Upon approval of your application, you agree to pay a non-refundable fee of $ 1000 US

[dodya]

What the? Now requesting approval for some certain ASIN & it's brand (electronic product) and on the application request page, it now shows at the footer:

Review and agree to the selling conditions Upon approval of your application, you agree to pay a non-refundable fee of $ 1000 USD.

Wow? Anyone else see that?

[elmo]

Certain categories have fees. Fine jewelry I believe is a $500 non refundable fee.

[munkron]

Has Amazon always had these?

[dodya]

Not in electronics. First time I've seen this. It's crazy to say that it's non refundable! If they don't accept your application, your screwed. There goes your money down the toilet

[Emporium]

Originally Posted by dodya

Not in electronics. First time I've seen this. It's crazy to say that it's non refundable! If they don't accept your application, your screwed. There goes your money down the toilet

Well the $1,000 is upon approval at least. So you only have to pay IF they accept you.

[Vachagan]

About two months ago Amazon started to demand from all sellers to apply for a Brand approval. Doesn't matter what you are selling, if the product is a well known brand, the seller has to present either an authorization letter from the brand owner or from three invoices from authorized distributors. We used to sell Polo Ralph Lauren products, in big volumes, purchasing them at Polo Outlet Store on sales and clearances and even at ralhlauen.com, when they had deep discounted sales.
Now Amazon does not accept those sources - no online invoices, no receipts from the brick and stone stores.
Same is with electronics, shoes, etc. The brand owner will never give such authorization to anyone for sales on Amazon or eBay. Amazon is basically eliminating the "small"'guy. Brand owners can sell now only on their own sites or from their stores, including places like Macy's, Best Buy... you see the problem.
Does anyone have the same issue and what's the solution here?