Question 1

What causes overselling on Flipkart and Amazon at the same time?

Accepted Answer

When an order comes in on one platform, the stock update takes 8-25 minutes to reflect on the other. During that window, both platforms show the same units as available, and two customers can buy what you only have one of.

Question 2

How does Base.com stop overselling?

Accepted Answer

Base.com keeps a single central inventory pool and syncs all connected channels within 2-3 seconds of every order. The moment Flipkart confirms a sale, Amazon's stock count drops automatically- no manual update, no lag window for a double-sale to slip through.

Question 3

Should I split inventory between Flipkart and Amazon or list the same stock on both?

Accepted Answer

List the same stock on both. Splitting inventory means you'll always guess wrong on demand distribution and leave money on the table. A shared pool with real-time sync captures sales on both platforms without the overselling risk.

Question 4

How long does it take to integrate Base.com with Flipkart and Amazon?

Accepted Answer

Most brands go live in 7-14 days. API connections with Flipkart Seller Hub and Amazon Seller Central take 2-4 days. The rest covers data setup, allocation rule configuration, and a parallel run to verify accuracy before full cutover.

Question 5

What do overselling penalties actually cost Indian brands?

Accepted Answer

Direct marketplace cancellation fees run ₹100-500 per unit. For mid-sized brands, that adds up to ₹80,000-1,20,000 in penalties monthly, plus additional losses from having to allocate stock conservatively just to avoid the risk.

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