I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance smh.
Amazon suspended my seller account. I've been dealing with this for about 4 weeks now and teh situation isn't improving.
The amount being held/disputed is approximately $10,009. I have tried contacting their legal department 6 times with no resolution.
Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?
Have you tried reaching out to your state's bar association? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Real talk: i went through almost the exact same thing.
I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run haha.
This is a great example of why reading the terms of service matters. I know it's tedious, but at minimum, check: (1) arbitration clauses, (2) liability limitations, (3) auto-renewal provisions, (4) cancellation procedures, and (5) class action waivers. These 5 sections tell you most of what you need to know.
I had my Amazon seller account suspended twice and got it reinstated both times. Here is what actually works based on my experience and talking to dozens of other suspended sellers.
First, understand that Amazon suspensions are handled by their Seller Performance team, not regular customer support. Calling or emailing general support is a waste of time. You need to submit a Plan of Action through your Seller Central dashboard or, if you are locked out, via the email address associated with your account using the specific appeal format Amazon expects.
For the 10,009 dollars at stake, I would also consider consulting with an attorney who specializes in Amazon seller disputes. There are law firms that focus specifically on this area and they know exactly how to draft appeals and escalate within Amazon legal channels. Some work on contingency for larger amounts.