FBA Prep
End-to-End FBA Prep Services: Labeling, Polybagging, Kitting & More
Standard FBA prep runs $1.50, $1.25 or $0.75 per unit depending on monthly volume, with the same 9 prep steps included in every tier.
Predictable Amazon FBA Prep Pricing for Growing Sellers
At Marketplace Prep, we believe Amazon FBA prep pricing should be clear, predictable, and built for scale.
Our pricing is structured around monthly unit volume, not hidden fees or line-item surprises. Every tier includes the core services required to get your inventory properly prepped, labeled, and delivered to Amazon FBA, Walmart WFS, and other fulfillment networks.
Whether you’re shipping a few hundred units or 50,000+ per month, the goal is the same: predictable per-unit costs and inventory prepped cleanly to the requirements of Amazon FBA, Walmart WFS and beyond.
How our Amazon FBA Prep Pricing Works
- Basic Inspection
- Receiving
- FNSKU Label
- Polybag (if needed)
- Expiration Date Labels
- Defect Logging
- Dunnage
- Box Contents Labels
- Shipment Creation
- Basic Inspection
- Receiving
- FNSKU Label
- Polybag (if needed)
- Expiration Date Labels
- Defect Logging
- Dunnage
- Box Contents Labels
- Shipment Creation
- Basic Inspection
- Receiving
- FNSKU Label
- Polybag (if needed)
- Expiration Date Labels
- Defect Logging
- Dunnage
- Box Contents Labels
- Shipment Creation
- Basic Inspection
- Receiving
- FNSKU Label
- Polybag (if needed)
- Expiration Date Labels
- Defect Logging
- Dunnage
- Box Contents Labels
- Shipment Creation
What's Not Included in Base Pricing?
While we like keeping things as simple as possible, we can't account for every possible scenario. Some of those scenarios or costs are outlined below.
- Inbound Freight & Transportation
- Low Quantities Per SKUWe price per unit, so we work best for sellers sending dozens (or more) of each product, not singles across a huge catalog. If you have lower quantities per SKU, we are happy to discuss on a call to see if we can accommodate.
- Non-Standard, Highly Complex, or Labor-Intensive Prepoversize, specialty packaging, or custom rework, quoted as a special project
- Inaccurate or Problematic Inboundse.g. wrong counts, unlabeled cartons, mixed pallets, excessive damage, dirty product, intensive rework, or unsafe pallets may require custom pricing
- Storage & Holding: for anything that can't get processed immediately
- Seller Account & Amazon Issues
- Bundling/Multipacks: +$0.50 each unit beyond the initial unit
- Bubble Bags: +$0.50–$0.95, varies depending on bag size
- Bubble Wrap: +$0.25–$0.35/ft when Bubble Bags aren't an option
- Heavy Products (5–20lbs+): Reach out for details due to labor
- Oversize: +$2 to base rate (Medium, Large, or Special Oversize custom quoted)
- Product Inserts: +$0.10 (Client Provided)
- Sticker Removal: +$0.75
- Outbound Pallet and Supplies: $20/each
- Storage: $1/Pallet/Day (Max: 54" tall, Standard US Pallet, 1,500 lbs)
- Product Boxes: Custom Rate, depends on Size/Quantity
- Custom Kitting: We can handle it, but requires custom quoting
- Complex Inspection: Price Varies Depending on Customer Needs
- Case Forwarding: $5, in lieu of per-unit prep when cases ship sealed and unopened. Reboxing may incur charges.
- Other Custom Projects, Needs, or Service: Reach out for a quote
Marketplace Prep is a 3PL that is very professional and helps accomplish your business goals. They work closely with you to provide custom solutions to custom problems. Not everyone can do that quickly and efficiently. I highly recommend anyone looking for a 3PL that can handle large volumes to partner with Marketplace Prep.
James runs a really great 3PL. He is one of the most knowledgeable guys in the space. One thing about James, is he takes the time to really work with your company to make sure you are saving money from every angle of logistics... and if he can't save you money, he gives you the names of people who can. I highly recommend working with James and his 3PL Marketplace Prep.
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FBA Prep Pricing FAQ
How much does FBA prep cost at Marketplace Prep?
Standard FBA prep is billed per unit by monthly outbound US volume: Bronze is $1.50 per unit for 500 to 1,000 units a month, Silver is $1.25 for 1,001 to 3,000, and Gold is $0.75 for 3,001 to 10,000. Platinum, above 10,000 units a month, starts at Gold rates with custom pricing available.
What is included in the per-unit rate?
Every tier includes the same 9 core services: basic inspection, receiving, FNSKU labeling, polybagging when needed, expiration date labels, defect logging, dunnage, box contents labels and shipment creation.
Is there a minimum volume?
The Bronze tier starts at 500 units a month. Because pricing is per unit, we work best for sellers sending dozens or more of each product. If you have lower quantities per SKU, we can talk it through on a call.
Do you charge for storage?
There are no storage fees while inventory is actively being prepped and shipped. Inventory that cannot be processed right away is stored at $1 per pallet per day.
What costs extra?
Common add-ons are bundling or multipacks at +$0.50 for each unit beyond the first, oversize at +$2 on the base rate, bubble bags at +$0.50 to $0.95, client-provided inserts at +$0.10, sticker removal at +$0.75, and outbound pallets and supplies at $20 each. Case forwarding is $5 per case when cases ship sealed. Custom kitting, complex inspection and special projects are quoted.
Is there a contract?
No. Billing is month-to-month with no annual contract, and your rate adjusts each month to your actual outbound US unit volume.
Do the same rates apply to Walmart WFS?
Yes. The same standard prep and rates cover inventory bound for Amazon FBA and Walmart WFS. TikTok Shop prep is available by arrangement, after we set up the workflow with you.
Ready to Get Started?
Tell us your monthly volume and what you're sending, and we'll confirm your tier and walk you through onboarding. We typically respond within one business day.
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