Amazon’s $1.15 Billion Daily Payouts | Pokémon Sellers Can’t Catch a Break | Amazon Hiring an ASGTG Role?

1. Some Amazon sellers continue to report Pokémon listings being deactivated for high prices, even after lowering them. Interestingly, Amazon is also displaying links to off-Amazon retailers offering the same products at prices that may trigger suppression on Amazon. A few marketplaces are looking to source these, so reach out if you need a place to sell; Japan is requiring Amazon to make the lowest-priced available offer visible even when no seller qualifies for the Featured Offer.

2. 3 months late? Amazon is notifying sellers that collectible cards sold through FBA are automatically classified as FINAL SALE, effective September 1, 2026.

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4. AliExpress and Falabella Meetings were successes. More marketplaces coming. Join AliExpress WhatsApp group or sign up to sell

5. 421 BILLION in Seller Payouts! Amazon’s own job posting reveals staggering numbers: $421 billion paid annually to sellers, averaging $1.15 billion daily. Third-party sellers drive 65% of retail business. Link

6. Starting November, Amazon is rolling out estimated receiving and Prime eligibility timelines, factoring in destination and seasonality. A welcome Q4 improvement! Link

7. Amazon Acknowledges Error and Apologizes. Link.; FBA Fee update announced. Link

8. An Amazon seller reports 15 orders linked to one customer, $205 in refunds, and a copyright complaint. The seller suspects a connection. Link; another seller says their product rating plunged from 4.9 to 3.6 after receiving dozens of suspicious one-star reviews. Link

9. Preparation for the ASGTG annual event is well underway!
May 20, 2027, in Brooklyn, NY. Big focus on third-party sellers.
Sponsorships are filling up. See who’s already made their big move.
Apply for sponsorships here.

10. New crazy email: do-not-use-tenant-default@amazon.com ; Amazon hiring an ASGTG role? See job

Wishing You A Great Weekend, ED RosenbergVoice of the Seller