All new Seller applicants go through a period of suspended or paused accounts while Amazon verifies submitted documents, financial info, and identity.
Use this time to your advantage and become familiar with a few basics of selling Amazon, as well as the Seller resources available.
□ 1. Update your Notification preferences in Seller Central.
□ 2. Review and bookmark the Selling Policies and Seller Code of Conduct and Amazon Help index in Seller Central.
□ 3. Learn to use the Forum search function to search for selling tips AND suspensions, to give you the big picture.
□ 4. Read @Rushdie’s New Seller Checklist and Forum Etiquette topics.
□ 5. Read @Lake’s You Are Going To Get Returns - Plan Before You List.
□ 6. Bookmark @Oneida’ Phone Support and Seller Help - Creating Cases - Help and Contact us changes once again (updated Aug 2019).
□ 7. Read this post.
□ 8. Ask (specific) questions in easy to understand posts.
□ 9. Read What you need to know to sell on Amazon – Read all and links.
□ 10. Watch Selling on Amazon Video Tutorials.
□ 11. Complete all training modules in Seller University --and then go through all a second time. Take notes and remember what questions you want to ask here.
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When you have questions and you can’t find an answer in Seller Central (or you need clarification), search the Forum–you are probably not alone! If you still can’t find what you need, start your own topic with your question, quandary, or concern.
□ 1. Update your Notification preferences in Seller Central.
□ 2. Review and bookmark the Selling Policies and Seller Code of Conduct and Amazon Help index in Seller Central.
□ 3. The Seller Forum is viewable by the public, indexed by Google, and accessible via online search.
□ 4. Learn to use the Forum search function to search for selling tips AND account deactivations, to help you understand more about Amazon’s unique e-commerce marketplace rules and strategies.
□ 5. Read @Rushdie’s New Seller Checklist and Forum Etiquette topics.
□ 6. Read @Lake’s You Are Going To Get Returns - Plan Before You List.
□ 7. Bookmark @Oneida’ Phone Support and Seller Help - Creating Cases - Help and Contact us changes once again (updated Aug 2019).
□ 8. Read this post for a basic overview about how selling on Amazon works.
□ 9. Ask (specific) questions in easy to understand posts.
□ 10. Set these two Forum topics to “tracking”:
□ 11. Read What you need to know to sell on Amazon – Read all and links .
□ 12. Watch Selling on Amazon Video Tutorials.
□ 13. Complete all training modules in Seller University–and then go through all a second time. Take notes and remember what questions you want to ask here.
□ 14. Amazon’s Communication Guidelines, Communicate with buyers using the Buyer-Seller Messaging Service, and Buyer-Seller Messages FAQ describe general limitations to Buyer-Seller contact and communication that comply with the rules set for this in Selling Policies and Seller Code of Conduct.
□ 15. Customer product reviews are the opinions of Buyers left in comments on a product page and/or by rating the product on a 5-point scale. These reviews and ratings contribute to the star rating of a product. Read these resources for tips in following Amazon’s strict guidelines for requesting reviews:
□ 16. Seller feedback comments and ratings are provided by Buyers who have purchased from you. They contribute to the “percent positive” associated with your Seller profile. Read these resources for information about managing Seller feedback.
□ 17. You will get emails from Amazon, but you’ll also get emails from scammers and phishers. Learn how to tell the difference and report scam/phishing emails: How can I protect myself against fake emails? and Identifying false (spoofed) e-mails.
□ 18. For tips to keep your account secure and what to do if your account is hacked, please review Keeping Your Account Information Secure and What To Do If Your Account Has Been Hacked.
□ 19. Plan for the worst.
□ 20. While you wait on verification, you’ll be tempted to contact Seller Support. Click here for Amazon’s Guidelines for contacting Selling Partner Support. Understand the rules before you make a mistake!
□ 21. If you’ve gone through all of the above, then you know the very basics of operating your business through Amazon’s sales channel. Click here for the next level: Seller Best Practices.
□ 22. If you are selling on .COM from outside of the US, please read the following: Important Notice for International Sellers and Important information for international sellers.
□ 23. Review this post: Seller Central daily review list.
□ 24. See this nifty video walk-through from @The_Sawle_Mill for how to open a case with Seller Support–but do NOT do so for account verification!
Check out these handy Forum posts:
If you still have questions about your individual situation, then please start your own topic for help from the Forum.
For help with new Seller suspensions, these are the two gold standard threads to consult:
(I tried to edit this info into Post #1, but I was too slow! )
Learn to use Google. Just add “sellercentral” as one of the search terms.
□ 12. While you wait on verification, you’ll be tempted to contact Seller Support. Click here for Amazon’s Guidelines for contacting Selling Partner Support. Understand the limitations before you make a mistake!
□ 13. If you’ve gone through all of the above, then you know the very basics of operating your business through Amazon’s sales channel. Click here for the next level: Seller Best Practices.
□ 14. If you are selling on .com from outside of the US, please read the following: Important Notice for International Sellers and Important information for international sellers.
Another how-to found in this post (click the link):
□ 15. You will get emails from Amazon, but you’ll also get emails from scammers and phishers. Learn how to tell the difference and report scam/phishing emails: How can I protect myself against fake emails? and Identifying false (spoofed) e-mails.
□ 16. For tips about how to keep your account secure and what to do if your account is hacked, please review Keeping Your Account Information Secure and What To Do If Your Account Has Been Hacked.
□ 17. Amazon’s Communication Guidelines, Communicate with buyers using the Buyer-Seller Messaging Service, and Buyer-Seller Messages FAQ describe general limitations to Buyer-Seller contact and communication that comply with the rules set for this in Selling Policies and Seller Code of Conduct.
□ 18. Customer product reviews are the opinions of Buyers left in comments on a product page and/or by rating the product on a 5-point scale. These reviews and ratings contribute to the star rating of a product. Read these resources for tips in following Amazon’s strict guidelines for requesting reviews:
□ 19. Seller feedback comments and ratings are provided by Buyers who have purchased from you. They contribute to the “percent positive” associated with your Seller profile. Read these resources for information about managing Seller feedback.
The Forum is viewable by the public, indexed by Google, and accessible via online search.
Be careful what personal, business, order, or Amazon details you post here.
Additionally, from the Forum Guidelines:
New Sellers, when your account is approved, this topic will help you start your daily Amazon routine:
You might want to change your Forum profile name:
Amazon Accelerate 2020 topics
Those in bold are my recommendations to start with, for new Sellers:
Personally looking forward to the Seller Q&A responses and will update here.
All new Seller applicants go through a period of suspended or paused accounts while Amazon verifies submitted documents, financial info, and identity.
Use this time to your advantage and become familiar with a few basics of selling Amazon, as well as the Seller resources available.
□ 1. Update your Notification preferences in Seller Central.
□ 2. Review and bookmark the Selling Policies and Seller Code of Conduct and Amazon Help index in Seller Central.
□ 3. Learn to use the Forum search function to search for selling tips AND suspensions, to give you the big picture.
□ 4. Read @Rushdie’s New Seller Checklist and Forum Etiquette topics.
□ 5. Read @Lake’s You Are Going To Get Returns - Plan Before You List.
□ 6. Bookmark @Oneida’ Phone Support and Seller Help - Creating Cases - Help and Contact us changes once again (updated Aug 2019).
□ 7. Read this post.
□ 8. Ask (specific) questions in easy to understand posts.
□ 9. Read What you need to know to sell on Amazon – Read all and links.
□ 10. Watch Selling on Amazon Video Tutorials.
□ 11. Complete all training modules in Seller University --and then go through all a second time. Take notes and remember what questions you want to ask here.
__
When you have questions and you can’t find an answer in Seller Central (or you need clarification), search the Forum–you are probably not alone! If you still can’t find what you need, start your own topic with your question, quandary, or concern.
All new Seller applicants go through a period of suspended or paused accounts while Amazon verifies submitted documents, financial info, and identity.
Use this time to your advantage and become familiar with a few basics of selling Amazon, as well as the Seller resources available.
□ 1. Update your Notification preferences in Seller Central.
□ 2. Review and bookmark the Selling Policies and Seller Code of Conduct and Amazon Help index in Seller Central.
□ 3. Learn to use the Forum search function to search for selling tips AND suspensions, to give you the big picture.
□ 4. Read @Rushdie’s New Seller Checklist and Forum Etiquette topics.
□ 5. Read @Lake’s You Are Going To Get Returns - Plan Before You List.
□ 6. Bookmark @Oneida’ Phone Support and Seller Help - Creating Cases - Help and Contact us changes once again (updated Aug 2019).
□ 7. Read this post.
□ 8. Ask (specific) questions in easy to understand posts.
□ 9. Read What you need to know to sell on Amazon – Read all and links.
□ 10. Watch Selling on Amazon Video Tutorials.
□ 11. Complete all training modules in Seller University --and then go through all a second time. Take notes and remember what questions you want to ask here.
__
When you have questions and you can’t find an answer in Seller Central (or you need clarification), search the Forum–you are probably not alone! If you still can’t find what you need, start your own topic with your question, quandary, or concern.
□ 1. Update your Notification preferences in Seller Central.
□ 2. Review and bookmark the Selling Policies and Seller Code of Conduct and Amazon Help index in Seller Central.
□ 3. The Seller Forum is viewable by the public, indexed by Google, and accessible via online search.
□ 4. Learn to use the Forum search function to search for selling tips AND account deactivations, to help you understand more about Amazon’s unique e-commerce marketplace rules and strategies.
□ 5. Read @Rushdie’s New Seller Checklist and Forum Etiquette topics.
□ 6. Read @Lake’s You Are Going To Get Returns - Plan Before You List.
□ 7. Bookmark @Oneida’ Phone Support and Seller Help - Creating Cases - Help and Contact us changes once again (updated Aug 2019).
□ 8. Read this post for a basic overview about how selling on Amazon works.
□ 9. Ask (specific) questions in easy to understand posts.
□ 10. Set these two Forum topics to “tracking”:
□ 11. Read What you need to know to sell on Amazon – Read all and links .
□ 12. Watch Selling on Amazon Video Tutorials.
□ 13. Complete all training modules in Seller University–and then go through all a second time. Take notes and remember what questions you want to ask here.
□ 14. Amazon’s Communication Guidelines, Communicate with buyers using the Buyer-Seller Messaging Service, and Buyer-Seller Messages FAQ describe general limitations to Buyer-Seller contact and communication that comply with the rules set for this in Selling Policies and Seller Code of Conduct.
□ 15. Customer product reviews are the opinions of Buyers left in comments on a product page and/or by rating the product on a 5-point scale. These reviews and ratings contribute to the star rating of a product. Read these resources for tips in following Amazon’s strict guidelines for requesting reviews:
□ 16. Seller feedback comments and ratings are provided by Buyers who have purchased from you. They contribute to the “percent positive” associated with your Seller profile. Read these resources for information about managing Seller feedback.
□ 17. You will get emails from Amazon, but you’ll also get emails from scammers and phishers. Learn how to tell the difference and report scam/phishing emails: How can I protect myself against fake emails? and Identifying false (spoofed) e-mails.
□ 18. For tips to keep your account secure and what to do if your account is hacked, please review Keeping Your Account Information Secure and What To Do If Your Account Has Been Hacked.
□ 19. Plan for the worst.
□ 20. While you wait on verification, you’ll be tempted to contact Seller Support. Click here for Amazon’s Guidelines for contacting Selling Partner Support. Understand the rules before you make a mistake!
□ 21. If you’ve gone through all of the above, then you know the very basics of operating your business through Amazon’s sales channel. Click here for the next level: Seller Best Practices.
□ 22. If you are selling on .COM from outside of the US, please read the following: Important Notice for International Sellers and Important information for international sellers.
□ 23. Review this post: Seller Central daily review list.
□ 24. See this nifty video walk-through from @The_Sawle_Mill for how to open a case with Seller Support–but do NOT do so for account verification!
Check out these handy Forum posts:
If you still have questions about your individual situation, then please start your own topic for help from the Forum.
□ 1. Update your Notification preferences in Seller Central.
□ 2. Review and bookmark the Selling Policies and Seller Code of Conduct and Amazon Help index in Seller Central.
□ 3. The Seller Forum is viewable by the public, indexed by Google, and accessible via online search.
□ 4. Learn to use the Forum search function to search for selling tips AND account deactivations, to help you understand more about Amazon’s unique e-commerce marketplace rules and strategies.
□ 5. Read @Rushdie’s New Seller Checklist and Forum Etiquette topics.
□ 6. Read @Lake’s You Are Going To Get Returns - Plan Before You List.
□ 7. Bookmark @Oneida’ Phone Support and Seller Help - Creating Cases - Help and Contact us changes once again (updated Aug 2019).
□ 8. Read this post for a basic overview about how selling on Amazon works.
□ 9. Ask (specific) questions in easy to understand posts.
□ 10. Set these two Forum topics to “tracking”:
□ 11. Read What you need to know to sell on Amazon – Read all and links .
□ 12. Watch Selling on Amazon Video Tutorials.
□ 13. Complete all training modules in Seller University–and then go through all a second time. Take notes and remember what questions you want to ask here.
□ 14. Amazon’s Communication Guidelines, Communicate with buyers using the Buyer-Seller Messaging Service, and Buyer-Seller Messages FAQ describe general limitations to Buyer-Seller contact and communication that comply with the rules set for this in Selling Policies and Seller Code of Conduct.
□ 15. Customer product reviews are the opinions of Buyers left in comments on a product page and/or by rating the product on a 5-point scale. These reviews and ratings contribute to the star rating of a product. Read these resources for tips in following Amazon’s strict guidelines for requesting reviews:
□ 16. Seller feedback comments and ratings are provided by Buyers who have purchased from you. They contribute to the “percent positive” associated with your Seller profile. Read these resources for information about managing Seller feedback.
□ 17. You will get emails from Amazon, but you’ll also get emails from scammers and phishers. Learn how to tell the difference and report scam/phishing emails: How can I protect myself against fake emails? and Identifying false (spoofed) e-mails.
□ 18. For tips to keep your account secure and what to do if your account is hacked, please review Keeping Your Account Information Secure and What To Do If Your Account Has Been Hacked.
□ 19. Plan for the worst.
□ 20. While you wait on verification, you’ll be tempted to contact Seller Support. Click here for Amazon’s Guidelines for contacting Selling Partner Support. Understand the rules before you make a mistake!
□ 21. If you’ve gone through all of the above, then you know the very basics of operating your business through Amazon’s sales channel. Click here for the next level: Seller Best Practices.
□ 22. If you are selling on .COM from outside of the US, please read the following: Important Notice for International Sellers and Important information for international sellers.
□ 23. Review this post: Seller Central daily review list.
□ 24. See this nifty video walk-through from @The_Sawle_Mill for how to open a case with Seller Support–but do NOT do so for account verification!
Check out these handy Forum posts:
If you still have questions about your individual situation, then please start your own topic for help from the Forum.
□ 1. Update your Notification preferences in Seller Central.
□ 2. Review and bookmark the Selling Policies and Seller Code of Conduct and Amazon Help index in Seller Central.
□ 3. The Seller Forum is viewable by the public, indexed by Google, and accessible via online search.
□ 4. Learn to use the Forum search function to search for selling tips AND account deactivations, to help you understand more about Amazon’s unique e-commerce marketplace rules and strategies.
□ 5. Read @Rushdie’s New Seller Checklist and Forum Etiquette topics.
□ 6. Read @Lake’s You Are Going To Get Returns - Plan Before You List.
□ 7. Bookmark @Oneida’ Phone Support and Seller Help - Creating Cases - Help and Contact us changes once again (updated Aug 2019).
□ 8. Read this post for a basic overview about how selling on Amazon works.
□ 9. Ask (specific) questions in easy to understand posts.
□ 10. Set these two Forum topics to “tracking”:
□ 11. Read What you need to know to sell on Amazon – Read all and links .
□ 12. Watch Selling on Amazon Video Tutorials.
□ 13. Complete all training modules in Seller University–and then go through all a second time. Take notes and remember what questions you want to ask here.
□ 14. Amazon’s Communication Guidelines, Communicate with buyers using the Buyer-Seller Messaging Service, and Buyer-Seller Messages FAQ describe general limitations to Buyer-Seller contact and communication that comply with the rules set for this in Selling Policies and Seller Code of Conduct.
□ 15. Customer product reviews are the opinions of Buyers left in comments on a product page and/or by rating the product on a 5-point scale. These reviews and ratings contribute to the star rating of a product. Read these resources for tips in following Amazon’s strict guidelines for requesting reviews:
□ 16. Seller feedback comments and ratings are provided by Buyers who have purchased from you. They contribute to the “percent positive” associated with your Seller profile. Read these resources for information about managing Seller feedback.
□ 17. You will get emails from Amazon, but you’ll also get emails from scammers and phishers. Learn how to tell the difference and report scam/phishing emails: How can I protect myself against fake emails? and Identifying false (spoofed) e-mails.
□ 18. For tips to keep your account secure and what to do if your account is hacked, please review Keeping Your Account Information Secure and What To Do If Your Account Has Been Hacked.
□ 19. Plan for the worst.
□ 20. While you wait on verification, you’ll be tempted to contact Seller Support. Click here for Amazon’s Guidelines for contacting Selling Partner Support. Understand the rules before you make a mistake!
□ 21. If you’ve gone through all of the above, then you know the very basics of operating your business through Amazon’s sales channel. Click here for the next level: Seller Best Practices.
□ 22. If you are selling on .COM from outside of the US, please read the following: Important Notice for International Sellers and Important information for international sellers.
□ 23. Review this post: Seller Central daily review list.
□ 24. See this nifty video walk-through from @The_Sawle_Mill for how to open a case with Seller Support–but do NOT do so for account verification!
Check out these handy Forum posts:
If you still have questions about your individual situation, then please start your own topic for help from the Forum.
For help with new Seller suspensions, these are the two gold standard threads to consult:
(I tried to edit this info into Post #1, but I was too slow! )
Learn to use Google. Just add “sellercentral” as one of the search terms.
□ 12. While you wait on verification, you’ll be tempted to contact Seller Support. Click here for Amazon’s Guidelines for contacting Selling Partner Support. Understand the limitations before you make a mistake!
□ 13. If you’ve gone through all of the above, then you know the very basics of operating your business through Amazon’s sales channel. Click here for the next level: Seller Best Practices.
□ 14. If you are selling on .com from outside of the US, please read the following: Important Notice for International Sellers and Important information for international sellers.
Another how-to found in this post (click the link):
□ 15. You will get emails from Amazon, but you’ll also get emails from scammers and phishers. Learn how to tell the difference and report scam/phishing emails: How can I protect myself against fake emails? and Identifying false (spoofed) e-mails.
□ 16. For tips about how to keep your account secure and what to do if your account is hacked, please review Keeping Your Account Information Secure and What To Do If Your Account Has Been Hacked.
□ 17. Amazon’s Communication Guidelines, Communicate with buyers using the Buyer-Seller Messaging Service, and Buyer-Seller Messages FAQ describe general limitations to Buyer-Seller contact and communication that comply with the rules set for this in Selling Policies and Seller Code of Conduct.
□ 18. Customer product reviews are the opinions of Buyers left in comments on a product page and/or by rating the product on a 5-point scale. These reviews and ratings contribute to the star rating of a product. Read these resources for tips in following Amazon’s strict guidelines for requesting reviews:
□ 19. Seller feedback comments and ratings are provided by Buyers who have purchased from you. They contribute to the “percent positive” associated with your Seller profile. Read these resources for information about managing Seller feedback.
The Forum is viewable by the public, indexed by Google, and accessible via online search.
Be careful what personal, business, order, or Amazon details you post here.
Additionally, from the Forum Guidelines:
New Sellers, when your account is approved, this topic will help you start your daily Amazon routine:
You might want to change your Forum profile name:
Amazon Accelerate 2020 topics
Those in bold are my recommendations to start with, for new Sellers:
Personally looking forward to the Seller Q&A responses and will update here.
For help with new Seller suspensions, these are the two gold standard threads to consult:
(I tried to edit this info into Post #1, but I was too slow! )
For help with new Seller suspensions, these are the two gold standard threads to consult:
(I tried to edit this info into Post #1, but I was too slow! )
Learn to use Google. Just add “sellercentral” as one of the search terms.
Learn to use Google. Just add “sellercentral” as one of the search terms.
□ 12. While you wait on verification, you’ll be tempted to contact Seller Support. Click here for Amazon’s Guidelines for contacting Selling Partner Support. Understand the limitations before you make a mistake!
□ 13. If you’ve gone through all of the above, then you know the very basics of operating your business through Amazon’s sales channel. Click here for the next level: Seller Best Practices.
□ 14. If you are selling on .com from outside of the US, please read the following: Important Notice for International Sellers and Important information for international sellers.
□ 12. While you wait on verification, you’ll be tempted to contact Seller Support. Click here for Amazon’s Guidelines for contacting Selling Partner Support. Understand the limitations before you make a mistake!
□ 13. If you’ve gone through all of the above, then you know the very basics of operating your business through Amazon’s sales channel. Click here for the next level: Seller Best Practices.
□ 14. If you are selling on .com from outside of the US, please read the following: Important Notice for International Sellers and Important information for international sellers.
Another how-to found in this post (click the link):
Another how-to found in this post (click the link):
□ 15. You will get emails from Amazon, but you’ll also get emails from scammers and phishers. Learn how to tell the difference and report scam/phishing emails: How can I protect myself against fake emails? and Identifying false (spoofed) e-mails.
□ 16. For tips about how to keep your account secure and what to do if your account is hacked, please review Keeping Your Account Information Secure and What To Do If Your Account Has Been Hacked.
□ 15. You will get emails from Amazon, but you’ll also get emails from scammers and phishers. Learn how to tell the difference and report scam/phishing emails: How can I protect myself against fake emails? and Identifying false (spoofed) e-mails.
□ 16. For tips about how to keep your account secure and what to do if your account is hacked, please review Keeping Your Account Information Secure and What To Do If Your Account Has Been Hacked.
□ 17. Amazon’s Communication Guidelines, Communicate with buyers using the Buyer-Seller Messaging Service, and Buyer-Seller Messages FAQ describe general limitations to Buyer-Seller contact and communication that comply with the rules set for this in Selling Policies and Seller Code of Conduct.
□ 18. Customer product reviews are the opinions of Buyers left in comments on a product page and/or by rating the product on a 5-point scale. These reviews and ratings contribute to the star rating of a product. Read these resources for tips in following Amazon’s strict guidelines for requesting reviews:
□ 19. Seller feedback comments and ratings are provided by Buyers who have purchased from you. They contribute to the “percent positive” associated with your Seller profile. Read these resources for information about managing Seller feedback.
□ 17. Amazon’s Communication Guidelines, Communicate with buyers using the Buyer-Seller Messaging Service, and Buyer-Seller Messages FAQ describe general limitations to Buyer-Seller contact and communication that comply with the rules set for this in Selling Policies and Seller Code of Conduct.
□ 18. Customer product reviews are the opinions of Buyers left in comments on a product page and/or by rating the product on a 5-point scale. These reviews and ratings contribute to the star rating of a product. Read these resources for tips in following Amazon’s strict guidelines for requesting reviews:
□ 19. Seller feedback comments and ratings are provided by Buyers who have purchased from you. They contribute to the “percent positive” associated with your Seller profile. Read these resources for information about managing Seller feedback.
The Forum is viewable by the public, indexed by Google, and accessible via online search.
Be careful what personal, business, order, or Amazon details you post here.
Additionally, from the Forum Guidelines:
The Forum is viewable by the public, indexed by Google, and accessible via online search.
Be careful what personal, business, order, or Amazon details you post here.
Additionally, from the Forum Guidelines:
New Sellers, when your account is approved, this topic will help you start your daily Amazon routine:
New Sellers, when your account is approved, this topic will help you start your daily Amazon routine:
You might want to change your Forum profile name:
You might want to change your Forum profile name:
Amazon Accelerate 2020 topics
Those in bold are my recommendations to start with, for new Sellers:
Personally looking forward to the Seller Q&A responses and will update here.
Amazon Accelerate 2020 topics
Those in bold are my recommendations to start with, for new Sellers:
Personally looking forward to the Seller Q&A responses and will update here.