Nike, Under Armour, Adidas & other

Activewear Ungating Guide

Welcome to the official guide for Getting Ungated in Nike, Under Armour, Adidas, &
other Activewear on Amazon.

My name is Chris Grant and I am an admin of the FBA Today Skool Group. I also have
a blog focused on reselling at ClearTheShelf.com, and I have a Youtube Channel
focused on reselling.

You may also be interested in checking out The OA Challenge. A 14-day intensive all
about the art and science of online arbitrage.

I would love to have you join me in the group or on Youtube.

This guide is written to help walk you through the process of getting ungated in many
Activewear brands including, but not limited to, Nike, Under Armour, Adidas, Jordan,
etc.

Please know that ungating is not guaranteed as every account is different.

You will also need to be willing to be patient with the process. The difficulty of getting
ungated ebbs and flows with Amazon. There have been times where pictures of your
dog would allow you to become ungated in a category or a brand and times when you
have to submit your documents 50+ times.

If you have what Amazon is asking for and you have properly annotated your
invoices/receipts don’t be afraid to continue submitting them to Amazon.

You may want to take the time to name your files before submitting. I like the file name:
Brand_ASIN_Invoice. It would look like this: Nike_B00HB45JN47Y_Invoice. Anecdotally
you may even want to submit the documents upside down if you’ve been rejected a few
times. I can’t say that is a definitive hack but don’t be afraid to switch things up.

Close Your Applications

Please be sure to close out all prior applications for the brand or brands you may be
applying to be ungated in. This is not always 100% necessary but it can be helpful.
Below are the instructions to close out an open or declined application.

● In your Seller Central Account hover over the “Catalog” menu option at the top
left of the page. You should see a drop-down menu. Click on “View Selling
Applications” in the drop-down.

● On the “Selling Applications” page you will see an option for “Declined” under
“Selling Application Status”. Click on “Declined” to open the applications that
need to be closed.

● Once on the “Declined” tab you will need to find the brand you plan to apply for.
Click the “Reapply” button to the right of the brand.
 ● This will take you to a “Selling Application for Brand” page. Once there you will
need to choose “At least 1 purchase invoice for products from a manufacturer or
distributor” just like you were going to submit new information.

● Click on “Select Files” to include a PDF note that will ask the seller support agent
to close the application.
● You can click here to download a free “Close This Application” Template. Please
be sure to follow the instructions, download your own copy, and edit the
document.
● Once you have uploaded the “Close This Application” PDF click on the yellow
“Submit” button near the bottom of the page.
● Await Amazon’s response. Once the application is closed you can reapply for
the brand, ASIN, category, sub-category, etc.

Instructions
Before you buy any inventory, be 100% certain that the items you purchase from any
sources below match the product detail pages on Amazon with 100% accuracy. This
means the same color, same size, same quantity, etc.
Know that you will need to purchase at least 10 items for the brand or brands you plan
to get ungated in.

Be sure that your address and contact information on your invoice(s) matches the
information that Amazon has on file for you. This MUST be accurate.

When submitting your invoice you will want to be sure to add the ASIN to your invoice.
You can do this by simply writing the ASIN next to the item on the invoice that it
matches or you can use an editing software like Photoshop or Pixlr to add text to the
image of your invoice. I would caution that you do not edit anything else besides adding
the ASIN of the matching Amazon Product on your invoice.

Amazon Requirements
Amazon has some strict requirements when asking to be ungated. Below we will review
them so that you are sure to have them in order when requesting to be ungated.
● At least 1 purchase invoice for products from a manufacturer or distributor
● The Document must meet the following requirements
○ Dated (within 180 days)
○ Include your name and address
○ Include the name and address of the manufacturer or distributor
○ Show the combined purchase of at least 10 units
○ Omit pricing information (optional)
● Please note that Amazon may verify your submitted documentation by contacting
product vendors you identify on your application.

A newer requirement if you use Amazon themselves to get ungated with is the need to
purchase 50 units of an item rather than 10 in some instances.

There have even been occasions where they ask for 100 units. It’s important to read
through the ungating requirements each time you go to get ungated before making any
purchases to ensure you know what is needed from you.

Sources to Purchase Products for Ungating

Below are several sources you can use to get ungated in Nike, Under Armour, Adidas,
Jordan, and other Activewear brands.
BSN Sports
BSN sports (https://www.bsnsports.com) will require that you create an account. You
can use this link: https://www.bsnsports.com/customer/account/create/ to head directly
to the “Create Account” screen.

Again, be sure that your information matches your Amazon account with 100%
accuracy.

Once you create an account and are approved you will be able to purchase items from
BSN Sports and when you receive the invoice you will be able to use it to request
ungating.

Below will be example products you can use to get ungated with links to BSN sports as
well as Amazon. I would HIGHLY SUGGEST you take a few minutes and find your own
products. If hundreds of people send invoices for the exact same product Amazon may
decide they no longer want to allow the source to be accepted for ungating.

Kohl’s
Kohl’s (www.kohls.com) is another source you can use. You will be able to use the
packing slip once you receive your items to get ungated with.

Again, be sure that your information matches your Amazon account with 100%
accuracy.

Amazon Business Account

An Amazon business account (business.amazon.com) is another option to get ungated with.

Amazon does not sell Nike products but you will be able to use them to ungate other sporting
goods brands.

While I don’t recommend this, there are sellers who have used an Amazon invoice on items
they have purchased from third party Amazon sellers to become ungated. If you try this it may
work but here is your fair warning that it’s not bullet proof.
Soccer.com
Soccer.com is yet another source you can use. Make sure to include your order confirmation,
invoice, order delivery, and any packing slips.

It’s always better to give Amazon more information.

Nike
Nike.com also works for ungating to this day. Make sure to include your order confirmation,
invoice, order delivery, and any packing slips.

It’s always better to give Amazon more information.

ASOS
Asos.com also works for ungating. Make sure to include your order confirmation, invoice, order
delivery, and any packing slips.

It’s always better to give Amazon more information.

Examples
Below I will offer an example from BSN that could be used for ungating purposes.

I will preface these examples by reiterating what I have said above. You should spend a
few minutes to find your own products rather than solely relying on the example below.

If hundreds of people use the exact same product Amazon may decide they no longer
want to accept the source for ungating.

The sources above have thousands of products to choose from. Find items that are
fairly inexpensive to get ungated with. Do not expect to make a profit from the items (if
you can, that's a bonus) but think of it as an investment into your business for future
profits from a brand.
BSN Sports Examples
Nike Example -
https://www.bsnsports.com/p/nike-elite-crew-socks/?sku=105923_NKSX7622013XLG

Amazon Link -
https://www.amazon.com/Nike-Elite-Basketball-Socks-Black/dp/B078WGC
CTT

Under Armour Example -

https://www.bsnsports.com/p/ua-6-performance-wristband/

Amazon Link -
https://www.amazon.com/Under-Armour-Performance-Wristband-2-Pack/dp
/B07M746YHN

Final Reminder: Be sure to find your own products on these sites rather than only
using the example given.

Good luck! Please remember to keep trying if you are not approved on the first round.
It can sometimes take a few submissions for Amazon to relent.

As always…

Good Selling!

-Chris Grant
ClearTheShelf.com & OAChallenge.com
 The Definitive Amazon Grocery
Ungating Guide
Welcome to the Official Guide for Getting Ungated in Grocery on Amazon.

My name is Chris Grant and I am an admin of FBA Today. I also have a blog focused on
reselling at ClearTheShelf.com, and I have a Youtube Channel focused on reselling as
well.

You may also be interested in checking out The OA Challenge. A 14-Day intensive all
about the art and science of online arbitrage.

I would love to have you join me in the group or on Youtube.

Instructions
Below we will walk through the exact steps you will need to take to get ungated for
groceries on Amazon. This will include a site that is currently working to present a
wholesale invoice to Amazon and an ASIN example and matching product on their site
you can order.
My suggestion would be that you find your own product on their site so that you and
hundreds or even thousands of other sellers are not submitting identical invoices.

1. Make sure you don’t have any open requests for approval in the grocery
category.
2. Create an account with wholesale.frontiercoop.com. It’s simple and they don’t
require a ton of information to get an account started.
3. Alternative company for grocery ungating: Pricemaster, Amazon Business

Finding Grocery Products for Ungating

Once you have created an account you will need to find some products that match from
the wholesaler to an existing Amazon grocery listing.

For example, you will find this Ketchup at Frontier Co-Op:

https://wholesale.frontiercoop.com/products/annie-s-organic-ketchup-24-oz
It matches a 2 pack here on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Annies-Homegrown-Organic-Ketchup-24/dp/B00KPX4HF6

A reminder here is that you will need to purchase enough to match the listing. 10 units
of 2 for a total of 20 units rather than 10.

The goal is only to find products that will help you become ungated. Not necessarily
make you a profit. Although, if you can do both then it’s a win-win.

I’ll reiterate. You should take a few minutes to find a product on the site that is not the
example I have shown.

The Frontier Co-op Wholesale site is an excellent resource to get ungated in this
category.

You can also use Pricemaster to get ungated.

You may also use an Amazon business account to get ungated with. Remember using
Amazon may sometimes mean you have to buy 50 units in total.
Always check the requirements before making a purchase.

The last thing you need to know is that you should not try and return products you use
to get ungated.

Some sources will charge you a restocking fee and others may ban you. It’s not worth it
to return items even if you’re out a little money.

I would highly suggest using Frontier Co-op or an Amazon business account.

Submitting Your Invoices

The next step will be to submit the invoice(s) you received either via email or in the shipment
you receive to Amazon.

Select the option “At least 1 purchase invoice for products from a manufacturer or distributor”.

Make sure that your invoice meets all the criteria below it.
● Dated on or After “Month Day, Year (within 180 Days)
● Include Your Name and Address (these should match your seller account)
● Include the name and address of the manufacturer or distributor
● Show the combined purchase of at least 10 units
● Omit pricing information (optional)
● Please note that we may verify your submitted documentation by contacting product
vendors you identify in your application

That last one is important. If Amazon does check on this you’ll want to be sure they are able to
verify that you made a purchase and the company is legit.

This is why it’s important to verify any sources you purchase from.
After this you will upload your invoice(s), provide your contact information (the email address
you have on file in Seller Central & Your Phone Number), and hit submit.

Patience

This part is key.

Amazon is notorious for declining your first attempts at ungating. Whether it is because they
don’t see something on your invoice or maybe a support agent is overloaded with work and it’s
easier to decline than look through your invoice.

There isn’t a clear answer as to why a declination may occur.

If you have all your i’s dotted and your T’s crossed you will just need to submit again.

Be patient but persistent.

How Long Does This Take

The time for an approval can vary. At the time of writing this we are in the midst of a global
pandemic and the timeframe for approvals seems to have been extended.

Some people are waiting weeks.

Typically, you can see approval in 5-7 days.

It will vary with every submission.

That’s it.

The process for Grocery Ungating is pretty straight forward.

If you have any issues you are always welcome to reach out to me and I will help you the best
way I can.
 Amazon OTC Ungating Guide

Welcome to the official guide for Getting Ungated in OTC (Over the
Counter Medicine) on Amazo.

My name is Chris Grant and I am an admin of FBA Today. I also have a

blog focused on reselling at ClearTheShelf.com, and I have a Youtube
Channel focused on reselling as well.

You may also be interested in checking out The OA Challenge. A 14-Day

intensive all about the art and science of online arbitrage.

I would love to have you join me in the group or on Youtube.

Instructions
First you will make sure you have closed any open applications you may
have for the brand or the category you are trying to get ungated in.
You will also need to ensure you have chosen an ASIN that you can use to
get ungated with in the OTC category.

Here is an example ASIN:

● https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HA67S8E

Now you will need to have all the items Amazon requires of you.

This will include at least 1 purchase invoice for products from a distributor
or manufacturer.

An example of a distributor would be PriceMaster.com or even using a

business account on Amazon will do the trick and cost you much less.

This could include grocery, topicals, OTC medicines, etc.

This invoice will need to include:

*date has been removed as it will differ depending on when you apply. The
invoice will need to be within the last 180 days.

Please make sure the address on your invoice matches the address on
your seller account. This is incredibly important. If you’re using a prep
center to receive the items be sure to discuss with the distributor that you
may need a different billing address than the shipping address.
You must also order 10 units minimum of the brand that you want to get
ungated. They do not all need to be the same ASIN.

Remember, the items you order may not be profitable but you are looking
to get ungated, not necessarily sell these items at a profit.

FDA Registration Requirement

In the OTC category you will be required to offer an FDA registration, Good
Manufacturing Practice Certificate, certificate of analysis, or a 510(K)
Premarket Notification.

We will be focusing on the FDA Registration as this will be the easiest to

obtain.

This will not work for supplements as they are, typically, not regulated by
the FDA.

Head here to the FDA Orange Book

Here you will need to look for the active ingredient in the product you will be
using to get ungated with.

If this is Tylenol then you will want to look for acetaminophen and if you
use something like Bendryl you will want to look for diphenhydramine.

You can find the active ingredient on the side of OTC medicine packaging
but if you are unable to see that on Amazon or on the distributors website
you may need to look at the brands website to find this information.
Here is a screenshot of what you should see before you do the search for
the active ingredient. Make sure to use the “Search by Proprietary Name,
Active Ingredient or Application Number” option. It will be the easiest.

You will see multiple listings for whatever active ingredient you search for.
That’s OK.

Use one where the Applicant Holder is the same as the brand you are
using to apply to the OTC category with.

If you aren’t able to find the exact brand people have also had luck using
the same dosage or type (like syrup or elixir for liquid types of medicine).

The results will look like this:

Choose one that matches the product you have purchased to use for
ungating. You can do this by clicking on the blue Application number (Appl.
No.) on the website.

The example above would work perfectly for the Benadryl example in the
ASINs above.

You will then need to take a screenshot of the page so that you can offer
that to Amazon. I would suggest making sure the screenshot has the FDA
logo in the top left corner and you go ahead and get the URL bar in the
screenshot as well.

It should look something like this:

Taking a nice, full screenshot like this should make it incredibly clear to the
Amazon support agent this comes directly from the FDA website.

Now, take your invoice and your FDA screenshot and submit it to Amazon.

You may need to wait a few days to get a reply.

Last Things to Know

Remember you are dealing with Amazon and at times they make decisions
that baffle us.
If you are not approved the first time but you have dotted your i’s and
crossed your T’s be patient, submit your information, and keep a cool head.

At the time of this writing we are experiencing a global pandemic and things
may be moving a bit slower than normal as well. Be aware of that and
don’t get frustrated if you aren’t approved straight away

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to me
anytime at chris@cleartheshelf.com
 Amazon Topical Ungating Guide
Welcome to the official guide for Getting Ungated in Topicals on Amazon.

My name is Chris Grant and I am an admin of FBA Today. I also have a

blog focused on reselling at ClearTheShelf.com, and I have a Youtube
Channel focused on reselling as well.

You may also be interested in checking out The OA Challenge. A 14-Day

intensive all about the art and science of online arbitrage.

I would love to have you join me in the group or on Youtube.

Instructions
First you may want to make sure you have closed any open applications
you may have for the brand or the category you are trying to get ungated
in.

It’s not necessary unless you want to keep everything clean.

You will also need to ensure you have chosen an ASIN that you can use to
get ungated within the Topicals category.

Create an account with Frontier Co-Op Wholesale here:

wholesale.frontiercoop.com. Alternatively you could use Pricemaster
(higher minimum order) or even an Amazon Business Account buying from
Amazon themselves.

While some sellers have had luck getting ungated with the invoice from an
Amazon business account when they have purchased from a third party
seller I would not recommend it.

Here is an example of an ASIN and its corresponding Amazon product

detail page you can use:

https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Bronners-Pure-Castile-Liquid-Shower/dp/B000
0533G8

Here is the matching product on Frontier Co-op:

https://wholesale.frontiercoop.com/products/dr-bronner-s-18-in-1-peppermi
nt-castile-soap-16-fl-oz

I would not suggest that everyone uses this exact match. There are plenty
of lotions, scrubs, lip balms and other topicals where you will be able to find
matches.

Submitting Your Invoices

When submitting your invoice you will either want to annotate it

electronically using a software like Jing or print it out and annotate it by
hand.

You want to be sure that your annotations are clearly that and can not be
misconstrued for altering an invoice.
Make sure you have purchased at least 10 units of the same brand.
Remember it’s about getting ungated, not making a profit.

If you decide to use an Amazon Business account you may be required to

submit an invoice for 50 units.

Make sure to check the requirements before making a purchase.

You will need to write or type the ASIN next to the item on the invoice.
Make it clear (highlighting and using arrows) so that it is impossible for the
support agent to make a mistake.

Amazon will require you to submit at least one (1) purchase invoice from a
manufacturer or distributor. It will need to be dated within the last 180
days. Include your name and address (these will need to match what you
have on file with Amazon). Include the name and address of the
manufacturer or distributor. Show the combined purchase of at least 10
units. Omit pricing information (optional).

Amazon may, at their discretion, verify your submitted invoices and they
may contact the wholesaler or distributor.

IMPORTANT

When submitting your invoices for a topical item they will require that you
take photos of the item and submit them along with the invoice(s).

Be sure that the photos are crystal clear. Make sure you take photos of all
sides of the product. You must also make sure that the name of the
manufacturer as well as the ingredients can be easily seen in the photos.
Most any camera on a smartphone should be able to handle this if you
have good lighting.

Sometimes it is helpful to take these photos while the product is in your

hand to show that you have it in your possession. There is no hard
evidence of that being the case but there are anecdotal stories of this being
the case.

Last Things to Know

Remember you are dealing with Amazon and at times they make decisions
that baffle us.

If you are not approved the first time but you have dotted your i’s and
crossed your T’s be patient, submit your information, and keep a cool head.

At the time of this writing we are experiencing a global pandemic and things
may be moving a bit slower than normal as well. Be aware of that and
don’t get frustrated if you aren’t approved straight away

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to me
anytime at chris@cleartheshelf.com