For new Amazon sellers, this episode cuts through the confusion of initial selling restrictions, highlighting accessible and profitable categories like Home & Kitchen. It reveals that even with limitations, over 50,000 eligible ASINs exist by focusing on products with FBA history, non-hazmat status, and recent sales rank drops. The episode also provides critical guidance on ethical sourcing and the permissibility of selling "free" supplier items to ensure compliance and avoid account issues.
Key takeaways
New Amazon sellers can immediately access profitable categories such as Home & Kitchen, Arts & Crafts, Office Products, and Pet Supplies (excluding pet food), offering a strong starting point for inventory.
Identify eligible products by looking for ASINs with past or current FBA offers, non-hazmat status, no Amazon sales in the last 30 days but at least 30 sales rank drops in the past month, indicating potential demand with manageable competition.
Vet your suppliers thoroughly to expand your product list safely and avoid costly mistakes. Trustworthy sourcing is crucial for long-term success on Amazon FBA.
Be cautious when considering selling "free stuff" or samples from suppliers; understand Amazon’s policies on such items to prevent account suspensions or policy violations.
Utilize resources like SilentJim.com/ungating to understand category permissions further and navigate the process of getting approved for restricted product categories.
Today's all new episode tackles common questions and challenges faced by newcomers to selling on Amazon, specifically around restrictions and approved categories. It begins by addressing the concerns of many new sellers who find themselves confused by the limitations placed on what they can sell, noting that initial approval typically includes categories like Home and Kitchen, Arts and Crafts, Office Products, and Pet Supplies (excluding pet food). Even with all the initial restrictions that Amazon has though, there are a significant number of available ASINs (products) in these approved categories that total over 50,000 products—that meet specific criteria such as having some past or current FBA offers, being non-hazmat, having no Amazon sales in the past 30 days and experiencing at least 30 or so sales rank drops in the past month. Further, the episode provides strategic advice on how to expand your list of potential ASINs by selecting trustworthy sources. Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com answers the question: "If I get some 'free stuff' from a supplier or elsewhere, can I sell it safely on Amazon?" Watch this episode on ourYouTube channel: https://youtu.be/x2WajDhHOwA Show note LINKS: SilentJim.com/ungating - a post in our facebook group that's all about what categories are open to you as a new seller SilentJim.com/free11 - get access to the book that launched this podcast, sold over 1million copies with 1,000s of five star reviews on <a class= "ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="htt
Frequently asked about this episode
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
New Amazon sellers can immediately access profitable categories such as Home & Kitchen, Arts & Crafts, Office Products, and Pet Supplies (excluding pet food), offering a strong starting point for inventory.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Identify eligible products by looking for ASINs with past or current FBA offers, non-hazmat status, no Amazon sales in the last 30 days but at least 30 sales rank drops in the past month, indicating potential demand with manageable competition.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Vet your suppliers thoroughly to expand your product list safely and avoid costly mistakes. Trustworthy sourcing is crucial for long-term success on Amazon FBA.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Be cautious when considering selling "free stuff" or samples from suppliers; understand Amazon’s policies on such items to prevent account suspensions or policy violations.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Utilize resources like SilentJim.com/ungating to understand category permissions further and navigate the process of getting approved for restricted product categories.
