Stay Compliant, Stay Competitive With Appeals Doctor by Your Side

Stranded inventory refers to products in Amazon's fulfillment centers that cannot be sold because the listing is inactive, suppressed, blocked, or removed. This means you're paying storage fees for inventory that generates zero revenue. Common causes include listing policy violations, missing required attributes, compliance issues, suppressed listings due to image or content problems, detail page removal, or account health issues. Appeals Doctor identifies the specific reason your inventory is stranded and provides targeted solutions to reactivate your listings quickly, helping you avoid unnecessary FBA storage costs and lost sales opportunities.

Appeals Doctor helps resolve all types of Amazon listing issues including: stranded inventory, inactive listings, blocked listings, suppressed listings (search suppressed), detail page removed, listing policy violations, missing SKU issues, browse node problems, reserved inventory, expired product violations, not as described issues, product detail page tampering, brand approval requirements, compliance violations requiring certificates (GCC, CPC, ISO), product safety complaints, restricted product issues, trademark misuse on listings, and buyability issues. Our platform provides step-by-step guidance for each issue type with compliance-ready documentation templates to ensure fast resolution.

Resolution time varies by issue type. Simple issues like image requirements or missing attributes can often be fixed within 24 hours. Compliance-related issues requiring documentation (invoices, certificates, authorization letters) typically take 2-5 days depending on how quickly you can provide required documents. More complex violations or suppressed listings may take 5-10 days if they require Amazon review and approval. Appeals Doctor accelerates this process by identifying the exact issue, providing clear guidance on what's needed, and helping you prepare compliant submissions that meet Amazon's standards the first time — avoiding delays from rejected appeals or incomplete documentation.

Stranded inventory is a broad term for any FBA inventory that can't be sold due to an inactive listing. Suppressed listings specifically mean the listing exists but doesn't appear in Amazon search results due to content issues (missing images, incorrect information, incomplete attributes). Blocked listings indicate the product cannot be sold due to policy violations, compliance issues, or restrictions. Reserved inventory means units are held due to investigation or compliance review. Each requires different resolution approaches. Appeals Doctor's platform automatically identifies your specific issue type and provides the exact steps needed to resolve it, whether that's fixing content, submitting compliance documents, or appealing violations.

Appeals Doctor provides real-time monitoring of critical Amazon seller performance metrics including Order Defect Rate (ODR), Late Shipment Rate, Pre-Fulfillment Cancel Rate, and Valid Tracking Rate. Our dashboard alerts you when metrics approach concerning thresholds, helping you take corrective action before violations occur. We also monitor for potential issues like customer complaints, A-Z claims, negative feedback, and policy violations that could impact your account health. By catching problems early and providing immediate guidance on resolution, Appeals Doctor helps you maintain metrics within Amazon's required standards and avoid performance-related suspensions.

No technical knowledge is required. Appeals Doctor is designed for Amazon sellers of all experience levels. Our platform uses simple one-click integration to connect with your Amazon Seller Central account. Once connected, you'll see an intuitive dashboard showing your account health status, any listing issues, and stranded inventory. For each issue, we provide plain-language explanations of what's wrong and step-by-step instructions to fix it. Our guided workflows walk you through document preparation, appeal writing, and submission processes. If you need additional support, our expert team is available to provide personalized assistance for complex issues.

Yes, Appeals Doctor supports both FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) and FBM (Fulfilled by Merchant) sellers. While stranded inventory specifically applies to FBA since those are units in Amazon's warehouses, we help resolve all types of listing issues regardless of fulfillment method. This includes suppressed listings, blocked listings, policy violations, compliance issues, negative feedback management, A-Z claims, late shipment rate issues (FBM), valid tracking rate problems (FBM), and general account health maintenance. Our platform adapts guidance based on your fulfillment method, ensuring you get relevant solutions whether you're FBA, FBM, or using both methods.

Ignoring stranded inventory and listing issues can have serious consequences: you continue paying FBA storage fees for unsellable inventory, potentially incurring long-term storage fees; you lose sales revenue while listings remain inactive; unresolved violations can escalate to account suspension; stranded inventory affects your IPI (Inventory Performance Index) score, which can result in storage limits and reduced capacity; some issues have deadlines—missing them can result in permanent listing removal or inventory disposal; accumulated violations damage your account health, making future reinstatements more difficult. Appeals Doctor helps you avoid these consequences by providing immediate alerts and clear resolution paths, protecting both your inventory investment and your account standing.