Amazon continues to make significant changes on a regular basis. As a result, things that we stated on this page could become obsolete the day after they were written.
We pride ourselves in being the oldest, continuously-running Amazon OA deals service in existence. We still check each deal using a new seller account to see if the item is restricted. But buying unrestricted items should NEVER become a long-term strategy. Day One in the business, you should begin asking for approval in categories and brands that are restricted. Sell EVERYTHING you can that is not restricted to you. The more relevant you are in a particular category, the more likely Amazon is to approve you for more brands.
Right now, Merchant Fulfilling orders has replaced FBA as the best way to make money on Amazon. When Amazon opens back up at full capacity, that (again) will change and FBA will be king.
During this time, our focus is providing the best FBA deals that we can, and our top section are deals that are ALSO profitable for FBM sellers. This is the game plan for right now, and we stand ready to pivot again as Amazon continues to change.
If you are a brand new seller, don’t lose faith. Amazon is here to stay, and time is your best friend. Put in the time, and before you know it, more and more categories and brands will become available to you.