Can't get ungated in anything (20+ tries in each one)
Hi guys, looking for some help here.
I have tried for a month to get ungated in five brands (Nike, Jordan, Crocs, Brooks, and Adidas) with no avail. I have submitted 20+ attempts on each one and I just get the same BS response every time ("Your documents did not meet our approval standards") I have contacted seller support four times and they don't help. One person lied to me that I would get ungated the next day once I submit everything again. I have never received any actual information telling me what is wrong with my invoices, product pictures, and order confirmations (I submit ALL of these for every single application). "The internal team" never contacts me and when I hit the "I need more help with this case" they just deny me again even when I just type in the box and never actually submit more documents. I am really just looking to know who I should contact now? IS there someone higher up that can help me on my issue? I am looking at the possibility of never getting ungated in major brands and the invoices I am using are from the actual distributor (Nike, Jordan, Crocs, Adidas, Brooks).
22 replies
Seller_1SEvWWuZVjJbh
IF there is anyone from Amazon on here that could help me, that would be much appreciated! (Actually Amazon, not seller support.)
Seller_nRFmxiQg4EGrw
Not sure about all of those brands, but I know that Nike and Adidas do NOT allow 3rd party sellers to sell their products here. Just read the forums; sometimes 2-3 sellers in a day will report having their account deactivated for one of these brands (and there is no recovery).
No, you don't have invoices for Nike. You have receipts. I suspect that you have receipts for the other brands as well.
Go through Seller U; pay special attention to proper ways to source inventory. Spend at least a week reading through the forums.
And count yourself lucky that you've been stopped before you ever got to list any of these. Up until a few weeks ago, you might have been able to list Nike; then after a few days or weeks, your account would end up suspended, your funds seized, and any FBA inventory not returned.
Seller_4zBzdtgCyS9EI
I'm getting bored with this, so do yourself a favor and search the forum for "Nike"
Seller_Hi7wbO2Kbo6bl
Well, we tried to warn you.
Go ahead on.
Seller_nRFmxiQg4EGrw
And I can promise you that you do not have permission to sell Nike on Amazon.
Perhaps you should do a bit of research. Read through the forums. Read the ToS you agreed to when you signed up. If you somehow manage to sell Nike, you WILL end up being suspended; it may take a day, it may take a few months, but Nike is catching up, and even sellers who have been selling Nike for years are now getting suspended, losing their account, any funds, and any inventory in FBA.
The "misinformation" is the BS you're getting from TikTok or YouTube telling you that you can sell these brands.
But if you don't believe me now, don't come crying for help when you find out I'm right (there won't be any help at that point anyway).
Seller_kIukTwdhvntAp
You have been given the straight p00p from a group of sellers with vast experience selling on Amazon and THOUSANDS of hours reading the Forums (both the New NOT Improved version as well as the older ones).
Since you want to continue beating your head against the wall, just start prepping your "please help with my Section 3 suspension" letter to save you time later.
AND please read the post from today (5/16/2024) from @Bryce_Amazon about sourcing --
"2. Build Relationships with Brands: For certain branded products, you may need explicit permission from the brand owner to sell on Amazon. Take the time to establish a relationship with relevant brands and understand their specific requirements."
https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/b85da569-03c1-401d-92e3-09c057cd76de
You can choose to not believe what @Seller_nRFmxiQg4EGrw gave you directly from NIKE at your own risk.
Here are some others to avoid in case you actually want to sell on here for more than a New York Minute --
FORBIDDEN BRANDS LIST
NIKE
ADIDAS
DISNEY
LEGO
MARVEL
and, according to at least some reports,
Too Faced
Clinique
and, Smashbox
have been added to the list and will be gated in the next few days/weeks.
Additional partial list from @Seller_AXC06kcsKI1qG:
A&D
Adore
Aim
Andis
Arm & Hammer
Arrid
Babyliss Pro
Ban
Batiste
Bio-Oil
Biore
Braun
Burt’s Bees
Clairol
Curel
Dr. Bronners
Everpro
Gigi
Godefroy
Goody
Gum
Hask-Placenta
Jergens
Jhirmack
John Frieda
Loreal
Magic
Manic Panic
Nair
Norelco
Not Your Mothers
One N Only
Opi
Orajel
Pepto Bismol
Philips
Schick
Shea Moisture
Spinbrush
Straight Arrow
Toppik
Vicks
Wakati
Wella
The Wet Brush
Wild Will (ies) -- AMAZON FORUM thinks that is a dirty name even though it is sold on here!
• The list grows everyday
Seller_nRFmxiQg4EGrw
Nike's stated goal is that it will be no one. Nike doesn't want ANYONE selling their products on Amazon.
Correct. That is why Nike is shutting them down. Nike wans complete control of the sale and distribution of their products.
Did you even read the snippet from their website that I posted for you???
And lastly, why even come here, since you know such esteemed experts? Why aren't your "friends" helping you out with what you insist is something that is allowed?
Seller_nRFmxiQg4EGrw
Yes, everyone but you and your "friends" realize that this is the GOAL that Nike (and Adidas) are going after.
Nike has recently stated that they are going to concentrate on only about 40 of the largest B&M stores, and will control ALL internet sells on their own website.
Do you think that people looking for Nike or Adidas won't be able to find them if those brands aren't on Amazon? Do you really think that there are that many people who won't try putting a .com after those brand names to see what happens (hint; they'll find the authorized website).
Seller_nRFmxiQg4EGrw
Um, do you actually read the forums at all?? Sometimes several people PER DAY posting about either "can't get approved for Nike" or "Account deactivated; not taking my invoices from Nike". And note that not a single one of the people who has been suspended came back to say that they got reactivated (doesn't mean it didn't happen, but odd that none of the 100s of such people bothered to come back and tell people like me "Told you so")
Even one seller who claimed to have been selling Nike for 6 years got shut down; ironically only a few days after another "You don't know anything, I can sell Nike" posters asked me "So these long time sellers, you think Nike just hasn't gotten to them yet?" Obviously (to anyone paying attention), the answer is "yes, that is correct".
As for putting friends in quotes; many newbie sellers will mention their "friends". But I'll take your word for it that you are in nearly daily contact with multiple millionaires who all sell Nike on Amazon.
Oh, and I wasn't asking if you read what I said, I was asking if you read what NIKE says. It's on their website; pretty easy to find (hint, their website is pretty easy to figure out).
