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Selling on Amazon Handmade: 2024 Guide to Boosting Your Craft Sales

Looking for a way to reach millions of potential customers for your handcrafted goods? Amazon offers a unique, artisan-only platform that allows artists to expand their customer base to Amazon’s massive reach — all while following their passion. 

We’ll tell you all about Amazon Handmade, explore the requirements for becoming a Handmade seller, compare Amazon Handmade vs. Etsy, and more.

What is Amazon Handmade?

Amazon Handmade is an artisan-only community on Amazon where artists and crafters can sell their one-of-a-kind products to customers around the world. 

Amazon Handmade accounts are distinct from regular Amazon seller accounts and the business model is different from other methods of selling on Amazon.

Everything sold on Handmade must be handmade, hand-altered, or hand-assembled; no mass-produced products are allowed to be sold on the marketplace. 

Some examples of products that are offered on Amazon Handmade include:

  • Handmade cutting boards
  • Abstract art
  • Pottery 
  • Crochet hand bags
  • Bead bracelets
  • Soap
  • Bath bombs
  • Pillow cases
  • And much more!

 

How Amazon Handmade works:

Getting started selling on Amazon Handmade is a fairly simple process:

  1. You hand-make your products. You or a member of your team must handcraft every product you sell on Amazon Handmade. 
  2. Fill out an application and answer a number of questions regarding your business to demonstrate that you are a qualified Handmade seller. (More details below)
  3. Decide how you would like to fulfill your Amazon orders. With Amazon Handmade, you have the option to use Amazon’s Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) method, which is when you ship your products to an Amazon warehouse, your items become Prime eligible, and Amazon will package and ship any orders you receive for you. You may also choose to ship the order yourself from your place of business or warehouse of choice using Amazon’s Fulfilled by Merchant (FBM) method.
  4. Your customers receive your beautiful handmade products and you grow your business!

 

Should you sell on Amazon Handmade?

Pros and cons of Amazon Handmade

Pros:

  • Massive reach: Amazon has 3.1 billion monthly visits, and 90% of all U.S. consumers have shopped on the platform. (In fact, 88% of U.S. Amazon shoppers make purchases on Amazon at least every month). In other words, if you’re selling online, you want to be selling on Amazon. 
  • Profitability: According to Jungle Scout’s 2022 State of the Seller Report, 33% of Handmade sellers have profit margins above 20%. 
  • Affordability: Amazon Handmade doesn’t charge listing fees. There’s just a 15% fee per sale, and an accurate breakdown of fees in your Manage Inventory dashboard. There’s also no subscription fee, unlike Seller Central’s $40/month fee.
  • Exclusivity: Amazon Handmade is “artisan-only,” meaning Amazon has an application process to ensure goods are actually handmade by the person or company selling them. Amazon Handmade’s standalone platform also separates it from other products listed on Amazon, giving more exclusivity to the consumer experience.
  • Customizable: With Amazon Handmade, sellers are able to create a custom shop profile to show off all their products, and they can create an artisan profile to share the story of the person behind the art. Handmade sellers can also offer personalized products.
  • Easy fulfillment & Amazon Prime: If you opt to sell Amazon FBA, Amazon will fulfill and ship your orders for you. Plus, you can have that coveted Amazon Prime badge on your listing. Alternatively,  you can opt to ship orders yourself through Amazon FBM (Fulfillment by Merchant). 
  • Other benefits to selling on Amazon Handmade are that your listings do not expire and you don’t need UPC codes to sell. 

Cons: 

  • User-unfriendly dashboard: The features and listing functions in Amazon Seller Central are not laid out as well as they are on Etsy, and there are a number of components which may overwhelm new sellers who do not know how to navigate it yet. 
  • Slow application process: Amazon wants you to prove you are actually making your products by hand, so it might take up to 2 weeks to get approved to sell on Handmade.
  • Delayed payment: You get paid only when you marked the order as shipped; then, you need to wait for the money to be deposited.
  • Limited scope: Amazon Handmade only allows you to sell in the following 14 product categories:
    • Accessories
    • Artwork
    • Baby
    • Beauty & Personal Care
    • Clothing
    • Shoes & Handbags
    • Home
    • Outdoor & Home Care
    • Jewelry & Watches
    • Kitchen & Dining
    • Pet Supplies
    • Sporting Goods
    • Stationery & Party Supplies
    • Toys & Games
  • Limited customer engagement: Just like selling on Amazon as a private label or other seller, Amazon prevents you from accessing your customer data, so you can’t, for example, build an email list for your brand from your Amazon customers.

Overall, there are clearly more pros than cons when it comes to selling on Amazon Handmade, but depending on the individual artist, selling on Amazon may or may not be your preference. 

However, you can set up shop for free and the worst-case scenario is that you don’t sell anything — while the best-case scenario is you create a steady stream of income from Amazon Handmade!

Amazon Handmade vs. Etsy 

For artisans, craftsmen, and makers, Amazon Handmade and Etsy are both great platforms to monetize your skills and creativity. Each selling platform will have its pros and cons that are more or less suitable to each individual seller. Though, selling on both is always an option!

Here are some helpful features to compare Amazon Handmade vs. Etsy:

Amazon Handmade

Etsy

Fees
  • 15% referral fee per sale
  • No monthly subscription fee 
  • No listing fees
  • No other hidden fees
  • $0.20 per-item listing fee (have to renew every 4 months)
  • No monthly subscription fee (they have a $10/month Plus option)
  • 6.5% transaction fee
  • 3% + $0.25 payment processing fee
Product Listings
  • List as many products as you want
  • No listing fees
  • Listings never expire
  • Setting up listings can be difficult
  • No UPC required
  • List as many products as you want
  • $0.20 per-item listing fee
  • Listings expire every 4 months
  • Intuitive interface 
  • No UPC required
Categories
  • 14 categories available to sell in (see above)
  • 160+ categories to list in
Advertising
  • Sponsored products PPC advertising 
  • Advertise on Amazon only
  • PPC advertising 
  • Offsite advertising options
Payments
  • Funds not available until order is marked as shipped
  • Payment is disbursed every 2 weeks
  • Funds are available to you immediately once the transaction is completed
  • Can request daily disbursements
Artisan Approval
  • Application and audit process to sell on Handmade
  • Must be creating the products yourself or have a team of fewer than 20 people
  • Fast and easy to set up your account
  • No approval process
  • Allowed to work with “production partners”
Custom Storefront
  • Yes
  • Yes

Choosing which platform to sell on

When it comes to considering whether you sell on Amazon Handmade or Etsy, remember that you can choose both!

In fact, 13% of Amazon sellers already sell on Etsy. 

If you are comparing them, though, consider each marketplace separately, because they’re serving different needs. For instance, while significantly more consumers shop on Amazon than Etsy (65% versus 7%, respectively), Etsy shoppers are specifically looking for unique handmade or vintage products.

On the other hand, competition for handmade products on Etsy has increased tremendously since the platform launched in 2005, and it has been increasing ever since. Amazon Handmade, on the other hand, has only been around since 2015 and has a very strict application process, which limits the number of sellers you’ll compete with. 

At the end of the day, the more marketplaces your products are listed on, the more exposure your business will have. You may find for your products to perform better on one marketplace over the other, but you won’t know until you explore your options!

 

How to get started with Amazon Handmade

If you already have a handcrafted product or otherwise handmade product to sell on Amazon Handmade, we’ll walk you through how to get your account set up. If you don’t, but you’re interested in selling there, we can help you identify product opportunities below.

The application process to sell on Amazon Handmade is thorough. Amazon wants to ensure they’re building a shop of genuinely handcrafted goods, so they have to ensure they exclude any attempt to add mass-produced products to the Handmade platform. 

By Amazon’s definition, Handmade means:

  • Handcrafted: Made entirely by hand
  • Hand-altered: Existing product altered or adapted into a new design, for example, a denim jacket you paint or draw your designs on.
  • Handmade Customized: If you’re customizing a handmade product, then you are eligible to sell on Amazon Handmade. For example, if you make jewelry and hand stamp initials on them per the customer’s request.

During the application process, Amazon will ask you a variety of questions regarding your business.

First, Amazon will ask you about yourself and your business.

1. What kind of Maker are you?

  • Maker working alone
  • Maker with less than 20 employees
  • Collaborative group of makers
  • Other 

2. Tell us about your work

Select the option that best represents your work.

  • My products are handcrafted
  • My products are hand-altered
  • I don’t make my own products; I customize each one based on the buyer’s request
  • I purchase handmade products from Makers and sell them

3. What best describes your production process?

  • I design and make my own products
  • I design and make my products, but a small portion of work is done by an outside company or group
  • I design my products and send them out for production
  • I do not design or produce my products

4. What percentage of your production process is done by you and/or your employees?

  • 75-100%
  • 50-74%
  • 25-49%
  • 1-24%
  • None

5. Tell us about your products and processes

Here is where you provide Amazon with a very thorough step-by-step description of how and what materials you use for producing your handmade goods.

  • What materials are involved?
  • What tools or techniques do you use?
  • How long does each step take?

6. Show us your work (images are required)

Upload images of your handmade products as well as the production process. Show Amazon as much detail as possible so you don’t encounter any delays with the approval process.

7. Select your product category

Choose from the drop down menu the category you wish to sell in.

When filling out the application form, make sure you are thorough in your answers. The point of this is to filter out sellers or businesses that are not selling handmade goods.

In the image section, I would also include images of your production process if possible. Show Amazon you or your company are truly handcrafting your products.

And it’s always a good idea to review the Amazon Handmade Terms and Conditions before applying to ensure you can comply with their rules and regulations. 

 

How to find products to sell on Amazon Handmade

Here are some ways to do product research for handmade products:

Search through each Handmade category on Amazon and Etsy

When looking through the search results in each handmade category, it will display the top-selling products for that main category. Handmade will also award top-selling products with a “Best Seller” badge, just like the rest of Amazon.

A strong indicator of a great selling product is by looking at the review count. On average, only 2 out of every 100 buyers will leave a review. So if you see products with a high review count, you can guess that product has a strong sales history.

Another tip to gauge how consistent sales are for a particular product, scroll down to the review section on a listing and filter by “Most recent.” This will give you a better understanding of how often or recently someone bought. If the most recent review was from 2 years ago, then that product probably isn’t selling that much anymore. 

Verify demand for existing products you create

If you are interested in selling on Amazon Handmade, it’s likely that you are already handcrafting your own products and goods. Here are some ways you can verify the demand for your products:

1. Search in Google Trends

Conduct a keyword search in Google Trends for the product you already make to see the current trends. Check the past 12 months as well as the last 5 years to see if that particular product has gained popularity over time. 

2. Search on Amazon Handmade and Etsy

Another way to verify the demand for the product you currently create is to search for that product on Amazon Handmade and Etsy. If you see similar products being sold with reviews, that is a good indication that there is a demand for that product.

Think of ways you can differentiate your handmade products from the ones currently available. Can you offer more unique customizations? Or build your goods with higher quality materials? These are things to consider when creating unique, one-of-a-kind products. 

Find time to build and create products

An established artist or craftsperson should know how long it takes to complete a certain product.

If you are just starting out with your handmade goods business, ensure you set the proper lead times so customers know what to expect when they place an order. I suggest starting with products you are familiar with and can get completed quickly when you get a new order from a customer. The last thing you want is to receive an order and not be able to fulfill the order on time.

Once you start receiving orders, it will give you a better understanding of how much inventory to create ahead of time. 

Another tip: Stock up on shipping supplies so you can quickly pack and ship your order once it is ready to go. Boxes, packing tape, shipping labels, bubble wrap, etc.

 

Get ahead of the game!

Whether you sell on Etsy or on Amazon Handmade, both are exceptional opportunities to get your handcrafted goods seen by millions of potential customers. 

Our two cents: selling your products on Amazon Handmade is pretty much a no-brainer. It is still a fairly new platform which means there is a huge opportunity for you to list your unique, handmade products on there and dominate.

If you have any other questions regarding Amazon Handmade or selling on Amazon, please drop a comment below!

 

 

88 comments on “Selling on Amazon Handmade: 2024 Guide to Boosting Your Craft Sales

  1. Hi I sell prints. I have just opened an Amazon account. Am I ok to put mock ups with the print designs on as the product image? It’ll be very difficult to take a picture framed if every single print I do? Thanks

  2. Hi Brain,
    Thanks for this wonderful article.
    Do you think it is compulsory to run ads on Amazon handmade before making any sale?
    And how many products do you recommend I list before I start getting results?
    Thanks for help.

    1. Hi,

      Yes, you can start running ads to your listings before making a sale; this may very well help you receive your first few. That is up to you. It depends on the products you offer and the demand/competition.

  3. I sell landscape pictures on Etsy. I am the creator of each picture and hand sign but the printing on paper; canvas or metal is outsourced. Then shipped to the buyer. Will that disqualify me from selling on Amazon handmade?

  4. Handmade is Not seen in the main directory or even when searching all. Some make in there most don’t. It’s in its own little category of its own. The customer has to select it to find most hand made items. I learned this the hard way. Many sign up and actually put products up and find this later. Idk what the glitch is but it’s been going on for years. So a big no one the 3.1billion customers.

    Amazon does not care about this issue. Some of my product get through most never do. I still do better on Etsy. Most likely because I’ve searched on Amazon in my product area of what’s out there in normal search and found it very lousy and barely some products in that come up regarding the search terms.

    If every customer knew to goto handmade we would all be rich. It’s got some great products compared to regular search but it’s too bad it’s tucked in a basement hidden from 3.1billion potentials. So AMZ vs Etsy. Etsy sadly wins because AMZ just has no clue this is even a issue.

    I will not go into handmade support, but let’s just say no one is in that department.

    1. Hi Nick,

      Thanks for your comment! I agree, it is hard to find items sometimes in the Handmade category unless you know to look there.

    1. Not sure of any certification but make sure you follow the FDA’s regulations and Amazon’s policies when it comes to marketing your soap.

  5. Hi Brian,

    I would like to try this, but wondering if each of my unique pieces will be held captive once listed–meaning, would I still be able to list and sell elsewhere, and if something sells, just de-list it on Amazon, or am I stuck, hoping it sells on Amazon? I list on my own personal website right now. If I shipped products to Amazon to have them fulfill the shipping and offer Prime to customers, clearly those items would be held captive, right? I’m sure there is a fee for that as well. Do you know what it is? Also, who pays the shipping and tax fees? Thanks!

    1. Hi Pamela,

      Your products will not be held “captive.” You are allowed to list your products on any marketplace you choose, including Amazon Handmade. If you choose to use FBA for your fulfillment method, you can use Amazon to ship orders you get from other marketplaces or for your website. You can also request your items back from Amazon at any time if they do not sell (for a fee.)

      Check out this article that explains what Amazon charges for FBA fees. https://www.junglescout.com/blog/amazon-fba-fees/

  6. Many thanks Brian. Ive been self employed since Nov 2021. My profuct is 100% hand made by myself. Honestly you have helped me so much and given me the confidence to try and sell on Amazon hand made. Im going to apply for a hand made account tomorrow. Thanks again. Kim

  7. Hello I have been selling on Etsy for over two years. I currently no longer with Etsy and I’m trying to find another platform. Not sure if this for me. While scrolling through the native beaded earrings I see others are listed way below my price. I’m kind of apprehensive about trying Amazon just because of the price difference. Any suggestions?

    1. Hi Angela,

      I suggest giving it a shot anyway. Customers may see your products and think they are worth the higher price than other related products on Amazon.

      Make sure your listing is optimized with high-volume search terms and high-quality images to really show off the earrings. Let customers know why your earrings are worth what you are selling them for.

      Good luck!

      -Brian

  8. I think this is a wonderful opportunity. I am a painter with a BAHons degree in Fine Art.

    Can one sell prints of ones work, or does it have to be one off originals ?

    I have looked at some of the paintings on offer and I think I saw ‘prints’ of smaller, simpler, decorative works?

    My painting name is Wendy Head and you can see some of my work if you google Wendy Head Fine Art America. I don’t have a solely personal website.

    1. Hi Wendy,

      Yes, you would be able to sell your paintings on Amazon handmade! Have you gone through the application process yet?

  9. Can I sell hand made crochet items on Amazon handmade platform?

    Is there a phone number, live chat or email address I can contact if I still have question about Amazon handmade?

    1. Hi Carol,

      Yes, you can sell those items on Amazon Handmade! Once you create your Amazon Handmade account, you can contact their seller support with any questions you may have.

  10. Hi Brian

    I live in Croatia, and Im interested in Amazon Handmade, but my questions are: Where do I send my products? (FBA), How much that sending will cost me? Is there a labels on Amazon Homade to be print out for my packages?

    Thanks

    Bozidar

    1. Hi Bozidar,

      To send your products to FBA, you will need to create a shipment in your Seller Central account. After you input your ship from address, Amazon will give you an estimate on what it will cost to ship your products to Amazon.

  11. Hi, I have just signed up for Amazon Handmade. Have things changed? Before I was allowed to apply for Amazon Handmade I had to open an Amazon Sellers account. I did this, applied and was accepted, to then be told I had to pay £25.00+vat professional fee and was assured it was a one off payment.
    I then received an email telling me my monthly payment for my sellers account would be taken out of my account on the same day every month. I replied to the email and said I was told no fee after first month. They replied by saying, ‘yes that’s correct, no monthly fee for Amazon Handmade’.
    No mention of the Amazon Sellers account. I don’t want an Amazon Sellers account. Have they trapped me? And can I cancel Amazon Sellers account and keep Handmade.
    Sorry, bit long winded. I’m in the UK by the way.

    1. Hi Julie,

      Yes, you can cancel your Amazon Seller account or downgrade to an individual account which is free. Your Handmade account is separate from that.

  12. Hi – very helpful article! I have a question- about 5-6 years ago I had an Amazon seller account (not active). I also have an active Merch account. Should I set up an entirely new seller account to sell on Handmade or should I try to apply through the old one or Merch account? I would prefer to have a new account unless that’s going to mess up my application.

    1. Hi Char,

      I know Amazon does not want sellers to have more than one seller account but I am not sure how that works with Handmade. Try to apply for handmade using your existing Amazon seller account.

  13. I’ve tried to set up an account to sell handmade products but have seen no reference to handmade at all. Before putting in my payment details I want to be sure I won’t be charged a monthly fee but the customer support reply I got just said I would be reimbursed the $39 after the first month implying I will be charged even though all the information states there is no monthly subscription for selling handmade. I’m very confused

    1. Hi Sev,

      Are you sure you are applying for a Handmade account and not a regular seller account? You should fill out the Handmade Maker Application.

      It is linked in this article under the “How to get started with Amazon Handmade” section.

  14. I want to start Leather crafts.
    How to select products and design have any guidelines,
    I have lot off experience and a team work of leathers products.

  15. Hello,
    I am a professional seller working on various theme gift boxes that are hand assembled, wrapped with a personalized gift card done by me) containing a mix of items from various companies not made by me as well as vintage items) Would these qualify on amazon handmade?
    Thanks

    1. Hi Jeannie,

      That type of product would be considered a bundle and I don’t think it would qualify as Handmade. You can still sell it on Amazon, though. Check out our post on bundles.

  16. Hey Brian! Thank you for being so responsive in the comments! Amazing. Anyways, I am using the JS chrome extension, but it is not giving me monthly sales numbers for handmade items… is this simply an area that JS does not have the necessary data to show it, or am I missing something?

    Thanks!

  17. Hi,
    I design hand altered beaded necklaces. I have a question. I design limited amount of the same necklace. So how many necklaces do I need to make and design. I only make and design 2 to 4 necklaces of the same design. Thank you

  18. Hey Brian

    Great to hear from you. I am founder of an online company JAZBACURATORS.COM, we are into Designing and Making of Handcrafted products from India, during the process we tie up with Master Artisans of the craft and get the product Designed and Manufactured using the modern aesthetics so that the same appeal to the millennial and in the process the customer can get something new apart from the traditional way the craft is done.
    We have started selling on etsy and want to sell on the Amazon Handmade portal. Being in India we have a portal called Amazon Karigar which helps the seller to sell handcrafted products on amazon in India but we want to sell it all over the US and UK. How can that be achievable?

    1. Hi Kanha,

      I suggest signing up for an Amazon seller’s account in the US and the UK and use the FBA program in each marketplace. Send your inventory into Amazon’s fulfillment centers and have them handle the shipping for you.

  19. Hi Brian,

    I create hand crafted fishing leaders to catch large game fish. I am in the process of creating my Amazon Homemade account, but I have really only one concern. To make my leaders, I have to purchase name brand hooks, leader line, and other supplies to construct my leaders. I only use raw materials that I have the utmost confidence in (materials that I use myself) when making my leaders. Is it okay to include which brands of supplies I use to construct my leaders with? I think it’s an important selling point because I only use trusted and quality materials. I just don’t want to get in trouble later on after creating my account and listing. Thanks again!

  20. Hi Brian! this article is so helpful. Can I also have my own brand website ( Shopify store) and also sell my hand-altered goods in Amazon handmade?

  21. Hi, I have applied to Amazon Handmade to sell my face masks but my application was declined with no explanation given only a suggestion that I try to sell them on Amazon customised. The response seemed more like a computer generated response than a human one. Can you assist me with this? I don’t understand why when there are other handmade masks being sold on Amazon Handmade.

  22. Hi,
    I want to know that any selling/registration license is required to sell handmade art in UAE.
    Any customer service contact no is there, for clarification some other doubts.

  23. Hello I tried to sign up to sell my crochet dolls on Amazon. Some are Dancing Grandmothers with a Amazing Grace Music Box. Also I make Toilet paper dolls for your extra roll of toilet paper. I also make Debbie Ann dolls looks like a Cabbage Patch Doll only everything is crocheted except the eyes. I do not drive so I have not renewed my permit since 2012. I never use it since my checks go to the bank. I put 2022 on it because if I have to go and get another ID card that will be the date. Also I make Angels for the Toilet paper dolls. I am not sure what to do I do not have a business. Because of the virus I have been home bound and I have been making many dolls. A lot of my supplies came from Amazon

    1. Hi Sarah,

      Follow this guide on how to sell on Amazon handmade. Sounds like your products would be perfect for that! If Amazon requires an ID, you’ll need to get that taken care of.

  24. Hello,
    I found the information about amazon handmade very useful. I am thinking about enrolling on amazon handmade. I have one question regarding the eligibility of my product and I was hoping you could help me before applying to amazon and risk getting denied.

    I created and patented a products which I’m 3D printing. The design is mine and I’m producing it myself. However, the product required a 2ml bottle which I buy. I do the printing myself and the packaging, but I was wondering if the bottle I buy from a company would disqualify my product from amazon handmade.

    Thank you,
    Yagil Sebban

    1. Hi Yagil,

      I don’t believe that it would disqualify you. Try applying and send Amazon images of you created the 3D printed product and you should be fine.

  25. Hey Brian,

    Thanks for the info. I currently sell on Amazon. Can I also sell a different product on AMZ handmade?

    If so, I am assuming I would fill out the application and have a separate login/account. Is this correct?

  26. Hi Brian. Is there a minimum stock requirement (for example 200 units should already be available) or we just start making an item when the order is placed?

    1. Hi Zovia,

      You need to accurately set your lead time so you are sure you can fulfill your orders in time.

      I suggest making a few ahead of time.

  27. Hello and thank you for the information you have provided here. I am considering a Handmade account with Amazon and wondering if I select Amazon fulfillment if shipping is included in the 15% fee or is that an additional charge?

  28. Hi, Brian,

    Thank you for all the information about Amazon that you share with us!
    I am making soaps and sugar/salt scrubs with natural & organic ingredients, palm free, etc., from Canada. I am thinking to apply for Amazon Handmade – FBA. The thought of the cost of shipping, my products, to the Amazon’s warehouse scares me. I am afraid that I will not have any profit…. not even covering the expanses.
    From your experience, can you give me some advice?

    Thank you very much.
    Gianina Lamont

    1. Hi Gianina,

      My advice is to just set up an account and create a shipment within seller central. I have no way of knowing what your shipping costs may be. Amazon gets great rates so you should be able to turn a profit even if shipping from Canada.

      Brian

  29. I am a seller on a handmade Amazon account. It has only been a few weeks, and I have had only 2 items sold, however I would like the opportunity to be a regular seller on Amazon, not just on the handmade section. Found out that I can’t have two accounts with Amazon without them giving an exception. Any thoughts on this? Can I change my handmade account to a regular account ( and pull my handmade items if necessary). Do you have to have a LLC or other licensed business to be a seller? Sorry in advance for all these questions!

    1. Hi Helen,

      In this case, you won’t need to open a ‘new’ seller account since if you sell on Amazon Handmade, you should already have a professional selling account. You can sell on both handmade and the marketplace. Try using your handmade login to login to seller central. You cannot trasnfer listings over so you will need to create new listings for Amazon.com.

      You do not need an LLC to sell on Amazon. I hope this helps!

      Brian

  30. Hello Brian, I am ready to start listing on Handmade but can’t find solid info. regarding customer returns. I am shipping FBM so I assume the customer pays postage for returns. How does a Handmade seller reimburse the buyer? What is the mechanism? And does Amazon generate a return label? Thanks!

    1. Hi Susan,

      Thanks for the questions! You can have the customer pay for return shipping, yes.

      You will be able to reimburse the buyer once you receive the return within your seller dashboard. You can have Amazon generate a return label or the buyer will need to get the return label.

  31. Thank you for this page , we are thinking about amazon handmade as a complement of Etsy. However, at some point in the registration, amazon aks us for card details and says something about a monthly 25£ charge fees. I think i understand it is for professional but not for us non-professional? Is it right? thank you!

  32. Thank you for this wonderful synopsis. I sell on Etsy and just started on Amazon Handmade and I am having difficulty doing the promotions. I have so many questions. Do you or do you know someone who I could pay to get serious help? I have a.high end niche product and have done well on various websites. I am not on social media( another story) Do you provide this service?
    Thank you!

    1. HI Andrea,

      Thanks for the question! I suggest checking out the Jungle Scout Market where there are many talented freelancers that can help you with your Amazon business.

  33. very helpful comment. One question: How do you show images of making your product? Do I physically get someone to snap photos of me?? Thank you. ALSO….does Amazon have rules in place to protect other crafters from copying what I make? I have unique items and I am worried about this.

    1. Hi Lynne,

      Yes, you can do that or take photos of the steps of making your product.

      Do you have a copyright or patent on any of the products you create? If so, you can file a copyright claim with Amazon. They will not enforce if you suspect someone of copying your product.

  34. Hi
    your information made me excited and got some questions too.
    my family works making handicrafts but not in USA .How can I sell those products from USA?
    and other question is like they are making products with simple tools its not like big tools and some machinery so how can i send amazon pictures of manufacturing?
    thanks.

    1. Hi Abdul,

      You can set up a USA seller account and ship your items into an FBA warehouse from your location.

      You can send images of the products being made no matter if small tools are being used.

    1. Hi John,

      If you search on Youtube, there seems to be a good amount of people who claim they’re making good money from Handmade. Though, a “decent income” is subjective and based on your personal goals!

      The best way to figure out if it works best for your business is to just try it out!

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