Q&A for How to Sell Books on Amazon

You could look into Amazon's FBA service which makes it available to a very wide audience (as you will ship your stock to Amazon and they will be the ones packing and shipping it). People prefer to buy stuff if it is sent by Amazon and if it is FBA, then it allows Prime members to get it quicker also.

No. I spoke with a man at Amazon who said it was a very complicated process and in-person delivery was not conducive to their process.

When you set up your account, it will ask for your credit card information, and it will put the money from the buyer into your account.

Join PayPal then you can put any country as it's an internationally recognized safe payment service.

You are not restricted as long as the contract that you sign with Amazon states that it is non-exclusive.

Unfortunately, it does not. However, you can use Fulfillment by Amazon to ship and manage the inventory of your product, which lets Amazon do the work for you. There is a small fee per item. Items above 300 units of your local currency (dollars, pounds) are free to ship with FBA.

Absolutely! There aren't a lot of native foreign language books on the Amazon US store, they will typically have no problem selling.

Yes, Amazon will typically take a commission if you choose to sell through them.

You pay for it. How much the shipping cost is depends on your Kindle.

No. It's not conducive to their process, therefore they don't accept in person drop offs.

You will have to pay the shipping when you go to send it. However, you can add the cost of shipping to the purchase price when you list the item.

Yes. Anybody can sell any item on Amazon, even if it is not yours. Amazon will not penalize you for selling an item.

In order to sell on Amazon, you do need to have a valid credit card or debit card registered to your seller account.

Amazon might not send OTP codes to mobile numbers in Iran due to international restrictions and regional limitations. If you're having trouble receiving an OTP, try using email for verification instead. You can also consider linking a phone number from another country where Amazon supports mobile verification. If you continue to face issues, it's best to contact Amazon support for guidance.

You don't have to ship each book separately for FBA. You can send multiple books in one shipment to an Amazon fulfillment center. Follow Amazon’s packaging and labeling guidelines to ensure proper processing, and once received, Amazon will handle storage, shipping, and customer service for your books.

You can recover your Amazon Seller account without access to your old email. First, try recovering the email through your provider's process. If that doesn't work, contact Amazon Seller Support and explain the situation. Be ready to provide details like your business name or past transactions to verify your identity. Amazon support should help you regain access to your account.

Create a seller account on Seller Central, then list your books by searching for their ISBN or entering the details manually. Set a price and choose your fulfillment method (FBA or FBM). There’s no limit on how many copies you can sell per day; it depends on demand and how well you fulfill orders. The more exposure your book gets, the more you can sell.

Amazon typically reimburses sellers through direct deposit to their registered bank account, not as an Amazon gift card balance. Your earnings, including refunds or reimbursements, will be deposited into the bank account linked to your seller account. To check your payment method, go to Amazon Seller Central, click Settings > Account Info, and under Deposit Method, review or update your bank details. If you receive an Amazon-issued credit instead of a cash refund, contact Amazon Seller Support for clarification.

If you need to go out of town or on vacation, you can activate "Vacation Mode" in Seller Central to prevent new orders. For Fulfillment by Merchant (FBM), you can adjust shipping times or pause new listings. If you use Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), Amazon will handle orders, inventory, and shipping. You may also arrange for someone to manage orders while you're away.

Yes, when you sell via Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon), your items automatically qualify for Amazon Prime and free shipping for Prime members. FBA means Amazon handles the storage, packaging, and shipping of your products, and they offer Prime benefits for those items, including fast and free shipping to Prime members. This can make your products more attractive to a large base of customers who are Prime members.

Yes, as the seller, you can modify your book's price after sending it to Amazon FBA through your Amazon Seller Central account. To change the price, log in to Seller Central, go to Inventory > Manage Inventory, find the book, click Edit, enter the new price, and save changes. The listing will update, and customers will see the new price immediately.

To register as an Amazon seller from Nigeria, you need a U.S. or UK bank account, obtainable through Payoneer or Wise. Sign up on Amazon Seller Central and provide a valid credit or debit card, tax details, and identity verification. Use Payoneer to receive payments in USD and withdraw to your Nigerian account. Since Amazon does not support direct registration from Nigeria, using an international payment service is necessary to sell.

Amazon charges Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) fees based on product size and weight. Standard-size items range from about $4.19 to $7.63 per unit, while oversized items start at $10.48 and increase with weight. These fees cover picking, packing, and shipping. There is also a referral fee per sale, usually 8% to 15% of the item price, depending on the category. To estimate costs, use Amazon’s Revenue Calculator, and check their latest fee schedule for updates.

You can find cheap books at thrift stores, garage or yard sales, estate sales, library sales, online marketplaces, and book wholesaler websites. Be sure to check the book's demand on Amazon before buying.

If you use Fulfillment by Amazon, the outbound shipping cost is included in your FBA fee. For Prime and free shipping orders, customers do not pay extra for shipping. For non-Prime orders, Amazon may charge a shipping fee based on location and delivery speed. You do not receive extra shipping revenue since Amazon handles the shipping costs.

When you sell on Amazon, the price you set must include the cost of shipping. Amazon requires all costs to be included in the final price the buyer sees. However, if you're using Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), Amazon handles the shipping, and your price will include their fees for shipping.

Amazon's commission on book sales depends on the format and pricing. For e-books through Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), if priced between $2.99 and $9.99, Amazon takes 30%, and you earn 70%. If priced below $2.99 or above $9.99, Amazon takes 65%, and you earn 35%. For print books, Amazon takes a 15% referral fee from the total sale price. If using Amazon's print-on-demand service, printing costs are also deducted from your earnings. Rates may vary based on Amazon's terms and services.

Amazon charges for delivery and printing based on your book's format: For eBooks, delivery fees are $0.15 per megabyte. For print books, printing costs depend on page count, ink type, and size. Use Amazon's royalty calculator for precise estimates.

Yes, Amazon allows promotions for books. You can enroll in KDP Select to offer Kindle Countdown Deals or Free Book Promotions for eBooks. You can also temporarily lower your book's price on KDP for eBooks or paperbacks. For physical books through FBA, you can create Lightning Deals or offer Coupons. These options help increase visibility and sales.

Go to Amazon Seller Central and click "Sign Up." Choose a seller plan (Individual or Professional), provide your personal and business details, add payment information, and complete identity verification. Once approved, you can list your books and start selling.