Countries
Read only
Proof of supply chain
I and 4 other Amazon merchants want to purchase a large quantity (500 units) from an authorized supplier and divide the shortfall among everyone. Each Amazon merchant purchases 100 units
The authorized supplier is ready to issue only one invoice for all the goods (500 units) to Amazon merchant 1 out of 5 Amazon merchants and that Amazon merchant who received an invoice from the supplier will issue each Amazon merchant an invoice for 100 units in accordance with the accountant's instructions
The case and Amazon will contact one of the 5 Amazon merchants and ask for proof of a supply chain
Can the invoice that the Amazon merchant gave him with an important attachment from the authorized supplier help prove to Amazon the origin of the supply chain?
5 replies
Seller_OvL8C4BJWiuS9
Authorized supplier of what? And that is not how this works. Each "store" or Account has to be able to provide supply chain from the valid supplier. One account cannot then issue 4 invoices to the other accounts, as the first account is not a valid supplier.
Alos, make sure the "supplier" and the item you are trying to sell are actually sellable (for example: Nike is not). For branded items you must have the brands permission, not a supplier.
Seller_kIukTwdhvntAp
@Seller_OvL8C4BJWiuS9 has given you excellent advice.
I'm going to break it down for you a bit --
Do ALL of you have written permission (LOAs) from the BRAND that says you are authorized to sell their items on Amazon?
That letter needs to specifically say you are allowed on Amazon since many sellers/stores are authorized to sell on their own websites or in their own stores but are NOT permitted on Amazon.
EVERY one of you needs to be able to prove that you sourced from an authorized wholesaler.
Have any of you actually verified with your sales rep at the BRAND that your source is actually an authorized distributor? There are thousands of distributors that are selling gray market goods and sourcing there will get you suspended eventually.
This is a formula for disaster and, frankly, sounds as if you are all connected somehow. That would/could be collusion and lead to price fixing charges as well as a violation of Amazon account policies for being 'related' accounts.
HINT -- Vacation mode and Seller U for ALL of you!
https://sell.amazon.com/learn
Seller_nRFmxiQg4EGrw
Besides the issues of supply chain, it seems as if you are creating a pretty solid connection between these accounts. If any one of them gets suspended, all will be deactivated. Do you trust these other merchants that much?
There might also be issues with linked accounts selling the same items.
Seller_rI7BZIczK8iAC
4 of you will not have a valid supply chain. If this is a branded product, Amazon CAN suspend those 4 accounts, confiscate and destroy all units and never paying out the money for those sales.
The one with the invoice can sell this brand without problem since HE has an invoice from an authorized distributor AND a "Letter of Authorization" from the brand owner (and not from the distributor) allowing him to sell on Amazon. If he has no such LOA his units will take the same way like the other four.
Bryce_Amazon
Good afternoon @Seller_kzswdsNKz82fL,
If you're able, I recommend taking the time to review my recent post:
The Amazon Seller's Playbook: 5 Must-Know Guidelines for Sourcing and Selling Products!
This thread is a summary of guidelines for sourcing your inventory to sell on Amazon, and I recommend reading through to ensure you understand the policies. Let me know once you have done so!
- Bryce
Similar Discussions
