Amazon sellers PSA on shipping
4/2025 Amazon Seller here. I will never ship through Amazon using their choices again. I sent a 20oz pkg in a small box. They charged me $98.00, pulling more money out of my acct stating the carrier rated the pkg at 81# and much bigger dimensions, even thought the delivery picture shows a very small box. I contacted Amazon, they told me I had to contact the carrier and deal with the carrier myself. The carrier cannot help me without the invoice# and company info on the bill. So I am having to go back to Amazon asking for that info.
So for a $20 item i lost a lot of $$ and time having to go back and forth. I already had a USPS and UPS/FedEx accts set up for my business. So going forward i am dealing with the carriers directly buying labels to ship, as Amazon is not willing to help, even thou they are the middle man in the shipping. So beware sellers, if you have issues with lost or damage, you can still deal with the carrier directly and don’t need Amazon for that. They are making extra money off the sellers.
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Amazon sellers PSA on shipping
4/2025 Amazon Seller here. I will never ship through Amazon using their choices again. I sent a 20oz pkg in a small box. They charged me $98.00, pulling more money out of my acct stating the carrier rated the pkg at 81# and much bigger dimensions, even thought the delivery picture shows a very small box. I contacted Amazon, they told me I had to contact the carrier and deal with the carrier myself. The carrier cannot help me without the invoice# and company info on the bill. So I am having to go back to Amazon asking for that info.
So for a $20 item i lost a lot of $$ and time having to go back and forth. I already had a USPS and UPS/FedEx accts set up for my business. So going forward i am dealing with the carriers directly buying labels to ship, as Amazon is not willing to help, even thou they are the middle man in the shipping. So beware sellers, if you have issues with lost or damage, you can still deal with the carrier directly and don’t need Amazon for that. They are making extra money off the sellers.
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The AI Shift Is Here: What Amazon Sellers Must Do to Thrive in 2025
“You won’t beat AI by ignoring it. You’ll beat your competitors by using it better, faster, and smarter than they do.”
— An Amazon Seller after losing a badge overnight
Chapter One: The Wake-Up Call
Imagine this:
You’ve just spent two weeks writing the perfect listing. Bullet points are polished. SEO is dialed in. Images are clean and professional. You even drop a few hundred dollars into ads.
Then… nothing.
Your traffic stalls. Your click-through rate drops. You log in, and realize your competitor—who’s barely got 10 reviews—is winning Amazon’s Choice and showing up in a new AI-generated “Top Reviewed” badge.
Welcome to the new Amazon.
It’s not about keywords anymore.
It’s about how AI sees your listing, understands your product, and chooses whether to spotlight you or someone else.
In June 2025, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy made it crystal clear: the future of selling is powered by AI agents, not keyword hacks.
Chapter Two: AI Isn’t Coming — It’s Already Here
Here’s what Amazon has already rolled out (source: BDSN):
500,000+ sellers are using generative AI tools to write better listings and content.
50,000 advertisers used Amazon’s AI ad tools last quarter to launch more efficient campaigns.
Shopping assistants like Lens and “Buy for Me” now research and recommend your products—for better or worse.
AI powers fulfillment decisions, product page assembly, and demand forecasting.
If you’re not preparing your listings, ads, and reviews for an AI-first environment, you’re already behind.
Chapter Three: What Are AI Agents and Why Should You Care?
AI agents aren’t sci-fi anymore.
They’re working behind the scenes at Amazon to:
- Research products based on buyer intent, not just keywords
- Write code, automate service, and optimize ads
- Build product summaries from listings and reviews (like the new “Hear the Highlights” audio feature)
- Assign review-based badges like:
“Top reviewed for ease of use”
“Frequently returned”- “Customers usually keep it”
Every badge, every highlight, every recommendation is now AI-generated—and based on your real content and data.
Curious about Amazon’s new AI-powered audio summaries?
Learn how “Hear the Highlights” is reshaping product listings and what you can do to optimize for it.
Chapter Four: The Risk of Ignoring This Shift
Let’s be honest. Most sellers don’t update their bullet points unless they get suppressed. Most don’t track return reasons or optimize for review language.
But AI is watching.
- A single misleading photo or unclear detail can trigger the “Frequently Returned” badge.
- A messy listing can get passed over by Amazon’s new shopping assistants.
- If your content lacks structure or clarity, it won’t get picked up by AI Overviews on Google either.
This isn’t optional anymore.
Chapter Five: What Smart Sellers Are Doing Now
Here’s how the most successful Amazon brands are staying ahead:
They’re optimizing for AI-readability
Forget keyword stuffing. It’s about:
- Clear, natural phrasing
- Highlighting real product benefits
- Structuring content with headers, bullets, and rich detail
Pro Tip: Seller Labs’ tools help you monitor performance and identify where you may be falling short—especially as AI features become dominant.
They’re monitoring reviews like their business depends on it (because it does)
Bad reviews now trigger badges that can kill your conversion rate.
Want proof? A seller in the Seller Central forums saw a 42% CTR drop after earning the “Frequently Returned” badge overnight.
Pro Tip: Seller Labs’ SKU Details Slider includes an AI-powered review summary that analyzes the last 180 days of customer feedback. It surfaces key positives, potential red flags, and suggestions you can act on — like clarifying install instructions, highlighting OEM quality, or encouraging UGC.
You’ll know what buyers love, what confuses them, and what might hurt your listing before AI badges pick up on it.
They’re prepping their brand for AI-powered visibility
AI Shopping Assistants and Google AI Overviews are now deciding who shows up and who disappears.
That means:
- Topic authority beats keyword count
- Product inserts and FAQ content must be AI-friendly
- Structured data and quality content matter more than ever
Chapter Six: The Opportunity Hiding in the Chaos
We get it—this is a lot. But there’s an upside.
Amazon’s CEO confirmed that AI will cut seller support wait times, speed up innovation, and surface better listings faster.
That’s great… if your listings, reviews, and ads are ready for it.
If they’re not? The same AI will skip your brand entirely.
Chapter Seven: How to Get Started Today
You don’t need to be a tech wizard. You just need to act.
- Audit your listings for clarity, structure, and consistency.
- Watch your return rates and review language like a hawk.
- Create support content to help reduce returns and confusion.
- Use tools that help you move fast, measure impact, and adapt in real time — like the Seller Labs Genius Bundle, built for data-driven, AI-first selling.
- Start testing AI content and review your visibility across Google and Amazon.
Final Word: Don’t Get Left Behind
You don’t need to fear AI. But you do need to understand it—and act. The sellers who do will grow faster, spend smarter, and rank higher across Amazon, Google, and beyond. Seller Labs is continuously evolving tools to help sellers thrive in this new AI-driven environment. Let’s win it together.
Dive Deeper into AI for Amazon Sellers
Explore more resources from Seller Labs to stay ahead of the AI curve:
Watch: Inside Seller Labs’ AI Tool Strategy
Go behind the scenes with our CEO and product team as they reveal how we’re building the future of AI-powered selling — featuring a live demo of our AI query builder.
Watch: How AI-Powered Review Summaries Work in SKU Details Slider
See how Seller Labs helps you analyze customer sentiment, spot review trends, and optimize your listings before AI badges catch up.
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Feedback Genius
Automate review requests and flag negative trends early to avoid costly AI-generated badges.
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Is sales drop normal before Prime Day? Also, how do you deal with not qualifying for Prime deals
Is it normal for sales to drop before Prime Day? And how do you handle not being eligible for Prime Day deals?
Hey everyone,
I’m a relatively new seller and I’ve noticed that my sales have dropped quite a bit over the past few days. I used to get around 3 to 4 orders daily, but now it’s down to just 1 order a day. Is this normal before Prime Day? Are other sellers seeing the same thing?
Also, I wanted to participate in Prime Day deals but I couldn’t qualify due to a few requirements.
For those who are not eligible for Prime Day deals, how do you handle this? Any tips or strategies to still get some traction or visibility during Prime Day even without being part of the official deals?
Would love to hear your experiences and suggestions. Thanks in advance!
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Is sales drop normal before Prime Day? Also, how do you deal with not qualifying for Prime deals
Is it normal for sales to drop before Prime Day? And how do you handle not being eligible for Prime Day deals?
Hey everyone,
I’m a relatively new seller and I’ve noticed that my sales have dropped quite a bit over the past few days. I used to get around 3 to 4 orders daily, but now it’s down to just 1 order a day. Is this normal before Prime Day? Are other sellers seeing the same thing?
Also, I wanted to participate in Prime Day deals but I couldn’t qualify due to a few requirements.
For those who are not eligible for Prime Day deals, how do you handle this? Any tips or strategies to still get some traction or visibility during Prime Day even without being part of the official deals?
Would love to hear your experiences and suggestions. Thanks in advance!
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Brand Registry with Multiple Trademarks Question
I inherited the brand registry configuration from somebody else and I’m wondering what the optimal setup us for brands vs. connected trademarks.
We have a company name that is trademarked, and we also have various wordmarks and versions of the trademark for the company name. Those to me seem very clear to link to the brand. (Think of Ford as an example)
Then we have product-specific brands for various product names. (Think Mustang or F-150)
Would the product-related brands be linked, or would each product be its own brand? All have at least an associated trademark.
I have dozens that I need to get listed and just want to make sure I do the enrollment process that makes the most sense for enforcement.
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Brand Registry with Multiple Trademarks Question
I inherited the brand registry configuration from somebody else and I’m wondering what the optimal setup us for brands vs. connected trademarks.
We have a company name that is trademarked, and we also have various wordmarks and versions of the trademark for the company name. Those to me seem very clear to link to the brand. (Think of Ford as an example)
Then we have product-specific brands for various product names. (Think Mustang or F-150)
Would the product-related brands be linked, or would each product be its own brand? All have at least an associated trademark.
I have dozens that I need to get listed and just want to make sure I do the enrollment process that makes the most sense for enforcement.
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#453 – TikTok Shop Secrets: How Influencers & Algorithms Are Rewriting E-Commerce
Can TikTok Shop really be the ultimate game-changer for brands aiming to make millions together with Amazon? Join us as we welcome Sohun Sanka, who brings firsthand experience from TikTok Shop’s inception in the US, to uncover the secrets behind this booming social commerce platform. From algorithms to government scrutiny, we dissect what makes TikTok a revolutionary tool for brand success and how it stands apart from traditional platforms like Amazon and Shopify.
Discover how TikTok Shop’s seamless in-app purchasing is setting new standards in e-commerce, offering brands lower CPMs and remarkable attribution capabilities. We take you through the maze of TikTok’s advertising landscape, highlighting innovative ad types like Spark ads and live shopping ads that are transforming consumer engagement. Learn the strategic differences between organic content and paid ads, and why TikTok’s approach to integrating shopping links directly into videos can potentially skyrocket your brand’s conversions and awareness.
Engaging influencers effectively on TikTok is more than just a trend; it’s a necessity. We explore the evolving landscape of influencer marketing with a focus on performance-based agreements and gamification. Hear about the transition from flat fee models to dynamic commission structures, and how brands are fostering communities of brand ambassadors to drive unmatched success. Dive into the intricacies of TikTok’s strict content guidelines and discover how clear content blueprints can elevate your affiliate program. With Sohun’s insights, unlock the potential to optimize your brand’s impact on TikTok Shop like never before.
In episode 453 of the AM/PM Podcast, Kevin and Sohun discuss:
- 00:00 – TikTok Shop Strategy and Success
- 02:32 – Early Days of TikTok Shop
- 10:46 – The Power of Social Commerce
- 13:38 – TikTok Shop Advertising Strategy Insights
- 18:54 – Boosting Amazon Sales Through TikTok
- 19:32 – Effective Influencer Acquisition Strategies
- 24:45 – Creator Acquisition Lever Through Contests
- 27:22 – Influencer Retainer Strategies & Success
- 29:06 – Influencer Ambassador Program Success Strategies
- 34:28 – Strategic Approach to TikTok Marketing
- 36:41 – TikTok Shop Rules and Strategies
- 40:10 – Impact of Brand Affiliate Programs
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Is it allowed to sell perfume dupes?
Hi! I want to start selling our perfumes and attar but basically they are cheaper versions which we make. For eg. Sauvage Dior which costs 400 AED in UAE. We make it same using original fragrances from France but basically cheaper. So 30,50,80 ML. And we name the product differently like Savage d’Or, or Gocci bloom instead of Gucci bloom. Is it allowed to sell these? The fragrances are made using original french attar tho.
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Is it allowed to sell perfume dupes?
Hi! I want to start selling our perfumes and attar but basically they are cheaper versions which we make. For eg. Sauvage Dior which costs 400 AED in UAE. We make it same using original fragrances from France but basically cheaper. So 30,50,80 ML. And we name the product differently like Savage d’Or, or Gocci bloom instead of Gucci bloom. Is it allowed to sell these? The fragrances are made using original french attar tho.
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