🏷️ What Products to Choose
Choosing the right products for ungating is simple once you understand what Amazon Australia checks. You’re not buying stock to make a profit you’re buying stock to unlock a brand. The only thing Amazon cares about is that the brand name appears clearly on the invoice.
The Goal When Choosing Products
Your aim is to buy items that:
Are cheap
Are easy to order in quantity in Australia
Clearly show the brand on the invoice
Arrive sealed in original packaging
The exact product does not matter. Only the brand matters.
How Many Units You Need
Amazon Australia usually expects a quantity of 10 units or more.
10 units from one brand is the safest approach.
Mixed-brand orders are fine as long as the required brand appears on the invoice.
Items must be the same brand, but they can be different products.
Example: If you want to unlock Nivea, you can order 10 cheap Nivea lip balms or creams. Any Nivea product works.
Example For Choosing the Right Item: If you want to unlock Oral-B to sell a pack of toothbrushes, you don’t need to buy the exact toothbrush. You could buy a cheaper Oral-B product, such as floss or mouthwash. As long as it’s the same brand, the invoice counts for approval. This keeps your costs low.
Returning Items After Approval
You can keep ungating costs low by returning items once your approval is granted:
The retailer accepts returns
Items are sealed and unused
Retailer offers free or low-cost returns
If you purchased from a wholesale supplier, returns may be less valuable due to restocking fees. In that case, it’s often better to sell the items and break even or take a small loss.
Best Types of Items for Ungating
Choose products that are:
Small
Cheap
Easy to store
Easy to photograph
Clearly branded
Great examples for Australian sellers:
Beauty items like lip balms, creams, sprays (brands like Nivea, Sukin)
Household items such as washing liquids, cleaning products (brands like Fairy, Morning Fresh)
Toys from major brands like Lego or Playmobil
Personal care items from recognised brands
What to Avoid
Avoid products that:
Have no clear brand name
Look generic or unbranded
Arrive without original packaging
Are difficult to photograph
Come from unknown manufacturers
Amazon Australia approves well-known, easy-to-verify brands.
Choosing Products for Multiple Ungates
You can unlock several brands at once by ordering multiple branded items in one order.
Example: An invoice containing Nivea, Colgate, and Fairy can unlock all three brands individually.
Keeping Your Costs Low
To minimise spending in Australia:
Sort items by lowest price
Choose the smallest size or cheapest variant
Avoid premium variants or large pack sizes unless necessary
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