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Reading thru the Discussions - are there any happy sellers?
Hello all,
I am a new seller on Amazon. I have a fairly successful Etsy store and decided to expand to Amazon. I have been reading thru many of the discussion threads and I see a LOT of complaints, but not many (if any) positive discussions about the Amazon seller experience.
I've decided to use FBA to simplify the experience and have left my account at the INDIVIDUAL level for the time being. I'd really like to hear some positive stories from new sellers.
Thanks!
Reading thru the Discussions - are there any happy sellers?
Hello all,
I am a new seller on Amazon. I have a fairly successful Etsy store and decided to expand to Amazon. I have been reading thru many of the discussion threads and I see a LOT of complaints, but not many (if any) positive discussions about the Amazon seller experience.
I've decided to use FBA to simplify the experience and have left my account at the INDIVIDUAL level for the time being. I'd really like to hear some positive stories from new sellers.
Thanks!
9 replies
Seller_OvL8C4BJWiuS9
Please do your due diligence when it comes to selling on Amazon. The stories are mostly negative because many new sellers do not take the time to learn (although, it's ever changing, so keeping up to date here on the forums is always good). Amazon offers Seller University-do that, multiple times. Don't watch the YouTube videos, total scam.
Seller_HRcJa1gdGHeov
The reason for the negativity is that Amazon (even when you do your due diligence) is a very tough marketplace. Amazon has many policies that are very vague; even seasoned sellers find it hard to manage and make $$ anymore.
IMHO, if I was a new seller the $$ and time to start selling here (especially a new to Amazon product) is not worth it anymore; other marketplaces are better investments.
Seller_HRcJa1gdGHeov
Said the fox to the hen.
You know there are systemic issues with this website that even with extensive research you can not possibly navigate without problems. Shame on you downplaying the real dangers that exist here.
Seller_rGcQW1yb6ZWbC
You are right. There are very few threads that say, "My business is doing fine and I have no problems." Not too many people have to ask, "What should I do? There isn't anything wrong with the account or sales."
If you think about it, there are thousands, if not millions of sellers, yet there is a small percentage of people who post and/or respond.
In general, many forums don't talk about the status quo or even successes. It is the nature of support boards.
And to answer your question, I am relatively happy. Once in a while, I'll hit an unexpected bump in the road, but basically, everything is good over here. Know and follow the rules. Keep your nose clean. And you'll do fine.
Reading thru the Discussions - are there any happy sellers?
Hello all,
I am a new seller on Amazon. I have a fairly successful Etsy store and decided to expand to Amazon. I have been reading thru many of the discussion threads and I see a LOT of complaints, but not many (if any) positive discussions about the Amazon seller experience.
I've decided to use FBA to simplify the experience and have left my account at the INDIVIDUAL level for the time being. I'd really like to hear some positive stories from new sellers.
Thanks!
Reading thru the Discussions - are there any happy sellers?
Hello all,
I am a new seller on Amazon. I have a fairly successful Etsy store and decided to expand to Amazon. I have been reading thru many of the discussion threads and I see a LOT of complaints, but not many (if any) positive discussions about the Amazon seller experience.
I've decided to use FBA to simplify the experience and have left my account at the INDIVIDUAL level for the time being. I'd really like to hear some positive stories from new sellers.
Thanks!
Reading thru the Discussions - are there any happy sellers?
Hello all,
I am a new seller on Amazon. I have a fairly successful Etsy store and decided to expand to Amazon. I have been reading thru many of the discussion threads and I see a LOT of complaints, but not many (if any) positive discussions about the Amazon seller experience.
I've decided to use FBA to simplify the experience and have left my account at the INDIVIDUAL level for the time being. I'd really like to hear some positive stories from new sellers.
Thanks!
9 replies
9 replies
Seller_OvL8C4BJWiuS9
Please do your due diligence when it comes to selling on Amazon. The stories are mostly negative because many new sellers do not take the time to learn (although, it's ever changing, so keeping up to date here on the forums is always good). Amazon offers Seller University-do that, multiple times. Don't watch the YouTube videos, total scam.
Seller_HRcJa1gdGHeov
The reason for the negativity is that Amazon (even when you do your due diligence) is a very tough marketplace. Amazon has many policies that are very vague; even seasoned sellers find it hard to manage and make $$ anymore.
IMHO, if I was a new seller the $$ and time to start selling here (especially a new to Amazon product) is not worth it anymore; other marketplaces are better investments.
Seller_HRcJa1gdGHeov
Said the fox to the hen.
You know there are systemic issues with this website that even with extensive research you can not possibly navigate without problems. Shame on you downplaying the real dangers that exist here.
Seller_rGcQW1yb6ZWbC
You are right. There are very few threads that say, "My business is doing fine and I have no problems." Not too many people have to ask, "What should I do? There isn't anything wrong with the account or sales."
If you think about it, there are thousands, if not millions of sellers, yet there is a small percentage of people who post and/or respond.
In general, many forums don't talk about the status quo or even successes. It is the nature of support boards.
And to answer your question, I am relatively happy. Once in a while, I'll hit an unexpected bump in the road, but basically, everything is good over here. Know and follow the rules. Keep your nose clean. And you'll do fine.
Seller_OvL8C4BJWiuS9
Please do your due diligence when it comes to selling on Amazon. The stories are mostly negative because many new sellers do not take the time to learn (although, it's ever changing, so keeping up to date here on the forums is always good). Amazon offers Seller University-do that, multiple times. Don't watch the YouTube videos, total scam.
Seller_OvL8C4BJWiuS9
Please do your due diligence when it comes to selling on Amazon. The stories are mostly negative because many new sellers do not take the time to learn (although, it's ever changing, so keeping up to date here on the forums is always good). Amazon offers Seller University-do that, multiple times. Don't watch the YouTube videos, total scam.
Seller_HRcJa1gdGHeov
The reason for the negativity is that Amazon (even when you do your due diligence) is a very tough marketplace. Amazon has many policies that are very vague; even seasoned sellers find it hard to manage and make $$ anymore.
IMHO, if I was a new seller the $$ and time to start selling here (especially a new to Amazon product) is not worth it anymore; other marketplaces are better investments.
Seller_HRcJa1gdGHeov
The reason for the negativity is that Amazon (even when you do your due diligence) is a very tough marketplace. Amazon has many policies that are very vague; even seasoned sellers find it hard to manage and make $$ anymore.
IMHO, if I was a new seller the $$ and time to start selling here (especially a new to Amazon product) is not worth it anymore; other marketplaces are better investments.
Seller_HRcJa1gdGHeov
Said the fox to the hen.
You know there are systemic issues with this website that even with extensive research you can not possibly navigate without problems. Shame on you downplaying the real dangers that exist here.
Seller_HRcJa1gdGHeov
Said the fox to the hen.
You know there are systemic issues with this website that even with extensive research you can not possibly navigate without problems. Shame on you downplaying the real dangers that exist here.
Seller_rGcQW1yb6ZWbC
You are right. There are very few threads that say, "My business is doing fine and I have no problems." Not too many people have to ask, "What should I do? There isn't anything wrong with the account or sales."
If you think about it, there are thousands, if not millions of sellers, yet there is a small percentage of people who post and/or respond.
In general, many forums don't talk about the status quo or even successes. It is the nature of support boards.
And to answer your question, I am relatively happy. Once in a while, I'll hit an unexpected bump in the road, but basically, everything is good over here. Know and follow the rules. Keep your nose clean. And you'll do fine.
Seller_rGcQW1yb6ZWbC
You are right. There are very few threads that say, "My business is doing fine and I have no problems." Not too many people have to ask, "What should I do? There isn't anything wrong with the account or sales."
If you think about it, there are thousands, if not millions of sellers, yet there is a small percentage of people who post and/or respond.
In general, many forums don't talk about the status quo or even successes. It is the nature of support boards.
And to answer your question, I am relatively happy. Once in a while, I'll hit an unexpected bump in the road, but basically, everything is good over here. Know and follow the rules. Keep your nose clean. And you'll do fine.
