Packaging ok for FBA? Inserts ok? Which labels to buy?
I'm switching to FBA, and I want to get it right the first time. I've asked seller support these same questions, but well... you all know how that goes, so I'm asking you.
1. The white box below contains my product, but it's imperative that the box remain in perfect condition. Can I package the white box inside a sealed 9x7 bubble mailer, affix FBA labels to the mailer and send that to FBA ready to go?
2. Can I include an insert with product info and the name of our website?
3. What size/kind labels should I buy for a laser printer to print the fba labels?
4. Where should I place the labels on the mailer? (assuming it's ok to use the mailer).
Anything else you can prep/warn me about would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks all!
-eddie
Packaging ok for FBA? Inserts ok? Which labels to buy?
I'm switching to FBA, and I want to get it right the first time. I've asked seller support these same questions, but well... you all know how that goes, so I'm asking you.
1. The white box below contains my product, but it's imperative that the box remain in perfect condition. Can I package the white box inside a sealed 9x7 bubble mailer, affix FBA labels to the mailer and send that to FBA ready to go?
2. Can I include an insert with product info and the name of our website?
3. What size/kind labels should I buy for a laser printer to print the fba labels?
4. Where should I place the labels on the mailer? (assuming it's ok to use the mailer).
Anything else you can prep/warn me about would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks all!
-eddie
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Seller_Fnfv2UKRup5rK
Before selling FBA spend time going through all the Seller University info on FBA.
1. You can package your product however you wish as long as you comply with AMZ FBA rules. Using such a big mailer will increase the cost of storing what is a small item, and may not offer enough protection. I would think about bubble wrap and then "over boxing" if protection is key. Remember that Amazon may just throw it in a poly bag and mail it, so be proactive about the protection...
2. Read up on what inserts are allowed. Amazon has a video to start.
3. Buy labels that fit on your product and work with your printer. They are many choices.
4. Place them where they can be clearly seen and scanned on intake. Again, I am not sure the bubble mailer is the most effective and cheapest solution.
Seller_E5ZoM4Qb6xvFt
If its important for the white box to stay in perfect condition that i would recommend another box slightly larger that the white one to put the white one inside. One that amazon can just throw in a paper mailer and it still be protected. As for labels i would invest in a thermal printer to print the shipping and fba labels it will save you the cost of ink and tape in no time. As for the FNSKU labels if you have the UPC code printed on outside of box and this is your own product then you wouldnt even need the sku labels. If printing the UPC code on the box isnt possible then address labels that come in sheets of 30 work best for us. As for your product insert card based on amazon policy having your website listed on the card is acceptable but asking them to contact you off amazon is not. The big no no with product insert is to make sure your not asking for positive feedback or rewarding people for leaving reviews. If you card says thank you for ordering and has your company website, and ask to leave honest feedback than you are in compliance with amazons current policy. A reminder that amazon is free to change their policy at anytime.
Seller_ZmCd9341vQNM5
Use a 4x4x3 double wall box and wrap your product in bubble.
Bryce_Amazon
Greetings @Seller_mIs92krSxnwtf,
Thanks for posting, and I'm glad to see there are some really helpful replies here in the comments already. I wanted to jump in and link to a thread I had recently on the Packaging and Prep requirements for FBA - may be worth a read. It also includes a link to a previous thread of mine on FBA labels and their requirements. Both should help cover many of the questions you have. I'll also add that if the white box packaging is critical to your product, I would recommend that you provide as much protection as need (as additional layers will likely not be added). Let me know if you have any additional questions!
- Bryce
