FBA Seller Flashcards

What is 'commingling' in the context of FBA inventory?

Answer: Mixing your barcoded units with identical units from other sellers

Commingling pools identical manufacturer-barcoded items so Amazon may ship another seller's unit for your order.

Which FBA fee is charged when Amazon physically retrieves and packages an order?

Answer: Pick and pack fee (part of the fulfillment fee)

The pick and pack component of the fulfillment fee covers retrieving and packaging each order.

What size and weight factor most directly determines an item's FBA fulfillment fee?

Answer: Product dimensions and weight tier (size tier)

Amazon assigns a size tier based on dimensions and weight, which sets the fulfillment fee.

What is the benefit of enrolling eligible products in FBA Subscribe & Save?

Answer: Encourages repeat purchases with recurring deliveries

Subscribe & Save drives recurring, predictable repeat orders for consumable products.

Which program lets FBA sellers fulfill orders from their own marketplace channels and websites using Amazon's network?

Answer: Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF)

Multi-Channel Fulfillment uses FBA inventory to fulfill orders from non-Amazon sales channels.

What is the most common cause of an FBA shipment being delayed at check-in?

Answer: Labeling, packaging, or prep errors

Incorrect labels, poor packaging, or missing prep requirements are common causes of receiving delays.

What does the FBA 'returns processing fee' apply to?

Answer: Certain categories offering free customer returns

A returns processing fee applies in select categories (like apparel) that offer free returns.