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Serkan Yildiz
- Dec 24, 2016
- 4 min
Amazon suspended many sellers before 2016 Christmas season!
It appears that Amazon suspended many sellers in 2016. Even though Amazon does not share any data regarding suspensions, many people are actively searching about suspensions on Google, asking questions on the Sellercentral forum on Amazon,and Facebook Groups. My research on Google, Sellercentral forums and Facebook Groups made me believe that there were 2 big waves of suspensions. One occurred in August and the other one at the beginning of November. Amazon has been suspendin
Serkan Yildiz
- Dec 3, 2016
- 4 min
Sourcing products Overseas & Alibaba
What are the advantages and disadvantages of sourcing overseas ? The most common reason entrepreneurs look to Asia, and in particular China for product suppliers is to take advantage of the low manufacturing costs. Costs of manufacturing in Asia can be significantly lower than North America and rest of the world. it could be quite difficult to be profitable if it wasn't for overseas manufacturing. Cheaper product costs are great, but they aren't the only reason Asia is an att
Serkan Yildiz
- Dec 2, 2016
- 1 min
Do you need prep and ship service ?
Most of FBA sellers who live in or out of the US are asking themselves if it's worth to work with freight forwarders or prep and ship services. What are the cons and pros ? It's completely up to sellers whether it's important for their business or not. Here are the cons and pros. Cons : Money! Of course it will increase your cost if you send your shipment to fulfillment centers that provides package inspection services or prep and ship services. Most of these services will ad
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