FBA is a scam
This is a scam, I will never stock FBA
On March 8, I was deducted 1400 USD storage fee, today I was deducted Long-term storage fee 832.62. What the hell happened?
FBA is a scam
FBA is a scam
This is a scam, I will never stock FBA
On March 8, I was deducted 1400 USD storage fee, today I was deducted Long-term storage fee 832.62. What the hell happened?
FBA is a scam
51 replies
Seller_z3XfkorVSmnEY
It sounds like you did not fully understand the services and fees FBA provides. Selling on Amazon and using FBA is not a good fit for everything. YOU as the business owner need to do the math and decide if it works for you.
FBA may be many things, but it's not a scam.
Seller_nRFmxiQg4EGrw
Sounds like you sent far more inventory to FBA than you could expect to sell in a reasonable time.
FBA is intended to FULFILL orders; it's not a storage facility.
All of these fees are spelled out in the terms. Sounds as if you didn't fully understand them, or you grossly miscalculated how well your product would sell. Either way, the fault is not Amazon's.
Seller_BuZUJXlsn20ML
The goods you store at AMZ will be held hostage, and they will be free to deduct fees, thousands of them.
Seller_nRFmxiQg4EGrw
Why are they being "held hostage"? Are you unable to create a removal order? Is your account suspended for IP complaints or similar?
Seller_Ha6JyVvDK6Ybs
Don't forget they now charge you for low inventory on your FBA items.
Seller_BuZUJXlsn20ML
I mean they can just charge you a ridiculous fee for having your item in their warehouse. FBA is a hostage kidnapping game
FBA is Scam
Seller_DPetgMN6a9UZU
I'm not sure I understand how it's a scam. They clearly state the CBF storage rate, along with the aged inventory surcharge.
Did you look at these storage rates and consider how long your inventory would be in FCs BEFORE you sent them in?
Seller_tzb0Adb4whsRu
Perhaps you need to learn and study Seller University.
There are multiple fees for FBA and the storage fee is one of them.
You can see those fees for each product you're selling on the Manage Inventory page.
This isn't something new and it's your own fault for not learning before agreeing to the seller agreement.
Seller_S8L39LZKwAbvs
Amazon really needs to start requiring IQ and reading comprehension tests before allowing people to be sellers
Seller_oDXVaydIpi3Hi
Or...as is typical. Amazon didnt measure things correctly, miscategorized things etc and he owes them substantially less.
Seller_nRFmxiQg4EGrw
Yes, that is possible.
Amazon can make mistakes. But if they are charging the wrong amount due to a size mis-measure, and you don't catch it until the items have been there so long that you are being charged LTSF, then you're a little late complaining.
Frankly, I don't think (based on the phrasing of the question) that the OP was even aware of LTSF until being charged them. Amazon makes mistakes, but this really sounds like someone who did not bother to do the proper research, both on policy and how much they could reasonably expect to sell.
Seller_nRFmxiQg4EGrw
They can only charge you for the amount of items YOU decide to send in. You obviously miscalculated what the appropriate amount was.
And stop thinking of it as "warehouse". Think of it as "Fulfillment Center". It's not there to act as long term storage for your inventory.
Seller_a6O2rypQTzhp0
FBA actually works great. If you do not sell an item fast, it sits there for long time. Amazon has to pay rent for that space. Amazon could move more products and make more money. It is an opportunity cost for Amazon. If you rented space for your product, you would have to pay for it. So, consider that it is a rent for your space. So, I am telling you, FBA can be many things, but not a scam. If is a wonderful tool if you use it wisely.
Seller_nRFmxiQg4EGrw
So your advice to the OP is to ignore what is said by people who have a clue of what's going on??
Seller_IlPjCZLKNTFOz
Sounds like you got hit on long term storage. I assume you sell books. You are correct, you should reconsider FBA if you have slow moving products like books. I've been there before since I sold books back in the day. Some books can take up to a year to sell. But they can be a diamond in the rough when the right person finds them. Maybe pull back those slow movers and fulfill yourself.
FBA Def not a scam. You need to understand logistics my friend. No shade. Just stating fact.
