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3P / 3PS

Third Party - Third-party sellers through Seller Central

Terms, metrics, and workflows around Amazon Seller, Vendor, and Marketplace operations.

What it means

3P stands for 'Third Party Seller' and 'Third Party Seller Services'. In the 3P model, you sell your products directly through Seller Central and maintain full control over pricing, inventory, and customer relationships. You pay commissions between 8-45% depending on category. The 3P model is the most common sales method on Amazon and offers maximum flexibility with minimal initial requirements.