Just want to let you know that your videos have been so inspiring and motivational. I have been watching a lot of your video archives (and will eventually get to all of them). Our paths and goals are so identical that it's scary. I want to start with RA and OA, scale to wholesale, and private labeling eventually, all to fund my ultimate goals in real estate. So glad that I found you. I am going to continue to recommend your channel to anyone that will listen. Just want to let you know that I really appreciate you and will continue to stay tuned.
Damn, it really does sound like we are on similar paths! Glad you found the channel. I hope to hear updates on how everything is going for you. Appreciate all the support.
Hey man, love the videos! I am trying to get myself organized with all this and was just wondering what specific business license you need to start working with wholesalers? Additionally, what exactly is a resale certificate and what is its purpose in this context?
hi,I just a bigginer but want to know can I use tectical arbitrage from Canada ? Bcos I reside here .Your video is looks very helpful , I have already subscribed your channel.
I appreciate you making this video! I have some questions if you have the time to answer. First, I am still trying to get my business up and running. I am trying to sort out all the fine details so everything goes smoothly. I appreciate any help you can give. I am a disabled vet living off disability, and I am trying to put everything I can into making this work. If I can’t make this work, I fear I will be homeless by the end of the year :/ The cost of living is just too high for me, living on my disability. For this reason, if you can help me, I will be forever grateful for your time. My questions are: 1. What if the shipment from the wholesaler never arrives at the Amazon warehouse? Will Amazon notify me that my products on hand don’t match the inventory I uploaded? 2. How does Amazon know that the products I send from wholesalers belong to me for my business? Is it simply the name on the package which is addressed to them? 3. Does Amazon track my inventory for me if I ship from wholesaler to them directly? 4. Can I drop it off at the nearest warehouse instead of paying for shipping? I have one right down the street.
How is your business doing at the end of 2023?? I'm thinking of starting mine in 2024! I heard that if Amazon catches you sending products directly from the supplier, they can suspend your account, does anyone have some information about this?? Thanks for your video, thi is great stuff!!
@@pathtobillions8070 it seems like Amazon has changed a lot about uploading the file, but I was available to go back in the old version and getting that done the way you explain. Thanks a lot again.
A useful guidline of FBA , and to ensure the process smoothly, better tochoose reliable former stage freight forwader from the supplier's country, like IRFREIGHT
Hi there, you video are extremely helpful thank you for what you are doing. I'm struggling to start with a wholesale, it's super easy to open a wholesale account with a distributor, the question is how do you find profitable items? I don't think you manually search every item... Do you try to get a csv or excel list and use a software to scan it? If yes, what tools do you use? If no how it's done? Thank you very much !
No problem, thank you for watching! Yes, I use Tactical Arbitrage to scan wholesale lists from my suppliers since it makes it so much easier to find products. Keep in mind not all your suppliers are going to be good for Amazon. I've opened several accounts and most go nowhere.
Great video, my Man! How did you work around the assortment case toys you mention in Inventory Labs? Did you know the UPCs or the ASINs? I have a situation where I have 6 units in the assortment case, but the exact units and the UPC are not known. How would you proceed? Thanks Boss!
Your supplier should be able to provide that information. If you don't know the units in the assortment, then how would you be able to research them? The supplier I work with breaks down all that information about what's in cases.
@@pathtobillions8070 That's what I thought too. I am waiting on them to come back with assistance on this one. I'm sure they will be helpful 👍. Thx boss!
Hi, like your channel. I do RA and sell grocery and would like to do wholesale shipping directly to AZ..but would my supplier pack the correct expiry dated items to the correct boxes? As not all units usually have the same expiry date (well, this may be different when buying from a distributor). And, can AZ apply my fnsku label on my product or i would have to commingle with others using the UPC?
Hello! You would have to ask your supplier if they're willing to ship direct to Amazon and if they understand the requirements. Usually case packed products all have the same expiration date so that should make it easier. Yes, Amazon will apply FNSKU labels, but they charge 30 cents per label.
@@pathtobillions8070 apparently I found a bug in the Send to Amazon workflow. A supervisor confirmed the issue with me today. Basically after step 4, confirm carrier info and before step 5, print pallet labels, the workflow would freeze, then jump back to step 2, and give you a new shipping plan. This happened twice before I was able to confirm it was an Amazon issue. I have since built the shipment a third time but followed your steps through IL and upload shipping plan. I am hopeful it will work this time. 🤞
I don’t understand the last bit, how does it generate a shipping label for you without even knowing where the goods are coming from? I have a supplier in China who was going to send themselves via UPS. Why can’t Amazon just let me do that by providing an address, must the label and shipping come from them?
After watching your videos I created a seller account but most selling categories are locked. I have a separate buyer account that I’ve had for over 14 years and it’s very active, over 180 order this year. Do you think it would make a difference in getting those categories unlocked if I merged both accounts or turned that buyer account into a buyer/seller account? Buying items from distributors would not make much sense to me right now. Thanks!
Unfortunately your buyer account won't make any difference on your seller account. Not sure if you saw my video about getting ungated? But buying from a wholesale supplier can help with that. For categories to start selling in I'd recommend kitchen, pet, or small brand toys.
Path to Billions Thank you for your reply! I watched that video but will watch again. I will look into these starter categories, hoping I can get some products for those categories at good prices. I got makeup/beauty products but unfortunately that category/various brands are locked :(
Hi, thanks for the tutorial... Can I ask some super stupid questions as a first time seller on FBA? I have already paid the supplier shipment costs but I am now learning that FBA apparently do the shipping for you and you have to pay the costs on seller central. So, am I creating a shipping plan / sticker to send to the manufacturer / supplier to put on my boxes? Who arranges a date and time of pick up from my supplier? I am super confused at this point... plsssssss help... thanks so much
Yes, you should pay for shipping through seller central since you're supposed to get cheaper rates. Some suppliers will charge shipping or handling fees for them to pack and prepare your shipments. For pickups if it's just UPS your supplier should have daily pickups and you won't need to schedule anything.
When using this method, how does amazon verify that the correct items are recieved? What if the supplier sends the wrong items or damaged or missing items?
Just want to let you know that your videos have been so inspiring and motivational. I have been watching a lot of your video archives (and will eventually get to all of them). Our paths and goals are so identical that it's scary. I want to start with RA and OA, scale to wholesale, and private labeling eventually, all to fund my ultimate goals in real estate. So glad that I found you. I am going to continue to recommend your channel to anyone that will listen. Just want to let you know that I really appreciate you and will continue to stay tuned.
Damn, it really does sound like we are on similar paths! Glad you found the channel. I hope to hear updates on how everything is going for you.
Appreciate all the support.
Do you prefer wholesale or retail and online arbitrage? Let me know!
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for this video.
Hey man, love the videos! I am trying to get myself organized with all this and was just wondering what specific business license you need to start working with wholesalers? Additionally, what exactly is a resale certificate and what is its purpose in this context?
This is exactly what I need right now! Thank you sooooo muchhhh.
You're welcome!
hi,I just a bigginer but want to know can I use tectical arbitrage from Canada ? Bcos I reside here .Your video is looks very helpful , I have already subscribed your channel.
Yes, you can use TA in Canada. There might be less Canadian ecom sites tho.
I appreciate you making this video! I have some questions if you have the time to answer. First, I am still trying to get my business up and running. I am trying to sort out all the fine details so everything goes smoothly. I appreciate any help you can give. I am a disabled vet living off disability, and I am trying to put everything I can into making this work. If I can’t make this work, I fear I will be homeless by the end of the year :/ The cost of living is just too high for me, living on my disability. For this reason, if you can help me, I will be forever grateful for your time.
My questions are:
1. What if the shipment from the wholesaler never arrives at the Amazon warehouse? Will Amazon notify me that my products on hand don’t match the inventory I uploaded?
2. How does Amazon know that the products I send from wholesalers belong to me for my business? Is it simply the name on the package which is addressed to them?
3. Does Amazon track my inventory for me if I ship from wholesaler to them directly?
4. Can I drop it off at the nearest warehouse instead of paying for shipping? I have one right down the street.
thank you absolute legend
How is your business doing at the end of 2023?? I'm thinking of starting mine in 2024! I heard that if Amazon catches you sending products directly from the supplier, they can suspend your account, does anyone have some information about this??
Thanks for your video, thi is great stuff!!
so are you basically estimating shipping expenses based on experience when looking for profitable items?
Great video, thank you very much.
You're welcome, hope it helped!
@@pathtobillions8070 it seems like Amazon has changed a lot about uploading the file, but I was available to go back in the old version and getting that done the way you explain. Thanks a lot again.
A useful guidline of FBA , and to ensure the process smoothly, better tochoose reliable former stage freight forwader from the supplier's
country, like IRFREIGHT
Hi tom. Thanks.for your guide. Do wholesalers work with amazon sellers that are new and have no reviews?
You're welcome, thanks for watching! Yes they do. As long as your set up as a legitimate business they'll work with you.
If I found products say on target or Walgreens etc can I ship directly from their website to the FBA? And if so how can I do so? Thanks
No, you can't ship from a retailer to Amazon.
Would you ever sell frozen foods?
Hi there, you video are extremely helpful thank you for what you are doing. I'm struggling to start with a wholesale, it's super easy to open a wholesale account with a distributor, the question is how do you find profitable items? I don't think you manually search every item... Do you try to get a csv or excel list and use a software to scan it? If yes, what tools do you use? If no how it's done? Thank you very much !
No problem, thank you for watching! Yes, I use Tactical Arbitrage to scan wholesale lists from my suppliers since it makes it so much easier to find products. Keep in mind not all your suppliers are going to be good for Amazon. I've opened several accounts and most go nowhere.
Great video, my Man! How did you work around the assortment case toys you mention in Inventory Labs? Did you know the UPCs or the ASINs? I have a situation where I have 6 units in the assortment case, but the exact units and the UPC are not known. How would you proceed? Thanks Boss!
Your supplier should be able to provide that information. If you don't know the units in the assortment, then how would you be able to research them?
The supplier I work with breaks down all that information about what's in cases.
@@pathtobillions8070 That's what I thought too. I am waiting on them to come back with assistance on this one. I'm sure they will be helpful 👍. Thx boss!
Best of luck with the assortment! Thank you for watching.
Hi, like your channel. I do RA and sell grocery and would like to do wholesale shipping directly to AZ..but would my supplier pack the correct expiry dated items to the correct boxes? As not all units usually have the same expiry date (well, this may be different when buying from a distributor). And, can AZ apply my fnsku label on my product or i would have to commingle with others using the UPC?
Hello! You would have to ask your supplier if they're willing to ship direct to Amazon and if they understand the requirements. Usually case packed products all have the same expiration date so that should make it easier.
Yes, Amazon will apply FNSKU labels, but they charge 30 cents per label.
Do you offering coaching? I’m struggling with Send to Amazon workflow for LTL case packed shipments
Hey, I don't currently offer coaching, but if you have any specific questions I'll be happy to help as much as I can.
@@pathtobillions8070 apparently I found a bug in the Send to Amazon workflow. A supervisor confirmed the issue with me today. Basically after step 4, confirm carrier info and before step 5, print pallet labels, the workflow would freeze, then jump back to step 2, and give you a new shipping plan. This happened twice before I was able to confirm it was an Amazon issue. I have since built the shipment a third time but followed your steps through IL and upload shipping plan. I am hopeful it will work this time. 🤞
Does Amazon prep center do bundles? So if I would want them to do a bundle of three will they do this through the Amazon prep service?
Nope. Amazon will only prepare individual units. If you have bundles or multipacks you would need to do it yourself.
Can Amazon FBA add multiple SKUs to one combo purchase? E.g you offer a shirt + socks combo order, etc.
You have to do that yourself. Amazon won't bundle items for you.
I don’t understand the last bit, how does it generate a shipping label for you without even knowing where the goods are coming from? I have a supplier in China who was going to send themselves via UPS. Why can’t Amazon just let me do that by providing an address, must the label and shipping come from them?
After watching your videos I created a seller account but most selling categories are locked. I have a separate buyer account that I’ve had for over 14 years and it’s very active, over 180 order this year. Do you think it would make a difference in getting those categories unlocked if I merged both accounts or turned that buyer account into a buyer/seller account? Buying items from distributors would not make much sense to me right now. Thanks!
Unfortunately your buyer account won't make any difference on your seller account. Not sure if you saw my video about getting ungated? But buying from a wholesale supplier can help with that.
For categories to start selling in I'd recommend kitchen, pet, or small brand toys.
Path to Billions Thank you for your reply! I watched that video but will watch again. I will look into these starter categories, hoping I can get some products for those categories at good prices. I got makeup/beauty products but unfortunately that category/various brands are locked :(
No problem. Definitely avoid makeup in the beginning. Let me know if you find anything!
Hi, thanks for the tutorial... Can I ask some super stupid questions as a first time seller on FBA? I have already paid the supplier shipment costs but I am now learning that FBA apparently do the shipping for you and you have to pay the costs on seller central. So, am I creating a shipping plan / sticker to send to the manufacturer / supplier to put on my boxes? Who arranges a date and time of pick up from my supplier? I am super confused at this point... plsssssss help... thanks so much
Yes, you should pay for shipping through seller central since you're supposed to get cheaper rates. Some suppliers will charge shipping or handling fees for them to pack and prepare your shipments.
For pickups if it's just UPS your supplier should have daily pickups and you won't need to schedule anything.
@@pathtobillions8070
THANKS SO MUCH... that has really helped me to move forward on this! Cheers... :))
If you shut your eyes it’s like Steve buscemi is telling you how to ship fba 👍
what if my supplier doesnt directly send to amazon is there anything i can do or do i have to look for another supplier?
great 👍 ty!
No problem, thank you for watching!
When using this method, how does amazon verify that the correct items are recieved? What if the supplier sends the wrong items or damaged or missing items?
Amazon will scan in your items via UPC or labels. It's up to you to decide if your wholesaler can handle this.
What companies are recommended as a legit supplier
What above box ID labels? Why does no one address this question in any video? Each box must have an ID label in addition to a shipping label!