u/FreakyMinaj69

Hey everyone,

I recently sent my first FBA shipment to Amazon and also enrolled some of my products in the Amazon Vine Program.

I enrolled 8 products in Vine, and I’m wondering whether Vine orders/reviews show up in the normal Sales Dashboard.

The confusing part is that I can currently see a few orders (around 2–3) showing the status “Awaiting Payment Verification.”

I also ran Amazon PPC and can see that I’ve received 3 orders attributed to PPC, but even those orders are showing the same “Awaiting Payment Verification” status.

Basically, all of my orders are currently showing “Awaiting Payment Verification.”

Is this normal for a new seller/FBA account? How long does payment verification usually take before the orders move to a confirmed/shipped status?

Also, if anyone has experience with Vine, does the Vine activity/orders appear in the regular Sales Dashboard, or are they reported separately?

Would really appreciate some insight from experienced FBA sellers. This is my first FBA launch, so I’m probably overthinking it 😅

Thanks!

If you are a FBA seller from India. I would like to ask a few questions regarding the FBA shipment being sent from India to the US (first shipment, New seller)

Hey everyone,

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​I’m a relatively new seller launching my first private label/custom-style products on Amazon FBA (USA). I'm selling a Home Decor item in the Home & Kitchen category (keeping the exact product under wraps for now).

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​I want to make sure my launch strategy makes sense because right now, I'm burning cash with no real traction. Here is a breakdown of my current situation:

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​The Inventory Strategy: I have about 15-20 different designs/variations for this item. Instead of going deep on one, I’m sending 10 to 15 units of each design to FBA to test the waters and see which ones naturally get the most traction.

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​The Problem: I've spent about $100–$120 on PPC ads so far. It generated a single $120 sale, but the buyer unfortunately cancelled the order shortly after. Currently, I'm only averaging about 5 sessions per day.

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​The Listing: I’m actively optimizing my listings with A+ content, good images, and strong keywords. I currently have 0 product reviews, but I plan to enroll in the Amazon Vine program the second my FBA inventory is fully received to get that initial social proof.

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​Since I'm just starting out, I'd love to get a reality check from experienced sellers.

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​My main questions for you guys:

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​Is testing 15-20 variations with 10-15 units each a smart way to find a winning design, or am I spreading myself too thin?

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​Should I completely pause my PPC campaigns until my Vine reviews start rolling in? I feel like my conversion rate will remain near 0% without reviews, making ads a waste of money right now.

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​For the Home Decor category, what is a realistic timeline to start seeing 1-2 organic sales a day assuming my Vine reviews come back positive?

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​Any advice, harsh truths, or guidance you can share with a beginner would be incredibly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

​

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Hey everyone,

​

I’m a relatively new seller launching my first private label/custom-style products on Amazon FBA (USA). I'm selling a Home Decor item in the Home & Kitchen category (keeping the exact product under wraps for now).

​

I want to make sure my launch strategy makes sense because right now, I'm burning cash with no real traction. Here is a breakdown of my current situation:

​

The Inventory Strategy: I have about 15-20 different designs/variations for this item. Instead of going deep on one, I’m sending 10 to 15 units of each design to FBA to test the waters and see which ones naturally get the most traction.

​

The Problem: I've spent about $100–$120 on PPC ads so far. It generated a single $120 sale, but the buyer unfortunately cancelled the order shortly after. Currently, I'm only averaging about 5 sessions per day.

​

The Listing: I’m actively optimizing my listings with A+ content, good images, and strong keywords. I currently have 0 product reviews, but I plan to enroll in the Amazon Vine program the second my FBA inventory is fully received to get that initial social proof.

Since I'm just starting out, I'd love to get a reality check from experienced sellers.

​

My main questions for you guys:

​

Is testing 15-20 variations with 10-15 units each a smart way to find a winning design, or am I spreading myself too thin?

​

Should I completely pause my PPC campaigns until my Vine reviews start rolling in? I feel like my conversion rate will remain near 0% without reviews, making ads a waste of money right now.

​

For the Home Decor category, what is a realistic timeline to start seeing 1-2 organic sales a day assuming my Vine reviews come back positive?

​

Any advice, harsh truths, or guidance you can share with a beginner would be incredibly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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I recently got the approval for Amazon handmade (custom .ade products).

Ayone here already sellingon Amazon Handmade?

Any tips or suggestions are highly appreciated.

Thank you.

I sell custom wall art /Honde Decor.

Hi everyone,

I need legal guidance regarding my recent resignation from a private company in Rajasthan and the overall work practices happening there.

I joined the company on 24th November 2025 as a Marketplace Manager with a salary of ₹40,000 and a verbally discussed commission structure of around 1–2%.

I was responsible for generating international sales revenue for the company.

The targets below were assigned by the company, while the “actual” figures are what I personally achieved:

- December target: 5000 | Achieved: 6412

- January target: 15000 | Achieved: 19256

- February target: 18000 | Achieved: 14175

- March target: 20000 | Achieved: 17653

Dollars*

Total target assigned: 58000

Total achieved by me: 57496

Despite shipment delays and operational issues from the company side, I still achieved almost the complete assigned target and exceeded targets in multiple months.

However, throughout my employment, there were continuous issues regarding salary, compensation, and employee treatment.

Main issues:

1. The verbally discussed commission structure of around 1–2% was later reduced to around 0.40%.

2. Additional deductions such as ad costs were introduced later despite never being communicated initially.

3. Salary deductions were made even for informed leaves related to sickness and visa work.

4. I repeatedly discussed compensation concerns with management. During one discussion regarding my salary expectations and financial concerns, I was told:

   “Salary ki baat tu mere pe chod de.”

After around 45 days, when I again raised the topic, I was directly told:

“Salary ki baat hui hi nahi thi.”

This complete denial of earlier assurances broke my trust completely.

5. My commission sheet itself showed:

- Revenue: 57,496

- Commission rate: 0.40%

- USD commission: 229.98

- Conversion rate: 91.6

- Expected payout: ₹21,066

However, I was paid only around ₹16,500, leaving roughly ₹4,500+ still unpaid.

6. Salaries in the company are regularly delayed. Officially salary is supposed to come on the 15th, but practically employees receive it around 10 PM on the 15th or effectively on the 16th.

7. Employees are expected to work beyond duty hours without overtime compensation.

8. Public holidays are generally not given.

9. Currently around 7–8 employees are also waiting for around 15 days salary which has still not been paid.

10. Today, the company also removed my junior employee. He had already completed 3 months internship without any pay and was officially appointed as an employee on 1st May at ₹12,000/month. The company terminated him today and allegedly told him that neither salary nor certificate would be given.

11. I was also informed that his phone was taken and checked by the company management to read his chats with me, which I personally found extremely disturbing and inappropriate.

Because of all these issues, I resigned with immediate effect through email.

Now HR has responded saying:

- I must serve notice period, OR

- Pay one month salary compensation as per company policy.

My concern is:

How can company policy apply strictly to employees while the company itself does not honor compensation commitments, delays salaries, changes commission structures, and allegedly withholds salaries/documents from employees?

I am still waiting for:

- Salary from 1st May to 16th May

- Remaining commission difference

- Return of submitted documents

I have:

- Email records

- HR replies

- Performance sheets

- Commission calculations

- Salary proofs

- Some chats/call records regarding compensation discussions

I want genuine legal guidance regarding:

- Labour complaint options

- Salary recovery process

- Whether notice pay can still be enforced in such cases

- Whether unpaid internships and withholding certificates are legal

- Whether checking an employee’s personal phone/chats is legal

- Best next step: labour department, legal notice, or settlement

Would genuinely appreciate guidance from lawyers or people experienced with Indian labour law/employment disputes.

Thank you.