Why Amazon Owes You Money
Amazon's fulfillment network handles millions of items daily. Mistakes happen — and Amazon's own data shows that 1–3% of FBA inventory is lost or damaged without automatic reimbursement.
The 6 Reimbursement Categories
1. Lost Inventory — Items that disappeared at an FBA warehouse (inventory received but no longer shows in system)
2. Damaged Inventory — Items damaged by Amazon's fulfillment staff and not auto-reimbursed
3. Overcharged Fulfillment Fees — Amazon charges fees based on size/weight. Misclassification results in overcharges that compound monthly.
4. Customer Return Not Received — Customer got refund, Amazon never received item back — you pay double.
5. Weight & Dimension Errors — Amazon periodically remeasures items. Incorrect measurements = wrong fee tier.
6. Destroyed Without Permission — Amazon occasionally disposes of inventory they cannot fulfill — you're owed compensation.
How to Use niche.ltd's Refund Manager
- Go to Refund Manager in niche.ltd
- Connect your SP-API (if not already done)
- Click Scan for Discrepancies — AI analyzes your last 18 months of data
- Review detected issues by category
- For each claim, click Generate Claim to get a pre-written case brief
- Submit through Seller Central → Help → Contact Us → Inventory Issues
Typical Recovery Amounts
- Sellers under $100K/year revenue: $200–$800
- Sellers $100K–$500K/year: $800–$3,000
- Sellers over $500K/year: $3,000–$15,000+
Filing Deadlines
Amazon allows claims for up to 18 months retroactively for most issues. Don't wait — the clock is running.