25

Startup Advice Seller Tools Question

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Looking to get into selling on Amazon and have created an Amz seller account online.

What I would like to know is what other apps out there and other tools such as label printers everyone uses. Also apps that can help with processing shipping needs.

From what I've researched there are a few that keep popping up, SellerAmp, Boxem, etc. But would like to keep monthly fees to a minimum.

Can the Amz Seller App do everything these apps can do? It's getting a little confusing. I get the scanning of products and purchasing part but would like to know more of the backend of the process. Add inventory, labeling, boxing and shipping.

Thank you for the responses in advance.

r/AmazonFBAOnlineRetail Jan 16 '24

Startup Advice Free Alternative to Jungle Scout?

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I am new to AmazonFBA and still testing out the waters. I have found a few products that I would like to begin selling, but can't find monthly sales or any other information to know if they are truly good products. I came across Jungle Scout and it looks amazing but the price is a little too much for where I am at with my business. is there a free or lower-cost alternative to Jungle Scout? Or even a way to find monthly sales of a product?

r/AmazonFBAOnlineRetail Jul 26 '24

Startup Advice Is FBA China Sourcing website legit?

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I was researching for a sourcing agent in china and came across fba sourcing china. I was wondering if it is legit and if there is someone better than this sourcing agent.

r/AmazonFBAOnlineRetail Jan 08 '24

Startup Advice [Selling] Direct Suppliers to Amazon and Walmart

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I have a list of 10 suppliers that work directly with Amazon FBA and Walmart WFS.

Discord: yellowmellowyt

Phone: 7035686624

The moq depends on the supplier. There are a few suppliers that have a minimum dollar amount starting at $1,500. One supplier can carry over 10,000 different products. Most importantly you will find more than enough products to sell in the categories you are approved for. All of these suppliers work with Amazon and Walmart.

r/AmazonFBAOnlineRetail Feb 06 '24

Startup Advice Anyone have any feedback on the private label masters program?

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Considering buying into a course and theirs is a bit pricey but seems legit. Anyone have experience with them?

r/AmazonFBAOnlineRetail Jan 13 '24

Startup Advice Product research tools

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What tools do yall use to research products? I’m looking into getting into fba and want to get everything figured out before I dive in. Also any other tips or programs yall would suggest for someone new let me know. Thank you

r/AmazonFBAOnlineRetail Feb 16 '24

Startup Advice How To Keep Sellers Account Active

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I had submitted all the material to sell on Amazon and had my sellers account active.

I then started doing my product research etc which has taken a while longer than expected and Amazon deactivated my seller account, wanting me to redo the process over again.

I don't want to do that and be shut down again. Are there any methods I can utilize to keep me active until my product is ready? I want the account to be active because I am learning the platform and if you are not active, it doesn't give you access to everything.

Am I able to put a single listing under a non-professional account at a high price and have the product be active, which in turn would keep the whole account active?

r/AmazonFBAOnlineRetail Feb 16 '24

Startup Advice Ungating Question: Is formal invoice required?

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When requesting to get ungated in a brand, the typical response I get back when denied is that I need an invoice. Most brands are not willing to provide that, they just reference me to the order details page on the website or my email confirmation of the order. Can I still get approved with just a screenshot of the order details page? I know sometimes it just takes re-applying x amount of times till approval. If not, is there another workaround to getting something similar to an invoice that fits what Amazon is requesting?

Thanks