How Amazon Sellers Can Keep Things Real When They're Surrounded by Fakes and Counterfeits

Q: I sell reflective wearables online and do good business on Amazon. But I’m constantly seeing new competitors -- all cheap knockoffs that, suspiciously, quickly collect tons of positive reviews. What’s going on, and can I stop it?  -- Tim G.

Jasper Rietman

A: “Amazon” is a good name for Jeff Bezos’ company. It’s a sprawling site characterized by relentless change, furious competition and incredible diversity. It’s also, as many sellers have discovered, a jungle.