Request approval to sell used books?
Why must I "request approval" to sell used books from certain publishers. This has happened several times now. I tried to sell a single used copy of a book published by Tor and received a message that I required approval first. If you request approval, the form shown above appears. Obviously, there is some confusion on Amazon's part about what is intended. I am not a distributor or brick-and-mortar shop interested in buying books wholesale. I have one copy of a book published by Tor that I would like to sell. (I bought it on Amazon, by the way.) This has happened with books from other publishers as well, who are refusing to allow individuals to sell used books.
For example, in trying to list the book, I see the following:
You need approval to list in this brand.
Refurbished condition: We are currently not accepting applications for this product. To maintain a safe and trustworthy shopping experience, we restrict certain products from being listed or sold on Amazon. If the ability to list this product changes, you will be able to sell by clicking “Sell this product” or “Apply to Sell”.
Request approval to sell used books?
Why must I "request approval" to sell used books from certain publishers. This has happened several times now. I tried to sell a single used copy of a book published by Tor and received a message that I required approval first. If you request approval, the form shown above appears. Obviously, there is some confusion on Amazon's part about what is intended. I am not a distributor or brick-and-mortar shop interested in buying books wholesale. I have one copy of a book published by Tor that I would like to sell. (I bought it on Amazon, by the way.) This has happened with books from other publishers as well, who are refusing to allow individuals to sell used books.
For example, in trying to list the book, I see the following:
You need approval to list in this brand.
Refurbished condition: We are currently not accepting applications for this product. To maintain a safe and trustworthy shopping experience, we restrict certain products from being listed or sold on Amazon. If the ability to list this product changes, you will be able to sell by clicking “Sell this product” or “Apply to Sell”.
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Seller_J46Ruz3VzvWCV
There is no confusion. Amazon has certain policies in place that all sellers must abide by. Selling certain "Popular" books is one where you must get approval.
What you see when trying ...
You need approval to list in this brand.
Refurbished condition: We are currently not accepting applications for this product. To maintain a safe and trustworthy shopping experience, we restrict certain products from being listed or sold on Amazon. If the ability to list this product changes, you will be able to sell by clicking “Sell this product” or “Apply to Sell”
... has 2 meanings.
- You must apply and get approval to sell. This has nothing to do with being a distributor or B&M and if there's no button you can't apply
- The "Refurbished" is just a confusing statement that's been used for years and should be ignored.
Manny_Amazon
Hello @Seller_lgiukd8RpudNH,
As part of ongoing efforts to provide a greater shopping experience, we are implementing selling qualifications for some products that might have a higher risk of authenticity issues, which include used books.
You can check back at a later time to see if the requirements open in the future. A lot of used books are restricted at this time and there is no path forward.
Regards,
- Manny
Seller_lgiukd8RpudNH
Yes, but those categories do not apply to used books.
Seller_lgiukd8RpudNH
Maybe, maybe, I can see it in the case of textbooks. But I am not selling used textbooks. Or new textbooks for that matter. Can Amazon not tell the difference? And, in many cases, I am simply selling books that I bought directly from Amazon!
