Stock Checker by Seller Assistant
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As an Amazon seller, it's important to know your competitor's inventory levels in real-time. That helps understand how much inventory you should buy, when it's the right time to sell it to get maximum profits, and adjust your prices.
Amazon doesn't show you how many products your competitors have in stock. You can only see if a specific seller has products in stock or they are out of stock. Seller Assistant's Stock Checker goes beyond this and provides insights you won't find on the seller dashboard.
In this post, we'll explore how Stock Checker works and helps Amazon sellers gain a competitive advantage.
Note. Seller Assistant is a comprehensive product sourcing software that helps Amazon sellers quickly find high-profit deals. It combines two extensions: Seller Assistant Browser Extension, and IP-Alert Chrome Extension by Seller Assistant, Amazon seller tools: Bulk Restrictions Checker and UPC/EAN to ASIN converter, and features: Side Panel View, FBM&FBA Profit Calculator, Quick View, ASIN Grabber, Stock Checker, IP Alert, and Restrictions Checker.
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What Is Seller Assistant’s Stock Checker?
Stock Checker is Seller Assistant's feature providing insights into the inventory levels of specific products on Amazon marketplaces. This includes both the total amount of stock available and a breakdown of how much inventory is available by Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) and Fulfillment by Merchant (FBM) sellers.
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Stock Checker data
Stock Checker shows the following information.
Total product stock currently available
You can get real-time insights into the overall stock level for any product you're interested in. This lets you see if there's high demand or if the market is saturated.
Stock available by seller type (FBA or FBM)
The feature provides the breakdown between FBA and Fulfillment by Merchant (FBM) sellers. This helps you understand how quickly competitors might be able to restock and identify potential gaps in availability.
Where does Stock Checker appear?
Stock Checker shows you the competitor inventory levels in 3 different locations.
Amazon product page
On the Amazon product page, Stock Checker shows the total product stock currently available and stock available by seller type (FBA or FBM).
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In the Offers feature, the Stock Checker shows the breakdown of stock available by each FBA and FBM seller.
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In the Side Panel View, which appears on any website, Stock Checker also shows the breakdown of stock available by each FBA and FBM seller.
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Benefits of Stock Checker
Seller Assistant's Stock Checker is a helpful product research feature for Amazon sellers that allows to quickly estimate overall competitor inventory levels and the amount of stock by each seller. Here's how it can benefit your business.
Competitor analysis
When you do competitor analysis, you must check how many products they have in stock. Stock Checker shows you competitor inventory in stock and the inventory available by each competitor.
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Gain a competitive edge
Get insights into competitor stock levels. This allows you to identify potential sales opportunities when competitors run out of stock.
Informed pricing decisions
Knowing competitor inventory levels can help you determine if there's room to adjust your pricing strategy for optimal competitiveness.
Data-driven restocking
Monitor competitor restocking patterns to anticipate demand and optimize your own inventory planning. This helps you avoid overstocking and potential stockouts that can lead to lost sales.
Identify trends
By observing competitor stock levels over time, you can spot trends in product demand. This valuable information can help you identify potential new products to add to your own inventory.
Save time
Eliminate the need for manual research and competitor checks. Seller Assistant automates the process, saving you valuable time and effort.
Streamlined decisions
Having all the relevant inventory data in one place allows you to make faster and more informed decisions while doing product sourcing and adding your offers to Amazon.
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Stock Checker Use Cases
Seller Assistant's Stock Checker can be used for several purposes. Here are some practical use cases that demonstrate how Amazon sellers can leverage it to gain a competitive advantage.
Decide how many products to buy
Stock Checker data can help you assess how many products to buy. Seller Assistant shows you the estimated product sales if you become one more seller on the listing in the ‘Est’ line, and how many products were actually sold in the past 30, 90, and 180 days in the Drops line. Compare the overall availability of a product provided by the Stock Checker and the competitor stock, and actual product sales, and decide how many product units to source.
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Identify sales opportunities
If a competitor frequently runs out of stock, it presents an opportunity for you to capture those sales. Customers looking for that specific product will be more likely to purchase from you if you have it in stock.
Optimize pricing strategy
Knowing competitor stock levels can help you determine if there's room to adjust your pricing. If a competitor has low stock and you have a healthy supply, you might be able to raise your price slightly. Conversely, if they have a significant amount of inventory, you might need to lower your price to stay competitive.
Informed restocking decisions
By monitoring competitor stock levels, you can get a better sense of the overall demand for a product. This can help you plan your own restocking strategy and avoid overstocking or running out yourself.
Identify trends
If you see a competitor consistently restocking a particular product quickly, it might indicate strong demand. This can help you identify potential new products to add to your own inventory.
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FAQ
How to check available stock on Amazon?
Use Seller Assistant’s Stock Checker to see available stock on the Amazon product pages, and on any supplier website. Stock Checker displays both the total amount of stock available and a breakdown of how much inventory is available by Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) and Fulfillment by Merchant (FBM) sellers.
How to see sold out items on Amazon?
If there are no available offers on the listing, Amazon will show “Out of stock” on the product page. You can also use Seller Assistant's Stock Checker to estimate competitor inventory levels, giving you clues about potential stockouts.
What is Amazon out of stock?
Amazon can sell products on its own marketplace as a seller. If a specific product Amazon sells is sold out, that means Amazon is out of stock.
How to check FBA stock?
Use Seller Assistant’s Stock Checker to see available stock on the Amazon product pages, and on any supplier website. Stock Checker displays the total stock and how much inventory is available by FBA sellers.
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Final Thoughts
If you sell on Amazon, it's crucial to stay updated on your competitors' inventory levels in real time. This information can help you make informed decisions about purchasing inventory, timing your sales for maximum profit, and adjusting your prices accordingly.
By utilizing the Stock Checker feature of Seller Assistant, you can gain access to valuable insights into competition inventory levels.
Seller Assistant is an all-in-one product sourcing software offering all the features vital for product sourcing. It combines a Side Panel View, FBM&FBA Profit Calculator, Quick View, ASIN Grabber, UPC/EAN to ASIN converter, Stock Checker, IP Alert, Restrictions Checker, and other features that help quickly find high-profit deals.
