Meltable season can turn a good lead into a headache

Quick reminder for anyone sourcing grocery, beauty, personal care, or anything that could melt in heat.

Amazon meltable season runs May 1 to September 30.

That means if a product can melt, Amazon may not let you send it into FBA during that window. Sometimes SellerAmp or RevSeller will flag it. Sometimes you need to use your own judgment.

I said this on a coaching call and it is still the simplest test:

If this sits in 40 degree heat, is it going to completely melt?

Chocolate is obvious.

But some beauty products, gummies, balms, creams, and soft products can be a problem too.

And even if Amazon does not flag it, ask yourself what happens if the product gets warm in a warehouse or delivery truck.

Returns.

Complaints.

Damaged inventory.

Annoying problems you could have avoided before buying.

So before you buy a summer OA lead from Canadian retailers, add one extra check:

Would I still want to own this inventory if it sat in heat for a few days?

If the answer is no, track it, put it in your sheet, and revisit it later. Not every good lead needs to be bought today.

What categories are you being extra careful with right now because of meltable season?

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