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Amazon FBA Inventory Statuses Explained: Why Your Units Aren't Sellable Yet

A former Amazon Operations Director breaks down every FBA inventory status, how they connect, and why the same listing can show Prime to one shopper and not another.

Sep 24, 2026 10 min read

Amazon Updates

Amazon Q4 2026: Key Inventory Deadlines and Peak Fulfillment Fees Sellers Need to Know

Amazon's Q4 2026 cutoff dates are set — Prime Big Deal Days inventory must arrive by September 9 (minimal split), Black Friday by October 21. Peak fees apply Oct 15–Jan 14. Here's what to plan around.

Aug 5, 2026 3 min read

Seller Tips

Your Amazon IPI Score, Fully Explained

Amazon's IPI score controls your FBA storage capacity. Here's exactly how it's calculated, why it lags your actions, and what actually moves the number.

July 14, 2026 8 min read

Compliance

Pallet Compliance for High-Volume FBA Sellers: Best Practices To Your Freight

Pallet rejections cost more than re-handling fees — at 5,000+ units a month, one bad pallet can tie up an entire truckload. Here's how to build, wrap, and label every pallet to Amazon's spec the first time.

June 16, 2026 6 min read

Amazon Updates

Why Amazon's Inbound Placement Fee Exists — And How High-Volume Sellers Can Actually Control It

At 3,000 large standard units per month, you could be paying $28,000+ per year in placement fees. Most sellers treat this as fixed. It isn't — if you understand how Amazon's fulfillment network actually works.

Apr 30, 2026 10 min read

Seller Tips

Hidden Costs of DIY FBA Prep

Most FBA sellers doing their own prep vastly underestimate the hidden costs of DIY prep. The article unravels these costs and determines when a prep center might make more sense.

Mar 28, 2026 9 min read

Amazon Updates

Amazon Commingling Ends March 31, 2026: What Every Seller Needs to Do Now

Amazon's stickerless commingling program ends March 31, 2026. New FNSKU labeling rules affect brand owners and resellers differently. Here's exactly what you need to do before the deadline.

Mar 9, 2026 9 min read

Amazon Updates

Amazon FBA Prep Is Gone in 2026: What Sellers Are Getting Wrong Right Now

Amazon eliminated FBA prep services on January 1, 2026. New inbound defect fees now reach $1.74 per unit. Here's what high-volume sellers are getting wrong — and how to fix it fast.

Feb 20, 2026 7 min read

Seller Tips

Why You Don't Need a Sales Tax-Free Prep Center (And What Actually Matters)

The "0% sales tax state" pitch is a myth for most Amazon sellers. Learn why reseller certificates matter more and what actually impacts your bottom line.

Dec 24, 2025 5 min read

Compliance

Why Amazon Rejects FBA Shipments: An Insider's Guide

Learn the real reasons Amazon rejects FBA shipments from someone who spent 10+ years inside Amazon fulfillment operations. Avoid costly delays and rejections.

Dec 17, 2025 10 min read