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Buying Guide5 min2026-03-01

Why Buy an Aged Amazon Seller Account in 2026?

Why Buy an Aged Amazon Seller Account?


Starting from scratch on Amazon in 2026 means facing significant hurdles...


The New Account Problem


New seller accounts face:

  • Rolling reserves — Amazon holds 20-30% of your revenue for up to 90 days
  • Low FBA capacity — New accounts get minimal storage allocation
  • No brand approvals — Brands like Nike, Lego, and Hasbro require extensive applications
  • Limited trust — Distributors won't work with accounts that have no sales history

    • The Aged Account Advantage


    An aged account gives you:

  • **Daily pay** on pre-2016 accounts (no reserves)
  • Pre-ungated brands — sell immediately without applications
  • High FBA capacity — 8,000+ units of storage
  • Established history — distributors see years of sales data

    • Is It Worth the Investment?


    Consider: ungating a single brand can cost $3-5K and take months. An aged account with 10+ brand approvals pays for itself on day one.


    Ready to learn more? [Book a free demo call](#) to see accounts live on Zoom.