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I want to share my experience working with Dylan Brown (Acquisition Ecommerce) so others can make an informed decision.

I paid $7,500 for an “Amazon automation” service where they claimed they would build and manage a store for me.

Here’s what actually happened:

• I was told products would be sourced and scaled — that never fully materialized

• I was told they were working on “getting ungated” — that never happened

• They had me set up tools like remote access (AnyDesk) and purchase things like a Sam’s Club membership

• The strategy involved retail sourcing (Walmart, etc.), which I later realized can be risky on Amazon

Then things got worse:

• My Amazon account was deactivated under Section 3

• Amazon cited concerns around account integrity / policy violations

• Funds were withheld

• Appeals went nowhere

After that, communication completely broke down.

At this point:

•	I’m out $7,500

•	My Amazon account is gone

•	And I’m left dealing with the fallout

I have documentation of everything — messages, payments, timelines.

I’m not here to exaggerate anything, just sharing exactly what happened to me.

If you’ve worked with Dylan Brown / Acquisition Ecommerce / Astro Ecommerce — I’d like to hear your experience.

Also, if anyone has successfully recovered from something like this or taken action, I’m open to advice.

🚨 BEWARE: My $7,500 Experience with an Amazon Automation Company (Dylan Denny Brown / Acquisition Ecommerce)

I’m posting this to document my experience and hopefully connect with others who may have gone through something similar.

📌 Who this involves:

•	Dylan Denny Brown

•	Acquisition Ecommerce

•	Also associated with:

•	Astro Ecommerce Automation

•	Astro E-Commerce LLC

•	Capital Holding Strategies, Inc. (WY)

•	Emails used:

•	dylan.acquisitionecommerce@gmail.com

•	info@acquisitionecommerce.com

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💰 What I Paid

I paid $7,500 for a “fully managed Amazon automation store.”

The pitch:

•	They handle everything

•	“Hands-off income”

•	Product sourcing, listings, management

•	Supposed expertise in scaling Amazon stores

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⚠️ What Actually Happened

1. Immediate Red Flags

   • I was instructed to give remote access to my computer using AnyDesk

   • This allowed them direct control over my Amazon Seller account

   • At the time, this was positioned as “normal onboarding”

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2. Questionable Setup Practices

   • I was told to:

   • Open accounts like Sam’s Club for sourcing

   • Use retail arbitrage methods (Walmart, etc.)

   • No real brand building or legitimate wholesale relationships

   • Everything felt like shortcuts instead of a real business

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3. “Ungating” Excuses

   • I was repeatedly told they were “working on getting products ungated”

   • This was used as a delay tactic

   • Nothing meaningful ever happened

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4. Amazon Account Shutdown

My account was eventually DEACTIVATED by Amazon under Section 3 of the Business Solutions Agreement.

Amazon cited:

•	Deceptive / fraudulent activity

•	Identity misrepresentation

•	Policy violations tied to how the account was being run

Final result:

•	Account permanently shut down

•	Funds withheld

•	No viable path to recovery

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5. Aftermath

   • Communication became inconsistent

   • Excuses, delays, deflection

   • Eventually I was blocked on social media

   • No refund

   • No accountability

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🧠 Key Takeaways (For Anyone Considering Automation Services)

If you’re thinking about doing one of these Amazon automation programs, read this carefully:

•	🚫 If they ask for remote access to your account/computer → RUN

•	🚫 If they rely on retail arbitrage (Walmart/Sam’s Club) → high risk of suspension

•	🚫 If they promise “hands-off passive income” → unrealistic

•	🚫 If YOU are the account owner, YOU take 100% of the risk (not them)

Amazon doesn’t care who you hired — you are responsible for everything done on your account.

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📣 Why I’m Posting This

•	To warn others before they lose money

•	To find anyone else who has worked with this individual/company

•	To build a record of what actually happened

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🧾 Actions I’m Taking

•	Filing complaints with:

•	FTC

•	State Attorney General

•	Exploring legal options

•	Documenting everything publicly

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❗ If You’ve Had a Similar Experience

Please comment or message me.

I’m especially interested if:

•	You worked with Dylan Denny Brown

•	You used Acquisition Ecommerce / Astro Ecommerce

•	Your Amazon account was suspended after using an automation service

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⚖️ Disclaimer

This post reflects my personal experience and is based on documented interactions, payments, and account outcomes.