How do I know if an Amazon seller is legit?

Check who sells it, how it ships, and the seller’s history.

Quick signs the seller is legit:

• Sold by Amazon / Ships from Amazon: usually the safest choice.
• Sold by a third-party seller, Ships from Amazon: Amazon handles storage and delivery, which is generally reassuring.
• Sold and shipped by the seller: check more closely, since they handle the order themselves.

What to look at on the seller page:

• Feedback rating + number of reviews: a solid rating with lots of feedback is better than a perfect score with very little history.
• Business details: look for a real business name and contact info.
• Account age/new seller: a brand-new seller is not automatically bad, but be cautious with expensive items or very low prices.

Big red flags:

• Asking you to pay outside Amazon
• Prices that are way below everyone else’s
• Reviews that don’t match the product

Also check the listing’s return policy and remember Amazon’s A-to-z Guarantee can help if a third-party seller goes wrong.