This FBA refund update will cost you thousands [Crew Review]

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Hey Reader,

As Amazon FBA sellers, we’re always losing our products in the company’s giant warehouses without even knowing. That’s why starting November, Amazon will be proactively reimbursing lost FBA items.

But this is just a move to soften the blow because starting October 23, the eligibility window policy is changing.

The period of filing of manual claims will shrink to two months, which is way too short to file them. So if you don’t act fast, you can lose those reimbursements forever.

The good news is you have companies like GETIDA to give you your own team of reimbursement experts. They’ll make sure you don’t lose your window of opportunity so you don’t leave money on the table. (The first $400 is free for EcomCrew subscribers.)

 This Week's Trending Product: Whopper Plopper

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• Yearly Growth: 121% 
• Monthly Growth: 48% 
• Monthly Search Volume: 67,971

These artificial baits have mechanisms that make them behave like live fish. This makes it easier for fishers to mimic prey for the bigger fish they’re trying to catch.

The product has seen quite some success on Amazon, just like these bestsellers.

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Amazon Seller Spotlight: Zesty Paws

• Third Party Seller Rank: #100 Overall 
• Amazon Link: Zesty Paws
• Company Website: https://zestypaws.com/

This Amazon third-party seller focuses on your pets’ well-being. They sell dog and cat vitamins and supplements as well as treats so you can train your fur babies more easily.

The company was launched in 2014 in Florida. Their products are also available in other platforms like Walmart, Target, and Petsmart.

To get to know more about this month’s top third-party sellers, visit our page.