To ensure a consistent experience for customers, Handmade Makers must match or exceed Amazon’s return policy, which states you must accept returns within at least 30 days of receipt of purchase.
An exception to this policy are items that are offered with customization options, other than size and color, that are configured, personalized, or inscribed such as, engravings, stamps, monograms, embroidery, embossing, etching, carving or printing. See Customized Products for additional details.
The table below illustrates examples of listings and how the return policy is applied.
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Standard return policy applies:
In this example, the listing offers no customization options and returns must be accepted for return within 30 days of receipt of purchase by the customer. |
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Standard return policy applies:
In this example, the customer is asked to choose only size and color options and must be accepted for return within 30 days of receipt of purchase by the customer.
Note: Size and color options are just examples. Other
generic options may be presented; For example: finish, lengths, even
selecting an initial.
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Standard or Customized Product
policies can both apply, depending on what the customer
ordered. In this example, if the customer does NOT select the optional engraving option, the item must be accepted within 30 days of receipt of purchase by the customer. If, however, the buyer requested engraving on their item, the item is required to be accepted for return only if there was a misspelling or other error in the configuration, inscription, or design that was not the fault of the customer, the item arrives damaged, or the item is materially different than what was ordered. |
Customized products include any products that are configured, personalized, or inscribed such as, engravings, stamps, monograms, embroidery, embossing, etching, carving or printing. A-to-z Guarantee claims for these items require:
Processing a Return
For information related to managing returns, including guidelines and FAQs, see Manage returns.
A-to-z Guarantee Claims Products sold by Handmade Makers are subject to the standard A-to-z Guarantee policies for Amazon. The exception to this are items that are ordered/sold with optional customization options, other than size and color. See Customized Products for additional details.
The following help topics provide additional information related to standard A-to-z Guarantee claims:
You must provide a return address within the United States or pay for return shipping to an international address, either by providing a pre-paid return label or by refunding the return international shipping costs.
For additional information on International returns, see Important Information for International Sellers
If the buyer disputes the delivery or condition of the item received, or receives the wrong product, they will be directed to contact you to resolve the issue. If the issue is not resolved with you directly, the buyer will have the option to file an Amazon A-to-z Guarantee claim.
Refer to the images below for examples of listings and information on whether they would qualify for regular returns:
A refund should be processed when you have received a return from a buyer or you have made arrangements to refund a purchase. You are not required to issue a refund until the item is returned to you for inspection, prior to issuing the refund.
You can issue refunds in full or partially via the Manage Orderstool. See the Refund Options page for more information.
If a customer returns one of your products, you have the right to charge a restocking fee based on the reason for return, which is a percentage of the item’s price according to the Restocking Fee guidelines.
You can determine the terms under which customers can return products or cancel items that are customized or made-to-order.
If a buyer asks you to cancel an order and you have not yet shipped and confirmed the shipment, you can cancel it in Manage Orders or use an Order Cancellation feed.
If you have already confirmed an order as shipped, you can authorize the return request in Manage Returns.
See Order cancellations for additional details on how they can impact your Account Health.