First of all, I would like to state that this order was dispatched on time and delivered 2 days earlier than the estimated delivery date.
The customer appears to have attempted to obtain a free exchange of the hoodie. When we refused this, the customer damaged our item and returned it back to us.
We have provided all evidence, including photos taken before dispatch, proof that the item was brand new, and the customer’s own damage photos. The photos supplied by the customer clearly show a hoodie that looks approximately 6 to 10 months old. However, after we made it clear that we had evidence, the customer returned our actual product back to us instead.
Anyone who properly reviews the full message history and evidence will clearly understand what happened and who is correct.
Because of the evidence, we refunded only 1% of the order value, as Amazon does not allow a 100% deduction in the return refund process. The customer then opened an A-to-z Guarantee claim. Unfortunately, as usual, the claim was granted without properly checking the evidence, and ODR was incorrectly applied to our account.
This is extremely frustrating. The A-to-z team must properly review seller evidence before making decisions that directly damage our business. Please recheck the full evidence, remove the incorrect ODR impact, and reverse this wrong decision.
25 Apr 2026 19:33
Dear Amazon Seller,
This is Amazon’s Customer Service team. A customer reached out to us with some questions about a purchase they made from you. Here’s a description of the issue:
Return requested: No
Reason for contact: Item have burnt hole in it so please issue refund without returning the item
Please respond to this request within 48 hours.
Thanks,
Amazon Customer Service
25 Apr 2026 19:45
Hi Joshua,
Thank you for your message.
We’re sorry to hear about the issue reported.
To properly assess this, we kindly ask you to provide clear photos from multiple angles, including:
The outer packaging
The product itself
Close-up images of the reported damage (burnt area)
Any internal packaging
This helps us fully understand the situation and take appropriate action.
Please note, in line with our return policy, we do not offer returnless refunds. If the item is confirmed to be faulty or damaged, it will need to be returned to us for inspection before a refund can be processed.
Once we receive the requested photos, we will guide you through the next steps.
Kind regards
25 Apr 2026 19:55
There is a whole at the top the logos are coming off, it’s smells of fire and the white has dirt marks on it
25 Apr 2026 19:56
Please send me a good quality one
25 Apr 2026 19:57
It’s very selfish what you done with the ability since it’s a present, don’t try and scam me. You clearly send a 2nd hand one to me.
25 Apr 2026 20:19
Dear Joshua,
Thank you for the photos.
We are sorry to hear that you are unhappy with the condition of the item. However, we must be very clear that we do not send used or second-hand items. This item was purchased as new before dispatch, and we also hold the purchase invoice and dispatch evidence confirming this.
We understand your frustration, especially as you mentioned this was intended as a present, but please keep the communication respectful. We are a serious business and we will review this matter properly with Amazon using the photos you provided and our own evidence.
As explained, we do not offer returnless refunds or replacements without the item being returned first. Please return the item through the normal Amazon return process. Once the item is received back and inspected, we will process the refund or replacement according to Amazon policy and the condition of the returned item.
Kind regards
25 Apr 2026 21:05
Your quiet clearly not a professional bussiness sending used items out as new,
I’ll send it back and Amazon are also investigating. It’s a scam
25 Apr 2026 21:12
Hi Joshua,
Thank you for your message.
We would like to clearly state that we do not sell or dispatch second-hand items. All products we supply are brand new and sourced through verified channels. This is standard practice across Amazon, as any used or returned items would not be resold as new.
We understand your concerns, however we kindly ask that communication remains respectful while we work towards resolving this matter.
As previously advised, please proceed with the official return process. Once the item is received and inspected, we will take the appropriate action in line with Amazon policies.
Kind regards
25 Apr 2026 21:13
We have already opened a case with Amazon and provided our purchase invoice and full dispatch records for their review. We are fully cooperating with Amazon to ensure this matter is investigated properly.
25 Apr 2026 22:32
Yeah you can provide all that but the evidence still stands it was delivered today at 6pm and photos taken at 6:10pm to show the damage you ruined a birthday present with this second hand item
It will come back to you Monday
Thanks again for ruining someone’s day with this scam
25 Apr 2026 22:39
Hi Joshua,
You are purchasing through the Amazon platform, where you always have the option to return an item if you change your mind or are not satisfied with it.
No seller on this platform would send a second-hand item and expect a customer to accept it, as this would simply result in a return. It is not a logical or sustainable way to operate.
As mentioned before, we have an invoice confirming that your item was purchased as brand new. We do not open or inspect the internal contents of sealed products; we check the external labels and dispatch them directly to customers.
Therefore, the suggestion that we are intentionally sending used items is not correct or professional.
Please proceed with the return through Amazon, and once we receive the item, we will inspect it and resolve the matter accordingly.
Kind regards
3 May 2026 08:10
It was defiantly second hand don’t try and mug me off, the item was posted back yesterday.
Please return my money, my grandads friend Brian Olsavsky who’s the CFO is looking into it now
3 May 2026 08:23
Hi Joshua,
We acknowledge your message.
As previously explained, all items we dispatch are brand new and sourced through verified supply channels. We do not sell or dispatch second-hand products under any circumstances.
You have confirmed that the item has now been returned. Once the return is delivered to us, it will be inspected in line with Amazon’s return policy. After inspection, the appropriate outcome will be processed, whether that is a refund or otherwise, depending on the condition of the returned item.
At this stage, a refund cannot be issued before the item is physically received and checked.
We also ask that communication remains respectful. We are handling this matter in full compliance with Amazon policy and will continue to cooperate with any review.
Kind regards
6 May 2026 01:04
Hi Joshua,
We have now received and fully inspected the returned item.
We need to be very clear. The photos you sent before returning the item do not match the returned item we received.
In your original photos:
The item appears visibly used and worn
The print/pattern appears faded and aged
The hole appears larger and different in shape
The condition shown is not consistent with a brand-new item
The item returned to us is our product, but the damage is different from the photos you provided. The hole on the returned item is smaller and does not match the original damage shown in your photos.
This means the photos you originally provided were not a true representation of the item returned to us.
Also, your original claim was that the item had a “burnt hole.” We have inspected the returned item and there is no burn smell, no fire smell, no melting, and no evidence of heat damage. The damage is a tear, not a burn.
We have supplier invoice and dispatch evidence confirming the item was sent brand new and unopened.
After we refused a refund without return, the item returned to us now has damage in a similar area, but it does not match the photos you originally sent. This is a serious inconsistency.
We have already sent all evidence to Amazon, including:
Your original photos
Our inspection photos
Full message history
Supplier invoice proving the item was brand new
Amazon has confirmed that no refund has been issued and that the refund decision is at our discretion.
Because the returned item is damaged, not in original condition, and not resalable, we will not be issuing a refund.
This case will also be reported to Amazon due to the inconsistent evidence and return condition.
Kind regards
6 May 2026 06:10
Dear Amazon Seller,
This is Amazon’s Customer Service team. A customer reached out to us with some questions about a purchase they made from you. Here’s a description of the issue:
Product:
Order number:
Return requested: No
Reason for contact: Please kindly help the cx with the full refund and also the return postage refund
Please respond to this request within 48 hours.
Thanks,
Amazon Customer Service
6 May 2026 08:40
Hello Amazon,
We have already submitted all evidence, including supplier invoice, buyer photos, inspection photos, and full buyer-seller message history, to both Amazon Customer Support and the A-to-Z team for review.
From our side, we have followed Amazon policy correctly at every stage:
* Item was dispatched brand new and unopened
* Returnless refund request was refused in line with policy
* Return was accepted for inspection
* Full inspection was completed upon receipt
At this stage, due to the inconsistencies identified and the returned item being damaged and not resalable, we do not agree to issue a refund or return postage reimbursement.
We will now wait for Amazon’s final review and decision based on all evidence already provided.
Kind regards
6 May 2026 22:14
Please don’t refund 36p please refund the full amount £36 and postage
6 May 2026 22:30
Hi Joshua,
We need clarification regarding the differences between the photos you originally sent and the item returned to us.
In your original photos:
- The hole appeared much larger
- The print/pattern looked faded and heavily worn
- You described it as burnt and smelling of fire
However, the returned item:
- Has a smaller tear in a different shape
- Appears in much newer condition
- Shows no burn marks, melting, or fire smell
Can you please explain why the item in the original photos does not match the item returned to us?
Kind regards
8 May 2026 19:16
Could you also resend me the postage fee please
8 May 2026 19:29
Hi Joshua,
We have already asked you to clarify the serious inconsistency between the photos you originally sent and the item returned to us, but you have not answered this question.
Regarding the postage fee, please clarify what postage fee you are referring to. As far as we can see, the return was processed through Amazon and a free return label was provided. We have not received any evidence that you personally paid any return postage cost.
If you believe you paid a separate postage fee, please provide proof of payment showing the amount paid, the date, and the tracking/reference number.
Kind regards
Effective from 1 August 2026, we’re updating the Amazon Services Europe Business Solutions Agreement to standardise the way referral fees are calculated on all Amazon orders.
Here’s what’s changing:
The change will impact referral fees for cross-border sales, when items are dispatched to buyers in a country with a different VAT rate to the country of the Amazon store in which your item is listed.
On 1 August 2026, these changes will be reflected in the Amazon Services Europe Business Solutions Agreement and Amazon referral fee calculation methodology. Ahead of this change, you can view a PDF of the updated agreement (in English).
Your continued use of Selling Services after 1 August 2026 constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
I urgently need help regarding incorrect product safety restrictions placed on 5 of my brand-owned bedding listings.
On 14 May 2026, 34 of my listings received unexpected product safety claims. After repeatedly submitting compliance documents and appeals, Amazon reinstated 29 listings, but 5 remain incorrectly restricted.
Amazon continues sending automated responses stating that:
“inventory is bound by recall”
However:
• I currently have ZERO inventory linked to these ASINs under FBM
• I have not sent FBA inventory for nearly 2 years
• Amazon support already confirmed no inventory is linked to my account
• I own both the brand and listings
• No third-party seller has been authorized to sell these products
The products are mattress toppers/bedding products and do not contain electronics, yet I continue receiving requests for CE-related packaging documentation intended for electronic/electrical products.
I have also contacted Account Health multiple times, and the team informed me that the case was escalated to the internal review team on 19 May 2026. However, despite the long delay, the listings are still not reinstated and no meaningful update has been provided.
This ongoing issue is causing severe loss of sales, cash flow problems, and major disruption to my business.
It appears the case is being handled entirely through automated template responses without proper manual review.
I respectfully request escalation to the Product Safety or Executive team for proper human evaluation and removal of the incorrect recall restriction.
Any guidance from moderators or experienced sellers would be greatly appreciated.
@Cooper_Amazon
@Jameson_Amazon
Hi,
I’m looking for moderator assistance with a UK VAT validation issue.
My UK VAT registration number ending 2404 has been rejected and my VAT Calculation Service eligibility has been removed, despite the VAT number being valid and active with HMRC and was validated 2 years ago by Amazon themselves nothing on our certificate has changed!
I have already supplied Amazon with an official HMRC/GOV.UK VAT certificate showing the legal name, trading name, VAT registration number and registration date. The certificate was downloaded directly from my HMRC/GOV.UK account and included the requested timestamp for verification.
I emailed the VAT Appeals team multiple times, including on 19 May 2026 and 21 May 2026 and again today, but I have not received ZERO response or resolution. Nothing has changed with my business details since the VAT number was previously verified, so this appears to be an automated validation mismatch rather than an issue with the VAT registration itself.
I have now opened a Seller Central support case so this can be tracked properly.
Case ID: 12653826012
@Seller_XUNeUuvrQDpgP @Seller_TSXM2A5nxWSuH @Seller_Huz6FT08OxHAR @Seller_zukQNO61PzGck @Seller_CnfW62x6yxvJw
Sorry to tag you all directly, I have seen your names appear often on VAT and account-related forum issues. If any of you are able to review this, escalate it, or point me towards the correct team, I would really appreciate your help.
Could a moderator please review or escalate this for manual VAT validation, as I am concerned about the impact this may have on my Seller Central account, VAT services and invoicing?
Kind regards,
Jayson
Yorkshire3D
Thank you for your response and willingness to help.
The remaining ASINs that have not been reinstated are:
B0CVXYLR66
B0CVY1NMF7
B0CVXYVBBL
B0CVXZW988
These ASINs were part of the original group of listings that were removed. Most of the affected listings have already been reinstated, and these remaining ASINs are similar products that we believe should also be reinstated.
We contacted the Account Health team on May 19 regarding these ASINs. During that call, we were informed that the appeal had been submitted to the internal team and that we should expect a resolution within 5–7 days. However, that timeframe has already passed, and the listings are still not reinstated. We have also not received any update on the status of the review.
Hi @Seller_ewrNcWWnWpLEu,
Great question! Here's what you need to know about GPSR compliance when selling into the EU:
What's Required on Your Products:
Your list is mostly correct. Under GPSR, your products need:
About Your Current Unlabeled Stock:
You have a few options:
Sell through existing UK stock first — Continue selling in the UK (which has its own separate product safety rules) while preparing GPSR-compliant labels for new stock destined for EU orders.
Add the information to your product listing — Under Article 19 of the GPSR, online sellers must display manufacturer/representative details, product identification, and safety information on the product page. However, this supplements but does not fully replace physical labeling on the product itself.
Relabel existing stock — If you want to start EU sales immediately, you'd need to add compliant labels to your current inventory.
Important: You'll also need to appoint an EU-based Responsible Person if you (as the manufacturer) are not established in the EU. This can be an authorised representative, importer, or distributor based in the EU.
Here is a help page for your reference. Hope this helps! Let us know if you have further questions.
- Susie
Hi @Seller_P9K9BlxOL82J7,
I see Seller Support requesting you to provide information since 4/19/2026 via case 12386309792.
If you still have an option to re-open the case, please provide the requested information through that case.
If you cannot re-open the case, open another case and add the previous case ID 12386309792.
Best Regards,
Ken
Hello, I recently attempted KYC verification on my account, but the verification failed.
This was because my last name changed due to marriage.
Currently, I cannot edit my business information or my legal entity information.
Because I cannot edit them, we cannot pass KYC verification. We opened two separate cases on May 19, 2026, and on different dates, and also sent emails to seller-verification-enquiry@amazon.co.uk, but we have not received a response to either the cases or the emails.
We are a successful seller on Amazon, and our account is old and has a history of selling thousands of products.
Once the problem with our account is resolved, we will gladly proceed with KYC verification and send all the requested documents and information. We would appreciate your help with this.
Bonjour,
Je rencontre un problème technique critique avec la vérification de mon compte et j'ai besoin de l'aide urgente d'un modérateur.
Mon compte est bloqué sur le statut "Échec de la vérification" pour le contact principal. Le Support Vendeur m'a déjà confirmé qu'il s'agit d'un bug du système et m'a demandé d'envoyer un e-mail à verification-vendeur-requete@amazon.fr pour faire rouvrir mon portail manuellement. Je n’ai reçu aucune réponse, que ce soit sur les cas d'Amazon Seller Central ou via l'e-mail mentionné, ce qui fait que mon compte reste bloqué à cause de ce défaut de vérification depuis plus d'un mois.
J'ai initialement ouvert le Cas n° 12558916882 le 6 mai à ce sujet, qui est resté sans aucune réponse. Je les ai relancés sur ce même ticket le 19 mai, toujours face à un silence total. J'ai également envoyé 3 e-mails au département de vérification, sans succès. C'est face à cette impasse que j'ai été obligée d'ouvrir un nouveau cas aujourd'hui (Cas n° 12619786212).
J'ai toute une production de marchandises prête à l'usine qui attend d'être expédiée, et j'ai absolument besoin que ce blocage technique soit résolu pour ne pas perdre ma fenêtre d'expédition.
Pourriez-vous s'il vous plaît jeter un coup d'œil urgent à mes cas (12619786212 ou 12558916882) et m'aider à rouvrir mon portail de vérification manuellement, ou l'escalader à un responsable ?
Merci infiniment pour votre temps et votre aide.
@Seller_8hQgfj6OVZYse
@Seller_Udi0JNbTrsmUV
@Seller_seuhA2HFFSUGv
@Seller_WD80mtpYHjvBN
@Seller_YeWcEeTwlVO93
@Seller_42px4plXqA66A
@Seller_TSXM2A5nxWSuH
Hello Angie,
After reviewing shipment history more carefully, I noticed something unusual that may explain the reimbursement reversal.
The disputed shipment still shows:
* 364 expected units
* 362 received / prime eligible units
However, between 14–19 May the shipment temporarily displayed:
* 364 expected
* 416 located units
* 362 prime eligible units
What is interesting is that:
416 = 364 units from the disputed shipment + 52 units from a newer shipment dated 11 May.
The newer shipment contains 2 cartons of 52 units each.
At first I thought the missing carton had been found, but after checking inventory movement more carefully, I realised:
* sellable inventory did NOT increase during the period when 416 located units appeared,
* inventory only increased later when the newer May shipment actually started receiving units into stock.
Because of this, I now suspect that one carton from the newer shipment may have been temporarily associated with the disputed shipment, which then triggered the reimbursement reversal.
Also, despite being informed that the original investigation was considered closed and resolved (as explained by Angie), Amazon is still making changes affecting this shipment afterwards — specifically reversing previously issued reimbursement — which suggests the reconciliation process may not actually be fully resolved internally.
Has anyone seen a similar FBA reconciliation anomaly involving temporary “located units” increases or reimbursement reversals linked to another shipment?