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Episode 188: How To Get the Most Money for Old and Stale Products in Amazon FBA

The Smartest Amazon Seller · with Daniel Boucher · January 3, 2023 · 24 min

Summary

This episode provides Amazon FBA sellers with actionable strategies to transform old and stale inventory into profitable assets. Daniel Boucher shares proven tactics for identifying profit potential, creative repricing, bundling, and leveraging promotions. It's a must-listen for anyone looking to optimize inventory, recover capital, and significantly boost overall earnings by tackling the common challenge of slow-moving products.

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Themes

amazon & marketplacessupply chain & operationsconversion & cro

Topics covered

amazon fba inventory managementstale inventory monetizationrepricing strategies for old stockbundling products for increased valueamazon promotions and couponsoff-amazon sales channelsfba storage fees reductionseller metrics and account health impact

Episode description

Join Scott as he chats with Daniel Boucher about how old prodcuts can become profitable.

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Implement creative repricing tactics beyond simple discounts, considering the psychology of pricing for older items to appeal to specific buyer segments.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Bundle stale products with popular items or complementary goods to increase their appeal and perceived value, creating new attractive offers.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Utilize Amazon's promotional tools effectively to move older inventory, and explore external sales channels to recover costs for products that aren't performing on Amazon.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Develop inventory management best practices from the outset to prevent products from becoming stale, focusing on product research to select items with better sales velocity and less risk of obsolescence.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Regularly analyze Amazon Seller Central tools like "Manage Inventory" and "FBA Reports" to proactively identify and address stale stock before it incurs significant long-term storage fees.

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