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How to contact a seller on Amazon before or after a purchase
When you shop on Amazon, you might assume that what you’re buying is shipped and sold by Amazon. That might be the case for many products, especially those with Prime shipping. Some product deliveries might mention “Fulfilled by Amazon” or list a third-party seller. In this case, you might have to contact the seller rather than Amazon’s customer service with any questions. Here’s how to contact a seller on Amazon before and after making a purchase.
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To ask a seller a question on Amazon, find the seller's name next to the Buy now button on the product page. Click the name, select Ask a question, and use the Seller Messaging Assistant to go to Others and type in your query. You will receive a response via email.
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How to contact a seller on Amazon before buying
Check if it’s a third-party seller by looking at the Ships from and Sold by section below the Buy now button on the right-hand side of the product page. If it is a third-party seller, click on the name next to Sold by.
On the next page, click on Ask a question.
You will be taken to the Amazon Seller Messaging Assistant. If contacting the seller prior to purchasing the product, click An item for sale. Select the product and go through the default FAQs. If you want to ask about something else, click on Other and type in your question. The seller will receive the question through the Buyer-Seller Messenger Service, and you will receive an email with the response.
How to contact a seller on Amazon after purchase
After making a purchase, you can find the product in your order history. Click on Returns and orders at the top right corner of the Amazon website. Click on View order details next to the order information.
On the order details page, click on the seller name next to Sold by.
Click Ask a question to open the Seller Messaging Assistant. If you’ve already purchased a product, you’ll see An order I’ve placed. You can pick from the default options or click on Others to ask a question. You will receive a response from the seller via email.