What are the rules to follow for drop shipping?
I am new to Amazon .. what are rules for dropping shipping and i am planning to use FBM
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Seller_rI7BZIczK8iAC
Drop shipping is very difficult on Amazon and 95% of the sellers trying it get their account suspended. Before anything you have to know that for selling BRANDS you need from each brand:
1. A "Letter of Authorization" from the brand allowing you to sell their brand on Amazon.
2. INVOICE (not receipt) from an authorized distributor. An invoice is a document with your name and address, exactly how you registered it in your seller account under "Legal Entity" and "Official Registered Address". And an authorized distributor is a company authorized by the brand owner.
Hereafter the dropshipping policy. Pay special attention to the return address.
April_Amazon
Hello @Seller_C9Wqkajti6xZi,
I am very happy you are reaching out to get a really good understanding of drop shipping before you begin.
Please review these help pages: Drop Shipping Policy and Drop shipping overview
Please review this from the policy:
- Purchasing products from a third party, including Amazon or another seller in Amazon’s stores, and having that third party ship directly to customers, if the shipment does not identify you as the seller of record or if anyone other than you (including the third party) appears on packing slips, invoices, or external packaging, it is strictly prohibited without exception - Keep in mind, there would not be a verifiable invoice or supply chain evidence in this scenario
This is very important to understand. If your buyer receives an order from you, the buyer can NOT see any packaging, inserts or any information other that your Store information or packaging from Amazon. If you break this rule, your account may be deactivated, or your FBM ability will be deactivated.
Thank you @Seller_rI7BZIczK8iAC for supporting the Community with relevant guidance.
As you are a NEW seller, please take advantage of Seller University. It is worth your time and effort to understand the rules of Amazon BEFORE you start buying inventory. You may also search just about every question you might have in Seller Central.
Like @Seller_rI7BZIczK8iAC stated, before you buy, make sure to have the following:
1. A "Letter of Authorization" from the brand allowing you to sell their brand on Amazon.
2. INVOICE (not receipt) from an authorized distributor. An invoice is a document with your name and address, exactly how you registered it in your seller account under "Legal Entity" and "Official Registered Address". And an authorized distributor is a company authorized by the brand owner.
Welcome to Amazon! I know if you follow this guidance, starting your new Store will be a great experience.
Thank you for reaching out on the Forums. The Forums and I are here to support you.
April
