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Merch by Amazon

I just made my first sale on Merch by Amazon!

The amount might not be much, but the great thing is that I did not invest any capital to buy stock of this T-shirt. I simply uploaded a design using a free stock image downloaded from the Internet that is free for commercial use with no attribution required.
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What is Merch by Amazon?

Merch is Amazon's print on demand platform.

You upload T-shirt designs, select the cuts and sizes (men's, women's, kid's), and colors that will be available. Your T-shirt design is then listed on the Amazon marketplace. When anyone buys the T-shirt, you earn royalties as the design owner.
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Pros of Amazon's Merch Platform

FREE! There is no upfront cost! All you need to do is upload designs that fit into Amazon's template.
There's no monthly subscription fee for a Merch account, and no capital is needed to order physical products.

All you need to do is open a Merch by Amazon account, then upload your designs.

You are paid royalties for each sale, and Amazon takes care of the printing and fulfilment of the orders.

Cons of Merch
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The main negative about Merch is that it can take some time for your account application to be approved. This can take anywhere from a few days to several months. There is apparently a waiting list and I was approved about 2 months after I applied. The solution is to submit your application as soon as possible, then wait for approval. You can apply at merch.amazon.com.


How to Get Designs for Merch

There are many ways to get designs. You can DIY or outsource.

I have gotten my designs from free online stock images or simply made text only designs. I don't have and don't know how to use Photoshop so I use Canva.

You can also outsource to freelancers on Fiverr, or buy designs from https://merchready.com/.


How to Learn About Selling on Merch by Amazon

There is lots of free info online. You can search YouTube or listen Jim Cockrum's free podcast featuring Chris Green who is a pioneer and respected expert in the Merch arena. Listen to the following episodes about Merch:
  • 68: Let's Talk Amazon Merch
  • 70: All about your Amazon Merch income stream in under 5 minutes
  • 102: Amazon Merch updates and our three day Merch event videos

Chris Green also has some excellent training you can check out:
  • Proven Merch Coursebit.ly/provenmerchcourse (for beginners)
  • Proven Merch Live Workshop (this the recording of a 3 day live workshop with incredible content from beginner to advanced)
If you had to choose one option only, I would go with the Proven Live Merch Workshop.
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  • About
  • Amazon FBA Guide
    • How to Register an Amazon Seller Account
    • Amazon FBA 101
    • Amazon Professional vs Individual Selling Plans
    • How to Sell On Amazon From Outside the US
    • Amazon FBA Prep Companies
    • Best Tools for Amazon Sellers
    • Code Confusion - Understanding GTIN, UPC and Amazon Barcodes
    • Amazon FBA Fees Explained
    • Amazon Coupons vs Prime Exclusive Discounts
    • How to Create Amazon Coupons
    • How to Increase Amazon Sales - Traffic, Click-throughs and Conversions
    • Optimizing FBA Inbound Shipping
    • Product Images and Photography
    • Amazon and Taxes - Income Tax, Sales Tax, and VAT
    • Amazon PPC Advertising
    • Insurance for Amazon Sellers
    • Amazon Seller FAQ
  • Reviews
    • Payoneer vs WorldFirst vs TransferWise vs OFX vs Airwallex
    • Helium 10 Review and Discount Codes
    • Proven Amazon Course Review
    • Amazing Selling Machine Review
    • Amazon Advantage Review - How to Optimize Copywriting for Amazon Listings
    • Amazon FBA Reimbursement Guide Review
    • Rebate Programs
  • Training
    • Amazon Seller Live Training
  • Blog
  • Newsletters
  • Q&A