Listing an existing item but in a different colour
I’ve done a search on how to do this in the forum. I’ve read the seller university powerpoint and I’m getting nowhere. There are already 2 separate listings for this Oral B product, one white and one black. Mine is exactly the same model but blue. Could anyone tell me how I go about listing it.
I scanned the barcode and it came up with the white one, which I added to my inventory. I then did what the Seller U article said and clicked on the EDIT button to then pick variations but there was no option for this. I’m now completely stuck. Can anyone point me in the right direction , I’m prepared to learn and read up on this but have spent 2 hours already and have not even found a way to start.
Thanks for any help pepole can give
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Seller_NoLYurmb006tq
Some manufactures only apply one barcode for multiple colours unfortunately which sounds like this is the case so you would need to apply for GTN exemption as you cant add another ean of your own to another brand.
Seller_DTufFoxJuMU0M
I double checked and triple checked with 3 different agents and all told me the same.
Hello from Amazon Selling Partner Support,
To resolve this issue and list your products, I request you to get in touch with the manufacturer and obtain the UPCs of the products.
If the manufacturer is unable to provide the UPCs, you can also contact GS1 which is an organization that provides bar codes for products. GS1 is the official website from where Amazon confirms the validity of the UPCs that are being used to list products on our website. As per the updated policy, all UPCs to be used in creating products on Amazon should be registered on GS1.
To contact and know more about GS1 please click on the link: http://www.gs1.org/barcodes
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in this regard.
Have a great day ahead!
Seller_DTufFoxJuMU0M
Goods are all bought direct from the manufacturer but they tend to reuse bar codes a lot.
One design will have the same code despite maybe 6 or 7 variations when I first hit this wall I immediately went to seller support for help and that is the response I got, the cases are still in my history.
I asked them outright I am expected to buy codes for the variations and they told me yes. That’s when I registered for gs1
Seller_NoMNQDGnEW5Bx
Something in the back of my mind says you can’t sell Oral B on Amazon unless you have permission from them - or possibly if you’re selling as used - but I’m not sure if I’m right on that, just thinking I’ve read it somewhere
Seller_vMsxjZPrdu6uI
I have copied the below from another recent thread which I think is relevant to the questions posed in this one. It is an extract from Amazon policy
A copy of a letter or legal agreement from the manufacturer or brand stating that the GTIN you are using to list this product is valid and owned by them OR that you are allowed to use your own GTIN to sell unique products with their brand. If you are using your own GTIN, the letter should establish that there is a relationship between the legal entity associated with your prefix and the brand. The email or letter must also include the point of contact at the brand or manufacturer that Amazon can contact to verify. This can be found in the footer of the email or indicated in the text.
If you are using your own GTIN to sell unique products with their brand, please provide a copy of the certificate issued to you by GS1 showing your legal entity and associated GTIN prefix(s).
The question that arises is, does separating variations (of colour for instance) in order to be able to sell separately rather than as random, qualify as unique. I think it does.
But it also states that authorisation should be sought from the manufacturer/brand to use your own EAN
Does this help any @PeterT @Dedez ?
