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FBA Prep Center Pricing & Fulfillment Rates

Compare Amazon FBA prep service pricing, pick and pack fulfillment, Chicago-area storage, kitting, cross-dock, container unloading, and other warehouse rates.

Rates in USD · Final pricing follows your confirmed work order

parcels/day, approximately
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Marketplace Prep

Prep and compliance work for inventory moving into marketplace fulfillment programs or marketplace-ready handling.

Receiving, inspection, FNSKU labeling, packaging, carton labels, and shipment preparation for inventory being sent to Amazon fulfillment centers.

24-hour FBA prep available for qualifying work orders.

Common included work

  • Receiving and inspection
  • FNSKU and box labeling
  • Poly bagging and bubble wrapping
  • Shipment preparation

Before quoting

  • Product type and SKU count
  • Required labels and prep steps
  • Packaging materials or add-ons
  • Amazon shipment or destination details
Work / volume tierRate (USD)
Wholesale / private-label prep, 20-500 unitsReceiving and basic inspection.$0.70/unit
Wholesale / private-label prep, 501-2,500 units$0.60/unit
Wholesale / private-label prep, 2,501-5,000 units$0.50/unit
Wholesale / private-label prep, 5,001+ unitsStandardized repeat SKUs; custom quote.$0.40-$0.45/unit
Online arbitrage prep, 1-500 units$1.50/unit
Online arbitrage prep, 501-2,500 units$1.15/unit
Online arbitrage prep, 2,501+ units$0.95-$1.05/unit
Retail arbitrage / mixed retail prepRetail stickers, mixed condition, and SKU handling.$1.75/unit
Oversize / overweight handlingTier by weight and dimensions.+$0.75-$3.00/unit
Case pack / master carton buildComplex repack quoted.$5/carton + materials
Palletization for FBA/WFSMaterials inclusion confirmed in quote.$30/pallet + $1/carton
Pallet strappingWhen required.$25-$30/pallet
Shared marketplace extrasSee common add-ons below

Prep, labeling, packaging, and forwarding support for Walmart WFS and other marketplace inventory that needs compliant warehouse handling before inbound shipment.

Common included work

  • WFS-ready labels and cartons
  • Marketplace prep workflows
  • Packaging add-ons
  • Forwarding to fulfillment centers

Before quoting

  • Marketplace destination
  • Label and carton requirements
  • Packaging instructions
  • Forwarding destination and timing
Work / volume tierRate (USD)
Wholesale / private-label prep, 20-500 unitsReceiving and basic inspection.$0.70/unit
Wholesale / private-label prep, 501-2,500 units$0.60/unit
Wholesale / private-label prep, 2,501-5,000 units$0.50/unit
Wholesale / private-label prep, 5,001+ unitsStandardized repeat SKUs; custom quote.$0.40-$0.45/unit
Online arbitrage prep, 1-500 units$1.50/unit
Online arbitrage prep, 501-2,500 units$1.15/unit
Online arbitrage prep, 2,501+ units$0.95-$1.05/unit
Retail arbitrage / mixed retail prepRetail stickers, mixed condition, and SKU handling.$1.75/unit
Oversize / overweight handlingTier by weight and dimensions.+$0.75-$3.00/unit
Case pack / master carton buildComplex repack quoted.$5/carton + materials
Palletization for FBA/WFSMaterials inclusion confirmed in quote.$30/pallet + $1/carton
Pallet strappingWhen required.$25-$30/pallet
Shared marketplace extrasSee common add-ons below

Basic visual checks, detailed inspection, cosmetic grading, defect checklists, dimension capture, and evidence photos for claims or account documentation.

Common included work

  • Basic visual QC
  • Detailed inspection and grading
  • Weight and dimension capture
  • Damage and proof photos

Before quoting

  • Inspection checklist
  • Sample size or full-unit review
  • Photo evidence requirements
  • Measurements or compliance data needed
Work / volume tierRate (USD)
Basic visual QCObvious damage, packaging condition, and quantity check.$0.25/unit
Detailed inspection / gradingCosmetic grading, defect checklist, or measurements.$0.75-$1.50/unit
Weight & dimension captureOne verified sample per SKU.$1.50/SKU
Inbound damage photosSee standard rates below
Non-standard inspection workSee standard rates below

Common add-ons

Shared material and label rates for services in this category.

Work / volume tierRate (USD)
FNSKU / marketplace labelLabel supplied digitally by client.$0.35-$0.40/unit
Additional carton labelExtra label beyond standard scope.$0.20/label
Sticker / price-tag removalDifficult adhesive quoted separately.$0.25/unit
Small poly bagBag plus warning label as needed.$0.30/unit
Medium poly bag$0.40/unit
Large poly bag$0.50/unit
Bubble wrap / bubble sleeveBased on size and material usage.$0.60-$1.25/unit

Fulfillment & Dispatch

Order, wholesale, retail, and freight workflows that move inventory out to customers, retailers, or carriers.

Pick, pack, label, insert, document, and shipment support for merchant-fulfilled marketplace orders and direct-to-consumer storefront orders.

Same-day fulfillment available for qualifying orders.

Common included work

  • Order picking and packing
  • Shipping-label application
  • Additional item picks
  • Marketplace and storefront orders

Before quoting

  • Monthly order volume
  • Order source or sales channel
  • Packaging, inserts, or documents
  • Carrier, postage, and cutoff rules
Work / volume tierRate (USD)
1-250 orders/month$2.75 first item/order
251-500 orders/month$2.35 first item/order
501-1,000 orders/month$2.10 first item/order
1,001-5,000 orders/monthCustom based on SKU and order profile.$1.85-$2.00 first item/order
Additional item / pickAfter first item in same order.$0.50/item
Pre-packaged item pickReady-to-ship unit needing label only.$1.25/order
Heavy item, 21-30 lbLabor surcharge.+$2.00/order
Heavy item, 31-50 lbOver 50 lb custom quote.+$4.00/order
Branded insert / marketing cardClient-supplied insert.$0.20/order
Gift note / packing slipPrinted insert.$0.30/order
Custom branded packaging$0.50 handling + materials
Rush / same-day after cutoffOnly if capacity allows.+$1.00/order
Weekend / holiday special processingIf offered.+$1.50/order
International documentationBasic commercial invoice or export document support.$3.00/order
Address correction / re-label after processingAfter label or order has already been processed.$2.00/order

Case picks, full-pallet outbound handling, mixed-SKU pallet builds, UCC/carton labels, ASN/routing admin, and retailer compliance rework.

Common included work

  • Case picking
  • Retail carton labels
  • Mixed-SKU pallet builds
  • ASN and routing support

Before quoting

  • Order, case, and pallet profile
  • Retailer label or routing rules
  • ASN, UCC, or carton requirements
  • Outbound freight and handoff details
Work / volume tierRate (USD)
Case pickOutbound wholesale case order.$1.50/case
Full pallet outboundHandling only; freight excluded.$12/pallet
Mixed-SKU pallet buildBuild-to-order pallet.$25/pallet + $0.50/case
Retail carton / UCC labelClient supplies correct label data.$0.35/label
ASN / routing adminBasic retailer routing/admin; EDI software separate.$7.50-$15/order
Retail compliance reworkMaterials billed separately as needed.See standard rates below

BOL preparation, LTL/FTL coordination support, freight paperwork, driver detention rules, and shipment administration when the work order requires it.

Common included work

  • BOL paperwork
  • Freight coordination
  • Driver detention billing rules
  • Marketplace shipment admin

Before quoting

  • Origin, destination, and carrier role
  • Shipment size and pallet count
  • BOL or freight paperwork needed
  • Appointment, pickup, or detention rules
Work / volume tierRate (USD)
FBA/WFS shipping-plan administrationMay be included on qualifying volume.$5/shipment
BOL / freight paperwork$7.50/shipment
Driver detention after free hourWhere caused by client/carrier conditions and disclosed in advance.$50/hour
Freight coordinationCarrier role confirmed in quote.Carrier cost + 10% or $25 minimum
Vendor Central / marketplace shipment adminAdministrative support.$10/shipment

Storage & Movement

Receiving, storage, forwarding, cross-dock, and container work for inventory moving through the warehouse.

Carton receiving, pallet receiving, problem receiving, exact unit counts, SKU sorting, lot/expiry capture, serial capture, and inventory audits.

Common included work

  • Carton and pallet receiving
  • Problem receiving
  • Lot, expiry, and serial capture
  • Cycle counts and audits

Before quoting

  • Inbound carton or pallet count
  • ASN, label, or receiving condition
  • Unit count and SKU sorting needs
  • Lot, expiry, serial, or audit requirements
Work / volume tierRate (USD)
Parcel / carton receivingStandard labeled carton; basic count-in.$1.00/carton
Pallet receivingStandard palletized inbound.$10.00/pallet
Unscheduled / problem receivingMissing ASN, mixed SKUs, damaged freight, no labels, or recounts.See standard rates below
Unit count / carton verificationExact each-count by request.$5/carton + $0.10/unit
Lot / batch / expiry captureRecord lot code or expiration date.$0.20/unit
Serial number captureScan or record unique serials.$0.75/unit
SKU sorting / segregationSort mixed inventory into sellable SKUs.$0.20/unit
Cycle count / inventory auditClient-requested physical counts.See standard rates below

Box, pallet, cubic-foot, container, and aged-inventory storage options for inventory awaiting prep, forwarding, fulfillment, or return handling.

Common included work

  • Box storage
  • Pallet storage
  • Volume pallet discounts
  • Inventory organization

Before quoting

  • Box, pallet, or container count
  • Dimensions and weight range
  • Expected storage duration
  • Next movement after storage
Work / volume tierRate (USD)
Standard box / bin storageSize limit confirmed in quote.$4-$6/month
Standard pallet up to 72 in.$35/month
Pallet volume, 25-99 pallets$32/month
Pallet volume, 100+ pallets$28-$30/month
Cubic-foot storage for oversizeAlternative for non-pallet items.$0.55-$0.75/cu ft/month
20 ft container storage$600/month
40 ft container storage$800/month
Aged inventory, 91-180 days1.25x base storage
Aged inventory, 181+ days1.50x base storage

Box forwarding, pallet handling, cross-dock movement, palletized and floor-loaded container unloading, and container storage.

Common included work

  • Box forwarding
  • Cross-dock handling
  • Container unloading
  • Palletization and BOL support

Before quoting

  • Container size or box count
  • Palletized or floor-loaded freight
  • Destination and freight plan
  • BOL, palletization, or storage needs
Work / volume tierRate (USD)
Box forwarding, 1-20 boxes$5.00/box
Box forwarding, 21-50 boxes$4.50/box
Box forwarding, 51-100 boxes$4.00/box
Box forwarding, 100+ boxes$3.50/box
Pallet forwarding / cross-dockReceiving, short staging, and outbound handling; freight excluded.$20-$25/pallet
Pallet inbound/outbound handlingFor storage-only or freight accounts.$10 each move
20 ft palletized container unload$350/container
20 ft floor-loaded container unloadDepends on carton count and SKU complexity.$500-$650/container
40 ft palletized container unload$600/container
40 ft floor-loaded container unloadComplex or mixed loads at upper end.$750-$1,000/container
Container sort by SKUIf floor load requires separation/counting.+$0.15-$0.30/unit
Pallet build / palletizationSkid and stretch-wrap inclusion confirmed in quote.$30/pallet + $1/carton
Stretch wrap onlyStandard wrap.$5/pallet

Recovery & Projects

Returns, removals, kitting, reporting, photo documentation, and non-standard warehouse projects.

Basic returns, detailed grading, removals, refurbishment, repackaging, restocking, disposal, and return-to-vendor support.

Common included work

  • Return receiving
  • Detailed grading
  • Removal-order processing
  • Restocking or disposal based on instructions

Before quoting

  • Return source or removal type
  • Grading and disposition rules
  • Photo or documentation needs
  • Restock, refurbish, forward, or dispose instructions
Work / volume tierRate (USD)
Basic return receive + scanOpen, identify, basic condition check.$3.50/unit
Detailed grading / inspectionDocument condition and disposition.$5.00/unit
Return restock - sellableReturn to active inventory.Included in detailed rate or +$1
Repackaging / refurbishmentBased on labor; materials extra.$3-$10/unit
Functional test - simple electronicsOnly if safe test procedure supplied.$5-$10/unit
Amazon/Walmart removal processingReceive and sort removals; detailed inspection extra.$2.50/unit
Disposal / recyclingNo prohibited/hazardous disposal without proper process.$1.00/unit + actual disposal cost
Return-to-vendor forwardingPrep and dispatch return shipment.$3.50/unit + postage
Return photosSee standard rates below

Assembly, repackaging, labeling, inserts, sample packs, subscription boxes, bundles, and repeatable kit builds.

Common included work

  • Bundle-size pricing
  • Subscription box assembly
  • Labeling and repackaging
  • Custom project labor

Before quoting

  • Kit components and quantities
  • Assembly sequence
  • Labels, inserts, or packaging
  • One-time project or recurring cadence
Work / volume tierRate (USD)
2-item bundle / multipackAssembly only; labels/materials separate unless included.$0.60-$1.00/bundle
3-5 item bundleStandard repeated configuration.$1.00-$1.25/bundle
6-10 item kitBased on number of touches.$1.50-$2.50/kit
Subscription box assemblyTypical 3-6 components; materials separate.$1.75-$3.00/box
Shrink wrapStandard small item; materials inclusion confirmed in quote.$0.40/unit
Taping / folding / simple assemblySingle simple touch.$0.25/unit
RepackagingMove item to new sellable packaging.$0.75-$1.50/unit + materials
Custom / complex kittingMaterials billed separately as needed.See standard rates below
Marketing insertClient-supplied.$0.20/unit
Sample / promotional packBased on pieces and packaging.$0.75-$1.50/pack

Proof photos, basic listing photos, product photo sets, custom inventory reports, dedicated labor, after-hours project work, and rework campaigns.

Common included work

  • Proof and damage photos
  • Basic listing photos
  • Custom inventory reports
  • Dedicated labor projects

Before quoting

  • Project objective
  • SKU or unit count
  • Photo, report, or output format
  • Labor, material, or schedule constraints
Work / volume tierRate (USD)
Recall / rework campaignMaterials billed separately as needed.See standard rates below
Proof / damage photoSee standard rates below
Basic listing photoSimple warehouse background; no advanced editing.$5/image
Multi-angle product photo set3-5 basic images.$15-$25/SKU
Custom inventory reportNon-standard manual report.$25/report
Dedicated labor / special projectWork that cannot be reliably priced per unit.See standard rates below
After-hours project laborOnly when approved/requested.See standard rates below

Standard rates

Shared labor and documentation rates used when a service needs non-standard work, rush handling, or proof images.

Work / volume tierRate (USD)
Standard hourly labor$40/hour
After-hours / rush labor$55/hour
Evidence photosFirst 3 free, then $1/photo

What to factor into your quote

  • Carrier postage, freight, duties, taxes, and carrier surcharges are billed separately.
  • Packaging materials are billed separately unless your quote includes them.
  • Oversize, overweight, mixed-SKU, rush, problem receiving, and custom work may require add-ons.

Service eligibility, handling, and account policies are described in our Terms and Conditions.

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