Authenticity Complaints: How Resellers Avoid Them
Authenticity complaints are the biggest account risk for arbitrage sellers. Here is how to reduce it.
What triggers them
- A buyer says the item seems fake or used
- A brand reports your listing
- Amazon asks for supply-chain documents you cannot provide
Why arbitrage is exposed
Amazon often does not accept retail receipts as proof of authenticity.
Reduce the risk
- Sell only pristine, sealed items as new
- Avoid brands known for complaints
- Match the exact listing
- Keep every receipt anyway
If you get one
Respond with a clear plan of action and the documents you do have. Do not ignore it.