Hi everyone,

I launched my A5 notebook on Amazon three weeks ago, but so far I’ve only had 2 sales. I’m trying to figure out if this is normal for a new product in a competitive category or if I might be missing something important.

Here are a few details:

It’s a lined A5 notebook with a unique cover design.

I’m currently using FBA.

ASIN: B0DZXMQLBG

I’ve optimized the title, bullet points, and description with keywords.

I run some Amazon ads.

Is this kind of slow start typical for new stationery products?

Also, what are the best strategies to boost early sales and visibility (e.g., PPC, pricing, promotions)?

Any feedback or suggestions from your experience would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

SeaBell AAA

Hi Everyone!

I'm confused. We obviously receive these invoices every month. Is this money already debited from the account or does this fee need to be paid at the end of each month.

Thank you in advance.

my products not showing up when searching for them but everything looks ok in account

I hope you can assist, as I’ve seen you help other sellers with similar unexplained charges.

I have been trying to resolve Case ID: 11167906722 relating to withheld funds and unexplained charges, but so far, I’ve received only vague responses from support. As of my last statement:

An Account Level Reserve of £7,417.07 was placed on 28/05/2025

An additional £5,833.25 was deducted as “Other”, without any breakdown or justification

My net transfer was only £23.51, despite over £7,200 in sales

I’ve reviewed community responses where you outlined “Order Adjustments” and “FBA-related deductions” in the range of £200–£400 per cycle, but in my case, the £5,833 charge seems excessively high and disproportionate, and no further itemisation has been provided even after repeated follow-ups.

I am also dealing with time-sensitive financial obligations, including staff wages and supplier invoices, and this unexplained hold is causing serious business and emotional stress.

Could you please:

Confirm what these charges relate to with a proper itemised explanation?

Advise whether any of these deductions are reversible or under internal review?

Escalate this matter urgently to the relevant financial or compliance team?

This appears to be affecting multiple sellers and risks breaching Amazon’s transparency obligations under the UK Payment Services Regulations 2017 and Consumer Rights Act.

Thank you for your help, and I truly hope you can step in and assist with this as you have with other sellers.

Best regards,

Whats the consensus on the best way to go about this?

For context, i'll be away for a long weekend (Friday to Monday), resuming on Tuesday morning.

Is it better to set the holiday mode for the time period, or extend our handling times to compensate?

Thanks