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🚀 This Week's Amazon Hack: Stop Doing This!

I wrote a little about this on LinkedIn, and it caused quite a stir. Yours and my opinions are irrelevant. What matters is what Amazon says and how often they enforce their own rules.

Look closely at the insert card that this brand owner included.

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“If your seat’s giving you that 'perfect ride' feeling, leave us a review.”
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🛑 STOP! STOP! STOP!​
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Amazon is crystal clear about the rules for your insert card. You are prohibited from asking for a review only if they had a good experience with your product.
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​What’s allowed? ​
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Asking for a review! No strings attached.
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Here’s a good script I use for my clients:
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“We are a small business owner and love hearing from our customers. We would really appreciate a review on Amazon! Here is a link (or a QR code)"
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Notice how I didn’t add stipulations? There is no IF/THEN statement. No mention of a 25% discount code. Just a pure ASK. This is key. Amazon HATES it when sellers manipulate their customers. Notice how I said that they are "their" customers. It's true. You simply rent them. They were never your customers and will never be your customers.
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What this seller is doing is classic review manipulation and will eventually be caught and suspended. In fact, if you ever see this in your niche on Amazon, report away! And don't be scared about Amazon coming for you because you reported someone. As long as the seller is breaking a posted rule, you can sleep soundly.
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Resist the urge to do with your products. It’s not worth the risk. Keep it simple. Ask for a review while keeping it brand story focused, and you will see a 5-10% review rate from a simple insert card. It's magical and still works in 2026.

🔥 Hot Amazon Seller News: Another Curveball From Amazon...

Did you really think that Amazon wasn't going to throw a fun new challenge your way? Think again...

As of February 8, 2026, American sellers must use Amazon's prepaid return labels for seller-fulfilled items. No exceptions for crazy expensive products. Furniture brands, looking at you.

Amazon is pitching this change as a beacon of efficiency, but FBM sellers know what's really happening. LESS CONTROL...

What's Changing?

Prepaid return labels are now mandatory for seller-fulfilled orders. Your customers are now going to receive a return label from Amazon. It gets worse. Customers will also get a refund BEFORE the item ever arrives at your 3PL for inspection. Amazon is basically shifting all the risk to you, the seller. Big fun!

A couple of caveats:

-Exemptions still exist for select categories like hand-made and hazardous items.

-If you notice that a return is NOT your fault, you can still use the SAFE-T claim process.

-If you are an FBA seller, this news will not apply to you!

What's Next?

Simple. Lean into FBA even more. I know, that sounds like Amazon sponsored my newsletter, but it's the plain ole truth. Amazon will do everything in its power to keep customers happy. Sellers, not so much. Don't fight the system. Learn to work WITHIN the system.

Jon Elder

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