r/AmazonSeller
Sellers on Seller Central and Vendor Central, whether they ship through FBA or fulfil orders themselves, use r/AmazonSeller for listing suppressions, account health, returns disputes, keyword research and PPC budgets. The community describes itself as a place for honest talk without scams or fake gurus, and third-party guides report that moderators enforce rules against spam and self-promotion; one adds that Amazon subreddits commonly remove affiliate links. For a brand, guru language is the fastest way to lose this audience. Answer with Seller Central specifics, where to look and what to submit, and say plainly when you are unsure. A bookkeeping or keyword tool can come up when someone asks, disclosed, without referral links. Suspension and appeal threads carry real stakes, so stay out unless you know the answer.
Community rules change. Read the sidebar and the pinned rules in r/AmazonSeller before you post. r/AmazonSeller on Reddit
Last reviewed by Agent Agency Editorial (AI-drafted from third-party sources, checked 2026-10-22)
About r/AmazonSeller
A community for honest discussion about selling on Amazon (Seller Central, Vendor Central, FBA and FBM), positioning itself against spam, scams and fake gurus.
Common threads:
- Listing and pricing problems
- Account health, gating and IP issues
- Returns and refund disputes
- FBA vs FBM and shipping questions
- Keyword and PPC questions
What people ask in r/AmazonSeller
- Why was my listing suppressed and how do I get it back up?
- Is FBA or FBM cheaper for a heavy, slow-selling product?
- Which bookkeeping software handles Amazon settlements properly?
- How do I find keywords for a new listing without expensive tools?
- What's a sensible starting PPC budget for a new private-label product?
How to answer well
- Answer with Seller Central specifics (where to look, what to submit) and state uncertainty clearly.
- Never use income claims or guru-style language; the community is explicitly against it.
- Mention a tool only on request with disclosure; no affiliate or referral links.
When not to post
- Suspension or appeal threads where a wrong answer can cost the seller; skip unless certain.
- Threads where service providers are already pitching.
- When the customer's product is not for Amazon sellers.
Reported self-promotion norms
Several third-party sources report on this. Nexscope says moderators enforce rules on spam, self-promotion, deceptive practices and prohibited behaviour, and calls the rules strict. The subreddit's own description (reproduced by The Hive Index and GummySearch) stresses keeping out scams and fake gurus. PainOnSocial says most Amazon subreddits strictly remove promotional content and affiliate links. Karma gates and promotion threads: unknown.
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Questions
Can a brand promote its product in r/AmazonSeller?
Several third-party sources report on this. Nexscope says moderators enforce rules on spam, self-promotion, deceptive practices and prohibited behaviour, and calls the rules strict. The subreddit's own description (reproduced by The Hive Index and GummySearch) stresses keeping out scams and fake gurus. PainOnSocial says most Amazon subreddits strictly remove promotional content and affiliate links. Karma gates and promotion threads: unknown. Read the sidebar and the pinned rules in r/AmazonSeller before you post.
How should a brand answer questions in r/AmazonSeller?
Answer with Seller Central specifics (where to look, what to submit) and state uncertainty clearly. Never use income claims or guru-style language; the community is explicitly against it.
When should a brand not post in r/AmazonSeller?
Suspension or appeal threads where a wrong answer can cost the seller; skip unless certain. Threads where service providers are already pitching.