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Re: New account velocity?
 

So my orders are starting to be delivered to customers now.

Is there some way to gently try to get them to leave feedback on a mass scale?

Or is the only way to do it by sending messages one by one through Amazon's Contact Buyer link in the Manage Orders?

Re: New account velocity?
 

You send gentle reminders along with a thank you note in your package

Re: New account velocity?
 

I have found this to be the best method, especially when shipping same/next day.

Re: New account velocity?
 

as long as you have feedback to back it up it wont be an issue, but start slow

Re: New account velocity?
 

Thanks guys!

10 days into the (supposedly) 30 day review.

About $2000 in sales (23 orders)

All metrics are green, Seller Rating is 100%, and no late shipments or anything like that.

No feedback though, even after the gentle reminders.

And of course took the forum's advice and didn't submit the appeal.

Hoping that's good enough so far to end up on the right side of the review.

Re: New account velocity?
 

Time go by very fast. 28 days is near and you should be OK

Re: New account velocity?
 

velocity limit no such thing in my book force feedback 3 and sold 2k in my first month always works like a charm .. Now if you sold 1500 and if there high risk item or FOOO highly bootleg item then this wont work .. i always force feedback on my accounts never got banned since and it helps to get sales.

Re: New account velocity?
 

Here are some FACTS for you.

- Reviews can be triggered at any moment. It could be after $20 in sales, or $400. It all depends on the category, solidity of account information (stealthy stuff), and how long you've been an active seller.

-If your account gets put under a rolling reserve, you will only be able to cash out what you made during the first 14 days in the next 14 days.

-Reviews can last anywhere from a few hours to over a month.

-It doesn't matter how solid your account is, how professional you are, how much feedback you have or that you've made amazon a fortune, if the robots spot something fishy your arse is DELETED.

Re: New account velocity?
 

have you emailed your buyers asking them for feedback ? it can help especially if you expect your goods to have been delivered already

best wishes

Re: New account velocity?
 

Thanks guys!

Just finished getting an email I wrote out to all the buyers.

Will report back if it draws some feedback.

Can't wait to get rid of that "Newly Launched" label.

Re: New account velocity?
 

Or use some of the amazon feedback service :)

Re: New account velocity?
 

Good luck matt - always have backup accounts going too

Re: New account velocity?
 

Thanks rsot!

Woke up today to a 5 star feedback (from someone who bought my cheapest item)

So 1 out of 25 sales now.

Also today ended my first 14 days, so I should receive whatever is in there now 14 days from now (because of the 14 day rolling reserve)

Re: New account velocity?
 

Please elaborate :)

Re: New account velocity?
 

Hi I recently joined Amazon with no knowledge of the velocity limit, I sold 2000$ in the first week. Was obviously immediately put under review for exceeding the velocity threshold. Everything is 100%, I legit delivered all of the items quickly whilst under review and have a perfect score and perfect metrics as per amazons system. I'm now 2 weeks into the review, what happens next?
-Thanks

Re: New account velocity?
 

Amazon will NOT suspend you for being successful. What they will do for sure: they will delay the payment to you, to make sure that you will not have charge-backs, returns and too many complaints, because if you do, they can suspend you and you will not return the money. They will make sure everything is smooth and after 60 days your money will be posted to your account. After that you need to keep up honest business and make sure your buyers are satisfied

Re: New account velocity?
 

Just to update here,

I did indeed pass the review. It lasted exactly 30 days, and then I got an email saying it ended.

I'm right around $20,000 in total sales now, so all has been good.

I'm just hitting my 90th day selling today, so hoping that makes me Buy Box Eligible (and at least be able to show up in the "More Buying Choices" section.

Thanks for all the help guys!

Re: New account velocity?
 

Hey, I'm in a similar position with a brand new Amazon ghost account.

I ended up sending two books to Amazon, to sell via FBA. The items had not even reached the warehouse when I was hit by the review, exactly the same one that matt20 received, except I don't have any sales, therefore no feedback that I can solicit.

I am given the option to appeal in order to expedite the review process, and as far as I can tell this is a completely normal review, and not something indicating that I've been "linked".

When I click on the appeal button, I get the following questions, marked with an * indicating they are required:

* Inventory management
How do you manage your inventory?

* Selling history
What is your selling history outside of Amazon?

Additional information (Optional)
Any other information in support of your appeal?

Is it a good idea to send in an appeal? Does anyone have experience answering these kinds of questions with success? I've seen around the forums that a few people are advising against sending in the appeal, but that seems counter-intuitive to me.

Thanks so much for any help you guys can provide.

Re: New account velocity?
 

If your account gets suspended during the review or whence, you still get your deposits correct?

Re: New account velocity?
 

$300 per day the first 3 days you setup an account? I would like to know what you are selling! ;)

I wouldn't worry too much about the velocity review, as long as you are selling legit inventory. I'm just surprised about the $750 limit first 30 days. I'm on day 38 or so on one new account at over $3k sales,(two 5* feedbacks) and my disbursement just went through yesterday without a glitch, and no review as of yet. I never care much about the velocity limits as it doesn't really matter to me, they can hold my money if they like, I don't need it that bad. lol

Try to work on getting feedback. Don't bombard people with messages, using feedback service is really the best way since it includes the link in the message and makes it easy for the customer to click and leave feedback. www.feedbackgenius.com works great but there are many other there.

Don't waste your time to appeal, it won't make a difference, just wait it out. Hopefully you aren't strapped for cash and need the money to go buy more inventory. :(

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Yes, you still get your money, eventually. 90 days later. ;)

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Dude, this sucks, 3 accounts today I got my selling privileges removed! All were user accounts. I still have one that has like 3500 in it, I'm crossing my fingers now! To those who want to sell on Amazon, VMware all the way!!!!