Amazon as a supplier?

IDK · #1 09-18-2010

So I found a super legit source for DVD's and I'm thinking about going legit with an account on eBay. Mainly because I know Paypal will want a SSN and business info eventually. Anyway I was looking for some rare, classic movies just to see if I can find a source, and came across this site that's apparently affiliated with Amazon. Well at least the site says "powered by Amazon" so I assume it's authorized. Anyway, you can't buy directly from the site but what it does is direct you to Amazon listings. I found a lot of movies going for as low as 5 bucks that go for 20 bucks used on ebay. I was thinking what would eBay say If they asked me for supplier info and I gave them that site?

I mean is there a violations in buying used DVD's and reselling them? I'm thinking they could use the cop out. "Well Amazon is not considered a secure supplier and could be dealing in ⊗⊗⊗⊗" Which is obviously true, but can't the same be said about eBay? Not that they would care about being hypocrites. Anyway, what do you guys think?

jeffweico · #2 09-19-2010

It might be worth a shot, but eBay would probably consider this drop-shipping. Which we all know is TECHNICALLY allowed, but in practice they do NOT want you to do it.

I would also just point out that you would want to look for an actual SALE. I can list pencils for $1,000 each on eBay, but that does not necessarily mean that I actually SOLD any.

IDK · #3 09-19-2010

My strategy is to move DVD's in bulk buy mixing select classics with newer releases. For instance. I may offer a used Terminator 1, 2, and 3, with a new Terminator Salvation. These will all be on hand, no drop shipping, so would I get some proof of purchase from Amazon, or the seller to show to eBay? I have never purchased from Amazon.

MadSam · #4 09-19-2010

There are no violations in buying used DVDs as you describe and reselling them, the only law on DVDs is that you can't sell NEW DVDs that are a different Region code to the country you are selling them in. So you can't sell Region 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 NEW in the US, you can only sell them used.

If they asked you for supplier info and you gave them Amazon, I think they'd give you a gold star.

jeffweico · #5 09-19-2010

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Originally Posted by IDK

My strategy is to move DVD's in bulk buy mixing select classics with newer releases. For instance. I may offer a used Terminator 1, 2, and 3, with a new Terminator Salvation. These will all be on hand, no drop shipping, so would I get some proof of purchase from Amazon, or the seller to show to eBay? I have never purchased from Amazon.

Yes, whether you buy from Amazon itself or a seller on Amazon, there is always a packing slip. But the actual Amazon ones look a little different.

IDK · #6 09-19-2010

Thanks guys, and wow Sam. I didn't know that. I'll definitely keep that in mind.