Short answer: A SKU kill list uses contribution, returns, ads efficiency and ops pain — not vibes.
Hedge: fee figures are illustrative; confirm the live Seller Centre rate card. Not tax/legal advice.
Key table
| Signal | Kill if | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution | Persistently red | |
| Returns | Above band | |
| Ads | Never nets green | |
| Ops | Chronic cancels/OOS |
What to do
- Rank by contribution RM
- Document kill reasons
- Move ads to winners
- Review monthly
Links and tools
Internal reading: sku · returns · roas · bundle.
Model fees with the fee calculator.
Inseller
Inseller is the profit layer next to Seller Centre — actual fees, ads and SKU contribution so dashboards do not hide red contribution margin.