Has your Amazon account been hit with a Section 3 suspension?

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In this episode of The Clear the Shelf Podcast, Chris Grant and Chris Racic dive into Chris's recent experience with an Amazon Section 3 suspension and how he successfully got his account reinstated. If you're an Amazon seller, this video is a must-watch to avoid common pitfalls and learn exactly how to recover your account and keep your business running.

In this episode, Chris walks through every step he took, from understanding why Amazon suspended his account to submitting documentation and going through Amazon's video verification process. You'll learn the secrets to preparing a solid plan, organizing your documents for easy review, and handling the stressful video verification like a pro.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What triggers Amazon Section 3 suspensions and how to avoid them

• How to prepare the right documentation to prove your compliance

• The video verification process: What to expect and how to succeed

• How to organize your documents for fast review and account reinstatement

• Tips for writing an effective Plan of Action (POA) that gets results

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction to Chris’s Amazon Section 3 Suspension Story 3:10 - What is an Amazon Section 3 Suspension?

5:50 - Breaking Down Amazon’s Terms: Why Suspensions Happen Without Warning

9:15 - Common Triggers for Section 3 Suspensions (Counterfeit, Account Health, etc.)

12:30 - How Amazon Communicates a Section 3 Suspension: What the Email Says

15:45 - First Steps After Receiving a Section 3 Suspension: Stay Calm, Assess

18:30 - Chris’s Initial Reaction and Gathering His Documentation

21:00 - Understanding Amazon’s Request for Invoices and Receipts

24:20 - What Documentation Amazon Typically Asks For During Section 3 Suspensions

27:45 - How to Organize Your Invoices and Proof of Delivery for Amazon

31:10 - Chris’s Experience Preparing Documents and Working with His Suppliers

34:05 - Why Receipts are Acceptable and What Details to Include on Invoices

37:20 - Submitting Supplier Contracts and Payment Confirmations: What Worked

40:45 - Preparing for Amazon’s Video Verification Process

43:30 - Chris’s Video Verification Experience: What Amazon Asked For

46:15 - The Importance of Having Physical and Digital Copies Ready for Verification

49:30 - How to Conduct Yourself Professionally During Amazon Video Verification

52:00 - Why Amazon Requests Business Registration Documents and IDs

55:15 - Steps to Follow After Video Verification: Submitting Final Documents

58:45 - Organizing and Merging All Documents Into a Single PDF for Amazon

1:01:50 - Using Cover Pages and Labels to Guide Amazon Reviewers Through Your Submission

1:05:25 - Chris’s Strategy for Submitting 62 Pages of Documentation: Key Lessons

1:08:40 - Writing a Clear and Effective Plan of Action (POA)

1:12:30 - How Chris Structured His Plan of Action to Address the Suspension

1:15:20 - Explaining the Root Cause in the POA and Offering Preventative Measures

1:18:45 - Detailing Preventative Actions to Avoid Future Suspensions in Your POA

1:22:10 - Follow-Up Steps After Submission: How Long to Wait Before Reaching Out

1:25:30 - Common Mistakes Sellers Make During the Reinstatement Process

1:29:50 - Why Incomplete Documentation Can Delay Your Reinstatement

1:33:10 - How Poorly Organized Submissions Can Hurt Your Case

1:36:25 - How to Handle a Second Request for Information from Amazon

1:39:45 - Chris’s Final Steps to Getting His Amazon Account Reinstated

1:43:00 - Reflecting on the Process: Key Takeaways and Lessons Learned

1:46:30 - Advice for Sellers Facing Section 3 Suspensions in the Future

1:49:50 - Final Thoughts and Chris’s Best Practices for Preventing Suspensions

How did Shannon Jean turn purses and watches into a multi-million dollar resale business?

In this episode of The Clear the Shelf Podcast, Chris Grant, Chris Racic, and guest interviewer Saul dive deep with Shannon Jean into his journey of selling $4M in purses and $8M in watches.

They break down his exact strategies for sourcing profitable products, building supplier relationships, and scaling through multiple platforms like eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, and more.

Follow Shannon Here: https://x.com/ShannonJean

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How to build relationships with suppliers and source profitable inventory

• The importance of vetting products before scaling your purchases

• Shannon’s favorite tools like for product research

• Why you should sell on multiple platforms like eBay, Poshmark, and others to maximize profits

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We'd love to hear from you.

What pain points can we solve? What questions do you have?

Who would you like to hear as a guest?

Email us at chris@cleartheshelf.com

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RESOURCES FOR YOU:

🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog)

🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy

🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com

🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge

🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge

🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension

🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking

SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND:

✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/

✅ Tactical Arbitrage (Code CLEARTHESHELF for a 10-Day Trial) - https://tacticalarbitrage.com/?frnd=12

✅ Boxem - https://cleartheshelf.com/BoxemLive

✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts

✅ RevSeller (Code PRO20 to Save $20) - https://www.revseller.com/32851/258.html

✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:

🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf

🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction to Shannon Jean and the topic of flipping high-end items

2:45 - How Shannon got started with selling $4M worth of handbags

6:20 - Transitioning into the luxury watch market: $8M in sales

9:15 - Building relationships with suppliers and sourcing opportunities

12:40 - The power of networking: Using LinkedIn and social platforms

16:00 - Analyzing deals: "You make your money on the buy side"

19:05 - Mistakes are tuition: Learning from errors in arbitrage

23:50 - Scaling up operations: How Shannon went from small warehouses to larger spaces

27:35 - Navigating auctions and sourcing from liquidation platforms

31:00 - The importance of curiosity and taking calculated risks

35:45 - Shannon’s “purchasing equation” for analyzing inventory deals

40:20 - The value of persistence and consistency in building supplier relationships

44:00 - Understanding liquidation products and vetting suppliers

48:30 - Selling across platforms: Amazon, eBay, Poshmark

52:45 - The transition from an analog to a digital marketplace

57:00 - Setting up systems for arbitrage success

1:01:15 - How to balance risk and reward when scaling your business

1:05:50 - Advice for new sellers: Start small, learn, and scale up

1:10:30 - Closing thoughts and advice for entrepreneurs

Want to grow your Amazon business without being bogged down by prepping and shipping?

In this episode of The Clear the Shelf Podcast, Chris Grant and Chris Racic sit down with Chaz from Network Prep to discuss how outsourcing your prep to a prep center can save you hours each week and help you scale faster!

Check out Network Prep Here: https://www.Networkprep.com

If you’re shipping 300+ units a month and spending way too much time prepping, this episode is a must-watch. We break down everything you need to know about finding the right prep center, what questions to ask, and how to use a prep center to take your Amazon arbitrage business to the next level.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• When it’s time to consider outsourcing your prep to save time and money

• How to choose the right prep center for your business and what questions to ask

• The key benefits of using a tax-free prep center to offset costs

• Best practices for working with prep centers, including communication and organization tips

• How outsourcing your prep can help you scale your business and increase sales without sacrificing your time

If you’re an Amazon seller struggling with the time-consuming tasks of prepping and shipping your products, this episode will give you actionable insights on how to streamline your process and grow your business by leveraging prep centers.

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We'd love to hear from you.

What pain points can we solve? What questions do you have?

Who would you like to hear as a guest?

Email us at chris@cleartheshelf.com

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RESOURCES FOR YOU:

🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog)

🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy

🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com

🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge

🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge

🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension

🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking

SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND:

✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/

✅ Tactical Arbitrage (Code CLEARTHESHELF for a 10-Day Trial) - https://tacticalarbitrage.com/?frnd=12

✅ Boxem - https://cleartheshelf.com/BoxemLive

✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts

✅ RevSeller (Code PRO20 to Save $20) - https://www.revseller.com/32851/258.html

✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:

🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf

🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic

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0:00 - Introduction: Why Prep Centers Are Essential for Amazon Sellers

2:45 - The Benefits of Using a Prep Center for Online and Retail Arbitrage

5:30 - When to Consider Outsourcing Your Amazon Prep

7:20 - Understanding the Role of Prep Centers in Scaling Your Amazon Business

10:10 - Choosing the Right Prep Center for Your Amazon FBA Business

12:50 - Key Questions to Ask When Evaluating a Prep Center

15:40 - How Prep Centers Help Save Time and Increase Efficiency

18:30 - Cost Considerations: Balancing Prep Fees and Profit Margins

21:15 - Tax-Free Prep Centers: How to Leverage Sales Tax Savings

24:05 - Common Mistakes Sellers Make When Using Prep Centers

27:30 - Communication Tips for Working With Your Prep Center

30:00 - How Prep Centers Improve Your Inventory Turnover

33:40 - The Importance of Documentation and Transparency with Prep Centers

36:10 - When NOT to Use a Prep Center: Situations to Prep In-House

39:00 - Case Study: How Prep Centers Have Helped Sellers Scale

41:50 - Preparing for Q4: How Prep Centers Can Help You Handle Seasonal Volume

44:20 - Conclusion: Key Takeaways for Using a Prep Center to Grow Your Amazon Business