Intellectual property complaints: Amazon seller’s nightmare?

Intellectual property complaints; Amazon sellers fear them, and rightly so. Amazon even has instructions on how to report violators, so clearly they take it seriously. Commit even one IP violation, and a seller could see their account banned for life. Two main sides exist to this issue: an IP owner’s right to enjoy all the […]

Amazon Ungate: Lego

The process to ungate Lego through Amazon is simple. I’ve outlined the steps here, but basically: Find a Lego product that Amazon sells and ships. Buy 10 units without using Prime. Wait for the order to arrive. Submit the invoice for approval. Find a Lego product that Amazon sells and ships This might be the […]

Getting ungated in Topicals: 5 products that will do the trick

To expand on my articles on Amazon ungating, here’s a post about getting ungated in topicals. What are topicals? Usually listed in the Beauty & Personal Care category, topicals include products that a person applies to surface level skin. Hence, the word contains “top.” Examples of topicals: creams, lotions, and sprays that are applied on […]

FBA vs. FBM: What is the difference?

Many new sellers in the Amazon Launchpad Discord get confused by all the acronyms, especially FBA and FBM. Here I go, explaining the difference between the two. FBA: Fulfillment by Amazon Just as the heading says, FBA stands for Fulfillment by Amazon. It basically means sellers ship their inventory to an Amazon fulfillment center (warehouse). […]

Fulfillment by Amazon supplies checklist for newbies

A common question in the Amazon Launchpad Discord: “What shipping supplies do I need to get started?” Fulfillment by Amazon means shipping all of your inventory to a fulfillment center. They have specific guidelines for shipments such as size and weight of each box, how items should be prepped, and how items should be packed. […]