Amazon does not have any restocking schedule because some of its products come from different suppliers, which it doesn’t have control over.
However, the site has a function where people can see whether the item is currently in stock, out of stock, or how long will it take for them to source it and send it to your location.
How Do I Know If An Item Is Available On Amazon?
If you want to know whether an item is available on Amazon, simply search for the product, and on the right-side panel of the product page, you will see if the item is currently in stock.
Apart from that, if you have entered your shipping address or logged in to Amazon, the product page will also indicate how soon Amazon can dispatch it for you.
If the product is currently out of stock, the page will tell the estimated time it will take the store to get it from the supplier under normal conditions.
Amazon uses different terms to define product availability. Here are terms you should be familiar with:
| Term | Meaning |
| In Stock | The item is currently available in at least one fulfillment center. Depending on the shipment you choose, you can expect Amazon to prepare the item for shipment within a few hours to a few days after you place your order. |
| In stock but may require an extra 1-2 days to process | The item is available in at least one fulfillment center and Amazon can prepare to ship it within a day or the next few days. |
Usually ships in X-Y days | The item isn’t available in any fulfillment center and Amazon needs to order it from a nearby distributor. Therefore, you can expect Amazon to prepare your order within the amount of days indicated on the product page. |
Usually ships in X-Y weeks | The item isn’t available in any fulfillment center and Amazon needs to order it from a nearby distributor. Therefore, you can expect Amazon to prepare your order within the amount of weeks indicated on the product page. |
Not yet published/released or Available for Preorder | You can see the release date of the item on the product detail page. Amazon will ship it to you after the release date and the item is available for shipment. |
Temporarily Out of Stock | The item is currently out of stock, but you can order it. Amazon will email you the ex[ected delivery date as soon as that information is available from its suppliers. |
| Currently unavailable | Unfortunately, this item is not available for ordering and may never be restocked again. |
How Do I Know If An Item Is Available At Amazon Fresh?
Like Amazon.com, you can also check the availability of a product through its page. However, only Amazon Prime members can purchase from this store, so if you don’t have a Prime membership, you won’t be able to check if the item is available or not.
| Terms | Meaning |
In Stock | You can only see this message if you are viewing items in your Fresh Cart. However, when browsing, you will see an Add to fresh Cart button when an item is available. |
| Stock Until | The latest time an item is available for delivery ensures that the products you order will be delivered fresh. If you select a delivery slot after the Stock Until time and try to add it to your cart, Amazon will ask you to change the slot or remove it. |
Can I Return Items On Amazon?
Yes, you can. Items shipped from Amazon.com, including Amazon Warehouse, can be returned within 30 days of receipt. However, you need to check before returning an item because some products have different return policies or requirements associated with them.
Items from the Amazon Global Store can also be returned. In some cases, Amazon will provide you with a pre-paid UPS return label, which allows you to return the items at any UPS drop-off point located in the US.
Alternative Stores To Shop
If Amazon no longer offers the item you’re looking for, you can try these other stores to check if they have it in stock. In addition, you can check the restocking schedules of Walmart, Walgreens, Ross, Costco, CVS, and Whole Foods to plan your shopping trip accordingly.
Conclusion
Unfortunately, Amazon does not have a restocking schedule as not all of the products they carry are from the store itself. Instead, most of them come from other suppliers, which Amazon does not have control over. However, the site offers a lot of information regarding the inventory of the item, so you know if they have it in stock and when you can expect to receive it.
