Ezra's Back with Tips for a Successful Festive Selling Season! 🎄⭐
Hello Sellers!
Ezra here - I've returned just in time for the busy festive period. As the joyous Christmas season approaches, it's crucial to be prepare for the surge in customer demand.
To ensure a seamless and successful selling experience, I've compiled a list of best practices tailored specifically for this festive period.
1. Plan your inbound FBA shipments:
- During October to December, be prepared for potential delays of up to two days when carriers come to pick up your shipments, whether you're sending parcels or pallets.
- Ship your inventory to Amazon as early as you can. During the busy holiday season, it may take up to 21 days for your shipments to be delivered and processed at Amazon's fulfillment centers.
- Consider the Partnered Carrier Program to benefit from daily delivery slots to Amazon and competitive transportation rates.
- Check your Inventory Performance Index score for tips on improving your inventory health, as a poor score may result in reduced inbound capacity.
- For pallet deliveries, book an appointment at least 2 weeks before the expected live date on Amazon, and choose night-time or weekend delivery slots for earlier appointments.
2. Manage your inventory effectively:
- Utilize the Restock Inventory tool to receive recommendations on which products to restock, suggested quantities, and re-order dates.
- Set up Inventory alerts on your products to manage your listings without manual checks.
- Maintain enough inventory to cover sales for 13 weeks (inventory for a quarter), depending on how quickly you can restock.
3. Submit Promotions:
- Regularly check the status of your Lightning Deals and 7-Day Deals in Seller Central to ensure they don’t require action. If your deal is suppressed, follow the guidance here.
- Monitor your Deals. You can adjust the number of available units during the deal to meet demand if orders spike.
4. Extended Christmas Returns Policy:
- Items purchased between November 1 and December 25 can be returned until January 31 or within 30 days of receipt (whichever is later). This applies to both seller-fulfilled and FBA orders.
For more helpful tips, check out the Festive Season Best Practices guide on Seller Central. Feel free to reply with any tips, feedback, or questions.
Wishing you all a successful holiday selling season! Ezra 🎅🎁
Ezra's Back with Tips for a Successful Festive Selling Season! 🎄⭐
Hello Sellers!
Ezra here - I've returned just in time for the busy festive period. As the joyous Christmas season approaches, it's crucial to be prepare for the surge in customer demand.
To ensure a seamless and successful selling experience, I've compiled a list of best practices tailored specifically for this festive period.
1. Plan your inbound FBA shipments:
- During October to December, be prepared for potential delays of up to two days when carriers come to pick up your shipments, whether you're sending parcels or pallets.
- Ship your inventory to Amazon as early as you can. During the busy holiday season, it may take up to 21 days for your shipments to be delivered and processed at Amazon's fulfillment centers.
- Consider the Partnered Carrier Program to benefit from daily delivery slots to Amazon and competitive transportation rates.
- Check your Inventory Performance Index score for tips on improving your inventory health, as a poor score may result in reduced inbound capacity.
- For pallet deliveries, book an appointment at least 2 weeks before the expected live date on Amazon, and choose night-time or weekend delivery slots for earlier appointments.
2. Manage your inventory effectively:
- Utilize the Restock Inventory tool to receive recommendations on which products to restock, suggested quantities, and re-order dates.
- Set up Inventory alerts on your products to manage your listings without manual checks.
- Maintain enough inventory to cover sales for 13 weeks (inventory for a quarter), depending on how quickly you can restock.
3. Submit Promotions:
- Regularly check the status of your Lightning Deals and 7-Day Deals in Seller Central to ensure they don’t require action. If your deal is suppressed, follow the guidance here.
- Monitor your Deals. You can adjust the number of available units during the deal to meet demand if orders spike.
4. Extended Christmas Returns Policy:
- Items purchased between November 1 and December 25 can be returned until January 31 or within 30 days of receipt (whichever is later). This applies to both seller-fulfilled and FBA orders.
For more helpful tips, check out the Festive Season Best Practices guide on Seller Central. Feel free to reply with any tips, feedback, or questions.
Wishing you all a successful holiday selling season! Ezra 🎅🎁
6 replies
Seller_mxez2L8QjE6WW
It would help if Amazon would stop the ridiculous 'potential price violation' being applied to used books. Really nice books, ideal presents, are removed by Amazon as Amazon can supply a cheaper new edition - in six to eight months time. It's infuriating.
Seller_ZVAz3d5lZuGid
100% agree with @Seller_mxez2L8QjE6WWpost. These potential price violations are ridiculous for used books, as they never take into account scarcity or condition, and as said, many of them will NEVER have a new edition available, if older books - just Amazon hogging the Buy Box with a non-existent new copy.
Seller_y3DFIwyqgauF9
Hello Amazon,
You said that"During the busy holiday season, it may take up to 21 days for your shipments to be delivered and processed at Amazon's fulfillment centers.", However, it has been 26 days since my shipment was signed for from the Amazon BHX4 warehouse until November 30, 2024, and the Amazon warehouse has not yet received the shipment, The shipment IDs are FBA15JFWLJGD and FBA15HN2S3FM, I have the proof of receipt for BHX4 warehouse. If you need to verify it, I can send it to you privately. My product is currently participating in Amazon's Black Friday flash sale event, but due to the Amazon warehouse not receiving the shipment, it is out of stock. If possible, I hope you can help me receive the shipment as soon as possible. I'm sorry to post this information here. Thanks for your time.
Ezra_Amazon
Hi @Seller_y3DFIwyqgauF9,
Thanks for reaching out! Regarding your specific issue with the shipments, a couple of suggestions that may help:
First, check if any products have an "Action required" status in your shipment details. If so, you'll need to select an option there before submitting a research request.
It's also a good idea to double-check if any units were missed or added by mistake when prepping the shipment. Amazon can then reconcile any discrepancies between missing and extra units after you submit the research request.
For more information, check the help page: Reconcile your shipment
Although I can't expedite anything on my end, I'd recommend opening a case with Seller Support if you haven't already. They'll be able to directly investigate and provide updates on receiving your shipments
Let me know if any other questions come up! Ezra
Ezra's Back with Tips for a Successful Festive Selling Season! 🎄⭐
Hello Sellers!
Ezra here - I've returned just in time for the busy festive period. As the joyous Christmas season approaches, it's crucial to be prepare for the surge in customer demand.
To ensure a seamless and successful selling experience, I've compiled a list of best practices tailored specifically for this festive period.
1. Plan your inbound FBA shipments:
- During October to December, be prepared for potential delays of up to two days when carriers come to pick up your shipments, whether you're sending parcels or pallets.
- Ship your inventory to Amazon as early as you can. During the busy holiday season, it may take up to 21 days for your shipments to be delivered and processed at Amazon's fulfillment centers.
- Consider the Partnered Carrier Program to benefit from daily delivery slots to Amazon and competitive transportation rates.
- Check your Inventory Performance Index score for tips on improving your inventory health, as a poor score may result in reduced inbound capacity.
- For pallet deliveries, book an appointment at least 2 weeks before the expected live date on Amazon, and choose night-time or weekend delivery slots for earlier appointments.
2. Manage your inventory effectively:
- Utilize the Restock Inventory tool to receive recommendations on which products to restock, suggested quantities, and re-order dates.
- Set up Inventory alerts on your products to manage your listings without manual checks.
- Maintain enough inventory to cover sales for 13 weeks (inventory for a quarter), depending on how quickly you can restock.
3. Submit Promotions:
- Regularly check the status of your Lightning Deals and 7-Day Deals in Seller Central to ensure they don’t require action. If your deal is suppressed, follow the guidance here.
- Monitor your Deals. You can adjust the number of available units during the deal to meet demand if orders spike.
4. Extended Christmas Returns Policy:
- Items purchased between November 1 and December 25 can be returned until January 31 or within 30 days of receipt (whichever is later). This applies to both seller-fulfilled and FBA orders.
For more helpful tips, check out the Festive Season Best Practices guide on Seller Central. Feel free to reply with any tips, feedback, or questions.
Wishing you all a successful holiday selling season! Ezra 🎅🎁
Ezra's Back with Tips for a Successful Festive Selling Season! 🎄⭐
Hello Sellers!
Ezra here - I've returned just in time for the busy festive period. As the joyous Christmas season approaches, it's crucial to be prepare for the surge in customer demand.
To ensure a seamless and successful selling experience, I've compiled a list of best practices tailored specifically for this festive period.
1. Plan your inbound FBA shipments:
- During October to December, be prepared for potential delays of up to two days when carriers come to pick up your shipments, whether you're sending parcels or pallets.
- Ship your inventory to Amazon as early as you can. During the busy holiday season, it may take up to 21 days for your shipments to be delivered and processed at Amazon's fulfillment centers.
- Consider the Partnered Carrier Program to benefit from daily delivery slots to Amazon and competitive transportation rates.
- Check your Inventory Performance Index score for tips on improving your inventory health, as a poor score may result in reduced inbound capacity.
- For pallet deliveries, book an appointment at least 2 weeks before the expected live date on Amazon, and choose night-time or weekend delivery slots for earlier appointments.
2. Manage your inventory effectively:
- Utilize the Restock Inventory tool to receive recommendations on which products to restock, suggested quantities, and re-order dates.
- Set up Inventory alerts on your products to manage your listings without manual checks.
- Maintain enough inventory to cover sales for 13 weeks (inventory for a quarter), depending on how quickly you can restock.
3. Submit Promotions:
- Regularly check the status of your Lightning Deals and 7-Day Deals in Seller Central to ensure they don’t require action. If your deal is suppressed, follow the guidance here.
- Monitor your Deals. You can adjust the number of available units during the deal to meet demand if orders spike.
4. Extended Christmas Returns Policy:
- Items purchased between November 1 and December 25 can be returned until January 31 or within 30 days of receipt (whichever is later). This applies to both seller-fulfilled and FBA orders.
For more helpful tips, check out the Festive Season Best Practices guide on Seller Central. Feel free to reply with any tips, feedback, or questions.
Wishing you all a successful holiday selling season! Ezra 🎅🎁
Ezra's Back with Tips for a Successful Festive Selling Season! 🎄⭐
Hello Sellers!
Ezra here - I've returned just in time for the busy festive period. As the joyous Christmas season approaches, it's crucial to be prepare for the surge in customer demand.
To ensure a seamless and successful selling experience, I've compiled a list of best practices tailored specifically for this festive period.
1. Plan your inbound FBA shipments:
- During October to December, be prepared for potential delays of up to two days when carriers come to pick up your shipments, whether you're sending parcels or pallets.
- Ship your inventory to Amazon as early as you can. During the busy holiday season, it may take up to 21 days for your shipments to be delivered and processed at Amazon's fulfillment centers.
- Consider the Partnered Carrier Program to benefit from daily delivery slots to Amazon and competitive transportation rates.
- Check your Inventory Performance Index score for tips on improving your inventory health, as a poor score may result in reduced inbound capacity.
- For pallet deliveries, book an appointment at least 2 weeks before the expected live date on Amazon, and choose night-time or weekend delivery slots for earlier appointments.
2. Manage your inventory effectively:
- Utilize the Restock Inventory tool to receive recommendations on which products to restock, suggested quantities, and re-order dates.
- Set up Inventory alerts on your products to manage your listings without manual checks.
- Maintain enough inventory to cover sales for 13 weeks (inventory for a quarter), depending on how quickly you can restock.
3. Submit Promotions:
- Regularly check the status of your Lightning Deals and 7-Day Deals in Seller Central to ensure they don’t require action. If your deal is suppressed, follow the guidance here.
- Monitor your Deals. You can adjust the number of available units during the deal to meet demand if orders spike.
4. Extended Christmas Returns Policy:
- Items purchased between November 1 and December 25 can be returned until January 31 or within 30 days of receipt (whichever is later). This applies to both seller-fulfilled and FBA orders.
For more helpful tips, check out the Festive Season Best Practices guide on Seller Central. Feel free to reply with any tips, feedback, or questions.
Wishing you all a successful holiday selling season! Ezra 🎅🎁
6 replies
6 replies
Seller_mxez2L8QjE6WW
It would help if Amazon would stop the ridiculous 'potential price violation' being applied to used books. Really nice books, ideal presents, are removed by Amazon as Amazon can supply a cheaper new edition - in six to eight months time. It's infuriating.
Seller_ZVAz3d5lZuGid
100% agree with @Seller_mxez2L8QjE6WWpost. These potential price violations are ridiculous for used books, as they never take into account scarcity or condition, and as said, many of them will NEVER have a new edition available, if older books - just Amazon hogging the Buy Box with a non-existent new copy.
Seller_y3DFIwyqgauF9
Hello Amazon,
You said that"During the busy holiday season, it may take up to 21 days for your shipments to be delivered and processed at Amazon's fulfillment centers.", However, it has been 26 days since my shipment was signed for from the Amazon BHX4 warehouse until November 30, 2024, and the Amazon warehouse has not yet received the shipment, The shipment IDs are FBA15JFWLJGD and FBA15HN2S3FM, I have the proof of receipt for BHX4 warehouse. If you need to verify it, I can send it to you privately. My product is currently participating in Amazon's Black Friday flash sale event, but due to the Amazon warehouse not receiving the shipment, it is out of stock. If possible, I hope you can help me receive the shipment as soon as possible. I'm sorry to post this information here. Thanks for your time.
Ezra_Amazon
Hi @Seller_y3DFIwyqgauF9,
Thanks for reaching out! Regarding your specific issue with the shipments, a couple of suggestions that may help:
First, check if any products have an "Action required" status in your shipment details. If so, you'll need to select an option there before submitting a research request.
It's also a good idea to double-check if any units were missed or added by mistake when prepping the shipment. Amazon can then reconcile any discrepancies between missing and extra units after you submit the research request.
For more information, check the help page: Reconcile your shipment
Although I can't expedite anything on my end, I'd recommend opening a case with Seller Support if you haven't already. They'll be able to directly investigate and provide updates on receiving your shipments
Let me know if any other questions come up! Ezra
Seller_mxez2L8QjE6WW
It would help if Amazon would stop the ridiculous 'potential price violation' being applied to used books. Really nice books, ideal presents, are removed by Amazon as Amazon can supply a cheaper new edition - in six to eight months time. It's infuriating.
Seller_mxez2L8QjE6WW
It would help if Amazon would stop the ridiculous 'potential price violation' being applied to used books. Really nice books, ideal presents, are removed by Amazon as Amazon can supply a cheaper new edition - in six to eight months time. It's infuriating.
Seller_ZVAz3d5lZuGid
100% agree with @Seller_mxez2L8QjE6WWpost. These potential price violations are ridiculous for used books, as they never take into account scarcity or condition, and as said, many of them will NEVER have a new edition available, if older books - just Amazon hogging the Buy Box with a non-existent new copy.
Seller_ZVAz3d5lZuGid
100% agree with @Seller_mxez2L8QjE6WWpost. These potential price violations are ridiculous for used books, as they never take into account scarcity or condition, and as said, many of them will NEVER have a new edition available, if older books - just Amazon hogging the Buy Box with a non-existent new copy.
Seller_y3DFIwyqgauF9
Hello Amazon,
You said that"During the busy holiday season, it may take up to 21 days for your shipments to be delivered and processed at Amazon's fulfillment centers.", However, it has been 26 days since my shipment was signed for from the Amazon BHX4 warehouse until November 30, 2024, and the Amazon warehouse has not yet received the shipment, The shipment IDs are FBA15JFWLJGD and FBA15HN2S3FM, I have the proof of receipt for BHX4 warehouse. If you need to verify it, I can send it to you privately. My product is currently participating in Amazon's Black Friday flash sale event, but due to the Amazon warehouse not receiving the shipment, it is out of stock. If possible, I hope you can help me receive the shipment as soon as possible. I'm sorry to post this information here. Thanks for your time.
Seller_y3DFIwyqgauF9
Hello Amazon,
You said that"During the busy holiday season, it may take up to 21 days for your shipments to be delivered and processed at Amazon's fulfillment centers.", However, it has been 26 days since my shipment was signed for from the Amazon BHX4 warehouse until November 30, 2024, and the Amazon warehouse has not yet received the shipment, The shipment IDs are FBA15JFWLJGD and FBA15HN2S3FM, I have the proof of receipt for BHX4 warehouse. If you need to verify it, I can send it to you privately. My product is currently participating in Amazon's Black Friday flash sale event, but due to the Amazon warehouse not receiving the shipment, it is out of stock. If possible, I hope you can help me receive the shipment as soon as possible. I'm sorry to post this information here. Thanks for your time.
Ezra_Amazon
Hi @Seller_y3DFIwyqgauF9,
Thanks for reaching out! Regarding your specific issue with the shipments, a couple of suggestions that may help:
First, check if any products have an "Action required" status in your shipment details. If so, you'll need to select an option there before submitting a research request.
It's also a good idea to double-check if any units were missed or added by mistake when prepping the shipment. Amazon can then reconcile any discrepancies between missing and extra units after you submit the research request.
For more information, check the help page: Reconcile your shipment
Although I can't expedite anything on my end, I'd recommend opening a case with Seller Support if you haven't already. They'll be able to directly investigate and provide updates on receiving your shipments
Let me know if any other questions come up! Ezra
Ezra_Amazon
Hi @Seller_y3DFIwyqgauF9,
Thanks for reaching out! Regarding your specific issue with the shipments, a couple of suggestions that may help:
First, check if any products have an "Action required" status in your shipment details. If so, you'll need to select an option there before submitting a research request.
It's also a good idea to double-check if any units were missed or added by mistake when prepping the shipment. Amazon can then reconcile any discrepancies between missing and extra units after you submit the research request.
For more information, check the help page: Reconcile your shipment
Although I can't expedite anything on my end, I'd recommend opening a case with Seller Support if you haven't already. They'll be able to directly investigate and provide updates on receiving your shipments
Let me know if any other questions come up! Ezra
