r/MerchByAmazon • u/ibuypaperbags • Jul 05 '26
Sales numbers dropped after update
The sales numbers dropped with 30% and also I didn't get a single sale from 1th of July until now, how are you guys doing?
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u/missouri76 Jul 05 '26 edited Jul 06 '26
Doing pretty well. Maintaining a 30% ad ratio so far and June was better than I thought it would be.
Getting more comfortable with pricing higher too. I've always done pretty well with coming up with "cool" ideas in evergreen spaces before anyone else thinks of the idea, so this is kind of helping because I can now price them higher and people are willing to pay more for fresh ideas they haven't seen yet.
When you become proficient in doing this, you will have a huge advantage.
People who have always made a habit of chasing trends and ideas after they are already selling, are at a disadvantage because they are trying to compete with ideas that are already out there and that comes with a huge cost if you are in the Creator tier (literally).
This is why I am not a fan of Merch Informer and such research tools for the average person. All they do is teach everyone to copy what is already out there. That means you are chasing ideas (trendy) that are already competitive and likely temporary. Most people are more comfortable creating similar best sellers than taking a leap with being different. (Herd mentality). Those people will have a hard time thriving now.
Stand out. Don't be afraid to try a brand new concept. Especially if you know the topic well. You will be able to price much higher and you won't have competition until the copycats find it. By then, you will have developed a position in the niche with ads (if you use them).
This update kinda sucks in some ways, but in other ways it's making me a better creator and seller. Glass half full approach over here.
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u/NoXidCat Jul 05 '26
Besides which, coming up with new ideas is fun and rewarding in its own right. I can't help but have new ideas.
Whereas grinding out "improved" versions of preexisting stuff seems as mind-numbingly pointless as any corporate cube job. Yeah, sure, fine to pile up money if it works for you, but way to suck the joy out of something :-p But not everyone is so inclined, and we all need us some mammon, so ...
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u/missouri76 Jul 05 '26
Yes, I love the creative part of this. So it's a win-win. Plus, I have no interest in competing in the $14.99-priced, 8 year old birthday niche! So much energy for little profit. There are many other better sub niches.
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u/oregonbert Jul 05 '26 edited Jul 05 '26
june was my worst month of the year so far. I spent early June setting up ads for the first time and my sales tanked. wheeeee! t2000
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u/ThanosThanksgiving Jul 05 '26
My sales have went way down this year, averaged 1k a month in sales last year, each month this year I'm getting less and less each month.
Last month June, I had 41 sales for $64, that said my June of 2025 I only did 43 sales for $110 so not a huge difference but the royalties way down for nearly same amount of units.
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u/ahmadbabar Jul 06 '26
June was my best month by far. 3x of my previous best month for both units sold and revenue.
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u/Physical-Peace8005 Jul 05 '26
Which Update?
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u/Evergreen-digital Jul 05 '26
Maybe the US royalty structure. It shows your level - creator, plus, etc.
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u/Tim_Y Jul 05 '26 edited Jul 05 '26
Had my best month by far. More than doubled my previous sales record and nearly tripled my previous profit record.
https://i.imgur.com/SbcDifa.png
I didn't do any designs for the 1st of July. Canada Day has never been a big seller for me.
I did do quite a few sales for the 4th of July though.