UK Sellers Must Update Settings as Amazon Automates FBA Grade and Resell Programme
Amazon is removing the manual “Submit Grade and Resell” button for the UK FBA Grade and Resell programme and moving the workflow to the unfulfillable‑inventory settings. Sellers must enable the feature and set discount tiers (e.g., 95% for Like New, 90% for Very Good) by the February 20 deadline or lose automated recovery of returned items.
Overview
Amazon is replacing the manual submission process for its UK FBA Grade and Resell programme with an automated workflow that lives inside the unfulfillable‑inventory settings. The change takes effect after a short deadline, and any seller who does not adjust the new configuration will lose the ability to recover value from returned items. This shift aligns the United Kingdom with the automated model already used in other European marketplaces, making the programme more consistent across the region.
Key Points
- Manual submission removed — After the rollout, the “Submit Grade and Resell” button will disappear from Seller Central, so sellers can no longer create orders by hand.
- Automation via settings — Once the feature is turned on, Amazon automatically inspects eligible returns, assigns a condition grade, and relists the item at the seller‑defined discount.
- One‑time setup — Sellers configure pricing tiers a single time; the system then runs continuously without further input.
- Discount control retained — Sellers still decide the default percentage discount for each condition tier (e.g., 95 % for “Like New,” 90 % for “Very Good”).
- Marketplace‑specific configuration — The setting must be applied separately for every European store a seller operates, such as Germany or France.
- ASIN exclusion option — Individual product identifiers can be omitted from the programme, giving sellers granular control over which items are eligible for resale.
How the Automated System Works
- Enable the feature — In the unfulfillable‑inventory section of the UK store, the seller checks the box for “FBA Grade and Resell.” For example, a seller of kitchen appliances clicks the box, activating the automation for all future returns.
- Set default discounts — The seller enters a discount percentage for each condition grade. A typical configuration might be 95 % for “Like New,” 90 % for “Very Good,” 80 % for “Good,” and 70 % for “Acceptable.” This tells Amazon how low to price each graded item when it is relisted.
Analysis & Recommendations
Why This Matters
If the one‑time setup isn’t completed by Feb 20, the Grade and Resell automation is disabled, causing lost revenue and storage fees on returned stock. The new system can eliminate up to an hour per week of manual order creation while still letting sellers control discount percentages for each condition tier.
Key Takeaways
- The “Submit Grade and Resell” button is removed; automation now lives in the unfulfillable‑inventory settings.
- A single configuration must be saved before the February 20 cutoff to keep the programme active in the UK.
- Sellers retain discount control, e.g., 95% for Like New and 90% for Very Good, when Amazon relists graded items.
- An ASIN exclusion list lets sellers omit specific products from the automated resale flow.
Recommended Actions
- →Log into Seller Central UK > Settings > Unfulfillable Inventory and check the “FBA Grade and Resell” box before Feb 20.
- →Enter your default discount percentages for each condition tier (e.g., 95% Like New, 90% Very Good) and click Save.
- →Add any high‑risk ASINs to the exclusion list on the same page to prevent them from entering the resale pipeline.
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