Amazon Ungating /Walmart/Target - 3rd Party Sites.
Amazon FBA Brand UNGATING
When using Empire Discount to get ungated on Amazon FBA, the broad consensus is that Amazon frequently accepts our invoice for brand approval but they are not 100% foolproof...(Amazon Seller Central).
We deal primarily in name brands, value priced toys, closeouts and liquidations so our prices are always neting store owners - pharmacies - discount stores - gift shops - toys store buyers high profit toys. Though we do not always hold direct distribution status for every item documentation is legally valid. For Amazon sellers automated gating checks will occasionally reject invoices depending on the volatility of the brand you are trying to unlock (according to Amazon FBA & Reddit)
We do not guarantee Amazon ungating and will not accept returns or issue refunds if Amazon rejects your invoice. E-Commerce platform restrictions change constantly meaning you are responsible for finding a 3rd party site that will accept your purchase. (Ebay / Target / Walmart / Mercari are just a few that do no have the same restrictive barriers as Amazon so check they out as well).
This Checklist will help make Invoices Work.
To maximize your chances of getting approved on your first try your Empire Discount order must meet Amazon's strict compliance criteria.
The 10-Unit Minimum Rule: your invoice must show a purchase of at least 10 units of the exact same brand or product. Note that Amazon has occasionally tested rolling out a stricter 100 unit requirement for heavy restricted brands, so check your specific "Apply to Sell" portal first. [Utube)
Exact Date Matching: The Billing Address and Business Name printed on the Empire Discount invoice must match your Amazon Seller Central account details exactly down to the punctuation. If your Amazon acount is under an LLC, the invoice must reflect this so always double check the invoice we provide.[Amazon Seller Central]
A Real Invoice, Not a Slip: Amazon will instantly reject packing slips, proforma quotes or order confirmatons. You must wait until the order has officially shipped and download the final commercial invoice from your Empire Discount dashboard...or ask for us to email your final invoice in PDF format. Put this request in the COMMENT section when checking out.[Amazon Seller Central/Reddit]
Fresh Dating: The invoice must be dated within the last 180 days from the time you submit your application. [Utube]
Pro-Tips if Amazon Rejects Your Submission
Amazon's automated review system is notoriously inconsistent. If your initial application gets declined, do not panic or give up. [Amazon Seller Central)
Do Not Alter the Document: Never digitally edit or alter lines on your PDF, as Amazon treats this as forgery and will permanently suspend your seller account. However, cleanly blacking out your wholesale pricing while highlighting the product names and quantities is perfectly acceptable. [Amazon Seller Central]
The "Photo Loop" Trick: If the system repeatedly auto-rejects your downloaded clean PDF file, print out the physical paper invoice. Lay it flat on a table, take a clear, well-lit smartphone photograph of the paper and upload the JPG. This frequently bypassed the automatedscanner and routes your file to a human reviewer who can veify the supplier's real corporate details. [YouTube Fields of Profit].
Try,Try Again: Many successful Amazon wholesalers report having to resubmit the exact same unaltered invoice 3 to 5 times before a different Amazon rep finally clicks "Approve".[YouTube Fiels of Profit].
Amazon contacting Empire Discount: Ask your rep by phone to contact Empire Discount. Our email is on each invoice along with our website so there is no excuse for your rep not to follow up. We will confirm your purchase and send you the email we send to Amazon for your records.
Hopefully this will help new Amazon sellers.
About Empire Discount:
(Empire Discount is family-owned and operational since 1986. We are excited about the opportunity to partner with your business with our name brand and value priced toys.
How to Open an Account:
To become an Empire Discount customer, please submit your resale/vendor license or 501C for Non-Profits.
Send it to sales@empirediscount.net
Include in your email where you intend to resell the items you purchase.
We appreciate your interest in Empire Discount and look forward to partnering with you to help grow your businesss.
NOTE: we are wholesale and do not take back items if you cannot sell on a 3rd party site. All 3rd party sites like Amazon / Target / Walmart / Ebay have their own polices. It is your responsible to find markets that will accept your purchase. Do not order if you do not understand this simple policy. Orders cancelled are subject to a 25% restocking fee.
All the best;
Empire Discount Team.