Key Amazon FBA Startup Supplies Checklist

This is the label printer I use, and it's so great! Honestly, I even use it to label things around the house.While you can use any old printer to print labels, it's more complicated and time consuming doing it that way (the hard way). You want to save time and frustration, get yourself the Dymo 450 from the beginning and don't look back.

Equip your office with a professional-grade label maker that efficiently handles your labelling, filing and mailing needs. Designed to save you both time and money, simply connect your DYMO LabelWriter 450 label maker to your PC or Mac to print customised labels with graphics, barcodes, addresses and more. You can even print directly from popular programs including Microsoft Word and the Mac Address Book. Plus, thermal printing technology eliminates the cost of ink and toner while the label printer?s sleek, compact design makes it a great addition to every workplace.
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Poly bags. If you're planning to ship things to FBA, you will need poly bags, and they need to have suffocation labels as part of the requirements. I couldn't find any locally, so I went straight to Amazon and picked up this 400 pack of different sizes.It's a great place to start, then see which ones you use more of and buy those when you run out. Side note: these also shrink when you use a heat gun on them.

4 sizes: 100 each - 6x9, 8x10, 9x12 & 11x14 2 mil thick Warning message in English, Spanish and French
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Scotty peelers. You are going to want a couple bags of these things. Trust me. It's not fun to take labels or price tags off of all your items, and you want it to be as quick and painless as possible. Scotty peelers are like using a good fingernail on them, they really get in underneath those labels so you can peel them off without damaging the items.
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A desktop barcode scanner is really useful for when you're adding each item into seller central. You aren't really going to sit there typing in every UPC one by one multiple times are you? I hope not. Spend the money and get a scanner, your time is worth too much.

The barcode scanner has simple installation and ideal use in a wide range of situations and workplaces. Its function is unbeatable and easy to use, design is stylish, and includes the optional hands free adjustable stand.Color: Black. Weight: 480g(with stand). Dimensions: 214mm x 165mm x 85mm. Type of Cable: 2M or 6ft straight cable. Shock: 1.5m drop on concrete surface. Regulatory Approvals: CE.Interfaces Supported: USB.Type: Bi-directional. Scanning type: Automatic scanning. Scan Rate: 100 scans per second. Scanning angle: Inclination angle 45, Elevation angle 60. Light Source: 650 - 670nm(visible).Decode Capability: Code11, Code39, Code93, Code32, Code128, Coda Bar, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, JAN.EAN/UPC Add-on2/5 MSI/Plessey, Telepen and China Postal Code,Interleaved 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, more for Request.Optional stand for hands-free scanning. Automatic scanning whether it is used in hands or with the optional hands free stand.
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Every box you ship to Amazon warehouse needs to be accurately weighed. So you are going to need a digital scale, and one that's capable of weighing the big boxes you will be sending in to FBA warehouses. This is the scale I bought when I started, and still have and serves me well to this day.

Capacity: 110 lb. capacity
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A box sizer is really an unassuming helper in all this. You wouldn't think something so simple could be worth your time, but it is! You see, the way shipping costs are now calculated takes the dimensions of your boxes into account. So it's in your best interests to cut your boxes down to a size closer to the size of your items, than it is to stuff the box full of stuffing. Here is the one I use:Box

Cut boxes to the exact size required!Carton Sizer/Reducer makes cutting boxes down to the desired depth fast and easySaves money by requiring less void fillRuled for precise measuring

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Extra labels. I know the Dymo 450 instruction manual will tell you only use their labels, but, that's a pure scam... these generic labels will work exactly the same. I must have printed a few thousand of these and my Dymo hasn't blown up yet. They are also WAY cheaper than the name brand. Save some money where you can.

Buy this genuine HouseLabel"s product with confidence - a 100% guarantee of satisfaction is provided. This product is genuine only if the HouseLabel"s logo is behind the release liner of each label and each roll is packed in an individual mini-carton, with the HouseLabel"s logo, to protect each roll from sunlight and scuffing Each white label is blank and ready for your printing2-1/4" x 1-1/4", Rectangle, White, Direct Thermal, BPA Free, Removable-Adhesive, 1,000 Labels per Roll. Unlike labels with permanent adhesive, these labels are designed to be removed without leaving behind any sticky residue. Fully compatible with popular programs like Microsoft Word, Outlook, QuickBooks and Act!, these labels are 100% compatible with your Dymo Label Writer series printers.These labels can be used for a number of different office and home labeling applications such as printing prices for retail labels to labeling files. Great for barcode labels especially for printing Amazon FBA item labels

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Goo gone! This stuff is a miracle for taking off that pesky glue residue, and other random junk. Many times you should end up with a label free shiny happy item after a little goo gone action. Try it! America's #1 formula for removing gummy, sticky, gooey messes

• Easily removes gum, tree sap, tar, crayon, shoe polish, candle wax, makeup, and more without harming precious surfaces
• Recommended for all hard surfaces, carpet, clothing, and upholstery
• Fast-acting, works instantly to get rid of the gooDoes not harm most surfaces Return surface to original condition
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I was late to pick up one of these heat guns, but it really does make it easier to peel off labels once they are heated up a little. Also in a pinch you can use this for shrink wrapping an item. It's also pretty handy around the house for different home improvement types of things. Not expensive either, so why not?

• Corrosion-resistant nozzle
• Low noise design with two fan speeds
• Rugged, light weight , high-impact plastic body1,200-watt heat gun.
  
• General purpose gun for stripping paint, thawing pipes, loosening floor tiles2 temperature settings (750 and 1,000 degrees F) for defrosting freezers or loosening rusted bolts4,100 Btu output for removing multiple layers of paint

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• Superb laser and read improvement over previous model OPN2005-SF
• Provides instant scan results via Bluetooth or Cabled Connections to your Mobile Device or Computer.
• Rechargeable Internal Battery can hold a charge while scanning an entire shift or purchase an optional portable power pack for extended use over long periods of time.
• Genuine Scanfob Scanners include Embedded client license for SerialMagic, Mobile Grid, Mobile Order, Mobile List, and more, allowing maximum compatibility and flexibility on multiple devices without purchasing additional licenses!
• Scanner is backed by a 2 year warranty. Quality construction, convenient design, customizable, fast operation,

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Ensure your products arrive safely and quickly to an Amazon fulfillment center by following these important requirements for shipping labels and packaging your inventory.

Here we show you how to print labels for your Amazon FBA items, packing slips and shipping labels - all using Amazon Seller Central. With this method, you wi...

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