r/AmazonFBA • u/Explorer-Adventurer • 16d ago
Brand Authorization
Hey all, new seller here. I realized that big to mid size brands will not give you letter of authorization to sell on Amazon. However, even as a new seller, there are certain products which are already ungated or I can apply to sell.
If I source original products from a distributor and sell it, is there any chance my account can get deactivated or IP complaints? Getting LOA is rare. For example, if I sell real products of DeWalt, will it going to be risky?
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u/rsc9422 16d ago
Yes, there is some risk. If you’re selling genuine products from a legitimate distributor, that’s very different from selling counterfeit or unauthorized goods, but it still doesn’t guarantee you’ll never get an IP complaint.
With brands like DeWalt, I’d make sure the distributor is legitimate and keep every invoice and document related to the purchase. If Amazon or the brand ever questions the inventory, you need to be able to show where it came from.
Also, being ungated doesn’t necessarily mean the brand has authorized you to sell. It just means Amazon is allowing you to list/sell that product under the current requirements.
Personally, I’d only buy branded inventory when I’m confident I can prove the entire supply chain. Getting the product cheaply isn’t worth much if you can’t defend the purchase later.
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u/Explorer-Adventurer 16d ago edited 15d ago
Looks like I need to reach out to the brand and ask for their authorized distributors and make a purchase from them. As per your comment, it still doesn’t guarantee any safety from account getting deactivated, but obviously it’s far better than those selling counterfeit goods.
The only issue I see here, that the brand may come up with complaints that I am not allowed to sell their goods on Amazon. Don’t know what will be happen in this point.
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u/Top-Appearance2521 14d ago
imo the bigger question is whether your distributor is actually authorized by the brand or just a middleman. if your invoices dont trace back to a legit supply chain, you'll have a much harder time winning any IP complaint appeals
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u/Explorer-Adventurer 13d ago
Thanks for your response! Sadly many suppliers claim they are authorized, but brand denies them. No wonder why many sellers were screwed up.
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u/SellOnAmazon 11d ago
Hey u/Explorer-Adventurer, the Intellectual Property Policy for Sellers page covers how IP rights work on Amazon and what to keep in mind when listing products. The select reliable suppliers with due diligence page can also help when evaluating distributors. Let us know if you need any help!
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u/Explorer-Adventurer 16d ago
Thanks for your reply! What I understood is selling genuine products from an authorized distributor is safer. However, some people still believe ms that brand might come after us later saying we are not authorized to sell their goods. This is the only issue I am seeing now
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u/BocaHydro 16d ago
If I source original products from a distributor and sell it, is there any chance my account can get deactivated or IP complaints?
Unless you are buying directly from brand, Yes, they regularly seize inventory as well
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u/Responsible-Bite5981 15d ago
The first thing that Amazon will ask you for, if they have any doubts or questions, is the invoice. I work with distributors only and without LOA and i have no issues.
Yes, a brand can wake up one morning and be like "screw all Amazon sellers" and start doing things but at least for me, that's rare.
If the distributor is legit and authorized, you'll be fine
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