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How to Handle Restock Limits on Amazon FBA?
January 02, 2023 Posted by LAURA WILSON
If you are selling products on Amazon using the FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) service, it's possible that Amazon will impose restock limits on your account if they detect that you are sending in too many units of a particular item too quickly. This can happen if you are making frequent shipments of the same product or if you are sending in large quantities of the same product at once.
There are a few things you can do to avoid or manage restock limits on Amazon FBA:
- Spread out your shipments: Instead of sending in large quantities of the same product at once, try to spread out your shipments over time. This can help avoid triggering Amazon's restock limits, which are typically based on the rate at which you are sending in units of a particular product.
- Communicate with Amazon: If you receive a notification that your account has been placed on restock limits, try reaching out to Amazon to explain the situation. It's possible that there has been a misunderstanding, and Amazon may be willing to lift the restock limits if you can provide a satisfactory explanation. You can contact Amazon through the "Contact Us" form on the Amazon website or through the Seller Central portal.
- Consider using a different fulfillment service: If you are having frequent issues with restock limits on Amazon FBA, you may want to consider using a different fulfillment service such as using your own warehouse or using a fulfillment service other than Amazon. This can help you avoid the restock limits imposed by Amazon, but it may also require you to invest in additional infrastructure and resources to manage your own fulfillment.
- Monitor your inventory levels: Make sure you are keeping track of your inventory levels and restocking as needed to avoid running out of stock. If you run out of stock, you may be more likely to make frequent shipments to restock, which can trigger Amazon's restock limits.
- Follow Amazon's guidelines: Make sure you are following Amazon's guidelines for sending in products to be fulfilled by Amazon. This includes following the guidelines for labeling and packaging your products, as well as the guidelines for sending in large quantities of the same product. By following these guidelines, you can help avoid any misunderstandings that may lead to restock limits being imposed on your account.