FBA Prep Services Catalogue (UK)
FBA Prep Services UK Transparent Pricing • Birmingham Based
We're a Birmingham-based Amazon FBA prep centre built for sellers who hate surprises. This page explains what each FBA prep service includes and when it applies, so you can understand the full workflow before you ship. For an exact cost breakdown, use our FBA Prep Cost Calculator.
Unlimited
Custom prep services available on request.
24h
Most orders processed within 24 hours of arrival.
FBA Check
Auto-package to FBA standards unless you specify otherwise.
Real-time update
Live status tracking for every product.
What's included in our FBA Prep Service
Each card shows what the service covers and when it applies. Open "Details" for the full breakdown.
Receiving & Inspection
Unload, count, and perform a basic condition check, logged to your shared sheet.
Essential
- What it covers: Unloading, counting units, basic visual check, logging received quantities by SKU.
- When it applies: Every inbound unit received at our Birmingham facility.
- How it's charged: Per unit processed for prep/dispatch. Units identified as damaged/unsellable and not shipped are excluded. For Only Forwarding Case, receiving is not charged (the case forwarding fee applies instead). For bundled inventory, receiving is charged per finished bundle (sellable set), not per individual unit inside the bundle.
- Notes: Discrepancies or obvious damage are flagged in your sheet for visibility.
FNSKU Labeling
Print and apply FNSKU labels and cover conflicting barcodes when required for FBA compliance.
Essential
- What it covers: Printing and applying FNSKU labels.
- When it applies: Items requiring labelling for Amazon.
- How it's charged: Per label applied. If an item requires multiple labels (e.g., covering multiple scannable barcodes), each label is charged at the same rate.
- Notes: Ensures items scan correctly at Amazon check-in.
Expiration Check
Check expiration dates for sensitive inventory and record results in the shipping plan.
FREE
- What it covers: Checking expiry dates and recording outcomes in the shipping plan.
- When it applies: Grocery, supplements, beauty, and any dated products.
- How it's charged: Included (FREE) when we dispatch to Amazon. No separate charge.
Polybag (Small / Medium / Large)
FBA-compliant polybagging using the correct bag size, with suffocation warning where required.
Packaging
- What it covers: Polybagging (bag + seal) to Amazon FBA standards, including suffocation warning where required.
- When it applies: Items Amazon requires to be bagged or products needing protection.
- How it's charged: Per unit polybagged. Pricing depends on bag size (Small / Medium / Large) as shown in the calculator. If we need to re-seal/tape an existing bag, it is billed at the Polybag Small rate.
- Notes: We apply the minimum compliance standard, unless you have a different request.
Bubble Wrap
Bubble wrap protection for fragile or damage-prone items before FBA dispatch.
Packaging
- What it covers: Protective bubble wrapping to meet typical FBA handling requirements, including the bubble wrap used and the associated labour.
- When it applies: Fragile items, sharp edges, or higher-risk products needing cushioning.
- How it's charged: Per unit wrapped.
- Notes: Default is the minimum effective protection unless you request extra layers.
Bundling
Assemble multipacks/sets so they sell as one unit and meet Amazon bundling rules.
Packaging
- What it covers: Creating the set, applying "Sold as set / Do not separate" labeling.
- When it applies: Any SKU that must be sold and shipped as a set on Amazon.
- How it's charged: Per bundle. Cost covers packs of up to 3 units, £0.09 for each additional unit (according to calculator).
- Notes: You should specify units per bundle for each SKU.
Create Shipping Plans through AMZ
Create the Amazon shipping plan and generate the required box/pallet labels.
FREE
- What it covers: Shipping plan setup and label/document preparation required by Amazon.
- When it applies: Whenever we dispatch your shipment to Amazon fulfilment centres.
- How it's charged: Included (FREE) when we dispatch to Amazon. No separate charge.
- Notes: We're an Amazon SPN, so giving us access to your Seller Central account is fast, secure, and takes just a few clicks. Full instructions are sent after you complete the account opening form.
Attach Shipping Label & FBA Labels
Print and attach carrier labels and Amazon box/pallet labels correctly.
FREE
- What it covers: Attaching shipping labels and FBA labels to cartons/pallets in the correct positions.
- When it applies: Whenever a shipment is dispatched from our warehouse.
- How it's charged: Included (FREE) when we dispatch to Amazon. No separate charge.
- Notes: Correct labelling reduces failed delivery and FC receiving delays.
Booking the Pick-up Order
Arrange carrier collection from our warehouse for your shipment.
FREE
- What it covers: Booking the pickup and confirming collection details.
- When it applies: When parcels or pallets need carrier collection from our facility.
- How it's charged: Included (FREE) when we dispatch to Amazon. No separate charge.
- Notes: The choice of carrier is made based on the cheapest option and in 99% of cases it is the Amazon partner courier and the billing is done directly by Amazon.
Container Unloading
Unload floor-loaded containers and stage goods for receiving, counting, and prep.
Quote Required
- What it covers: Unloading floor-loaded containers, moving goods into the warehouse, basic staging/organisation (e.g., by cartons/pallet positions) so receiving and processing can start efficiently.
- When it applies: When inventory arrives in a shipping container (20ft/40ft), especially floor-loaded (not palletised).
- How it's charged: Quoted separately (not included in the calculator). Container unloading varies heavily by load type, carton weight, packing density, access, and required handling, so pricing is agreed with you after we review the details.
- Notes: If you can share container size, approximate carton count, product type/weight, and whether it's floor-loaded vs palletised, we can confirm scope and quote quickly.
Pallet Processing
Build and label pallets to Amazon inbound requirements.
Processing
- What it covers: Stacking/structuring the pallet load safely, basic stability checks.
- When it applies: When your shipment is sent by pallet rather than parcel.
- How it's charged: Per pallet processed. If you do not specify, we choose to send on a pallet when it is more financially efficient, taking into account the transport fees and the fees charged by us for the preparation.
- Notes: Always combined with wrapping for stability.
Wrapping Foil & Outside Pallet
Stretch-wrap pallet loads to stabilize and protect them in transit.
Processing
- What it covers: Applying stretch film to secure the pallet load, including both labour and materials.
- When it applies: To all pallet shipments.
- How it's charged: Per pallet wrapped.
- Notes: Always used alongside Pallet Processing.
Case Processing
Condition cartons for dispatch (taping, reinforcement, compliance prep).
Processing
- What it covers: Carton conditioning for shipment readiness (e.g., securing, reinforcing, preparing for labels).
- When it applies: All boxes sent to Amazon that contain products prepared by us, whether shipped on pallets or as individual cartons, except for forwarding only services.
- How it's charged: Per case/carton processed.
- Notes: It does not include the cost of the box, it is charged both in situations where the boxes are reused and when a new box is needed.
Only Forwarding Case
Forward ready cartons with minimal handling (no unit-level prep).
Processing
- What it covers: Handling cartons as-is and labeling them for dispatch/forwarding.
- When it applies: When cartons are already compliant and don't require unit prep.
- How it's charged: Per case/carton forwarded.
- Notes: This service applies and is charged only when boxes must be forwarded without being opened and without receiving or inspecting individual units.
New Carton Box
Supply of a new small carton for re-packing or right-sizing.
Supplies
- What it covers: One new empty carton.
- When it applies: This applies if products arrive unpacked, in damaged cartons, or when existing cartons create higher prep and shipping costs than using new, right-sized cartons.
- How it's charged: Per carton used depending on size.
- Notes: Labour for re-packing/conditioning is charged under the relevant Case Processing service. New cartons are classified by approximate external volume as Small (under ~70 litres), Medium (~70–110 litres), and Large (over ~110 litres) to keep carton pricing simple and consistent.
Amazon Standard Size Pallet
Supply a compliant pallet for Amazon inbound shipments.
Supplies
- What it covers: Supply of an Amazon standard size pallet.
- When it applies: When a new pallet is required (no pallet provided or pallet is non-compliant/damaged).
- How it's charged: Per pallet supplied.
- Notes: Pallet supply is separate from Pallet Processing.
Storage
Warehouse storage priced by volume (m³), pro-rated by time held.
Storage
- What it covers: Secure storage of inventory in our facility with tracking and staged dispatch options.
- When it applies: Storage is charged only when you request that goods are held for later shipment instead of being dispatched to Amazon after arrival. Short operational holds (a few days) due to listing issues or to consolidate shipments into a more cost-efficient plan are not charged.
- How it's charged: Charged per cubic metre (m³), calculated based on the number of days the items are stored.
- Notes: Volume is based on the space your cartons/pallets occupy.
Returns Handling Surcharge
Additional handling for Amazon returns/removals due to extra intake work.
Returns
- What it covers: Opening boxes and removing Amazon packaging; counting and sorting by SKU; condition checking; accurate logging in the spreadsheet.
- When it applies: Any inbound delivery that is an Amazon return or removal order.
- How it's charged: Charged as a surcharge on top of standard Receiving & Inspection: per returned unit and per Amazon return box, based on actual processing.
- Notes: After check-in, returned units can be re-prepped and forwarded back to Amazon using standard services above.
Product eligibility — prep & storage policy
Products eligible for prep and storage must meet all of the following:
Maximum purchase value: up to £100 per unit (price from distributor/manufacturer).
Why: to limit financial risk if compensation is needed in the unlikely event of damage.
Maximum dimension: up to 100 cm on the largest side.
Why: oversized goods create handling and safety constraints that slow operations and increase costs.
These limits keep our FBA prep UK service predictable, compliant and cost‑effective for all sellers. Items above these thresholds are not accepted under the standard service. For special handling (liquids, hazmat, temperature‑controlled), we'll confirm feasibility and quote separately.
WHY DO OUR CLIENTS LOVE US?
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Cost-efficiency
- Communicativeness
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