Noticed Way Amazon Makes “Best Seller” Items

thebadmachine on 09/12/2020 - 20:36
Last edited 10/12/2020 - 00:31

So I have noticed this with a few Amazon AU deal posts now, basically some average product goes for a good price.
Most recent deal was this: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/589653

I check the link to see what it is, Amazon product page ok everything normal.

Then it’s extremely popular for some reason and becomes sold out (out of stock).

I check link again after, and there is a “#1 Best Seller” badge on the product now.

So they could have just listed 100 units to sell out at a low price, then make product “#1 Best Seller” then they could add stock later and have it come up as “recommended” on Amazon’s front page (for its category etc) at its normal price.

Maybe conspiracy or maybe just coming to conclusion too quickly.

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  • chrisie on 09/12/2020 - 21:41
    +1

    Yes OP I agree with you , I have seen this happen on Amazon before.

    • thebadmachine on 09/12/2020 - 21:46

      Yes thanks.
      I have probably seen it around 4 or 5 times but I only started noticing it recently by double checking links after they sold out.

  • garetz on 09/12/2020 - 23:26
    +1

    Its not sneaky, its very obviously what they are doing.

  • orangetrain on 10/12/2020 - 11:22

    Welcome to gaming systems where people try to get ahead with no consequences

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