Inauthentic Violation POA Template – Retail Arbitrage / Retail Receipts (Non-Distributor Sourcing)

If your authenticity complaint happened because you sourced products through retail arbitrage—and you only have retail receipts / consumer invoices from stores or e-commerce sites—this template is built for you.

This is a ready-to-edit Plan of Action (POA) specifically for Case 7: Retail Arbitrage / Retail Receipts (Non-Distributor Sourcing)—a common reason sellers get “inauthentic” or “insufficient supply-chain documentation” rejections even when products are genuine. It helps you explain the real root cause clearly, demonstrate responsible corrective action, and present a strong plan to move to Amazon-acceptable sourcing.

Who this is for
Amazon sellers who purchased inventory from retail stores / supermarkets / local shops / online marketplaces and cannot provide distributor/manufacturer invoices.

Issues like:

• Only retail bills available (POS receipts / consumer invoices)

• Purchases from eBay, local sellers, small shops, supermarkets, deal sites

• Amazon rejects documentation because it’s not a supply-chain invoice

• Receipts don’t show required business details (GSTIN/VAT, supplier info, product identifiers)

• No authorization trail (manufacturer → distributor → seller)

• Multiple small receipts that don’t prove consistent sourcing volume

What you get (deliverables)

• POA Template (Case 7) – structured in Amazon-friendly format:

  • Root cause analysis (why retail receipts were used)

  • Corrective actions taken (what you fixed already)

  • Preventive measures (how it won’t happen again)

• Retail Arbitrage Correction Plan (step-by-step path to compliant sourcing)

• Acceptable Invoice Checklist (what Amazon typically expects on supplier invoices)

• Supplier Onboarding Checklist (how to select & verify wholesalers/distributors)

• Evidence Pack Checklist (what to attach + how to label files)

• Inventory Quarantine & Removal Script (wording to show you removed high-risk units)

What this template covers

• How to explain retail sourcing honestly without creating extra risk

• How to show immediate control: stop sourcing from retail, quarantine affected inventory, remove listings if needed

• How to transition to compliant supply chain: authorized distributors/wholesalers, proper tax invoices, account-level controls

• How to document future purchases with consistent invoice standards and traceability

• How to present a reviewer-friendly evidence pack (and what not to submit)

How to use

1. Replace the placeholders with your details (seller name, ASINs/SKUs, complaint text, sourcing notes).

2. Attach documents using the included checklist + naming structure.

3. Submit the POA + evidence pack in your Amazon case log.

Important note (honest disclaimer)
This product does not guarantee reinstatement—Amazon decisions vary. It’s designed to help you submit a clear, compliant, professionally structured appeal and a sourcing correction plan that reduces rejection risk when retail receipts are not accepted as supply-chain proof.