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Integrating old stock from banned accounts on Amazon.com
 

Have had a hard time moving forward on Amazon, because, as I learned, I was using old stock that was linking me to past accounts.

That being said, I still wish to sell this stock, and am wondering whether there is a timeframe that after such a time that I don't have to worry about that sort of thing.

...or is this always going to be a consideration that I have to factor in?

I am wondering about their review process...is it the case that after you pass the review you are good to go?

How would you advise me to handle old stock from banned accounts?

Thanks!

Re: Integrating old stock from banned accounts on Amazon.com
 

There are lots of posts concerning this issue.

5:1 ratio is a good starter for mixing stock. I also believe after 90 days you will be pretty safe.

Re: Integrating old stock from banned accounts on Amazon.com
 

Lots of posts...where?

Under what title?

Re: Integrating old stock from banned accounts on Amazon.com
 

Found them!

Re: Integrating old stock from banned accounts on Amazon.com
 

What actually do you mean "old stock from banned accounts"?
Are they your own brand, or other brands on the marketplace, or just generic products?
If they belong to the last two types, I don't think there will be any issues right, because any sellers can sell on the marketplace.

But if they are your own brand, I had the same concern too previously. I have heard a lot of people saying amazon will link the accounts because you try to sell the same product of the same brand (of your suspended account) on a new account. But I go ahead and give it a try because I have huge inventory from my suspended account and it is a hassle and cost a lot of money for me to rebrand and repackage my old stock. And till now, no issues so far. I am selling the same product of the same brand of my suspended account on a new account. So it confirmed on what a friend told me, that amazon banned accounts, not products, unless your product have counterfeit/patent/illegal issues, then I think it is worth a try.

Anyway, this is just my experience, so I am not sure if it will works for you. You can try to sell a small qty first and see how it works. If everything goes smoothly, then scale it up.. Hope it helps.. :)

Re: Integrating old stock from banned accounts on Amazon.com
 

BTW, I only start to sell the old stock on the new account after 2-3 months of the suspension of the old account. Because it took me quite some time to research and read about this amazon suspension topics before I go ahead and create my new seller account and send my "old stock" to FBA..