SKU question
How do I go about sku-ing the items I intend to sell on Amazon? Do I search them on Amazon and use the sku that is already listed or do I create my own? How does Amazon know the items are mine? Do I need to place my seller account info somewhere on the products?
Furthermore, how go I add products to my store?
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Seller_kIukTwdhvntAp
The answers to all is "it depends."
It depends on SO MANY things that no one reading the question(s) could possibly know.
Based on that laundry list you need to start by studying Seller U for the next MONTH and many of those questions will be answered.
Amazon is pretty much the ultimate test of self reliance and self learning.
It is NOT a friendly, 'warm fuzzy' place for newbies and people who have little or no experience selling on the internet.
If you have watched ANY YouTube or TikTok videos telling you how "easy" it is FORGET everything you saw there.
Seller_Hi7wbO2Kbo6bl
Your question shows that you are nowhere near ready to start selling.
I echo the advice above -- study Seller University, read the forums, forget anything you may have "learned" on tiktok or you-tube
SKU stands for Stock Keeping Unit and is a number you make up. You should be using that number to your advantage.
You should also be storing all information on your computer. All information regarding purchasing, expenses, inventory, income. Don't depend upon a disinterested third party to keep records for you.
Cooper_Amazon
Good Afternoon @Seller_AkkRKyzZh5ODC, Welcome to Selling on Amazon! It looks like some of our seasoned sellers provided some the answer to your question on SKU's but also some advice on educational content when it comes to selling on Amazon.
Some other general resources to continue learning are:
- Seller University
- New Seller Community (Forums Group)
- Intro to Listing Basics - Forums Post
- Get Started with Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) - Forums Post
- Preparing your Account to begin Advertising with Amazon - Part 1 - Forums Post
- Manage Your Inventory and Customer Orders - Forums Post
There are plenty more resources out there, so please let us know if you are looking for anything in particular and we would be happy to help. Have a lovely weekend! Cheers, Cooper_Amazon
