{"id":3495,"date":"2026-04-21T20:37:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T17:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rebatekey.com\/blog\/?p=3495"},"modified":"2026-04-21T20:37:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T17:37:03","slug":"get-ungated-toys-amazon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rebatekey.com\/blog\/get-ungated-toys-amazon\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Ungated in Toys on Amazon &#8211; Easy Guide to Get Approval with Tips &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a06f88ca6fd3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a06f88ca6fd3\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/rebatekey.com\/blog\/get-ungated-toys-amazon\/#Quick_Summary\" >Quick Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/rebatekey.com\/blog\/get-ungated-toys-amazon\/#Why_are_Toys_Gated_During_the_Holiday_Season\" >Why are Toys Gated During the Holiday Season?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/rebatekey.com\/blog\/get-ungated-toys-amazon\/#How_to_Get_Ungated_in_the_Toys_Category_on_Amazon\" >How to Get Ungated in the Toys Category on Amazon&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/rebatekey.com\/blog\/get-ungated-toys-amazon\/#Criteria_Your_Amazon_Seller_Account_Must_Meet_to_Sell_Toys\" >Criteria Your Amazon Seller Account Must Meet to Sell Toys<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/rebatekey.com\/blog\/get-ungated-toys-amazon\/#Requesting_Approval_to_Sell_Toys_on_Amazon\" >Requesting Approval to Sell Toys on Amazon&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/rebatekey.com\/blog\/get-ungated-toys-amazon\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/rebatekey.com\/blog\/get-ungated-toys-amazon\/#1_If_I_Meet_the_Criteria_in_One_Country_Does_That_Mean_I_Can_Sell_Toys_in_Other_Countries_as_Well\" >1. If I Meet the Criteria in One Country, Does That Mean I Can Sell Toys in Other Countries as Well?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/rebatekey.com\/blog\/get-ungated-toys-amazon\/#2_Do_These_Restrictions_Influence_My_Fulfilled_By_Amazon_FBA_Orders\" >2. Do These Restrictions Influence My Fulfilled By Amazon (FBA) Orders?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/rebatekey.com\/blog\/get-ungated-toys-amazon\/#3_Why_Do_FBA_Orders_Not_Count_Towards_a_Sellers_Performance_Criteria\" >3. Why Do FBA Orders Not Count Towards a Seller\u2019s Performance Criteria?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/rebatekey.com\/blog\/get-ungated-toys-amazon\/#4_Will_My_Seller-Fulfilled_Orders_that_are_Not_in_the_Toys_Games_Category_Count_Towards_My_Performance_Criteria\" >4. Will My Seller-Fulfilled Orders that are Not in the Toys &amp; Games Category Count Towards My Performance Criteria?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/rebatekey.com\/blog\/get-ungated-toys-amazon\/#5_What_Happens_to_My_Existing_Toy_Listings_If_Im_Not_Approved_to_Sell_During_the_Holidays\" >5. What Happens to My Existing Toy Listings If I\u2019m Not Approved to Sell During the Holidays?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/rebatekey.com\/blog\/get-ungated-toys-amazon\/#6_How_Do_I_Reactivate_My_Listings_After_the_Holiday_Season_is_Over\" >6. How Do I Reactivate My Listings After the Holiday Season is Over?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/rebatekey.com\/blog\/get-ungated-toys-amazon\/#Wrapping_Things_Up%E2%80%A6\" >Wrapping Things Up\u2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>It can be very disheartening when you come with a killer idea for a product as an Amazon seller only to find out it\u2019s in a restricted category.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Toys are a highly contested category and they become gated (or restricted) in the fourth quarter of every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are ways to get ungated toys on Amazon, read this guide to find out what you can do. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#179ab6\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Summary\"><\/span> Quick Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:8px\">\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">In this post, we will discuss:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-list\"><li>Why did the Toys category become gated in Q4 of every year&nbsp;<\/li><li>How you can become ungated to sell toys on Amazon&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">So, let\u2019s get into it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_Toys_Gated_During_the_Holiday_Season\"><\/span>Why are Toys Gated During the Holiday Season?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rebatekey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-39-700x394.png\" alt=\"new sellers amazon business retail arbitrage get ungated categories seller selling applications business license exactly what sell items mobile app entertainment collectibles\" class=\"wp-image-3281\" width=\"350\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebatekey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-39-700x394.png 700w, https:\/\/rebatekey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-39-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/rebatekey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-39-250x141.png 250w, https:\/\/rebatekey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-39.png 910w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Most new or inexperienced sellers are not allowed to sell toys during the holiday season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because Amazon wants customers on the platform to be confident when buying toys for their children during the holiday season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, they put up restrictions to ensure that only high-rated and experienced sellers can sell toys on the platform during this time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Buyers getting low-quality toys during the holiday season can tarnish Amazon\u2019s reputation.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Receiving bad quality or damaged toys during the holiday season can be highly frustrating and it\u2019s not something that Amazon wants to put its customers through.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, it makes sense why only experienced sellers are allowed to sell toys during the holiday season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_Ungated_in_the_Toys_Category_on_Amazon\"><\/span>How to Get Ungated in the Toys Category on Amazon&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/v0iQa9a0MLGxfuNNKBgJS7QOaWtmRyA7wn9fCxQrh6Gk18WV7W3pD5n3OIQ23osVl98DgZhKSmlVENpHtJTiT5xz0F2fKA2SGMyujddm842M09PI0p4IX_YS7kKRkhsrZBPqBNx2\" alt=\"new sellers amazon business retail arbitrage get ungated you guys resell certificate get ungated big brands to start selling application get ungated collectible coins star wars brands\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, you need to understand that these requirements only apply to FBM (Fulfilled by Merchant) sellers on Amazon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you are an FBA seller, then these holiday selling guidelines\/restrictions do not apply to you.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re an FBM seller in the United States, then you need to ensure that the toys you\u2019re selling for use by children 12 years of age or under must meet all federal safety requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>These federal safety standards include:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.astm.org\/Standards\/F963\">ASTM F963-16 \/-17<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/Regulations-Laws--Standards\/Statutes\/The-Consumer-Product-Safety-Improvement-Act\">The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA)<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Please note<\/em><\/strong><em> that Amazon may contact you for safety documentation regarding the products you\u2019re selling at any time. Hence, you need to have all of the necessary documents on hand at all times.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Criteria_Your_Amazon_Seller_Account_Must_Meet_to_Sell_Toys\"><\/span>Criteria Your Amazon Seller Account Must Meet to Sell Toys<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/HrHK8zBmV4Oti2k67WM7Pdsjth1_ELUUigs1mVjBOlSrGUX887T4BZT0wOHvBPiOdLj2Q1HkZ_1WoPnCrUdms6VOi2xoirOoSiD3D0GhIQFoPWxXkNgYLNwjnSUJju6-0Yu6UgsZ\" alt=\"new sellers get ungated require approval categories personal care star wars blu ray LLC name categories toys brands amazon business today categories brands toy review profit toy\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve already mentioned above how you need to be an experienced seller in order to sell products in the Toys and Games category and other Amazon restricted categories.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But how do you measure the experience of a seller?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to meet the following criteria:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You must have made your first sale on Amazon before September 2021. It\u2019s not necessary for this sale to be in the Toys and Games category.&nbsp;<\/li><li>You need to have a minimum of 25 FBM orders fulfilled between August and October 2021.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Your Order Defect Rate needs to be less than 1% as of October 2021.&nbsp;<\/li><li>You need to have less than 1.75% pre-fulfillment cancellations between September and October 2021.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Your Late Shipment rate must be less than 4% between September and October 2021.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you fulfill all of these criteria as an FBM seller, you can seek approval for Toys as well as other restricted categories from Amazon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requesting_Approval_to_Sell_Toys_on_Amazon\"><\/span>Requesting Approval to Sell Toys on Amazon&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To have your Amazon seller account allowed to sell toys on Amazon, you\u2019ll need to send safety documentation along with other details.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You\u2019ll need to submit the following information to Amazon by emailing it to <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:child-safety@amazon.com\"><strong>child-safety@amazon.com<\/strong><\/a><strong>:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Company name<\/li><li>Amazon Seller ID&nbsp;<\/li><li>Email address<\/li><li>Phone number<\/li><li>A complete list of ASINs for all toy products you intend to sell<\/li><li>Product images and instruction manuals, as applicable (the images must include all relevant safety information, compliance markings, and small parts and choking hazard warnings)<\/li><li>A Children\u2019s Product Certificate (CPC) for the ASINs you intend to sell.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Test reports from a CPSC-approved testing laboratory confirm that each product you intend to sell meets the following requirements:&nbsp;<ol><li>ASTM F963-17 (Toys)&nbsp;<\/li><li>CPSIA (Lead, Phthalates)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Small parts warning&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Please note <\/em><\/strong><em>that the small parts warning must appear on all of your product detail pages as a CPSIA attribute.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find a list of CPSC-approved labs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/cgi-bin\/labsearch\/\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_If_I_Meet_the_Criteria_in_One_Country_Does_That_Mean_I_Can_Sell_Toys_in_Other_Countries_as_Well\"><\/span>1. If I Meet the Criteria in One Country, Does That Mean I Can Sell Toys in Other Countries as Well?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your eligibility for selling toys during the holidays is <strong><em>evaluated separately for each country.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you intend to sell toys in multiple countries, then your seller account\u2019s performance metrics for each country will be evaluated separately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Do_These_Restrictions_Influence_My_Fulfilled_By_Amazon_FBA_Orders\"><\/span>2. Do These Restrictions Influence My Fulfilled By Amazon (FBA) Orders?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No<\/strong>. Your FBA orders are not subject to holiday selling requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Why_Do_FBA_Orders_Not_Count_Towards_a_Sellers_Performance_Criteria\"><\/span>3. Why Do FBA Orders Not Count Towards a Seller\u2019s Performance Criteria?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>FBA orders are handled exclusively by Amazon and do not account for your performance as a seller in terms of delivery and shipping.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of the Holiday Selling Requirements is to ensure that buyers on Amazon have the best experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why the FBM performance of sellers is used to confirm that they have a positive track record of fulfilling orders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Will_My_Seller-Fulfilled_Orders_that_are_Not_in_the_Toys_Games_Category_Count_Towards_My_Performance_Criteria\"><\/span>4. Will My Seller-Fulfilled Orders that are Not in the Toys &amp; Games Category Count Towards My Performance Criteria?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes<\/strong>, all of your orders that are seller-fulfilled during the specified dates (September to October 2021) will count towards your performance criteria.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_Happens_to_My_Existing_Toy_Listings_If_Im_Not_Approved_to_Sell_During_the_Holidays\"><\/span>5. What Happens to My Existing Toy Listings If I\u2019m Not Approved to Sell During the Holidays?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your Amazon account is deemed ineligible to sell toys during the holidays, then your relevant listings will be <strong>inactivated during the season.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the holiday season finishes in January 2022, you\u2019ll be able to reactivate those ASINs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_Do_I_Reactivate_My_Listings_After_the_Holiday_Season_is_Over\"><\/span>6. How Do I Reactivate My Listings After the Holiday Season is Over?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the holiday season is over, you\u2019ll have to reactivate your listings one at a time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do this by going to the Manage Inventory section and reactivating the relevant listings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note that you\u2019ll have to update the sale price and current quantity you have on hand.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Things_Up%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Wrapping Things Up\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, that\u2019s how you get ungated to sell toys and games on Amazon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The holiday season can be especially competitive every year so if you intend to sell toys during it, it\u2019s a good idea to keep your performance metrics up leading up to it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have any tips on how to get ungated to sell toys and games on Amazon? 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