Getting Products on Amazon FBA - Toy approval? + Snapmaker Savings Breakdown Business Vlog #42

Amazon FBA journey officially begins! First products listed, approval challenges, and expanding to flea markets! 📦🚀 Interested in ordering a Snapmaker U1, Affiliate link below https://snapmaker.sjv.io/Dy90Dd Walking through the complete Amazon FBA process - from approval to listing, packaging requirements, and the toy category surprise! Plus Snapmaker purge savings breakdown, Printed DND products, and livestream plans! 💬 COMMUNITY QUESTIONS: 1. Have you sold fidget items/animals on Amazon? Did you have to go through extra approval? 2. Would you be interested in a Livestream to discuss different models to add for sale? 🔗 AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS - Filaments & Supplies That Made This Possible: **SILK Filaments:** - Rock Rainbow: https://amzn.to/478JYeZ - Rainbow: https://amzn.to/3VYY3Xd - Shimmer: https://amzn.to/470qj1Y - Earth Tone: https://amzn.to/47kxIrO - Galaxy: https://amzn.to/499DGhw - Burnt Titanium: https://amzn.to/478JYeZ - Blue/Green: https://amzn.to/478JYeZ - Gradient Green (Silk): https://amzn.to/3J5kAyt - Pink/Gold (Silk): https://amzn.to/47lqogD - Red/Blue (Silk): https://amzn.to/490oDGV - Blue/Silver (Silk): https://amzn.to/3KJF6Fr **MATTE:** - Pastel Pink: https://amzn.to/47l5m1I - Yellow: https://amzn.to/4nMDh9p - Purple Sunset: https://amzn.to/3KK7MhC - Afterglow: https://amzn.to/4h3R2hi - Rosy Cloud: https://amzn.to/3KMOZ5c - Peachy Sunrise: https://amzn.to/42yyLTp - Maple Forest: https://amzn.to/3IEYYsQ - Rose Quartz (Matte): https://amzn.to/42CJ0pT - Malachite: https://amzn.to/4q5blPp **MISC:** - Bambu A1 Mini: https://amzn.to/492YsiG - Bambu P1S: https://amzn.to/4qxuZmE - Wood PLA: https://amzn.to/4nQ9Pzp - PETG Grey: https://amzn.to/3KO7rKM - BIQU Cryogrip Plate: https://amzn.to/470h4xh -Shrink Wrap Bags: https://amzn.to/47OzPW1 AlgoLaserPixie : https://algolaser.com/?ref=xjbtuphk ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Monday: Intro & Amazon FBA Progress 02:51 - Tuesday: Amazon Approval + Purge Comparison 06:06 - Wednesday: Listing Issues & Packaging 11:00 - Thursday: First Product Listed! 14:23 - Friday: Flea Market Discussion & DND Products 17:02 - Saturday: End of Week Recap 🛒 SHOP: https://www.initiativedesign.shop/ 📱 FOLLOW EVERYWHERE: - Facebook: @InitiativeDesignShop - Instagram: @InitiativeDesignShop - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@initiativedesign_shop - YouTube: @InitiativeDesignShop **MONDAY - FBA PREP:** Major progress on Amazon FBA products: ✅ Brick Pen Holders - Done ✅ Posca Marker Holders - Done ✅ Baby Cows - Done 🔄 Cat Dragons - In progress 2 orders packaged. TikTok site setup completed! **TUESDAY - AMAZON APPROVED!** Got Amazon account approval! FBA process officially started! **SNAPMAKER vs P1S PURGE BREAKDOWN:** Community request - showed in slicer the exact purge waste savings between Snapmaker tower system and P1S. The numbers are impressive! **WEDNESDAY - LISTING CHALLENGES:** Cat Dragon issues on P1S (resolved). Started listing process for Brick Pen Holders but hit Product ID Exemption requirement. **PACKAGING DISCOVERY:** Each product needs individual bubble wrap packaging for Amazon. Ordered supplies! **THURSDAY - FIRST PRODUCT LISTED!** 🎉 Brick Pen Holder LISTED and FINALIZED on Amazon! Started Mystery Egg listing process BUT it got flagged as a "Toy" requiring additional approval. Delayed there. **FRIDAY - DND PRODUCTS & FLEA MARKET:** New prints showcased: - DND Minis - Fairy Dice Tower **FLEA MARKET EXPANSION:** Planning to start selling at local flea market in coming weeks! Year-round sales opportunity. **SATURDAY - RESTOCKING PREP:** Reset tables with bins. Starting to fill inventory despite no markets scheduled for months. Being proactive! **LIVESTREAM ANNOUNCED:** Planning Q&A livestream next week + discussing new models to add! **WEEK RESULTS:** - 5 online orders (slow but expected post-holidays) - Amazon FBA launched - First product live on Amazon - TikTok site complete - Flea market plans started **AMAZON FBA LESSONS:** ✅ Approval process straightforward ❌ Toy category requires extra approval 📦 Individual packaging required 🔍 Product ID exemptions needed ⏱️ Process takes time but manageable #AmazonFBA #FBAJourney #3DPrinting #PrintFarm #FleaMarket #DND #SnapmakerSavings #ToyApproval #MultiPlatform #BusinessExpansion #Vlog42 #OnlineSelling #ProductListing #PurgeWaste #LivestreamAnnouncement Your Amazon FBA experience will help me navigate this! Drop your insights below! **LIVESTREAM TEASER:** Q&A session + discussing new product models to add to the lineup. Interactive decision making with the community! **2025 MULTI-PLATFORM STRATEGY:** - Amazon FBA - Passive income - TikTok Shop - Growing platform - Flea Markets - Year-round local - Festivals - Seasonal high revenue - Etsy/Shopify - Established base Diversification = stability! Subscribe for the Amazon FBA journey and livestream next week! 🚀