FBA prep costs are one of the most misunderstood line items in an Amazon seller's P&L. Here's a complete breakdown of what prep actually costs — and how to calculate it for your business.
FBA Prep Cost Components
- FNSKU labeling: Included in per-unit fee at most prep centers ($0 at QuickShipment)
- Poly-bagging: $0.50–$1.00 per unit (QuickShipment: $0.75)
- Bubble wrapping: $0.75–$1.25 per unit (QuickShipment: $0.90)
- Kitting/bundling: $0.50–$1.00 per bundle (QuickShipment: $0.75)
- Base prep fee: $1.00–$2.50 per unit depending on volume
QuickShipment Pricing Tiers
- 1–499 units: $2.00/unit (all-in, labeling included)
- 500–999 units: $1.75/unit
- 1,000–4,999 units: $1.50/unit
- 5,000–9,999 units: $1.25/unit
- 10,000+ units: $1.00/unit
In-House vs Third-Party Prep: Real Cost Comparison
Many sellers assume doing prep themselves saves money. The reality: when you factor in labor, space, supplies, and time away from growth activities, in-house prep typically costs $2.50–$4.00+ per unit for small-to-mid volumes. A third-party prep center at $1.50/unit is almost always cheaper at 1,000+ unit volumes.
💡 Delaware Tax Advantage: Using a Delaware prep center like QuickShipment also saves you 5–10% in sales tax on your product purchases — often exceeding the prep fee itself.
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