Question 1

What is an Amazon FBA Prep Centre?

Accepted Answer

An Amazon FBA Prep Centre is a service that prepares Amazon sellers' products to meet Amazon's strict fulfilment requirements before being shipped into their fulfilment centres.

Question 2

How much does an Amazon FBA Prep Centre cost?

Accepted Answer

Amazon Prep Centres typically cost around £0.45 to £0.25. Prep Station's pricing structure can vary depending on how many products you send to us. With 0–500 products a month we charge £0.30 per label, all the way to 5,000–10,000 products where we charge £0.20. For exclusive members doing 10,000+, we offer a custom quote.

Question 3

What are the benefits of using an Amazon FBA Prep Centre?

Accepted Answer

A Prep Centre saves time by handling your product prep and shipping arrangements, ensuring Amazon compliance. This allows you to focus on sourcing products and growing your business while the labour-intensive prep is managed for you. We offer cost-effective prices, ideal for scaling sellers.

Question 4

What services does an Amazon Prep Centre provide?

Accepted Answer

Amazon Prep Centres provide a range of services for sellers to prepare their stock for Amazon's fulfilment centres. These include: FNSKU labeling, poly bagging & bubble wrapping, bundling, inspection & quality control, shipping assistance, hazmat handling, and palletising & shrink wrapping. At Prep Station, we include all of these in our service.

Question 5

How do I send my inventory to a UK Amazon FBA Prep Centre?

Accepted Answer

Through Prep Station, once sellers book their first delivery, we walk them through how to navigate the software. Afterwards, they can book deliveries easily through our platform, and we aim for a 24–48 hour turnaround.

Question 6

Do Amazon Prep Centres offer real-time tracking of shipments and prep status?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Prep Station offers tracking of shipments and prep status via our prep software.

Question 7

Do you provide photographic evidence or reporting during quality control checks?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if deliveries arrive damaged, we inform sellers and provide photographic evidence of the damaged products.

Question 8

What is the difference between a prep centre and a 3PL warehouse?

Accepted Answer

A prep centre specialises in getting products Amazon-ready (e.g., labeling, poly bagging, inspection). A 3PL warehouse is used by sellers across multiple platforms and provides services like storage, packing, and order fulfilment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Amazon FBA Prep Centre?

How much does an Amazon FBA Prep Centre cost ?

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What services does an Amazon Prep Centre provide?

How do I send my inventory to a UK Amazon FBA Prep Centre?

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