The holiday season brings massive opportunities – but it also presents unique challenges! Shifting your strategy to sell more products through FBM in Q4 could help avoid common pitfalls while boosting profits. Make the switch around the 15th of November to ensure you’re ready for the Holiday rush!

 Here’s a few reasons for why you should change to FBM:

1. Avoid FBA Delays and Bottlenecks: Amazon’s warehouses fill up fast in Q4, leading to delays in processing, stocking, and shipping. With FBM, you sidestep these holiday bottlenecks, giving you control over fulfilment timelines and ensuring your products are ready to ship when customers need them. Faster fulfilment not only enhances customer satisfaction but also keeps your sales flowing when FBA can’t keep up.
2. Skip Higher Storage Fees: Amazon raises FBA storage fees from mid October to the end of December. This can eat into your profits, especially if items don’t sell immediately, but FBM lets you manage inventory your way. By avoiding peak season storage costs, you protect your margins and keep more of what you earn.
3. Control Shipping Times for Faster Delivery: With FBM, you’re in charge of shipping. Unlike FBA, where holiday demand can slow down delivery times, FBM lets you fulfill orders as soon as they come in. This is a major advantage during the holidays when customers want fast delivery, especially for gifts. Quick, reliable shipping can boost your chances of winning the Buy Box and lead to higher customer satisfaction.
4. Flexibility to Replenish Hot Sellers: Amazon’s FBA inventory restrictions become more rigid in Q4 to manage warehouse space, limiting how much you can stock. With FBM, you can restock your top-selling products as often as needed, keeping them available. This flexibility is key for any arbitrage seller – responsive restocking keeps you competitive and meeting demand.
5. Improved Buy Box Performance: While no one really knows exactly how Amazon chooses which sellers get priority in the Buy Box, we do know that it becomes even more competitive in Q4! FBM can offer an edge when Amazon’s fulfilment times fall behind. When you offer fast, reliable shipping, you increase your chances of winning the Buy Box and driving sales.
6. More Control Over Returns and Refunds: The holiday season brings a surge in returns, especially after Christmas. With FBA, Amazon’s return policy can lead to high refund rates that cut into profits. FBM allows you to set your own return policies, giving you more control over handling returns. This helps reduce the financial impact of post-holiday returns and allows you to manage customer service more directly.