Overview

Amazon has broadened its FBA Grade and Resell program by adding five fresh product categories and raising the per‑account ASIN ceiling from 2,000 to 10,000. The changes roll out this month and give high‑volume sellers far more flexibility to turn returned items into revenue instead of disposal costs.

Key Points

• Five new categories — Watches, jewelry, luggage, shoes and apparel can now be graded and listed as used through the program.
• ASIN limit increased — Sellers may enroll up to 10,000 distinct ASINs, a five‑fold jump from the previous 2,000‑ASIN cap.
• Opt‑in ASIN selection — Instead of enrolling an entire catalog, sellers pick individual products that qualify for grading and resale.
• Automatic end‑of‑life cleanup — Once a used listing sells out, the item disappears from inventory views, removing the need for manual deletion.
• Grading fee range — Amazon charges between $1 and $4 per inspected unit, varying by size and price tier.

How the Expanded Grade and Resell Program Works

1. Opt‑in via FBA Settings — Sellers navigate to the FBA “Grade and Resell” section in Seller Central and toggle the program on for selected ASINs. For example, a seller of premium watches can enable the feature only for the 150 watch SKUs that historically return in good condition.
2. Return routing to inspection centers — Customer returns that match an opted‑in ASIN are sent to Amazon’s dedicated inspection facilities rather than the default removal workflow. A pair of leather shoes returned for size issues would follow this path, while a non‑opted‑in laptop would still be processed for disposal.
3. Condition assessment and grading — Trained inspectors examine packaging, functionality and visible wear, then assign one of four grades (e.g., “Like New,” “Very Good,” “Good,” “Acceptable”). A handbag with minor scuffs might receive a “Good” grade, triggering the corresponding pricing recommendation.
4. Seller‑set pricing and fee deduction — The seller specifies a resale price for each grade; Amazon deducts the applicable grading fee (e.g., $2 for a medium‑size shoe) before the sale. If the seller lists a used watch at $120 and the fee is $3, the net proceeds become $117 minus Amazon’s referral fee.