We had some resellers who have been selling on Amazon. We are trying to take over the listings so that we can improve the content/images/A+, etc. We have been able to sell under these existing ASIN’s now, and I can make some edits to the page (but I think the original “owner” needs to audit it?) but I still can’t change images. Is there any way around this? Support has been… mediocre.

We had some resellers who have been selling on Amazon. We are trying to take over the listings so that we can improve the content/images/A+, etc. We have been able to sell under these existing ASIN’s now, and I can make some edits to the page (but I think the original “owner” needs to audit it?) but I still can’t change images. Is there any way around this? Support has been… mediocre.

I’m selling a specific niche product that isn’t getting many views. I’m thinking of sending PR boxes to small influencers to gain some traction. Does anyone have any experience with sending PR boxes?

I’m selling a specific niche product that isn’t getting many views. I’m thinking of sending PR boxes to small influencers to gain some traction. Does anyone have any experience with sending PR boxes?

I design and sell 3-5 products on Amazon as a side hustle. It’s been doing well, with daily sales of $200-$300 in the last 3 months. I’ve been really proud.

Recently, a Chinese copy-cat account took my product and is selling their copy of my product for a few bucks cheaper (they are using inferior materials which 100% won’t last long-term).

TLDR; Amazon won’t likely do anything since I don’t have a patent on my design. What are some practical things I can do to combat this copy-cat?

I design and sell 3-5 products on Amazon as a side hustle. It’s been doing well, with daily sales of $200-$300 in the last 3 months. I’ve been really proud.

Recently, a Chinese copy-cat account took my product and is selling their copy of my product for a few bucks cheaper (they are using inferior materials which 100% won’t last long-term).

TLDR; Amazon won’t likely do anything since I don’t have a patent on my design. What are some practical things I can do to combat this copy-cat?

Hey all,

For some reason I can’t make new listings any more. After many years of being a seller, I attempted to create a listing this week and got “ERROR! You must be the publisher to create a listing for a new book.” So I “applied” to be able to list the book, and included in that “application” legal proof that I am in fact the publisher. And the application was declined.

I contacted chat-help and they told me “we can’t verify that you meet the criteria for being a publisher.” I said okay, fine, what are those criteria, so I can send you whatever additional proof you need. And the chat rep literally said that they’re a secret.

Has anyone else run into anything like this? I am still making books and I still need to make new listings for em, so it doesn’t really make sense for me to let it drop.

Amazon recently updated their policy requiring all Children’s Toys sold in US & Canada needed to be tested annually by an Amazon approved TIC (Testing Inspection and Certification Center) . From the webinar I attended they mentioned that we will be getting notifications in rolling batches starting Sept 3 for the next 30 days on which ASINS would be flagged for this update. They were not very specific over how long of a grace period is given to notify and submit to the TIC or what the total deadline would be to get the approval from them. Has anyone selling Children’s toys on Amazon been personally affected by this yet? If so – could you share:

• How many ASINs were flagged?

• Was there an indication on how long you had to engage and submit documents/start testing with a TIC before a listing got pulled? • Was there any indication what the overall deadline was to get the ASINs verified or pass annual testing before a listing got pulled? • How much did the TIC quote you for getting a test report verified, and was that by ASIN? 

Unfortunately, we cannot pre-emptively submit this information and need to wait until Amazon requests it.This update could have a major budgetary impact on us, especially going into Q4. So now it kind of feels like we’re waiting for the hurricane to land, and in the meantime we should do our best to prepare for the fallout. Any information you can share would be greatly appreciated!

Amazon recently updated their policy requiring all Children’s Toys sold in US & Canada needed to be tested annually by an Amazon approved TIC (Testing Inspection and Certification Center) . From the webinar I attended they mentioned that we will be getting notifications in rolling batches starting Sept 3 for the next 30 days on which ASINS would be flagged for this update. They were not very specific over how long of a grace period is given to notify and submit to the TIC or what the total deadline would be to get the approval from them. Has anyone selling Children’s toys on Amazon been personally affected by this yet? If so – could you share:

• How many ASINs were flagged?

• Was there an indication on how long you had to engage and submit documents/start testing with a TIC before a listing got pulled? • Was there any indication what the overall deadline was to get the ASINs verified or pass annual testing before a listing got pulled? • How much did the TIC quote you for getting a test report verified, and was that by ASIN? 

Unfortunately, we cannot pre-emptively submit this information and need to wait until Amazon requests it.This update could have a major budgetary impact on us, especially going into Q4. So now it kind of feels like we’re waiting for the hurricane to land, and in the meantime we should do our best to prepare for the fallout. Any information you can share would be greatly appreciated!

Hey all,

For some reason I can’t make new listings any more. After many years of being a seller, I attempted to create a listing this week and got “ERROR! You must be the publisher to create a listing for a new book.” So I “applied” to be able to list the book, and included in that “application” legal proof that I am in fact the publisher. And the application was declined.

I contacted chat-help and they told me “we can’t verify that you meet the criteria for being a publisher.” I said okay, fine, what are those criteria, so I can send you whatever additional proof you need. And the chat rep literally said that they’re a secret.

Has anyone else run into anything like this? I am still making books and I still need to make new listings for em, so it doesn’t really make sense for me to let it drop.