MERCH BY AMAZON TIER SYSTEM EXPLAINED | How to Tier Up Fast Amazon Merch Tier 10 or Tier 25

Understanding the Amazon Merch Tier System

In this section, Hannah introduces the Amazon Merch tier system and explains its requirements for tearing up.

Introduction to the Amazon Merch Tier System

• The tier system on Amazon Merch is a way for users to progress and gain more privileges within the program.

• Starting at tier one, users have 10 slots to upload and sell products.

• As users prove their ability to sell products, they move up in tiers, gaining more upload capacity and product selling opportunities.

Requirements for Tearing Up

• To tear up to the next tier, users need to meet certain requirements:

• Make a specific number of sales based on their current tier.

• Have at least 80% of their design slots filled with original designs.

Clarifying Design Slot Requirements

• The number of designs needed depends on the current tier:

• For example, in tier 10, eight original designs are required.

• Designs can be enabled on multiple products but must be diversified across different types of products.

Tearing Up Process

• Amazon does not have a set day for tear-ups but typically does them once a month.

• Tear-ups usually start with higher tiers and then progress to lower tiers over a few days.

• If eligible for a tear-up, users may expect it within a few days after seeing others getting teared up.

Reasons for Not Tearing Up

• There could be several reasons why someone is not tearing up even if they meet the requirements:

• Recently met requirements but missed the previous tear-up cycle.

• Need to wait until the next round of tear-ups.

Understanding Sales and Design Slot Requirements

This section provides further clarification on sales and design slot requirements for tearing up.

Sales and Design Slot Requirements

• The number of sales needed for tearing up is based on the current tier.

• Users do not need to make additional sales for each tier; previous sales count towards the requirement.

• For example, in tier 25, users only need to make 15 additional sales if they already made 10 in tier one.

Design Slot Confusion

• Some confusion arises regarding design slot requirements:

• Having a single design enabled on multiple products does not fulfill the 80% design slot requirement.

• Users need to have a diversified range of designs across their slots.

Clarifying Product Count

• Being in a specific tier does not mean having to upload the maximum number of products allowed.

• Users only need to have the required number of original designs uploaded, regardless of the total product count.

Tear-Up Timing and Process

This section discusses tear-up timing and how Amazon handles tear-ups.

Tear-Up Timing

• Amazon does not have a consistent day for tear-ups but tends to do them once a month.

• Higher tiers are usually teared up first, followed by lower tiers over subsequent days.

• Monitoring merch Facebook groups can provide insights into recent tear-ups and potential upcoming tear-ups.

Reasons for Not Tearing Up

• If eligible for tearing up but not experiencing it, there could be various reasons:

• Recently met requirements but missed the previous tear-up cycle.

• Need to wait until the next round of tear-ups without any notice from Amazon.

Understanding Amazon Merch Tear-Ups

In this section, the speaker discusses the process of tear-ups in Amazon Merch and factors that may affect your eligibility to move up to higher tiers.

Factors Affecting Tear-Ups

• Returns and cancellations can impact tear-ups as Amazon wants designs with minimal returns. High return rates may hinder tear-up progress.

• Analyze products that are frequently returned for any issues like typos or print problems. Make improvements to reduce return rates.

• There is a possibility that when reaching the threshold for tiering up to tier 500, an Amazon merch representative manually reviews your account.

• The representative assesses if your products align with the Amazon brand and if there are any design quality concerns.

Skipping Tiers

• Generally, you cannot skip tiers even if you have high sales in lower tiers. Progression usually occurs month by month until reaching higher tiers.

• However, there have been rare cases where individuals were teared up from lower tiers directly into higher ones.

Advertising Eligibility

• Tier 500 and above sellers are typically eligible to advertise their merch products on Amazon.

• Initially, advertising was limited to higher tiers but has gradually expanded to lower tiers over time.

Strategies for Faster Tear-Ups

• Strategies for tearing up faster vary depending on the current tier.

• Tried and true methods exist for accelerating tear-ups, but they differ based on individual experiences and success stories.

Advertising Your Merch Products on Amazon

This section focuses on advertising eligibility for merch products on Amazon and how it has evolved over time.

Advertising Eligibility Thresholds

• Initially, advertising was only available to tier 500 and above sellers.

• Over time, eligibility thresholds have been lowered, allowing sellers in lower tiers to access advertising opportunities.

• It is uncertain if tier 10 will have advertising options soon, as Amazon uses this tier to validate sellers' understanding of the platform.

Checking Advertising Capability

• To check if you have the capability to advertise, go to your Amazon merch dashboard and look for the "Advertise" tab next to the "Analyze" tab.

• If you don't see the "Advertise" tab, it means you haven't been invited yet. Wait until reaching a higher tier for potential invitation.

Strategies for Tearing Up Faster

This section provides insights into strategies for tearing up faster in Amazon Merch.

Tier Progression Strategies

• Strategies for tearing up faster depend on the current tier.

• Tried and true methods exist that have shown success in accelerating tear-ups.

• Implementing these strategies can help sellers progress through tiers more efficiently.

Print on Demand Business Strategies

In this section, the speaker discusses strategies for growing a print on demand business and moving up from lower tiers.

Methods to Tear Up Quickly in Tier 10

• Creating an Instagram page as a sales funnel for products can help generate sales and meet the requirements to move up.

• Utilizing successful Facebook pages related to the niche and promoting merch by Amazon products can drive sales.

• Buying your own products, although not preferred by some, can ensure reaching the required number of sales quickly.

• Alternatively, asking a family member to purchase your shirts and reimbursing them is another option.

• Using pop sockets or creating unique print on demand gifts during holidays like Christmas can boost sales.

Capitalizing on Trending Niches

• Jumping onto popular trends or events like presidential inaugurations can lead to immediate sales by creating relevant designs based on trending phrases or quotes.

• Staying updated with current trends allows for consistently updating designs and capitalizing on emerging niches.

Strategies for Higher Tiers

• Consistently uploading new designs is crucial in higher tiers to increase volume and improve sales.

• Filling up the required 80% of design slots is important for tier progression even if there are already sufficient sales volume.

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This section discusses the potential profit and sales strategies in the context of selling a standard shirt for $19.99.

Profit vs Sales Strategy

• If you sell a standard shirt for $19.99, your profit on that item would be $5.23.

• If you prioritize sales over profit, you can potentially advertise up to more than $5 worth and still make one sale.

• While this may not be a sustainable long-term strategy for building profit, it can help break even and generate additional sales.

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This section emphasizes the importance of prioritizing sales and explores how it can lead to extra sales even if breaking even.

Prioritizing Sales Strategy

• Prioritizing sales over profit can help generate extra sales that might not have been possible otherwise.

• Although this approach is not ideal for long-term profitability, it can be beneficial in terms of increasing overall sales.

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This section provides guidance for new print-on-demand sellers who are struggling with low sales.

Common Mistakes of New Print-on-Demand Sellers

• If you're new to print on demand and experiencing frustration due to low sales, watching the next video is recommended.

• The video discusses the five biggest mistakes made by new print-on-demand sellers that negatively impact their business.

• By avoiding these mistakes, new sellers can improve their chances of success in the print-on-demand industry.