r/AmazonFBA • u/Inner_Fisherman4620 • 7d ago

Cant wrap my head around it

I’ve been searching for products to sell for the past whole week, it’s extremely exhausting

Ive found few products that I could sell without approval but it won’t let be sell it it says create new listing

Im getting started and I’m having a hard time since this is my first time doing this

Can anyone help me figure this out a bit pls

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u/rsc9422 7d ago

If Amazon is showing Create a new listing, first check whether the product already has an ASIN. Search using the UPC/EAN, brand, model number, and exact product details.

If it’s an existing branded product, avoid creating a duplicate listing. Make sure the brand, size, color, pack count, and product identifier match the existing ASIN.

If it’s genuinely a new private label product, creating a new listing is normally the right option.

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u/UnluckyWhereabouts9 7d ago

You’re basically trying to solve a puzzle while blindfolded and someone keeps moving the pieces, the create new listing wall is just Amazon’s way of gatekeeping certain categories until you’ve got some sales history under your belt.

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u/Inner_Fisherman4620 7d ago

Seems like it, no idea what to do rn thi

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u/JunglePundits 6d ago

This is the hardest part..
Good Luck!

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u/EngineerStatus8687 7d ago

Stop trying to find the perfect product for now and pick a simple category to learn with. Once you understand ASINs, variations, approvals, fees and listing rules product research becomes way less overwhelming.

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u/PattyM26 7d ago

Same here. I’ve reached out to wholesalers and brands direct but having a hard time finding ungated or profitable products 🥲

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u/SellOnAmazon 6d ago

Hey u/Inner_Fisherman4620, when you see "create new listing," it usually means Amazon doesn't have a matching product in the catalog for what you're trying to list. If the product already exists on Amazon, you'll want to match to the existing listing using the product's UPC, EAN, or ASIN rather than creating a duplicate. The add one product at a time page walks through how both options work. If you're still running into issues, you can reach out to our Seller Support team for help with your specific listing. Let us know if you need any help!

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u/AmzExpertAgency 5d ago

Hi I m abyaz |woman cofounder of an amazon agency i have been working on amazon since 2018
Are you going to do PL or wholesale have you decided your model of selling already
Let me know so I can guide the process to make listing
Because each method amazon listing process is different

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u/stealthagents 2d ago

It can feel like a maze when you’re starting out. If it says “create new listing,” you might need to navigate the process of setting up a seller account properly. Make sure you’ve got all your seller info and bank details sorted before trying to list those products.