Solutions for Unsellable Amazon Inventory

Unsold inventory doesn’t just take up shelf space. It drains profit potential, limits restock capacity, and chips away at cash flow Every online store accumulates it. A product that once had promise underperforms Another one was over-ordered Returns come in that can’t go back to the main listing Left untouched, this kind of dead stock quietly becomes one of the most expensive problems in an ecommerce operation There’s a way to reverse that, without running a margin-crushing sale 👉 Inventory Busters. The strategy for making unsold products profitable again This approach blends slow-moving or stagnant products with high-performing SKUs in value-driven bundles that convert, while preserving brand integrity It’s not just about moving stock It’s about attaching lagging items to trust signals that already convert Formats that work: ✔️ Fixed bundles. Combine a hero product with one or more slow-movers and offer the package at a lightly discounted price ✔️ BOGO-style. Use “Buy X, Get Y” formats where the incentive product is pulled from your underperforming inventory Both give customers a reason to act, without relying on traditional discounting tactics that can damage perceived value 🧩 When to use this strategy: * aging SKUs nearing end-of-life or seasonality cutoffs * returns that are resellable but under-indexed on product pages * high-CTR / low-conversion items that generate interest but fail to convert on their own By combining these with top sellers, the bundle becomes a more persuasive offer, and the inventory becomes liquid again Why it works: > it reduces friction > it eliminates hesitation > it reframes the value of a product that might otherwise be ignored When buyers already trust the lead product, the decision to accept the rest becomes easier, even welcome The key is choosing which slow movers to include and which heroes to pair them with #ecommercetips

Amazon added this quietly in 2024 It’s a win for your return costs ** 100 Days of Amazon Profit Hacks 💰 – Day 82/100 ** Returns have become a bloated cost in FBA • Storage • Added fees • Reverse logistics • and COGS write-off But this option can help offset those: It’s called FBA Returnless Resolutions. And for the right products, it can limit your losses. Here’s how it works: If a customer requests a return, Amazon refunds them but lets them keep the item. Sounds awful for sellers, right? But here's the catch: You avoid: ✓ Return processing fees ✓ Storage of unsellable inventory ✓ Removal and disposal charges So how do you know when to use it? For now, I'm using what I call the 3P Test: → Price – Is the item under $20? → Processing – Would Amazon charge a return fee? → Product Condition – Is it unsellable when returned? If I answer “yes” to two or more, Returnless Resolutions is worth considering for the ASIN. I avoid it for: ✗ Items over $75 (not eligible) ✗ Inventory we plan to resell ✗ SKUs where we want the product back To enable: 1) Go to Fulfillment by Amazon settings 2) Scroll to Returnless Resolutions 3) Apply to all ASINs or upload a list by CSV Amazon only offers it to trusted customers. There are no program fees. And these returns don’t count toward your high return rate fee. We've only tested this with a few brands so far But it has reduced total return costs for products that fit the above criteria If you’re still paying to process and remove unsellable returns, this is one of the easiest ways to curb the cost. Have you tested FBA Returnless Resolutions yet? ___ 🔔 Follow me for more daily Amazon profit hacks

Diwali’s over… Ready to turn deadstock into profit? If you’re facing a pile of unsold inventory, don’t worry—there are smart ways to clear it out and even boost sales in the process. Here’s your action plan: Step 1: Identify & Prioritize • Pinpoint which products didn’t move. • List customers who could be interested in these items. • Reach out with exclusive offers on your dead stock. Step 2: Bundle with Fast-Selling Items • Combine dead stock with popular items. • Offer a bundle deal: “Get X product free when you buy Y.” • This moves the dead stock without sacrificing profits. Step 3: Rework Your Margins • Assess profit margins on these items. • Offer a bundled discount with conditions, like minimum purchase quantities. • This way, you keep cash flow positive while clearing space. Step 4: Plan Future Stock Smarter • Use a “sales-to-purchase ratio” before any stock buy. • This will help prevent the same dead stock issue next year. For example: IndiGo Airlines In the aviation industry also having same challenges. IndiGo Airlines have started “11.11 is going to be... “ Price drop hour.. 11 destinations • 11 am • Daily This strategy is a game changer for turning unsold inventory into cash! By breathing new life into their dead stock, they can unlock hidden profits and create exciting opportunities for growth. Ask yourself☝️ How proactive are you in taking profits and clearing out your unsold inventory or deadstock? Transform that slow-moving stock into cash flow! P.S. Looking for expert assistance to boost your inventory turnover? DM me—we’re here to help you every step of the way!👇

Even though it's January, Amazon sellers are still in PEAK fee season. 🔝 Why? Because Monthly Inventory Storage Fees (and any Aged Inventory Surcharges) from December will be assessed between the 7th and 15th of this month. So, if you're sitting on excess stock from Q4, and want to avoid a hefty storage bill, you have a decision to make: 1) Sell-through 2) Remove 3) Dispose/destroy 4) Liquidate ❌ Selling through the inventory is likely not an option. I mean, you were probably running promos on this inventory during Q4 and you couldn't clear it. ❌ Removals take *forever* to actually get the product back. And, it's going to come in onesie, twosie shipments because Amazon has the inventory distributed through its network. And, you're going to have to process and grade the inventory when it comes back. ❌ Disposals now cost the same as Removals (this change happened in 2023), so there's no longer an "arbitrage" opportunity in deciding to Remove vs Dispose. ✅ Which leaves...Liquidations. I'll argue until I'm blue in the face 🥶 that this should be your default option for dealing with excess inventory on Amazon. As a simple heuristic, you should liquidate all products for which: 👉 Upcoming Monthly Inventory Storage Fees > (T30D Sales x Cash Payout %) Put differently, if your cost of keeping the product at Amazon for the next 30 days is going to exceed the cash returned to your balance sheet from the next 30 days of sales, then you should Liquidate. (FYI: Cash Payout = Sales - Referral Fees - FBA Fees - PPC Costs) *** #amazon #amazonfba #amazonsellers

Deadstock is a silent killer. Here’s how to fix it. At Chubbies, we lived and died by inventory efficiency. But early on, we learned the hard way: Deadstock isn’t just excess inventory—it’s locked-up cash, wasted storage costs, and a slow bleed on margins. If you run a $20-$50M brand, you already know how quickly unsold products accumulate. A seasonal bet misses. A SKU doesn’t hit—consumer demand shifts. You’re sitting on thousands of units, hoping discounts will move them. And these products are not fine wines—they don’t age well. Here’s how we solved it: 𝟭. 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 Track sell-through rates and aging inventory at the SKU level. If an SKU isn’t moving at the pace you expected in the first 30 days, your system needs to notify you, and you need to take action. It’s now a liability. 𝟮. 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗵 Be proactive. Run flash sales, try unique bundling promotions, or offload to discount channels as a last resort. The cash from these products will feed your future product winners! 𝟯. 𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗲 Audit past buys, tighten demand forecasting, and set hard rules for re-ordering so you don’t repeat bad inventory bets. Deadstock isn’t just a storage & operational issue—it’s a profitability killer. Fix it early, or watch it compound. What’s your deadstock horror story? Let’s talk👇 #deadstock #inventorymanagement