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Guides and updates for Amazon sellers
Practical guides, policy updates, and supply reviews for people selling on Amazon, written by sellers who have been doing it since 2015.
Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) for Walmart, eBay and Other Channels
Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) lets you ship orders from Walmart, eBay and other sales channels using the inventory you already have at Amazon. Walmart allows it only in plain packaging with Amazon Logistics blocked, a step that carries a 5% fee Amazon is waiving through January 14, 2027.
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Do You Need an LLC to Sell on Amazon?
Amazon does not require an LLC to sell, and you can register as an individual. This guide explains what an LLC changes and what it leaves alone, when forming one makes sense, when waiting is reasonable, and the steps to take if you decide to form.
Should Your FBA Prep Center Be an LLC?
For most prep centers, an LLC is the right choice because you hold other people's inventory and sign client agreements. An LLC does not pay for damaged goods, so this guide also covers insurance, client agreements, local permits and setup steps.
eBay Cut Another 1,100 Jobs. What It Means for Sellers.
eBay said on October 21, 2026 that it will cut about 9% of its workers, its fourth round of layoffs since 2023. Headcount grew back after the pandemic while sales sat flat. Here is what the cuts, rising USPS rates, and a shrinking seller base mean for your plans.
Amazon’s December 18 Return Label Change: What FBM Sellers Need to Know
Starting December 18, 2026, address-only labels will no longer satisfy Amazon’s requirements for most US seller-fulfilled returns. This post covers the seven-calendar-day deadline, what happens if it is missed, who pays for the label, and what FBM sellers should update first.
eBay FCC ID Requirement: What Online Sellers Need to Know
A federal FCC rule now requires online marketplaces to show an FCC ID on wireless devices, and eBay has added the field. This guide explains where the rule came from, who is exempt, the March and June 2027 deadlines, and the steps to take before a listing gets blocked.
EU Product Identifiers Start November 1: New Rules for Shipping to Europe
Starting November 1, 2026, consumer orders shipped into the EU need three product codes in their customs data, and a €2 handling fee per item begins. This guide explains the codes in plain English, the €3 duty that started July 1, how Amazon, eBay, and USPS handle it, and how to get ready.
Advanced Online Arbitrage Tips for Amazon FBA
Ten practical online arbitrage tips for Amazon FBA sellers, reviewed for current rules. Learn how to use leads lists and a virtual assistant, check beauty and health approvals and expiration limits, label every unit with an FNSKU, read cash-back terms, set Keepa alerts, and reprice by hand or with a tool.
FBA vs FBM: Which Is Better for Amazon Sellers?
FBA means Amazon stores and ships your orders, FBM means you do, and Seller Fulfilled Prime lets you ship them yourself with the Prime badge. This guide compares the costs, workload and rules of each method, then shows which one fits different kinds of products.
Why Amazon Only Shows 7 Pages of Search Results (and How to See More)
Amazon stops a regular search at page 7, which is roughly 300 products, and shows an error on page 8. Choosing a department before you search opened up 400 pages or more in our tests. This guide covers the steps, the old [] trick, the top 100 best sellers limit, and how sellers can appear in more searches.
How to Choose an Amazon FBA Prep Center
Amazon FBA prep centers can look alike on paper but differ a lot in pricing, speed, and capacity. This guide walks through six things to compare, from how a prep center charges and how fast it processes shipments to storage terms, location, and the systems it uses to track your inventory.
Amazon FBA Prep Service Fees Explained
Most Amazon FBA prep centers charge $1.50 to $2.00 per unit for standard items, with about $1.00 as the low end. This guide explains what that base fee covers, when oversize, fragile, and bundled items cost more, and how pricing models, storage, and receiving charges affect your true cost per unit.
How to Use Discounted Gift Cards for Retail and Online Arbitrage
Discounted gift cards lower what you pay for inventory you already plan to buy. This guide shows how to choose the retailer first, buy and track a card, and check rewards and cash-back offers before counting them as savings in your sourcing plan.