How to contact a seller on Amazon if you have issues with your order or questions about a product

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How to contact a seller on Amazon if you have issues with your order or questions about a product
There's a few different ways to contact a third-party seller on the Amazon website.Westend61/Getty Images
  • You can contact a seller on Amazon by going to their seller page either before or after you've placed an order.
  • To view and reply to conversations with Amazon sellers, go to the Buyer/Seller Message Center.
  • If your order was eligible for Amazon Prime, then you should contact Amazon customer service for help.
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If you've ever placed an order on Amazon and then realized immediately afterward that you made a mistake, then you know it can be difficult to figure out how to remedy the issue.

Note: If your item was eligible for Amazon Prime, Amazon customer service will handle any issues. For additional help, check out our guide on how to contact Amazon.

When your order isn't eligible for Amazon Prime shipping benefits, then you need to reach out directly to the third-party seller. Here's how to do it.

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How to contact a seller on Amazon

The process for contacting a seller on Amazon is slightly different depending on if you've already placed an order with them or not.

To contact a seller on Amazon after you've placed an order:

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1. Go to the Amazon website and log into your account.

2. Click on "Returns & Orders," located in the top-right corner of the screen.

How to contact a seller on Amazon if you have issues with your order or questions about a product
From the Amazon homepage, go to "Returns & Orders."Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider

3. On the "Your Orders" page, find your order in the list and click the yellow "Problem with order" button.

How to contact a seller on Amazon if you have issues with your order or questions about a product
Click "Problem with order."Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider

4. On the next screen, under "What went wrong?" select a topic from the list.

How to contact a seller on Amazon if you have issues with your order or questions about a product
Choose an option under "What went wrong?"Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider

5. On the next page, under "What would you like to do?" click "Contact seller."

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How to contact a seller on Amazon if you have issues with your order or questions about a product
Click "Contact seller."Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider

6. Choose an option in the "Select Reason" drop-down.

How to contact a seller on Amazon if you have issues with your order or questions about a product
Click "Select Reason" and choose an option from the list.Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider

7. Then, type your message in the box that appears and click "Send."

How to contact a seller on Amazon if you have issues with your order or questions about a product
Enter a message and hit "Send" when you're done.Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider

To contact a seller before you place an order:

1. On the product details page, click on the name of the seller. This should be located on the right side panel under the "Add to Cart" and "Buy Now" buttons, next to "Sold by."

How to contact a seller on Amazon if you have issues with your order or questions about a product
Click on the seller's name to go their page.Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider

2. On the seller's page, click "Ask a question" in the upper-right corner.

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How to contact a seller on Amazon if you have issues with your order or questions about a product
Click "Ask a question."Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider

3. You'll be taken to the Seller Messaging Assistant. In the chat window, select the appropriate options that pertain to your question.

How to contact a seller on Amazon if you have issues with your order or questions about a product
Select the appropriate answers to questions as they appear.Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider

4. After clicking through a few multiple choice options, a message box should appear where you can type a specific question and attach files if you wish.

How to contact a seller on Amazon if you have issues with your order or questions about a product
When the message box appears, type your question into it.Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider

5. Once you've typed your message, click "Send Message."

Contact a seller on Amazon in the Buyer/Seller Message Center

You can also directly access all your messages with sellers on Amazon. To view or reply to a conversation with a seller, you'll need to go to the Buyer/Seller Message Center.

1. Go to the Amazon website and log into your account.

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2. Hover your mouse over "Accounts & Lists" in the top-right corner and click "Account" under "Your Account" in the drop-down.

How to contact a seller on Amazon if you have issues with your order or questions about a product
Go to "Account."Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider

3. On the Your Account page, scroll down to the "Communication and content" box and click "Messages from Amazon and sellers."

How to contact a seller on Amazon if you have issues with your order or questions about a product
Select "Messages from Amazon and sellers."Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider

4. In the Message Center, click the tab for "Buyer/Seller Messages."

How to contact a seller on Amazon if you have issues with your order or questions about a product
Go to the "Buyer/Seller Messages" tab.Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider

5. Find and click on the message you want to view or reply to. To reply to a message, click "Reply" above that message.

Note: Amazon recommends giving the seller two days to reply to your message. If the seller doesn't get back to you within two days, you can request an "A-to-z Guarantee" refund.

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