Amazon Selling Category

[Stealthzadar]

I made an account and amazon requires an approval to sell in a certain category. What is the best way to be able to sell in this category?

[jeffweico]

You have to request their approval. For some categories, it is relatively easy. For example, the apparel category is pretty open - they will want to know what you intend to sell - if it is nothing copyrighted or trademarked and/or you own the copyright or trademark, then you are very likely to get an easy approval. If you want to sell brand name apparel, such as Louis Vuitton or Coach, then they will want your supplier information to make sure it is authentic.

Other categories are more difficult, like DVD's. To get approved, you will need to provide your supplier information and then invoices for EVERYTHING you intend to sell for any DVD's where the MSRP is above $25 (which is virtually ALL of the new releases, box sets, etc.) and they are VERY PICKY about your supplier. There are some AUTHORIZED SUPPLIERS that they are not accepting for whatever reason.

All you can do is sign up, apply and see what they say.

[Stealthzadar]

Thank you they are asking where they can review my products on an website. Can I add my items on photobucket and have them look on there?

[jeffweico]

I would just say that you don't have a website and direct them to the Photobucket page. When I applied, I just said I didn't have a website and they were OK with that. Many people buy just to sell on Amazon or eBay.

[Daga]

I did not disclose my website either and was ok. I was nervous mostly because they asked for "invoices" but I only had receipts and they have ok'd me for the ones I was applying for.

[rsot]

Originally Posted by Stealthzadar

I made an account and amazon requires an approval to sell in a certain category. What is the best way to be able to sell in this category?

What category? Important to consider if you are trying to get in

[Daga]

Grocery for me :-)