📢 Win $100 Amazon Gift Card in our Spring Sweepstakes 📢
It’s time for our Forums Spring Sweepstakes! Whether you're a spring selling veteran or just starting your Amazon journey, share your story.
❓ We’re asking experienced sellers: what do you know now that you wish you knew in your first spring season?
❓ Newcomers: what's your biggest spring selling question or concern?
Share your tips for a chance to win 1 of 10 $100 Amazon gift cards.
We're accepting responses on this thread only from now until 11:59PM PT on April 25. We will notify the potential prize winners via their Seller Central account, and post the winner’s usernames on Forums. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Must be a legal resident of the 50 US + D.C., 18+. and actively enrolled Amazon selling partner with a Seller Forums account. Winners will be randomly selected from all comments. Limit one entry per person. .See Officl Rules for details.
📢 Win $100 Amazon Gift Card in our Spring Sweepstakes 📢
It’s time for our Forums Spring Sweepstakes! Whether you're a spring selling veteran or just starting your Amazon journey, share your story.
❓ We’re asking experienced sellers: what do you know now that you wish you knew in your first spring season?
❓ Newcomers: what's your biggest spring selling question or concern?
Share your tips for a chance to win 1 of 10 $100 Amazon gift cards.
We're accepting responses on this thread only from now until 11:59PM PT on April 25. We will notify the potential prize winners via their Seller Central account, and post the winner’s usernames on Forums. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Must be a legal resident of the 50 US + D.C., 18+. and actively enrolled Amazon selling partner with a Seller Forums account. Winners will be randomly selected from all comments. Limit one entry per person. .See Officl Rules for details.
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Seller_Q3Wl62j83ia9Q
We were recently approved for SIPP for FBA which will save us in FBA fees!! Looking forward to seeing these costs savings this spring.
Seller_GsWmRxBNrEMxD
as a newcomer, I'm shocked about how many issues Amazon has. So far no process was easy, and all because of "backlogs".
I guess I'm getting ready while praying for the best?
Actually dealing with 150+ units of lost inventory xD
Seller_A87lT8D9V3smq
Don't make the same mistake I've made by spending thousands on this platform services and still get zero in return. Spend slow, don't fall for the cash trap.
Seller_uRrjGCIgG2ayC
All the fees that add up as you sell in Amazon through FBA.
Seller_CehayTrSK1AVw
If you use Shopify, use the marketplace connect app to manage your FBM orders, it will make everything flow much smoother.
Seller_DDAzqmQbnmGhh
Enfaite, une de mes plus grandes préoccupations concernant les ventes du printemps serait de savoir comment les tendances et comportements des clients évoluent chaque saison. Par exemple: la demande pour des produits spécifiques.
Seller_vQsn4l4VKHFKi
post.Make sure you have your shipping settings correct so that the otdr protections actually apply. The shipping through amazon all states protected but only if you meet all three qualifications.
Seller_hNvwB6z77iH6q
Hey everyone! 😊
I’m pretty new to selling on Amazon, and this is my first spring season. Honestly, it’s been a mix of excitement and confusion 😅
My biggest question right now is: how do you plan your inventory during seasonal times like spring? I always feel like I’m either ordering too little or too much, and I don’t want to miss out on potential sales or get stuck with extra stock.
Also, do you usually adjust your listings or ads for spring themes, or just keep them general?
I’d really appreciate any advice from experienced sellers. Thanks in advance, and good luck to everyone in the sweepstakes! 🍀
Seller_J8yOCHyX5cNlr
Try to FBM first. See what sells and go from there.
Start small.
Seller_jl3VMuGmyAWMX
Spring is one of the best times to be an Amazon seller. People are shopping for everything from outdoor gear to fitness products to seasonal home decor. Whether you're just launching your first listing or already have a few sales under your belt, this season can bring a huge wave of opportunity.
If you're new to all this, here's a list of 10 things experienced sellers wish they had known during their first spring season—consider it your unofficial cheat sheet:
1. Get ahead of seasonal trends
Start planning weeks (or even months) in advance. Products tied to spring—think gardening, fitness, allergy season—start picking up early, and the sellers who win are the ones who prepare ahead of time.
2. Stay on top of your inventory
Running out of stock in the middle of a sales spike is the worst. Keep a close eye on how things are moving, and always build in some buffer for restocks—especially if you’re using FBA.
3. Write listings like you're talking to a friend
Skip the robotic descriptions. Think about how you’d describe the product in real life and highlight why it’s useful during spring. Clear, helpful, and honest always wins.
4. Use great photos (especially outdoors!)
Spring is all about freshness, color, and energy. If your product fits the vibe, show it in a spring setting. Natural light, greenery, people using it outside—it makes a difference.
5. Don't sleep on your product title
Your title is the first thing people see. Make it easy to understand, and focus on what people are actually searching for. What would you type in to find your product?
6. Reviews matter more than you think
Even a handful of honest reviews can go a long way. Don’t be afraid to politely follow up with customers after they’ve received the product. The goal isn’t perfect 5-stars—it’s trust.
7. Watch your margins
It’s easy to get excited by sales and forget about fees, shipping, returns, and ads. Keep a simple spreadsheet or system to make sure you’re not losing money on what looks like a “win.”
8. Test ads, but don’t go overboard
Ads can help you get visibility, especially in the early days. Just keep an eye on your spend. Start small, see what works, and tweak from there.
9. Answer your customer messages quickly
A fast, friendly response can make the difference between a return and a repeat customer. It also helps your seller rating.
10. Keep learning as you go
No one knows everything when they start. Stay curious, be open to feedback, and don’t stress the small stuff. Every mistake is a step forward.
Seller_4WGLqUBaJ8hg6
Vine is the best program to get creditable reviews. Especially if you have few variations, take the chance to get all 30 reviews for each SKU.
