Welcome To Episode #47 of the Amazon FBA Private Label Show Podcast!
In this episode, I uncover my answer to 3 frequently asked questions about shipping to Amazon FBA.
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3 FAQ About Shipping To Amazon FBA Answered - Amazon FBA Private Label Podcast 1. Can I Choose My Amazon FBA Warehouse?
Not exactly. Amazon will tell you what FBA warehouse to send to when you are creating your shipment. They will sometimes split your delivery into 3 separate warehouses.
You can elect to send your delivery to a single FBA center if you choose to enroll into Inventory Placement. Why would you want to do that?
Why would you want to do that? It's easier as Amazon will split your delivery for you then. It costs extra money though.
How do you do it in Seller Central?
Inventory placement settings
To change your inventory placement settings:
Under Settings, click Fulfillment by Amazon. Under Inbound Settings, click Edit. Under Inventory Placement Option, click Inventory Placement Service. Click Update.How much does it cost?
Inventory Placement Service fees
Standard size (per item)1 lb or less$0.301-2 lb$0.40Over 2 lb$0.40 + $0.10/lb above the first 2 lb
Oversize (per item)5 lb or less$1.30Over 5 lb$1.30 + $0.20/lb above the first 5 lb
2. How Long Does It Take To Check In?
Could be checked in right away! Could take several days. All varies. You can follow along with everything in Seller Central. Just be patient as things work out. Sometimes Amazon will then split your inventory right away to other FBA’s which can take about a week to sort itself out.
3. What Should I Do With My Defective Merchandise?
Elect to have Amazon send you returned or defective or have them dispose of it. Sometimes Amazon will sell returned merch on your listing as used. Once a week see how many units are UNFILLABLE in seller central.
How?
In Seller Central...
INVENTORY---MANAGE INVENTORY--- REMOVE UNFILLABLE
**I have mine sent to me for spare parts.** Often times the merch is in perfect condition. You can even use those to do giveaways to your audience to build an email list with .
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[1:50] Share Your Story
[3:10] Choose The Amazon FBA Warehouse?
[8:40 How Long To Check In?
[12:02] Defective Merchandise?
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3 FAQ About Shipping To Amazon FBA Answered - [EP 47]
