The right repricing rules can make the difference between profit and loss. In this tutorial, we show you concrete rule templates for different scenarios.
Fundamental Principles of Good Repricing Rules
Before we get to the templates, here are the most important principles:
- Always define a minimum price: Never below your costs + minimum margin
- Set a maximum price: Prevents unrealistic prices when there is no competitor
- Filter competitors: Don't compete against every seller
- Mind the reaction time: Fast enough to win the Buy Box
Template 1: Standard Competition
Standard Competition
Most commonly usedFor products with several FBA competitors and a medium margin.
Minimum price: Purchase price × 1.30 // 30% margin minimum
Maximum price: Minimum price × 1.40
Goal: Buy Box price - 0.01€
Ignore competitors:
- Fulfillment = FBM
- Rating < 95%
- Feedback < 100
If no competitor: Maximum price
Template 2: High-Margin Products
Premium / High Margin
For branded productsFor branded products or products with a high margin, where preserving the margin is more important than the Buy Box.
Minimum price: MSRP × 0.90 // Max 10% below MSRP
Maximum price: MSRP
Strategy: "Match or Stay"
// Only match if competitor is above minimum price
If Buy Box < minimum price:
Don't undercut // Give up Buy Box
Ignore competitors:
- All with rating < 98%
Template 3: Volume Strategy
Volume / Fast Movers
For fast turnoverFor products with a lower margin but high volume. Goal: maximum Buy Box rate.
Minimum price: Purchase price × 1.15 // Only 15% margin
Maximum price: Minimum price × 1.20
Goal: Buy Box price - 0.05€ // More aggressive
Ignore competitors:
- Only out-of-stock sellers
Special: Undercut FBM by 2%
Template 4: Seasonal Adjustment
Seasonal / Q4
Peak periodsFor seasonal products or Q4. More aggressive during peak periods.
Period: Nov 15 - Dec 24
Minimum price: Purchase price × 1.20 // Slightly lower
Maximum price: Standard × 1.15 // Slightly increased
Black Friday/Prime Day:
Minimum price: Purchase price × 1.10
Aggressiveness: High
After Christmas (Dec 26+):
Maximum price: Standard × 0.90 // Clear inventory
Template 5: Competitor-Specific
Competitor Targeting
AdvancedDifferent strategies for different competitor types.
Against FBA (rating 98%+):
Undercut by 0.01€
Against FBA (rating 95-98%):
Price match // Don't undercut
Against FBA (rating <95%):
Ignore
Against FBM Prime:
Undercut by 3%
Against standard FBM:
Ignore // Not a real competitor
Pro Tips for Better Rules
Tip 1: Test with a Small Portfolio
Test new rules with 10-20 products first before applying them to your entire portfolio. This way you see the impact without a big risk.
Tip 2: Set Up Monitoring
Set up alerts for:
- Products at the minimum price (warning sign of a price war)
- Drastic price changes (>10% within 24h)
- Buy Box rate below threshold
Tip 3: Review Regularly
Review your rules monthly. The market changes, new competitors appear, old ones disappear.
Conclusion
The right repricing rule depends on your product, your margin and your goals:
- Standard: For most FBA products
- Premium: When margin is more important than volume
- Volume: When fast turnover is the goal
- Seasonal: Adjust for peak periods
- Competitor-specific: For maximum control
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