Encourage all Amazon sellers to Analize their sales on a spreadsheet.
I am convinced Amazon runs an algorithm that makes sure sellers only break even. Sellers can not make money with Amazon anymore. I checked my sales numbers thoroughly from the begginning of 2024. I had 500 sales and made $36.00 and some change. Amazon reflects this massive [Moderator Edit: removed inappropriate commentary] in it's endless service fees, but will not allow sellers to raise prices to adjust to the inflation. Amazon fees eat up any profit which means they are making money on their fees over and above the 15% they get up front. Amazon is bascically stealing from their sellers. I also went through my numbers of Net Proceeds since July of 23 and Amazon owes me over $1300, that they have hidden in their "Account Level Reserve", which is a complete scam, because that money is never used for the reasons it exists, one of which is "returns" which are handled in real time already.
Sellers are not running profitable businesses on Amazon. We are basically slave's to Amazon.
And "seller never support" just runs interference for Amazon practices that almost always negatively affects sellers. Seller support is useless. And every seller knows this. If Amazon treated customers like they do sellers, there would be no Amazon. But remember customers, the sellers you are buying from do not make money on your sale, only Amazon does.
Encourage all Amazon sellers to Analize their sales on a spreadsheet.
I am convinced Amazon runs an algorithm that makes sure sellers only break even. Sellers can not make money with Amazon anymore. I checked my sales numbers thoroughly from the begginning of 2024. I had 500 sales and made $36.00 and some change. Amazon reflects this massive [Moderator Edit: removed inappropriate commentary] in it's endless service fees, but will not allow sellers to raise prices to adjust to the inflation. Amazon fees eat up any profit which means they are making money on their fees over and above the 15% they get up front. Amazon is bascically stealing from their sellers. I also went through my numbers of Net Proceeds since July of 23 and Amazon owes me over $1300, that they have hidden in their "Account Level Reserve", which is a complete scam, because that money is never used for the reasons it exists, one of which is "returns" which are handled in real time already.
Sellers are not running profitable businesses on Amazon. We are basically slave's to Amazon.
And "seller never support" just runs interference for Amazon practices that almost always negatively affects sellers. Seller support is useless. And every seller knows this. If Amazon treated customers like they do sellers, there would be no Amazon. But remember customers, the sellers you are buying from do not make money on your sale, only Amazon does.
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Seller_4zBzdtgCyS9EI
Really? That's your excuse for not knowing how to make a profit?
Seller_keSnEDesLFVwv
If you must inject polictics, can you at least use correct spelling and grammar while doing so?
Seller_AXC06kcsKI1qG
you may have convinced yourself, but it’s not true.
Sellers make money everyday day, sorry you haven’t figured it out.
Your result is not the same as everyone and blaming it on the president is silly.
Why not try FBM, you’ll have 1 or 2 fees then. Easier to manage than the bunch of FBA fees.
Seller_4zBzdtgCyS9EI
I started 25 years ago, nobody can teach you in 15 minutes what was learned over 25 years. But I have certainly never blamed anyone else for not making a profit. I adjusted. You started not even a year ago and already think it's not in your power to make a profit....
Seller_AXC06kcsKI1qG
So you don't even manage your own store?So you must be paying this company additional fees.
We never lower our prices as you claim.
We have been doing this for many many years.
Last year sales over 3 Million. Amazon only takes 8% under $10 & 15% above $10 in our category.
We do only FBM and LOVE IT.
If you don't like FBA then stop complaining and change your business model.
[Moderator Edit: removed inappropriate commentary]
Seller_rI7BZIczK8iAC
I just look on my bank statement at the end of each month. As long as I am happy, I will continue.
Seller_rGcQW1yb6ZWbC
If you are not making a profit on Amazon then I'd advise you to review your business practices and possibly sell elsewhere.
As others have told you, Amazon is a great place for selling some products. Other products may not be the best fit for this platform.
I have been selling on here for 20 years, and every single sale has landed me a profit. I never have nor ever will list an item that will not return a profit of at least 200% of my purchasing expense. (That means I know the fees and profitability before I list.)
Amazon can be a great platform for some 3P sellers, but it's not for all.
Seller_nRFmxiQg4EGrw
[Moderator Edit: removed inappropriate commentary]
Seller_kIukTwdhvntAp
"Sellers are not running profitable businesses on Amazon. We are basically slave's to Amazon."
First, you are NOT wrong saying that MANY are not running a profitable business, but many of us are.
Actually, it would be a more accurate comparison to say that we are indentured servants and the debt owed is (rounded up) $40/month plus any fees for Amazon "services rendered."
Once that debt is paid all of us are free to go and sell elsewhere and never look back.
" Amazon owes me over $1300, that they have hidden in their "Account Level Reserve","
IF there are no claims against it you will eventually receive those funds so the argument is incorrect.
As to having made a whopping $36.00 all I can say is that it sounds as if you have a pricing problem.
One of the first rules of business is to know ALL your costs BEFORE you establish a selling price.
Amazon profit margins suck due to competition from people that are willing to 'race to the bottom' as well as competing with Amazon.
I price my items so that I make a profit if/when they sell on here. If they don't sell here they will on one of the other sites I sell on that have LOWER FEES.
Jumping in and not knowing the costs is a self-inflicted wound no matter what site you choose to sell on.
Not making any money? Look in the mirror for a solution.
Seller_nRFmxiQg4EGrw
I don't think that this [Moderator Edit: removed inappropriate commentary] is going to let minor things like "facts" get in the way of his rant.
Encourage all Amazon sellers to Analize their sales on a spreadsheet.
I am convinced Amazon runs an algorithm that makes sure sellers only break even. Sellers can not make money with Amazon anymore. I checked my sales numbers thoroughly from the begginning of 2024. I had 500 sales and made $36.00 and some change. Amazon reflects this massive [Moderator Edit: removed inappropriate commentary] in it's endless service fees, but will not allow sellers to raise prices to adjust to the inflation. Amazon fees eat up any profit which means they are making money on their fees over and above the 15% they get up front. Amazon is bascically stealing from their sellers. I also went through my numbers of Net Proceeds since July of 23 and Amazon owes me over $1300, that they have hidden in their "Account Level Reserve", which is a complete scam, because that money is never used for the reasons it exists, one of which is "returns" which are handled in real time already.
Sellers are not running profitable businesses on Amazon. We are basically slave's to Amazon.
And "seller never support" just runs interference for Amazon practices that almost always negatively affects sellers. Seller support is useless. And every seller knows this. If Amazon treated customers like they do sellers, there would be no Amazon. But remember customers, the sellers you are buying from do not make money on your sale, only Amazon does.
Encourage all Amazon sellers to Analize their sales on a spreadsheet.
I am convinced Amazon runs an algorithm that makes sure sellers only break even. Sellers can not make money with Amazon anymore. I checked my sales numbers thoroughly from the begginning of 2024. I had 500 sales and made $36.00 and some change. Amazon reflects this massive [Moderator Edit: removed inappropriate commentary] in it's endless service fees, but will not allow sellers to raise prices to adjust to the inflation. Amazon fees eat up any profit which means they are making money on their fees over and above the 15% they get up front. Amazon is bascically stealing from their sellers. I also went through my numbers of Net Proceeds since July of 23 and Amazon owes me over $1300, that they have hidden in their "Account Level Reserve", which is a complete scam, because that money is never used for the reasons it exists, one of which is "returns" which are handled in real time already.
Sellers are not running profitable businesses on Amazon. We are basically slave's to Amazon.
And "seller never support" just runs interference for Amazon practices that almost always negatively affects sellers. Seller support is useless. And every seller knows this. If Amazon treated customers like they do sellers, there would be no Amazon. But remember customers, the sellers you are buying from do not make money on your sale, only Amazon does.
Encourage all Amazon sellers to Analize their sales on a spreadsheet.
I am convinced Amazon runs an algorithm that makes sure sellers only break even. Sellers can not make money with Amazon anymore. I checked my sales numbers thoroughly from the begginning of 2024. I had 500 sales and made $36.00 and some change. Amazon reflects this massive [Moderator Edit: removed inappropriate commentary] in it's endless service fees, but will not allow sellers to raise prices to adjust to the inflation. Amazon fees eat up any profit which means they are making money on their fees over and above the 15% they get up front. Amazon is bascically stealing from their sellers. I also went through my numbers of Net Proceeds since July of 23 and Amazon owes me over $1300, that they have hidden in their "Account Level Reserve", which is a complete scam, because that money is never used for the reasons it exists, one of which is "returns" which are handled in real time already.
Sellers are not running profitable businesses on Amazon. We are basically slave's to Amazon.
And "seller never support" just runs interference for Amazon practices that almost always negatively affects sellers. Seller support is useless. And every seller knows this. If Amazon treated customers like they do sellers, there would be no Amazon. But remember customers, the sellers you are buying from do not make money on your sale, only Amazon does.
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18 replies
Seller_4zBzdtgCyS9EI
Really? That's your excuse for not knowing how to make a profit?
Seller_keSnEDesLFVwv
If you must inject polictics, can you at least use correct spelling and grammar while doing so?
Seller_AXC06kcsKI1qG
you may have convinced yourself, but it’s not true.
Sellers make money everyday day, sorry you haven’t figured it out.
Your result is not the same as everyone and blaming it on the president is silly.
Why not try FBM, you’ll have 1 or 2 fees then. Easier to manage than the bunch of FBA fees.
Seller_4zBzdtgCyS9EI
I started 25 years ago, nobody can teach you in 15 minutes what was learned over 25 years. But I have certainly never blamed anyone else for not making a profit. I adjusted. You started not even a year ago and already think it's not in your power to make a profit....
Seller_AXC06kcsKI1qG
So you don't even manage your own store?So you must be paying this company additional fees.
We never lower our prices as you claim.
We have been doing this for many many years.
Last year sales over 3 Million. Amazon only takes 8% under $10 & 15% above $10 in our category.
We do only FBM and LOVE IT.
If you don't like FBA then stop complaining and change your business model.
[Moderator Edit: removed inappropriate commentary]
Seller_rI7BZIczK8iAC
I just look on my bank statement at the end of each month. As long as I am happy, I will continue.
Seller_rGcQW1yb6ZWbC
If you are not making a profit on Amazon then I'd advise you to review your business practices and possibly sell elsewhere.
As others have told you, Amazon is a great place for selling some products. Other products may not be the best fit for this platform.
I have been selling on here for 20 years, and every single sale has landed me a profit. I never have nor ever will list an item that will not return a profit of at least 200% of my purchasing expense. (That means I know the fees and profitability before I list.)
Amazon can be a great platform for some 3P sellers, but it's not for all.
Seller_nRFmxiQg4EGrw
[Moderator Edit: removed inappropriate commentary]
Seller_kIukTwdhvntAp
"Sellers are not running profitable businesses on Amazon. We are basically slave's to Amazon."
First, you are NOT wrong saying that MANY are not running a profitable business, but many of us are.
Actually, it would be a more accurate comparison to say that we are indentured servants and the debt owed is (rounded up) $40/month plus any fees for Amazon "services rendered."
Once that debt is paid all of us are free to go and sell elsewhere and never look back.
" Amazon owes me over $1300, that they have hidden in their "Account Level Reserve","
IF there are no claims against it you will eventually receive those funds so the argument is incorrect.
As to having made a whopping $36.00 all I can say is that it sounds as if you have a pricing problem.
One of the first rules of business is to know ALL your costs BEFORE you establish a selling price.
Amazon profit margins suck due to competition from people that are willing to 'race to the bottom' as well as competing with Amazon.
I price my items so that I make a profit if/when they sell on here. If they don't sell here they will on one of the other sites I sell on that have LOWER FEES.
Jumping in and not knowing the costs is a self-inflicted wound no matter what site you choose to sell on.
Not making any money? Look in the mirror for a solution.
Seller_nRFmxiQg4EGrw
I don't think that this [Moderator Edit: removed inappropriate commentary] is going to let minor things like "facts" get in the way of his rant.
Seller_4zBzdtgCyS9EI
Really? That's your excuse for not knowing how to make a profit?
Seller_4zBzdtgCyS9EI
Really? That's your excuse for not knowing how to make a profit?
Seller_keSnEDesLFVwv
If you must inject polictics, can you at least use correct spelling and grammar while doing so?
Seller_keSnEDesLFVwv
If you must inject polictics, can you at least use correct spelling and grammar while doing so?
Seller_AXC06kcsKI1qG
you may have convinced yourself, but it’s not true.
Sellers make money everyday day, sorry you haven’t figured it out.
Your result is not the same as everyone and blaming it on the president is silly.
Why not try FBM, you’ll have 1 or 2 fees then. Easier to manage than the bunch of FBA fees.
Seller_AXC06kcsKI1qG
you may have convinced yourself, but it’s not true.
Sellers make money everyday day, sorry you haven’t figured it out.
Your result is not the same as everyone and blaming it on the president is silly.
Why not try FBM, you’ll have 1 or 2 fees then. Easier to manage than the bunch of FBA fees.
Seller_4zBzdtgCyS9EI
I started 25 years ago, nobody can teach you in 15 minutes what was learned over 25 years. But I have certainly never blamed anyone else for not making a profit. I adjusted. You started not even a year ago and already think it's not in your power to make a profit....
Seller_4zBzdtgCyS9EI
I started 25 years ago, nobody can teach you in 15 minutes what was learned over 25 years. But I have certainly never blamed anyone else for not making a profit. I adjusted. You started not even a year ago and already think it's not in your power to make a profit....
Seller_AXC06kcsKI1qG
So you don't even manage your own store?So you must be paying this company additional fees.
We never lower our prices as you claim.
We have been doing this for many many years.
Last year sales over 3 Million. Amazon only takes 8% under $10 & 15% above $10 in our category.
We do only FBM and LOVE IT.
If you don't like FBA then stop complaining and change your business model.
[Moderator Edit: removed inappropriate commentary]
Seller_AXC06kcsKI1qG
So you don't even manage your own store?So you must be paying this company additional fees.
We never lower our prices as you claim.
We have been doing this for many many years.
Last year sales over 3 Million. Amazon only takes 8% under $10 & 15% above $10 in our category.
We do only FBM and LOVE IT.
If you don't like FBA then stop complaining and change your business model.
[Moderator Edit: removed inappropriate commentary]
Seller_rI7BZIczK8iAC
I just look on my bank statement at the end of each month. As long as I am happy, I will continue.
Seller_rI7BZIczK8iAC
I just look on my bank statement at the end of each month. As long as I am happy, I will continue.
Seller_rGcQW1yb6ZWbC
If you are not making a profit on Amazon then I'd advise you to review your business practices and possibly sell elsewhere.
As others have told you, Amazon is a great place for selling some products. Other products may not be the best fit for this platform.
I have been selling on here for 20 years, and every single sale has landed me a profit. I never have nor ever will list an item that will not return a profit of at least 200% of my purchasing expense. (That means I know the fees and profitability before I list.)
Amazon can be a great platform for some 3P sellers, but it's not for all.
Seller_rGcQW1yb6ZWbC
If you are not making a profit on Amazon then I'd advise you to review your business practices and possibly sell elsewhere.
As others have told you, Amazon is a great place for selling some products. Other products may not be the best fit for this platform.
I have been selling on here for 20 years, and every single sale has landed me a profit. I never have nor ever will list an item that will not return a profit of at least 200% of my purchasing expense. (That means I know the fees and profitability before I list.)
Amazon can be a great platform for some 3P sellers, but it's not for all.
Seller_nRFmxiQg4EGrw
[Moderator Edit: removed inappropriate commentary]
Seller_nRFmxiQg4EGrw
[Moderator Edit: removed inappropriate commentary]
Seller_kIukTwdhvntAp
"Sellers are not running profitable businesses on Amazon. We are basically slave's to Amazon."
First, you are NOT wrong saying that MANY are not running a profitable business, but many of us are.
Actually, it would be a more accurate comparison to say that we are indentured servants and the debt owed is (rounded up) $40/month plus any fees for Amazon "services rendered."
Once that debt is paid all of us are free to go and sell elsewhere and never look back.
" Amazon owes me over $1300, that they have hidden in their "Account Level Reserve","
IF there are no claims against it you will eventually receive those funds so the argument is incorrect.
As to having made a whopping $36.00 all I can say is that it sounds as if you have a pricing problem.
One of the first rules of business is to know ALL your costs BEFORE you establish a selling price.
Amazon profit margins suck due to competition from people that are willing to 'race to the bottom' as well as competing with Amazon.
I price my items so that I make a profit if/when they sell on here. If they don't sell here they will on one of the other sites I sell on that have LOWER FEES.
Jumping in and not knowing the costs is a self-inflicted wound no matter what site you choose to sell on.
Not making any money? Look in the mirror for a solution.
Seller_kIukTwdhvntAp
"Sellers are not running profitable businesses on Amazon. We are basically slave's to Amazon."
First, you are NOT wrong saying that MANY are not running a profitable business, but many of us are.
Actually, it would be a more accurate comparison to say that we are indentured servants and the debt owed is (rounded up) $40/month plus any fees for Amazon "services rendered."
Once that debt is paid all of us are free to go and sell elsewhere and never look back.
" Amazon owes me over $1300, that they have hidden in their "Account Level Reserve","
IF there are no claims against it you will eventually receive those funds so the argument is incorrect.
As to having made a whopping $36.00 all I can say is that it sounds as if you have a pricing problem.
One of the first rules of business is to know ALL your costs BEFORE you establish a selling price.
Amazon profit margins suck due to competition from people that are willing to 'race to the bottom' as well as competing with Amazon.
I price my items so that I make a profit if/when they sell on here. If they don't sell here they will on one of the other sites I sell on that have LOWER FEES.
Jumping in and not knowing the costs is a self-inflicted wound no matter what site you choose to sell on.
Not making any money? Look in the mirror for a solution.
Seller_nRFmxiQg4EGrw
I don't think that this [Moderator Edit: removed inappropriate commentary] is going to let minor things like "facts" get in the way of his rant.
Seller_nRFmxiQg4EGrw
I don't think that this [Moderator Edit: removed inappropriate commentary] is going to let minor things like "facts" get in the way of his rant.
