How to me too on a generic listing?
How to me too on a generic listing? Im unable to list under another generic listing, when I click on sell this product, error 5885 shows!
How to me too on a generic listing?
How to me too on a generic listing? Im unable to list under another generic listing, when I click on sell this product, error 5885 shows!
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Seller_kIukTwdhvntAp
You had better read the most recent "generic' listing insanity and STOP trying to list on them before you get suspended permanently.
Amazon now considers "generic' to be a protected brand!
NEW GENERIC POLICY
Look for the October 6th 2023 story in the Amazon NEWS section titled "Update on listing generic products".
They have now decided that 'generic' is a BRAND!
To quote the lunacy and emphasis added by me because Amazon was apparently too embarrassed to point out the protections they are now giving to no name "stuff".
EMPHASIS ADDED FOR THE LUNATIC PORTIONS!
"Generic products are unbranded products that do not belong to any identifiable brand, and should use the string “generic” for the brand name field when creating a new listing. If you create a new product listing with the brand name “generic” or its local translation, other sellers won’t be able to make product detail page changes or add offers.
This helps customers differentiate among similar-looking generic products.
If you try to change a product detail page for or add offers on another seller’s generic product, you’ll receive a listing error. You will then be guided to create a new product in Add Products.
The Brand Name policy continues to apply to all products.
Cooper_Amazon
Good Morning @Seller_gkOYeDOpW12k1,
It looks like you were able to get an answer to your question from one of our seasoned sellers, @Seller_kIukTwdhvntAp.
If their response helped you, feel free to mark it as “Most Helpful reply” using the 3 dots in the corner of their post. Just in case others have the same issue, the Most Helpful Reply feature brings the selected response right to the top of your thread. Sellers will be able to see the answer right away as your discussion will have a green checkmark when searched within the forums.
Additionally I wanted to share the Seller University video, "Sell with a registered brand, an unregistered brand, or generic products" and the Amazon Generic Product Policy in case you would like to learn more about generic products and their selling guidelines.
Please let us know if we can further assist you or you may always contact Selling Partner Support with inquiries at anytime. Have a wonderful rest of the week.
Sincerely, Cooper_Amazon
