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Thank you @Robert S for taking a moment to leave me your input and feedback, I appreciate it! I'm happy to hear that you find value in the content and hope you continue to do so. I've been taking a break from producing content but I'm planning on returning in the next few week with tons of new content!
I generally don't leave comments but your videos are always so well explained, thorough and useful. I bought a well known course which was good, but now I feel I always defer to your videos for help and info! Thanks for your help Crescent!
THANK YOU KAO THANK YOU KAO THANK YOU KAO. this video saved us $1,432.00 - with regards to changing the shipment details to the freight forwarding NOT amazon shipping. We were quite confused. Love your content brother ✅✅✅✅
I'm a big fan of your work Crescent, but I just learned a hard lesson. My first shipment I didn't know I had IPS selected (probably selected from this very video during my early FBA learning phase), and my compost bin (2lb, 10 x 9 x 8") resulted in a $480 IPS fee for 320 units!!! The dimensional weight I did not see coming, no one talks about it in tutorials...
Thank you for your support and I'm glad that you find value in the content! Sorry to hear about your situation. Yes, you have to be aware of every thing that's going on with your business so situations like this can be avoided.
You are truly a life saver: I didn't know that I would not be able to get the shipping labels until I created a shipping plan. I am still on the learning stages of becoming an Amazon seller. Thank you very much
Been binging your videos like a Netflix series. I love the up-to-date information, and how articulately you explain everything. I will be receiving my first samples this week and can't wait to truly begin this journey.
Hi, love your channel, one of my favorite trying to learn this business. I actually made my first shipment plan and made that dimension mistake you said not to do! I realized it because I remembered seeing it in this video last time I watched it. Thank you very much!!! I was able to fix it by going back to my listing and correcting the dimensions their. Just wanted to say thank you as I would not have known what the heck happen when I saw the fees!! Great content 👍
Very very useful information, I liked all videos.. When ever i get confuse, just click to your YT channal and the query solved, thanks alot for your guidline. Keep it up..
Hey life coach, been a while but never forget you. I'd like to ship in my products on a skid in their individual package. They're small but heavy. Can I shrink wrap the skid as long as I keep the lables clear to read?
Hello! How are you doing? If you're planning to ship a pallet to Amazon, you need to follow palletized inbound shipment guidelines: sellercentral.amazon.com/gp/help/help.html?itemID=200978400 Happy new year!
@@CrescentKao I'm doing well thanks, hope you are doing great too. Merry Christmas, hapoy new years, and happy birthday because you never told me when it is. This is great info, ill research it right now. Again, always gold from you much appreciated
@@hoofhearted6832 Glad to hear you're doing well! And thanks for the birthday wishes lol! My birthday is at the end of June, it was always report card day in grade school so it wasn't fun lol. Let me know if you have any other questions! Keep hustling!
Hey, crescent, Thank you for everything you do for us! But crescent, can you please make a video on AMAZON PARTNER CARRIER, how the process works and requirements, etc. Please cover everything in one video as you always do!
Yes! How can we operate this whole process by sitting in our home? and I've read that to do amazon partner program we need to arrange some manpower to load the truck is that correct? Crescent need your reply.
You're welcome. It's pretty simple. Just choose the Partnered Carrier option when you create the shipping plan and ship the products yourself just if you were shipping something to a friend across the country.
I wish if I see this video before. I order 5k worth products without knowing there are restrictions now I keep reapplying to be approved, and I am so frustrated. You should open school online. You are amazing teachers. Thank you. I did learn from you how to create FNSKU, and I did email to my suppler . Now I am learning to create a shipping label. Thanks to you.
I just wanted you to know how much your teaching is helping me so much..Thank You. God Bless you. I will watch all your video to keep learning. I need a mentor please. like my kids always say to me "you are the best" .
Thank you for taking a moment to leave me your input and feedback, I appreciate it! I'm happy to hear that you've found the content helpful. If you have any questions, post them here or in my Facebook group. Say hi to your kids for me! Keep hustling!
Hi, thanks for your great informative videos. I have one question please. Im using the shipping terms DDP from supplier freight forwarder. so still I have need to used the UPS for shipping?
Hello! You're welcome, I'm glad you're finding value in them! If your FF is arranging the shipment, they will handle the carrier also. I suggest watching this video: th-cam.com/video/YTIx60Tl684/w-d-xo.html
If I ship my product from China manufacture to Amazon fulfillment center,Who’s address should I ship from ?Freight Forder ,China manufacture address,or my address ？
You're welcome! I'm glad you find value in the content! You can put whatever address you want for the origin, it doesn't matter. You can put the suppliers, your own or your freight forwarders.
6:52 - Helpful video, I'm just curious, would it be cost effective to have lets say a supplier from china ship products filled up into 40HQ cargo, then send the items to my house address then I ship it to amazon's FBA warehouse via the Amazon patterned carrier? I know its a stupid question, just curious. Is this only cost effective for people having products that is less than one pallet instead of a full container? Because for some reason I get ridiculous quotes from china freight forwarder with the USA inland trucking fee... was hoping I can manage this USA inland trucking fee with the amazon partnered carrier.
I'm glad you found the content helpful. You'd have to get the shipment details and do the math and see which option is the most cost effective. Most freight forwarders will use the Partnered Carrier program for the domestic portion of the shipment to save on costs.
@@CrescentKao I have gotten a quote for $700 for a 20HQ container filled with paper napkins to be transported from Long Beach port to 14 miles to a warehouse nearby. Doesn’t seem Amazon partnered carrier plan. Another question, do you know how it would be possible ship goods to FBA as fast as possible and efficient once the goods arrive in long peach port? Can I somehow have the goods sent to the Amazon warehouse near Long Beach?
Thank you, Crescent. Your videos have been extremely informative. Question... I am sell a product that has 6 color variations. So they are six different FNSKUs. They are small products and can fit in one box. How can i have them shipped plan to send them in one box? They are all arriving to the same Amazon fulfillment center.
I'mg glad you found value in the video. You can choose which ASIN's you're including when you create the shipping plan. Create it from the parent listing: th-cam.com/video/meB4xYEI8Z0/w-d-xo.html
Hi, Thank you for the great content. This would save so many amazon newbies. I have a question regarding to shipping plan. When I try to make shipping plans entering box information, the errors is popping out saying "The total quantity of units for certain SKUs does not match the expected quantity". How I fix this? Thank you.
You're welcome! The number of units per carton you're entering doesn't match the total number of units you originally stated that you're shipping. The numbers need to match. If you said you're sending in 100 units. Then if you have 10 cartons, each carton needs to have 10 units, etc etc
Hi Crescent, Thanks a lot for the valuable info.. I just found your channel and I am very appreciative to your efforts. I have a question though, the "inventory placement option" is no longer available in the new "Fulfillment by Amazon Settings" , "Inbound Settings". Do you know if it was disabled by Amazon or it is available elsewhere? I am having an issue with small shipment that's ready to go but it is forcing me to split the shipment and send them to 2 different fulfillment centres. Any idea?
Hello. You're welcome! I'm glad you're finding value in the content. The Inventory Placement option is definitely there. I can see it on all of my seller accounts. I would check again or contact Seller Support.
Q: Just so that I'm clear. If I choose to have all my boxes sent to one warehouse, the additional charge is per box coming in - or per number of individual units in the total shipment? (!)
You can edit the details in the listing. Amazon will also measure and weigh the units when they arrive at the warehouse to verify the information and adjust the details if necessary.
Thank you Crescent. Please a question; i created my shipping plan already and got the pop up message that my product qualifies for manufacturer barcode.at the time it didnt give me an option to change, i didnt know the difference anyways. Right now i have my ASIN and FNSKU codes being same.which means my product will be comingled. Now i have gone into the settings and changed it to Amazon barcode option. Thing is the FNSKU hasn't changed. Do i have to create a new product listing all together so to do a new shipping plan?
You're welcome! On the Manage Inventory page, you can try clicking the Edit drop-down menu > Select Add another condition. On the offer creation page, enter a new Seller SKU, fill out the remaining required fields, and click Save and finish. Then on the Choose barcode type page, select Amazon barcode from the drop-down menu and click Save and continue.
great video thank you so much , i just wanna ask you about one thing i live in morocco and i want to send my product for the first time from china to usa which address should i use in the ( ship from ), the supplier address or amazon inventory address , please help.
Ok so I am a beginner and last week sent my first shipment off to 4 different Amazon warehouses in the US. I did make the rookie mistake of putting in the box dimensions where my unit dimensions and weights should have gone and as a result my FBA fees are too high, just like you’ve said here. What can I do about it now ?
Great Video. But Where do I get the amazon warehouse zip code? to give my FF? . I have inputed my supplier address. But then where does find the destination zip code? Thanks in Advance
Glad you found it helpful! You won't get the warehouse addresses until you complete a shipping plan. To get a shipping quote, any US address will work. You can use the Amazon warehouse address in Texas if you want: 2700 Regent Boulevard DFW Airport, TX 75261
Hello Crescent kao, thank you for the video it was very helpful. I have a question, I need the correct answer. I'm a newbie and im learning as I go.. I was told by the freight forwarder he indicated not to set up my shipping plan before my product is not produce- the factory worker will start working on my product within 2 weeks. The reason why,, I will not have the accurate total weight, dimensions, and size. The supplier gave me estimate weight, dimensions and size. So can I still setup the shipping plan and I also I need to know how I email the FNSKU label. I need to also add- Made in China on to the FNSKU label. Please advise. Thank you.
When you create a shipping plan, it will tell you where and how many fulfillment centers you'll need to ship to: th-cam.com/video/YTIx60Tl684/w-d-xo.html
I have entered the box dimension instead of the product dimension by mistake when creating the shipping plan, it counted my products as OVERSIZED product instead of standard one and its exceeded the storage amount. I deleted the plan and redo it again but its not working. and when I checked the ( information of my Listed Products I found the dimension written correctly)
Thank you for this tutorial was helpful. This is my first ever shipment to Amazon. I want to print the shipping Labels myself in order to learn this first time, what kind of paper and printer do l need? Is it the adhesive type of A4 paper so that l stick the label to the carton or just the normal A4 paper, l do not know how this works. Thank you for your response.
Hi, do I need to involve myself into these shipping issues? Why not use the FBA system to shipping? Your video here is super advanced.Its for BIG business men Sir! I have not started yet so this is not very encouraging. You need a TEAM to make it through the system man! It can take a year! Moreover,I need the means to make mistakes here,means i dont have. Thanks Karo! I always admire pros like you...You are clear and concise.
It's not as hard as you think. It's actually extremely easy to create a shipping plan. Arranging the shipment with your supplier or freight forwarder is slightly more complicated: th-cam.com/video/yDLEPETJG5g/w-d-xo.html
Hi crescent, I am shipping my products to amazon directly using DDP incoterms, will I still use the services of fedex when they arrive, I am not using a freight forwarder?
Hey crescent, i have a question. I want to sell bathtubs which is oversize. I dont know how to label the carton.the carton is oversize. May i place a bathtub in a carton and paste FNSKU as well as shipping label on that carton..because the product is oversize thats why i will have to pack it in a carton.that carton will be a package as well as shipping carton..
The FNSKU needs to be on the outer most packaging of the unit. The shipping labels need to be on the exterior of the shipping cartons: th-cam.com/video/ynVQ3pOL3lk/w-d-xo.html
@@CrescentKao but there is only one box which is also a packaging as well as shipping carton. 67x32x17 inch (package)..the product is above 50lbs.. How can i place this oversize product in other carton..(shipping carton) May i stick FNSKU as well as shipping label on the same carton.?
Glad that I found your channel. Just subscribed. May I ask what happened if there is missing products or damages in case we ship the product straight from china to Amazon ?
I'm glad you find value in the content and I appreciate your support. If there's damage from manufacturing, bring it up with your supplier. If its damaged during shipping, bring it up with the carrier. I suggest always having an inspection done: th-cam.com/video/NqTsTFKP7tA/w-d-xo.html
@@CrescentKao Hi Crescent, Thanks for your reply. I understand the supplier and carrier's responsibly. But, sometimes we don't know what happened during transportation . My question is what Amazon will do if they received missing products or it was damaged ?
@@CrescentKao Will Amazon inspect the shipment when it arrived at their warehouse and notify us if they received enough product and if they are in good condition or not ?
Question please, when you say per unit does that mean per pieces? For example I have 1000 pieces of products and are sold as a pack ( 10 pieces in 1 pack) will they then calculate my fee's as ( 1 piece x weight = amount). TIA.
One unit is whatever a person gets when they purchase your product. It doesn't matter how many items are included: th-cam.com/video/_JWDgox0_ik/w-d-xo.html
Hello Crescent, Thank you for the great video, I've been on your channel for quite some time now. I have a question that I would love to get your help on; If I have different sizes of the same product that I'm shipping to FBA, an size is the only variation 9each size has its own SKU), do I create a separate shipping plan for each size, or do I send them all in in one shipment as individual-packed?
You're welcome! I'm glad you find value in the content. You can create separate shipping plans for each or a single shipping plan for all the ASINs, its up to you.
Hi, great value, thanks. Quick question, there’s some buzz around Amazon Global Shipping, where they appear to be moving into the freight forwarding business. When I search, I can find a few threads, mostly in seller central, on the topic but some say it’s a new service while some say it’s old. If it’s new and it’s real, I’d think that Amazon will undercut other freight forwarders, while streamlining the logistics of factory-to-warehouse even more. Do you know much about it? Any views on that service if it does exist? I’m about 1 month away from shipping my first product. Thanks again
I'm happy to hear you find value in the content. I'm not aware of Amazon getting into the FF business. I doubt they would, it's not their core business.
I watched your video too late. I selected case pack not individual. Have oversize for a 7.8 ounce 2mm thick foldable 24 inch product. Is there a solution as how its delivered to Amazon would not be how they would send it to customers?
I'm not sure what you're asking. If your product is oversize, Amazon will charge you the fees accordingly. If you don't want to be charged the oversize fees, then you must make your packaging smaller/lighter.
@@CrescentKao what I was getting at is manufacturer flat packs so dimension is large. It can be rolled up and put in a cylinder making it much smaller. Does Amazon adjust their packaging if possible to lower costs or just charge the excessive charge. Best example would be a poster. If its flat it is over sized if its rolled up it's much smaller. Would Amazon roll it up or send it flat in a large box?
Hey Crescent! Thanks for the great vids. I was wondering if your cartons are required to be placed on a pallet in order for Amazon FBA ware houses to accept your inventory? I ask because in freightos there's a button that says Amazon requires you to have your shipment in a pallet.
Hello! You're welcome! I'm glad you find value in the content! It's not required to be palletized unless you're shipping in a large quantity that needs to be. I'd speak to your FF or supplier to see if the amount your ordering should be palletized or not.
+Crescent Kao Hello Crescent, have a couple of questions for you. 1. On inventory placement, 'do you' usually prefer one main location or multiple? 2. Do you still prefer DDP or do you now prefer working with a Freight forwarder? Thank you Crescent! Great info as always.
hello, quick question, can i have the UPC barcode and the FNSKU on the box at the same time? or does the FNSKU have to cover the UPC barcode? and if so can i have them print it on the box to avoid always having to send them labels?
No. Each unit can only have one visible barcode. And yes, you can print them on the box. Tons of info here on barcodes: forums.amazonbeginnermastery.com/viewforum.php?f=16
Thanks for all the info crescent your videos are very helpful and informative. I have a question about the shipping plan though. When entering the "ship from" address am I entering the manufacturer address in China or the address of my freight forwarders warehouse stateside? Or can I enter either one?
You're welcome! I'm glad you find value in the content. You can put whatever you want it doesn't really matter. Its the destination you need to get right.
Hi Crescent I need advice on shipping to an FBA warehouse. So my product is with me in Atlanta, Georgia and if I ship using Amazon's partnered carrier program (UPS), it automatically assigns the Amazon FBA warehouse as CLT2 in Charlotte, NC. However, I have made shipments to that warehouse before and it took way to long for the product to be checked in and become available. So I am exploring ways to change the "Ship From" address to be a different address (not in Atlanta, Let's say New York) so the ship to address is a different warehouse. Has anyone done this before using UPS partnered shipping? My only concern with this is 1. Whether the Atlanta UPS location will take my package when the label clearly shows that the "Ship From" address is not Atlanta but rather New York? 2. Even if the Atlanta UPS takes the package and then ships it for me, is there anything I need to communicate to Amazon about? Because the preferred shipping rate I got from the Amazon-UPS partnership is based upon the "Ship From" address being New York and calculated by that shipping distance, whereas I'm actually causing more costs given I'm shipping from Atlanta.
Hi guys! I am trying to make out first shipment. When I put in the number of units per box and number of boxes I get a ''LIMITED RESTOCK''., even though the tab on the bottom of the page says ''UNLIMITED'' We have 500 boxes of 9 units, but the system is letting me send only 22 boxes (198 units). This is our first shipment for which I many times noticed it should be ''unlimited'' and that we get the restriction later on when your sales volume shows up. Do we all have those restrictions and should I just send the max there or do I contact support? What do you recommend? Thanks!!
Amazon has a new 200 unit storage restriction for new ASIN's: sellercentral.amazon.com/gp/headlines.html?id=5620495751060445419&ref=nslp_pd_8_5620495751060445419_ttl
I am preparing my first item to sell and I am thinking of starting with FBM since I am not sure how my selling will go and uncomfortable with FBA fees yet. And I am planning to switch to FBA once my sale velocity gets on a good track. What is your opinion on this strategy?
Doing FBM will end up costing you the same or more in time and money than doing FBA. And you won’t have the Prime 1 or 2-day shipping option that buyers want. This goes over it: th-cam.com/video/jK05lTLZ3No/w-d-xo.html
Edit the shipping plan if you haven't completed it or create a new shipping plan. Amazon will also measure/weigh the units when it arrives to verify the details and change it if necessary.
Hi, i was following steps you provided and they are very helpful , however i have a question can you advise what to put on ship from address if im shipping from china. Do i put Manufactures address?
Ultimately it doesn't matter what you put there. You can put your suppliers address, your freight forwarders address or your own. What's important is the destination address.
Thank you Crescent, your videos are very insightful and are the best explained videos for beginners. Quick question with DDP shipping where and what FBA address do you tell the supplier to ship your products too? Or is the address given to you on completion of the shipping plan on your seller central account?
You're welcome! I'm happy to hear you find value in the content and thanks for you feedback, I appreciate it! You don't get the Amazon warehouse addresses until you complete a shipping plan: th-cam.com/video/meB4xYEI8Z0/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for this informative video. Do you know if I can use the same FNSKU barcode on multiple listings? I have a shipping inventory limit and need to have FF send one shipment then I plan to create new shipments as needed and drip shipments to Amazon from home using a partnered carrier. The FNSKU's have already been applied to all my products. Also, do I need my FF to apply separate carton labels (one with their address and the other cartons with my home address) since this is where I will be shipping remaining cartons to Amazon?
Oops sorry. I meant to say on multiple shipment plans. Since I am limited to 200 inventory currently I have to create separate shipment plans. I will be having FF send initial 200 units to Amazon and then have the rest of my units sent to me in US and create a new shipment plan for the same product/FNSKU and ship those with partner carriers when Amazon will allow me to send in more inventory.
@@krystalbluefit I'm not sure what you mean. The FNSKU is attached to each individual product and will never change for the lifetime of the product. It has nothing to do with shipping. You can't get around the 200 unit limit anyways until you start selling and increase your IPI.
oh noooo how can i fix it!!! i did the carton weight and now fees are extremely high, is there a way i can fix this if my product is already in amazon warehouse??
Crescent. When I arrive at the "who labels section". I get a lite blue section saying item labels are not required for the product in your plan. Click continue. In my settings I have barcodes set to Amazon. Should they be set to manufacturer?
Hi Cresent, thank you for the valuable information! Can I fly my products using UPS from the manufacturer in China directly to Amazon? Do I still need a freight forwarder or any middle man to do this? Should I select any different options to do this in my shipping plan? Thank you!
You're welcome! You can arrange the shipment yourself but I highly suggest against it. If you mess up the paperwork in any way, it will cause major problems such as delays with the shipment, the shipment being held at customs, penalties and fees or sent back to China. This video goes over it: th-cam.com/video/jK0WsjXimK0/w-d-xo.html
Hi Crescent! Thank you very much for your videos. Your videos are helping me tremendously and I really appreciate you for that. Just one question, on the dimension of product part. Is that the dimension of the product or product with packaging like opp bags? Also the Amazon barcode i need to send to supplier, is that under Merchant SKU? Thank you very much!
The product size and weight is the actual size and weight of the item someone buys from you. The Amazon barcode is the FNSKU. This video goes over it: th-cam.com/video/yDLEPETJG5g/w-d-xo.html
I would have an inspection done at least on your first order and once you've guilt and trustworthly relationship with your supplier, then you can perhaps stop. That's up to you and your risk tolerance.
Hi guys! Does anyone happen to know if it's possible to request Amazon to put your units into their shipping FBA cartons? You know, the normal one with arrow and dark tape... We just started selling on Amazon FBA and one of our buyers sent us a photo of the unit being damaged pretty badly. Turns out it was shipped just by on its own! (wt*??) I've been personally buying stuff on Amazon for several years from all sorts of categories and never have I ever received a single product that was not in FBA carton. I really thought this was common practice (the whole point of FBA lol???). We would really appreciate anyone's advice! Best, David
@@CrescentKao Thanks for answer as always! :D But is there a reason why everything I've ever received was in boxes? My competition when doing product research as well, and to be honest they have even stronger package than us lol I really do not see the logic or what could be the thing upon which amazon decides whether or not to put the unit in their box. Thanks! :)
Hi Crescent, thanks for the tips! one quick question, is there a risk in using manufacturer-recommended freight forwarder? Our manufacturer said they have used this FF for a while now and have delivered their goods straight to Amazon. But I'm just worried that perhaps in case something didn't turn out the way we happened, the FF would side with the manufacturer rather than with us given their good relationship. Have you had this experience before? Cheers.
Thank you so much sir for the information! Should i use Alibaba Verified and trade assured freight forwarders? Are they trust worthy? Please reply as my units are about to ship Thank you so much :)
You're welcome. Yes, I would stick to those but still always do your due diligence and speak to them, trust your gut, protect yourself and your payment and if you can, get a referral: th-cam.com/video/HCwQU4XUMag/w-d-xo.html
@@CrescentKao Thank you so much sir for the answer. Yes the freight forwarder is verified and under trade assurance with over 180 positive customer reviews. I am just scared to go for it as I haven't seen anyone using them for amazon fba 😅
Crescent. I'm just about to make my first shipping plan after creating an initial inactive listing to test for HAZMAT or restricted products. A page has come up "set your fulfillment by Amazon label preferences" I decline label services if I want the supplier to do it? I'm doing private label.
Hello Crescent, thanks for the valuable content. As suggested, I tried Individually packed cases, now I have 36 cases and 36 labels, 1 for each case. My FF has sent me just one UPS Tracking No for all. Amazon has 36 places to enter tracking information in. Enter that same in all the places or does it even matter?
You're welcome! You don't need to enter the tracking numbers, its for your own reference only. But if you want to, yes, just put the same number for each carton.
Crescent, do you have any information on supplement sales? I am ordering bulk powders from overseas to America. But the factory doesnt have the bottles i want to use, so i need to have them filled over here. Are there companies that fill product for supplement companies?
Sorry, I don't do products that go on or inside your body. The risk and liability is too high. I'm sure if you do a Google search for food prep or bottling services, you'll be able to find some sources.
Hi Crescent, thanks for sharing so informative videos which are so helpful for us. I am also going to start my amazon business next month. I want to ask that if I ask the manufacturer to directly send the products to Amazon FBA, then who will pay the custom charges? At that time amazon will pay and will deduct it from my account later?
Hello! You’re welcome! I’m glad you’re finding value in the content! You have to the duty. If you’re doing DDP, then you’re paying the duty at the time of purchase with your supplier or freight forwarder. Otherwise, your shipment is held at customs and won’t be released until it’s paid. th-cam.com/video/jK0WsjXimK0/w-d-xo.html
Great information Crescent! At what point will you know how many locations you have to ship to? If your supplier says they have 3 boxes and you put in the specs for each box, will Amazon configure their locations based on that information so (in this example) there be only 3 possible locations given to you? Or will you know how many locations they want you to ship to before getting to the specs page -- then you tell your supplier they will need to prepare (for example) 6 boxes for the 6 locations you were given?
Crescent with another amazing fba video! Thankyou good sir! Hey man, just a suggestion: I've been following you since the very beginning of my personal journey, matter of fact I found out about this thing called amazon FBA though your channel! As I get closer to launch my first product (beginning of october) I wanted to know if you have a private coaching group of any sort that I could join and be directly in contact with you. Would love to learn from you. ALSO please let me know if there's anything I CAN do for you as you've been a great mentor to me and all of my buddies that I've forwarded your channel to. -Shah
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This young man is not only smart he’s intelligent. The comments below reflect it and he’s also teacher motivated meaning that he has a natural skill to state things in an understandable way step-by-step and he leaves none of the small things out. This is why people are following him even after having bought a course like I did. There are thousands of others that know how to do it but few that know how to properly teach and explain it. I am very thankful I found this young man as he has helped straighten out the crooked places. If you haven’t bought a course yet and if he has one this is the guy to get it from I only hope that if he does he doesn’t stop posting videos LOL
Thank you @Robert S for taking a moment to leave me your input and feedback, I appreciate it! I'm happy to hear that you find value in the content and hope you continue to do so. I've been taking a break from producing content but I'm planning on returning in the next few week with tons of new content!
I generally don't leave comments but your videos are always so well explained, thorough and useful. I bought a well known course which was good, but now I feel I always defer to your videos for help and info! Thanks for your help Crescent!
Thank you for taking a moment to leave me your input and feedback, I appreciate it! I'm happy to hear you continue to find value in the content.
THANK YOU KAO THANK YOU KAO THANK YOU KAO. this video saved us $1,432.00 - with regards to changing the shipment details to the freight forwarding NOT amazon shipping. We were quite confused. Love your content brother ✅✅✅✅
You're welcome! I'm happy to hear that the video was able to help you and keep you from making a huge mistake. Keep hustling!
I'm a big fan of your work Crescent, but I just learned a hard lesson. My first shipment I didn't know I had IPS selected (probably selected from this very video during my early FBA learning phase), and my compost bin (2lb, 10 x 9 x 8") resulted in a $480 IPS fee for 320 units!!! The dimensional weight I did not see coming, no one talks about it in tutorials...
Thank you for your support and I'm glad that you find value in the content! Sorry to hear about your situation. Yes, you have to be aware of every thing that's going on with your business so situations like this can be avoided.
You are truly a life saver: I didn't know that I would not be able to get the shipping labels until I created a shipping plan. I am still on the learning stages of becoming an Amazon seller. Thank you very much
You're welcome! Glad to hear the video was helpful!
Been binging your videos like a Netflix series. I love the up-to-date information, and how articulately you explain everything. I will be receiving my first samples this week and can't wait to truly begin this journey.
Glad to hear you're finding value in the videos! Thanks for your feedback, too! I appreciate it.
Totally agree with you! Been binging for the last couple hours!
This info was much needed. I am referring to the clarification as to when to choose "other" and when to stick to default "partnered carrier program"
If you’re not using the partnered program then choose other.
Thank you, sir! Very good detail in your lessons. I really appreciate it!
You’re welcome! Happy to hear you continue to find value in the content!
Hi, love your channel, one of my favorite trying to learn this business. I actually made my first shipment plan and made that dimension mistake you said not to do! I realized it because I remembered seeing it in this video last time I watched it. Thank you very much!!!
I was able to fix it by going back to my listing and correcting the dimensions their. Just wanted to say thank you as I would not have known what the heck happen when I saw the fees!! Great content 👍
Hello! You're welcome! I'm glad you find value in the content! Glad you figured out the issue and the video was helpful!
Very very useful information, I liked all videos.. When ever i get confuse, just click to your YT channal and the query solved, thanks alot for your guidline. Keep it up..
I'm happy to hear that you're finding value in the content! And thank you for your support, I appreciate it!
Hey life coach, been a while but never forget you. I'd like to ship in my products on a skid in their individual package. They're small but heavy. Can I shrink wrap the skid as long as I keep the lables clear to read?
Hello! How are you doing? If you're planning to ship a pallet to Amazon, you need to follow palletized inbound shipment guidelines: sellercentral.amazon.com/gp/help/help.html?itemID=200978400
Happy new year!
@@CrescentKao I'm doing well thanks, hope you are doing great too. Merry Christmas, hapoy new years, and happy birthday because you never told me when it is. This is great info, ill research it right now. Again, always gold from you much appreciated
@@hoofhearted6832 Glad to hear you're doing well! And thanks for the birthday wishes lol! My birthday is at the end of June, it was always report card day in grade school so it wasn't fun lol. Let me know if you have any other questions! Keep hustling!
@@CrescentKao will do. The hustle is real. I won't forget your birthday this year 🤘
Hey, crescent, Thank you for everything you do for us! But crescent, can you please make a video on AMAZON PARTNER CARRIER, how the process works and requirements, etc. Please cover everything in one video as you always do!
Yes! How can we operate this whole process by sitting in our home? and I've read that to do amazon partner program we need to arrange some manpower to load the truck is that correct? Crescent need your reply.
You're welcome. It's pretty simple. Just choose the Partnered Carrier option when you create the shipping plan and ship the products yourself just if you were shipping something to a friend across the country.
@@mohiddinakrami1705 he explained all of this in this video.
I wish if I see this video before. I order 5k worth products without knowing there are restrictions now I keep reapplying to be approved, and I am so frustrated. You should open school online. You are amazing teachers. Thank you. I did learn from you how to create FNSKU, and I did email to my suppler . Now I am learning to create a shipping label. Thanks to you.
Sorry to hear that happened to you. You can join my Facebook group here for help: facebook.com/groups/AmazonBeginnerMastery
I was wondering how much I'd dish out to so ship stuff from my house! Glad your showed me the other option :)
We always learn something new in your videos, thanks again
You're welcome! Glad you continue to find value in the videos!
you really help us a lot
Very helpful! Thanks!
You’re welcome!
Thanks for the guidance Crescent 💪🏻
You're welcome!
Thank you! You provide so much value and make everything so easy to understand
I'm glad you find value in the content!
Crescent - can you do one on how to do sku labelling and shipment plan for 3rd party logistics.
From factory.
Barcode: th-cam.com/video/IZ8LAgxd27E/w-d-xo.html
Shipping plan: th-cam.com/video/meB4xYEI8Z0/w-d-xo.html
I just wanted you to know how much your teaching is helping me so much..Thank You. God Bless you. I will watch all your video to keep learning. I need a mentor please. like my kids always say to me "you are the best" .
Thank you for taking a moment to leave me your input and feedback, I appreciate it! I'm happy to hear that you've found the content helpful. If you have any questions, post them here or in my Facebook group. Say hi to your kids for me! Keep hustling!
Hi, thanks for your great informative videos. I have one question please. Im using the shipping terms DDP from supplier freight forwarder. so still I have need to used the UPS for shipping?
Hello! You're welcome, I'm glad you're finding value in them! If your FF is arranging the shipment, they will handle the carrier also. I suggest watching this video: th-cam.com/video/YTIx60Tl684/w-d-xo.html
Great job!!!👍🏾
Thank you so much for nice video,I always learned lots of knowledge from you,Such a good mentor,I will keep watch all your videos,Thanks.
If I ship my product from China manufacture to Amazon fulfillment center,Who’s address should I ship from ?Freight Forder ,China manufacture address,or my address ？
You're welcome! I'm glad you find value in the content! You can put whatever address you want for the origin, it doesn't matter. You can put the suppliers, your own or your freight forwarders.
@@CrescentKao Thank you so much,I appreciated it 😉
@@mingtan2579 You're welcome!
6:52 - Helpful video, I'm just curious, would it be cost effective to have lets say a supplier from china ship products filled up into 40HQ cargo, then send the items to my house address then I ship it to amazon's FBA warehouse via the Amazon patterned carrier? I know its a stupid question, just curious. Is this only cost effective for people having products that is less than one pallet instead of a full container? Because for some reason I get ridiculous quotes from china freight forwarder with the USA inland trucking fee... was hoping I can manage this USA inland trucking fee with the amazon partnered carrier.
I'm glad you found the content helpful. You'd have to get the shipment details and do the math and see which option is the most cost effective. Most freight forwarders will use the Partnered Carrier program for the domestic portion of the shipment to save on costs.
@@CrescentKao I have gotten a quote for $700 for a 20HQ container filled with paper napkins to be transported from Long Beach port to 14 miles to a warehouse nearby. Doesn’t seem Amazon partnered carrier plan. Another question, do you know how it would be possible ship goods to FBA as fast as possible and efficient once the goods arrive in long peach port? Can I somehow have the goods sent to the Amazon warehouse near Long Beach?
Thank you, Crescent. Your videos have been extremely informative. Question... I am sell a product that has 6 color variations. So they are six different FNSKUs. They are small products and can fit in one box. How can i have them shipped plan to send them in one box? They are all arriving to the same Amazon fulfillment center.
I'mg glad you found value in the video. You can choose which ASIN's you're including when you create the shipping plan. Create it from the parent listing: th-cam.com/video/meB4xYEI8Z0/w-d-xo.html
Hi, Thank you for the great content. This would save so many amazon newbies.
I have a question regarding to shipping plan.
When I try to make shipping plans entering box information, the errors is popping out saying "The total quantity of units for certain SKUs does not match the expected quantity". How I fix this? Thank you.
You're welcome! The number of units per carton you're entering doesn't match the total number of units you originally stated that you're shipping. The numbers need to match. If you said you're sending in 100 units. Then if you have 10 cartons, each carton needs to have 10 units, etc etc
great thankyou Crescent very clear and great detail
You're welcome!
When and how do you typically make photos of product to use in the listing if you ship from supplier to Amazon center?
This goes over all the steps: th-cam.com/video/fLdPcTVkQz8/w-d-xo.html
@@CrescentKao Great. Thanks!
Hi Crescent, Thanks a lot for the valuable info.. I just found your channel and I am very appreciative to your efforts. I have a question though, the "inventory placement option" is no longer available in the new "Fulfillment by Amazon Settings" , "Inbound Settings". Do you know if it was disabled by Amazon or it is available elsewhere? I am having an issue with small shipment that's ready to go but it is forcing me to split the shipment and send them to 2 different fulfillment centres. Any idea?
Hello. You're welcome! I'm glad you're finding value in the content. The Inventory Placement option is definitely there. I can see it on all of my seller accounts. I would check again or contact Seller Support.
I was about to do the same mistake of product dimensions ! Thank you
You're welcome! Glad you found the video helpful!
Q: Just so that I'm clear. If I choose to have all my boxes sent to one warehouse, the additional charge is per box coming in - or per number of individual units in the total shipment? (!)
If you use the Inventory Placement service, the fee is per UNIT: th-cam.com/video/oWl9vspkm5I/w-d-xo.html
Quick question.. so if we do make the mistake of entering the package weight and size instead of the unit. How do we fix it?
You can edit the details in the listing. Amazon will also measure and weigh the units when they arrive at the warehouse to verify the information and adjust the details if necessary.
Crescent Kao thank you very much for the reply!
Thank you Crescent. Please a question; i created my shipping plan already and got the pop up message that my product qualifies for manufacturer barcode.at the time it didnt give me an option to change, i didnt know the difference anyways. Right now i have my ASIN and FNSKU codes being same.which means my product will be comingled. Now i have gone into the settings and changed it to Amazon barcode option. Thing is the FNSKU hasn't changed. Do i have to create a new product listing all together so to do a new shipping plan?
You're welcome! On the Manage Inventory page, you can try clicking the Edit drop-down menu > Select Add another condition. On the offer creation page, enter a new Seller SKU, fill out the remaining required fields, and click Save and finish. Then on the Choose barcode type page, select Amazon barcode from the drop-down menu and click Save and continue.
great video thank you so much , i just wanna ask you about one thing i live in morocco and i want to send my product for the first time from china to usa which address should i use in the ( ship from ), the supplier address or amazon inventory address , please help.
Your welcome! This goes over it: th-cam.com/video/YTIx60Tl684/w-d-xo.html
Ok so I am a beginner and last week sent my first shipment off to 4 different Amazon warehouses in the US. I did make the rookie mistake of putting in the box dimensions where my unit dimensions and weights should have gone and as a result my FBA fees are too high, just like you’ve said here.
What can I do about it now ?
This goes over it: th-cam.com/video/oH6RW57O4mQ/w-d-xo.html
Awesome video. Thanks so much.
Thanks for your feedback, I appreciate it!
Great Video. But Where do I get the amazon warehouse zip code? to give my FF? . I have inputed my supplier address. But then where does find the destination zip code?
Thanks in Advance
Glad you found it helpful! You won't get the warehouse addresses until you complete a shipping plan. To get a shipping quote, any US address will work. You can use the Amazon warehouse address in Texas if you want:
2700 Regent Boulevard
DFW Airport, TX 75261
very useful video. thank you.
You're welcome! I'm glad that you found it helpful!
Hello Crescent kao, thank you for the video it was very helpful. I have a question, I need the correct answer. I'm a newbie and im learning as I go.. I was told by the freight forwarder he indicated not to set up my shipping plan before my product is not produce- the factory worker will start working on my product within 2 weeks. The reason why,, I will not have the accurate total weight, dimensions, and size. The supplier gave me estimate weight, dimensions and size. So can I still setup the shipping plan and I also I need to know how I email the FNSKU label. I need to also add- Made in China on to the FNSKU label. Please advise. Thank you.
You need accurate shipping details. So I would wait.
@@CrescentKao oh ok, thank you. I will wait to set up my shipping plan until I have the accurate total weight, dimensions and size. Thanks
Thanks for your informational videos. Do you provide personal coaching?
You're welcome! I'm glad you're finding value in the content. Yes, you can find details on my website: www.crescentkao.com
Hey Cresent, if you choose distributed inventory does that mean I have to send units myself to every fba centre? What if theyre coming from China?
When you create a shipping plan, it will tell you where and how many fulfillment centers you'll need to ship to: th-cam.com/video/YTIx60Tl684/w-d-xo.html
I have entered the box dimension instead of the product dimension by mistake when creating the shipping plan, it counted my products as OVERSIZED product instead of standard one and its exceeded the storage amount. I deleted the plan and redo it again but its not working. and when I checked the ( information of my Listed Products I found the dimension written correctly)
When Amazon receives your shipment, they will measure and weigh the units. You can contact Seller Support to request a remeasure too to fix it.
Thank you for this tutorial was helpful. This is my first ever shipment to Amazon. I want to print the shipping Labels myself in order to learn this first time, what kind of paper and printer do l need? Is it the adhesive type of A4 paper so that l stick the label to the carton or just the normal A4 paper, l do not know how this works.
Thank you for your response.
I'm glad you found it helpful! You can print it on what ever paper you want. Just stick on the cartons with tape.
Hi, do I need to involve myself into these shipping issues? Why not use the FBA system to shipping? Your video here is super advanced.Its for BIG business men Sir! I have not started yet so this is not very encouraging. You need a TEAM to make it through the system man! It can take a year!
Moreover,I need the means to make mistakes here,means i dont have. Thanks Karo! I always admire pros like you...You are clear and concise.
It's not as hard as you think. It's actually extremely easy to create a shipping plan. Arranging the shipment with your supplier or freight forwarder is slightly more complicated: th-cam.com/video/yDLEPETJG5g/w-d-xo.html
Hi crescent, I am shipping my products to amazon directly using DDP incoterms, will I still use the services of fedex when they arrive, I am not using a freight forwarder?
Hello. You can use whichever carrier you like.
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Thanks for your feedback, I appreciate it!
Hey crescent, i have a question.
I want to sell bathtubs which is oversize. I dont know how to label the carton.the carton is oversize.
May i place a bathtub in a carton and paste FNSKU as well as shipping label on that carton..because the product is oversize thats why i will have to pack it in a carton.that carton will be a package as well as shipping carton..
The FNSKU needs to be on the outer most packaging of the unit. The shipping labels need to be on the exterior of the shipping cartons: th-cam.com/video/ynVQ3pOL3lk/w-d-xo.html
@@CrescentKao but there is only one box which is also a packaging as well as shipping carton.
67x32x17 inch (package)..the product is above 50lbs..
How can i place this oversize product in other carton..(shipping carton)
May i stick FNSKU as well as shipping label on the same carton.?
@@Xplorewithsabir Then put them on the same box.
Glad that I found your channel. Just subscribed. May I ask what happened if there is missing products or damages in case we ship the product straight from china to Amazon ?
I'm glad you find value in the content and I appreciate your support. If there's damage from manufacturing, bring it up with your supplier. If its damaged during shipping, bring it up with the carrier. I suggest always having an inspection done: th-cam.com/video/NqTsTFKP7tA/w-d-xo.html
@@CrescentKao Hi Crescent, Thanks for your reply. I understand the supplier and carrier's responsibly. But, sometimes we don't know what happened during transportation . My question is what Amazon will do if they received missing products or it was damaged ?
@@CrescentKao Will Amazon inspect the shipment when it arrived at their warehouse and notify us if they received enough product and if they are in good condition or not ?
@@jessican4691 Amazon isn't going to inspect your products. They don't know what its supposed to be or if anything is wrong or missing.
Placement service doesnt work for oversize items
how do i channel the dimensions of the units I totally made mistake
You can change the size and weight by editing the listing details or Amazon will measure and weigh your product when it arrives at the warehouse.
I can’t believe you actually respond, thanks for your videos. They are very helpful
very good information thanks!
You're welcome!
I’m so glad you made this!
I’m happy to hear you found value in the content! Thanks for your feedback, I appreciate it!
Question please, when you say per unit does that mean per pieces? For example I have 1000 pieces of products and are sold as a pack ( 10 pieces in 1 pack) will they then calculate my fee's as ( 1 piece x weight = amount). TIA.
One unit is whatever a person gets when they purchase your product. It doesn't matter how many items are included: th-cam.com/video/_JWDgox0_ik/w-d-xo.html
@@CrescentKao Thank you.
If you put the wrong ship from address on your shipping plan, how do your change it after your have submitted it?
You can’t. Create a new shipping plan.
Hello Crescent, Thank you for the great video, I've been on your channel for quite some time now.
I have a question that I would love to get your help on; If I have different sizes of the same product that I'm shipping to FBA, an size is the only variation 9each size has its own SKU), do I create a separate shipping plan for each size, or do I send them all in in one shipment as individual-packed?
You're welcome! I'm glad you find value in the content. You can create separate shipping plans for each or a single shipping plan for all the ASINs, its up to you.
Hi, great value, thanks. Quick question, there’s some buzz around Amazon Global Shipping, where they appear to be moving into the freight forwarding business. When I search, I can find a few threads, mostly in seller central, on the topic but some say it’s a new service while some say it’s old. If it’s new and it’s real, I’d think that Amazon will undercut other freight forwarders, while streamlining the logistics of factory-to-warehouse even more. Do you know much about it? Any views on that service if it does exist? I’m about 1 month away from shipping my first product. Thanks again
I'm happy to hear you find value in the content. I'm not aware of Amazon getting into the FF business. I doubt they would, it's not their core business.
I watched your video too late. I selected case pack not individual. Have oversize for a 7.8 ounce 2mm thick foldable 24 inch product. Is there a solution as how its delivered to Amazon would not be how they would send it to customers?
I'm not sure what you're asking. If your product is oversize, Amazon will charge you the fees accordingly. If you don't want to be charged the oversize fees, then you must make your packaging smaller/lighter.
@@CrescentKao what I was getting at is manufacturer flat packs so dimension is large. It can be rolled up and put in a cylinder making it much smaller. Does Amazon adjust their packaging if possible to lower costs or just charge the excessive charge. Best example would be a poster. If its flat it is over sized if its rolled up it's much smaller. Would Amazon roll it up or send it flat in a large box?
Such a lifesaver!
Glad you found it helpful!
what is Ship from address? this shows up on the left side when selecting Packing type.
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Hey Crescent! Thanks for the great vids. I was wondering if your cartons are required to be placed on a pallet in order for Amazon FBA ware houses to accept your inventory?
I ask because in freightos there's a button that says Amazon requires you to have your shipment in a pallet.
Hello! You're welcome! I'm glad you find value in the content! It's not required to be palletized unless you're shipping in a large quantity that needs to be. I'd speak to your FF or supplier to see if the amount your ordering should be palletized or not.
How does one request for an inspection before the product leaves the suppliers Warehouse?
You hire a 3rd party inspection company. This video goes over it: th-cam.com/video/NqTsTFKP7tA/w-d-xo.html
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Hello Crescent, have a couple of questions for you. 1. On inventory placement, 'do you' usually prefer one main location or multiple? 2. Do you still prefer DDP or do you now prefer working with a Freight forwarder? Thank you Crescent! Great info as always.
1) I don't use inventory placement
2) I use DDP
@@CrescentKao
Ok got it. So you leave the Inventory placement on default. Cool.
Sir how we make a amazon fba shipping plane if we want to sand differant t shirt with differant sizes for the first time ?
The video goes over how to do this at 21:01.
hello, quick question, can i have the UPC barcode and the FNSKU on the box at the same time? or does the FNSKU have to cover the UPC barcode? and if so can i have them print it on the box to avoid always having to send them labels?
No. Each unit can only have one visible barcode. And yes, you can print them on the box. Tons of info here on barcodes: forums.amazonbeginnermastery.com/viewforum.php?f=16
@@CrescentKao Thanks so much bro!
Thanks for all the info crescent your videos are very helpful and informative. I have a question about the shipping plan though. When entering the "ship from" address am I entering the manufacturer address in China or the address of my freight forwarders warehouse stateside? Or can I enter either one?
You're welcome! I'm glad you find value in the content. You can put whatever you want it doesn't really matter. Its the destination you need to get right.
Hi
Crescent
I need advice on shipping to an FBA warehouse. So my product is with me in Atlanta, Georgia and if I ship using Amazon's partnered carrier program (UPS), it automatically assigns the Amazon FBA warehouse as CLT2 in Charlotte, NC. However, I have made shipments to that warehouse before and it took way to long for the product to be checked in and become available. So I am exploring ways to change the "Ship From" address to be a different address (not in Atlanta, Let's say New York) so the ship to address is a different warehouse. Has anyone done this before using UPS partnered shipping?
My only concern with this is
1. Whether the Atlanta UPS location will take my package when the label clearly shows that the "Ship From" address is not Atlanta but rather New York?
2. Even if the Atlanta UPS takes the package and then ships it for me, is there anything I need to communicate to Amazon about? Because the preferred shipping rate I got from the Amazon-UPS partnership is based upon the "Ship From" address being New York and calculated by that shipping distance, whereas I'm actually causing more costs given I'm shipping from Atlanta.
You don't get to choose which Amazon warehouse(s) your shipment goes to.
Hi guys! I am trying to make out first shipment. When I put in the number of units per box and number of boxes I get a ''LIMITED RESTOCK''., even though the tab on the bottom of the page says ''UNLIMITED'' We have 500 boxes of 9 units, but the system is letting me send only 22 boxes (198 units).
This is our first shipment for which I many times noticed it should be ''unlimited'' and that we get the restriction later on when your sales volume shows up.
Do we all have those restrictions and should I just send the max there or do I contact support? What do you recommend?
Thanks!!
Amazon has a new 200 unit storage restriction for new ASIN's:
sellercentral.amazon.com/gp/headlines.html?id=5620495751060445419&ref=nslp_pd_8_5620495751060445419_ttl
I sent a shipment to Amazon FBA as case packed instead of individually packed. How can I fix this mistake? Thanks
If you’ve already shipped it there’s nothing you can do about it now. Amazon may charge you to fix whatever problem there is.
I am preparing my first item to sell and I am thinking of starting with FBM since I am not sure how my selling will go and uncomfortable with FBA fees yet. And I am planning to switch to FBA once my sale velocity gets on a good track. What is your opinion on this strategy?
Doing FBM will end up costing you the same or more in time and money than doing FBA. And you won’t have the Prime 1 or 2-day shipping option that buyers want. This goes over it: th-cam.com/video/jK05lTLZ3No/w-d-xo.html
can I edit my shipping plan? I need to change the weight.
If you haven’t completed it. Here’s a new video: th-cam.com/video/iQMKhWhSYPs/w-d-xo.html
Any idea why a US shipment would not allow the partnered carrier? It is not an option on my shipment.
This may explain why: sellercentral.amazon.com/gp/help/help.html?itemID=201530080&ref=efph_201530080_cont_201119120&language=en_US
Question again. I mistakenly input the weight of my carton instead of my unit which is why my FBA fee's are so high. How do I correct this?
Edit the shipping plan if you haven't completed it or create a new shipping plan. Amazon will also measure/weigh the units when it arrives to verify the details and change it if necessary.
@@CrescentKao got it. Also, can I send my shipping label now and then fix this issue after?
Hi, i was following steps you provided and they are very helpful , however i have a question can you advise what to put on ship from address if im shipping from china. Do i put Manufactures address?
Ultimately it doesn't matter what you put there. You can put your suppliers address, your freight forwarders address or your own. What's important is the destination address.
Thank you Crescent, your videos are very insightful and are the best explained videos for beginners. Quick question with DDP shipping where and what FBA address do you tell the supplier to ship your products too? Or is the address given to you on completion of the shipping plan on your seller central account?
You're welcome! I'm happy to hear you find value in the content and thanks for you feedback, I appreciate it! You don't get the Amazon warehouse addresses until you complete a shipping plan: th-cam.com/video/meB4xYEI8Z0/w-d-xo.html
Hello, do you have a video with how can i create my listing to make my shipping plan, but without activate it(to not lose the honeymoon period)?
You can’t create a shipping plan without creating a listing first.
@@CrescentKao i know, but a don t want the listing to became active, how can i do that?
The listing isn’t active until there is inventory.
But can i set the "start date" way in the future?
Thank you for this informative video. Do you know if I can use the same FNSKU barcode on multiple listings? I have a shipping inventory limit and need to have FF send one shipment then I plan to create new shipments as needed and drip shipments to Amazon from home using a partnered carrier. The FNSKU's have already been applied to all my products. Also, do I need my FF to apply separate carton labels (one with their address and the other cartons with my home address) since this is where I will be shipping remaining cartons to Amazon?
No. Barcodes are one time use and attached to the original listing for the lifetime of that product.
Oops sorry. I meant to say on multiple shipment plans. Since I am limited to 200 inventory currently I have to create separate shipment plans. I will be having FF send initial 200 units to Amazon and then have the rest of my units sent to me in US and create a new shipment plan for the same product/FNSKU and ship those with partner carriers when Amazon will allow me to send in more inventory.
And btw. Thank you for the response!
@@krystalbluefit I'm not sure what you mean. The FNSKU is attached to each individual product and will never change for the lifetime of the product. It has nothing to do with shipping. You can't get around the 200 unit limit anyways until you start selling and increase your IPI.
oh noooo how can i fix it!!! i did the carton weight and now fees are extremely high, is there a way i can fix this if my product is already in amazon warehouse??
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How do you print shipping Labels
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Crescent. When I arrive at the "who labels section". I get a lite blue section saying item labels are not required for the product in your plan. Click continue. In my settings I have barcodes set to Amazon. Should they be set to manufacturer?
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Love your insights! How do you have inspections done at the supplier location?
Thanks for your feedback! I'm glad to hear you find value in the videos. This video goes over inspections: th-cam.com/video/NqTsTFKP7tA/w-d-xo.html
Hi Cresent, thank you for the valuable information! Can I fly my products using UPS from the manufacturer in China directly to Amazon? Do I still need a freight forwarder or any middle man to do this? Should I select any different options to do this in my shipping plan? Thank you!
You're welcome! You can arrange the shipment yourself but I highly suggest against it. If you mess up the paperwork in any way, it will cause major problems such as delays with the shipment, the shipment being held at customs, penalties and fees or sent back to China. This video goes over it: th-cam.com/video/jK0WsjXimK0/w-d-xo.html
Hi Crescent! Thank you very much for your videos. Your videos are helping me tremendously and I really appreciate you for that. Just one question, on the dimension of product part. Is that the dimension of the product or product with packaging like opp bags? Also the Amazon barcode i need to send to supplier, is that under Merchant SKU? Thank you very much!
The product size and weight is the actual size and weight of the item someone buys from you. The Amazon barcode is the FNSKU. This video goes over it: th-cam.com/video/yDLEPETJG5g/w-d-xo.html
helpful thanks
You’re welcome.
Hi , are the labels removable ?How do you send them to the supplier?
You print or download the labels and you can email them to your supplier.
Thank you !!
Sorry if I order 200 units do I send 200 barcodes?
mary Batterbee Only one. The same barcode goes on all the units. This video ones over it: th-cam.com/video/nyLQYKC4CwI/w-d-xo.html
Hello Crescent, Thank you for sharing this . I have a question, Do i need to do inspection on my products every time i reorder?
I would have an inspection done at least on your first order and once you've guilt and trustworthly relationship with your supplier, then you can perhaps stop. That's up to you and your risk tolerance.
Hi guys!
Does anyone happen to know if it's possible to request Amazon to put your units into their shipping FBA cartons? You know, the normal one with arrow and dark tape...
We just started selling on Amazon FBA and one of our buyers sent us a photo of the unit being damaged pretty badly. Turns out it was shipped just by on its own! (wt*??) I've been personally buying stuff on Amazon for several years from all sorts of categories and never have I ever received a single product that was not in FBA carton. I really thought this was common practice (the whole point of FBA lol???).
We would really appreciate anyone's advice!
Best, David
There isn't. If you're worried about damage, its your responsibility to package your product so that it doesn't get damaged.
@@CrescentKao Thanks for answer as always! :D
But is there a reason why everything I've ever received was in boxes? My competition when doing product research as well, and to be honest they have even stronger package than us lol I really do not see the logic or what could be the thing upon which amazon decides whether or not to put the unit in their box. Thanks! :)
Hi Crescent, thanks for the tips! one quick question, is there a risk in using manufacturer-recommended freight forwarder? Our manufacturer said they have used this FF for a while now and have delivered their goods straight to Amazon. But I'm just worried that perhaps in case something didn't turn out the way we happened, the FF would side with the manufacturer rather than with us given their good relationship. Have you had this experience before? Cheers.
You're welcome. It shouldn't matter. Get quotes from multiple sources and keep your options open.
Thank you so much sir for the information! Should i use Alibaba Verified and trade assured freight forwarders? Are they trust worthy? Please reply as my units are about to ship
Thank you so much :)
You're welcome. Yes, I would stick to those but still always do your due diligence and speak to them, trust your gut, protect yourself and your payment and if you can, get a referral: th-cam.com/video/HCwQU4XUMag/w-d-xo.html
@@CrescentKao Thank you so much sir for the answer.
Yes the freight forwarder is verified and under trade assurance with over 180 positive customer reviews. I am just scared to go for it as I haven't seen anyone using them for amazon fba 😅
Crescent. I'm just about to make my first shipping plan after creating an initial inactive listing to test for HAZMAT or restricted products. A page has come up "set your fulfillment by Amazon label preferences" I decline label services if I want the supplier to do it? I'm doing private label.
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Hello Crescent, thanks for the valuable content. As suggested, I tried Individually packed cases, now I have 36 cases and 36 labels, 1 for each case. My FF has sent me just one UPS Tracking No for all. Amazon has 36 places to enter tracking information in. Enter that same in all the places or does it even matter?
You're welcome! You don't need to enter the tracking numbers, its for your own reference only. But if you want to, yes, just put the same number for each carton.
Crescent, do you have any information on supplement sales? I am ordering bulk powders from overseas to America. But the factory doesnt have the bottles i want to use, so i need to have them filled over here. Are there companies that fill product for supplement companies?
Sorry, I don't do products that go on or inside your body. The risk and liability is too high. I'm sure if you do a Google search for food prep or bottling services, you'll be able to find some sources.
Hi Crescent, thanks for sharing so informative videos which are so helpful for us. I am also going to start my amazon business next month. I want to ask that if I ask the manufacturer to directly send the products to Amazon FBA, then who will pay the custom charges? At that time amazon will pay and will deduct it from my account later?
Hello! You’re welcome! I’m glad you’re finding value in the content! You have to the duty. If you’re doing DDP, then you’re paying the duty at the time of purchase with your supplier or freight forwarder. Otherwise, your shipment is held at customs and won’t be released until it’s paid. th-cam.com/video/jK0WsjXimK0/w-d-xo.html
I have 12 boxes.. Each boxes are less than 15Kg.. Total weight of whole parcel is 140kg.
Can i use SPD?? Or I should go with LTL
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Same process for products with variation (paren-child)?
Yes.
@@CrescentKao thanks
Great information Crescent! At what point will you know how many locations you have to ship to? If your supplier says they have 3 boxes and you put in the specs for each box, will Amazon configure their locations based on that information so (in this example) there be only 3 possible locations given to you? Or will you know how many locations they want you to ship to before getting to the specs page -- then you tell your supplier they will need to prepare (for example) 6 boxes for the 6 locations you were given?
You won’t know until you print the shipping labels. The addresses will be on the labels.
@@CrescentKao So if you input only 3 boxes, they will only send you 3 locations to ship to?
There’s way to know. They can all goto one warehouse or multiple.
@@CrescentKao I see. Thank you for continuing to share your insight :)
Great video..useful videoo..thank youuu........
You're welcome!
Do you recommend any inspection services?
movley.com Speak to Brendon or Sajag. Tell them I sent you.
Crescent with another amazing fba video!
Thankyou good sir!
Hey man, just a suggestion:
I've been following you since the very beginning of my personal journey, matter of fact I found out about this thing called amazon FBA though your channel! As I get closer to launch my first product (beginning of october)
I wanted to know if you have a private coaching group of any sort that I could join and be directly in contact with you. Would love to learn from you. ALSO please let me know if there's anything I CAN do for you as you've been a great mentor to me and all of my buddies that I've forwarded your channel to.
-Shah
I'm glad you found value in the content! You can join my Facebook group and forums. Links are in the video description. If you want one on one help, you can find details on consulting and mentorship on my website: www.crescentkao.com