Originally published on October 7, 2025, updated October 7, 2025
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Halloween may come once a year, but for many Amazon sellers, the real fright is opening their settlement report. Creeping in the shadows are fees you didn’t expect, each one taking a bite out of your hard-earned profits.
In fact, 36% of sellers say hidden fees cut into their margins each month (eComEngine Survey). That’s not just a trick—that’s a terrifying trend.
Let’s unmask these fees so you can stop feeling haunted by your bottom line.
Think your inventory is just hanging out peacefully? Amazon might be charging you more than you realize. Monthly storage fees can quickly snowball, especially if your inventory sits too long. And beware the dreaded long-term storage fees. Those are the monsters lurking in the closet.
Treat: Keep a close eye on aging inventory and consider smaller, more frequent shipments to avoid overstock penalties.
Here’s a ghoul that loves surprises: even when a customer returns a product, Amazon doesn’t fully refund you. Instead, they skim a refund administration fee off the top. It’s the nightmare where you lose money twice- once on the return and again on the fee.
Treat: Track return rates by SKU and identify problem products before they become fee-draining zombies.
If your products arrive at the fulfillment center without proper prep (like labeling or bagging), Amazon charges unplanned service fees. These little cobwebs of cost add up fast and can make your P&L look spookier than a haunted house.
Treat: Double-check prep and labeling requirements before shipping to FBA. A little upfront attention keeps the spiders away.
Shipping fees aren’t always based on actual weight. Amazon often uses dimensional weight (size of the package) instead. That lightweight but oversized box? Yep, it could cost more to ship than your heaviest item.
Running promotions is fun… until you realize Amazon charges you for the privilege. Lightning Deal fees can eat into your margins if you’re not careful, turning your discount strategy into a graveyard of lost profit.
Treat: Compare the cost of the deal against expected volume. Don’t let flashy promos bury your profit.
Amazon fees may feel like hidden ghosts, but with the right visibility, they don’t have to sneak up on you. The sellers who win aren’t the ones ignoring the monsters under the bed... they’re the ones shining a flashlight on them.
That’s where SellerPulse comes in!
Uncover Hidden Fees with SellerPulse
With automated monitoring, alerts, and insights, SellerPulse helps you track fees in instantly- so you can spend less time digging through reports and more time protecting your margins.
Amazon is always changing, and fees evolve faster than a horror movie plot twist. But you don’t have to feel like a victim of surprise charges. By staying informed, auditing your costs, and leveraging tools like SellerPulse, you can turn every scare into a strategy.
So this Halloween, don’t just survive the haunted house of Amazon fees. Walk out with a full candy bag, and a fatter bottom line.
Originally published on October 7, 2025, updated October 7, 2025
This post is accurate as of the date of publication. Some features and information may have changed due to product updates or Amazon policy changes.
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