A prep center with experience and trust
Finding the perfect prep center to call home can be hard. Our team of dedicated managers and employess will make the transition easy and efficiant.
Ship Prep Store
Located in Houston, TX
We accept Online/Retail Arbitrage, Wholesale & Private Label!
Pallet Storage Available
WHAT WE OFFFER
EXPERIENCED TEAM
Each member of our team has gone through great training and understanding on how to handle every product for our clients – we've worked a number of years in our field and understand the logistics that are needed to succeed
QUALITY EVERYTIME
We pay a lot of attention to each and every detail, because we know that we are in charge of our clients products and lively hood. We are a one stop shop for prep services, shipping and storage
STRAIGHT FORWARD PRICING
With our straight forward and simple pricing, You can rest assured that there will not be any surprise charges. Your inventory is being prepped to industry standards and in a timely manner.
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PRICING AND POLICIES
Flat Rates Starting at $1.00 per unit
REQUIREMENTS
1. - Inventory Lab Preferred but Not needed
2. - Minimum of 250 Units/Month (50 Units per shipment)
3.- NO Signup Fee - Shouldn't Have to Pay a company to start your services
BASE (<1,000 Units/Month):
Prices include Standard Size Polybags & Bubble Wrap!
$1.00 Single Unit
$1.75 for Multipacks/Bundles (Up To 5 Units - Negotiable pricing on Additional Unit)
We can also Customize Bundles and offer a quantity discount
MISC:
New Shipping Boxes - $2.50 Each (We always reuse as many inbound boxes as we can!)
Large Polybags – $0.50 Each (18x24 or Larger)
Sticker Removal – $0.20 / Unit
Funko Pops – $2.75 (incl. bubble wrap and Funko box)
Shoes – $3.75 / Unit (incl. Quality Inspection and rubber band for box lid)
Small Oversize – $2 / Unit (13+ inches)
Oversize – $3 / Unit (18+ inches)
Stretch Wrap – $3 / Unit
Merchant Fulfillment – $3.75 / Order
Pallet Storage – $35 Per Pallet/ Month if space is available
LTL Shipping – $25 /Pallet
Hazmat - $4 / Outbound Box
VOLUME DISCOUNTS:
We go by calendar month so you will be billed based on total units sent in for that month. We have a Minimum of 250 Units/Month. If the minimum is not met, you will be billed for the difference to meet the minimum.
Multipacks/Bundles (Up To 5 Units - $.50/Additional Unit):
<1k at $1.00 Single / $1.75 Multi
1k–2k at $.90 Single / $1.65 Multi
2k–4k at $0.80 Single / $1.45 Multi
4k+ at $0.70 Single / $1.35 Multi
The Process & Policies
We believe in keeping everything as SIMPLE as possible!
This is the Process for our Prep Center and Services
You place your Online/Supplier Orders as you normally would, just use our warehouse address.
We built a full spreadsheet entry system with AirTable where you will provide all of the product data.
We receive your packages and they are sorted onto your shelf spot daily.
You are given a dedicated once per week shipping day and account Manager who is in charge of your shipment every single week. A once per week shipment allows for larger batches to be done at once which saves you on the inbound UPS cost to Amazon. You can always request extra shipments of course if needed.
We use Slack for all Communication to ensure quick replies.
During your shipment via Inventory Lab, your Shipping Manager will be in touch on Slack if there are any questions about items, box damage, etc as well as update the status of all products on AirTable.
We create your shipments from scratch and take care of ALL the data entry for you! Using the info you provide on AirTable, we will enter the Supplier-Buy Cost-Expiration-Etc so you can truly be as hands off as possible!
Once your shipment is complete, you will receive an email with a list of any issue items such as box damage. Once you have a return label from the retailer, simply attach it to that email and we will send it back to the retailer at no extra charge.
Place more orders, repeat over and over!
CLIENT FEEDBACK
Rachel Foreman
Handing over our prepping was nerve wrecking at first but has been a game changer with ShipPrepStore - We are extremely happy with there communication and prep service for our Amazon inventory. I would definetly say to give them a try so you can focus on the bigger picture. Very satisfied with the prep service and customer service. We will continue to use them for our prep and storage needs.
Walter Alexander
We can now say that our time is more valuable then our prep time. With switching over and getting a prep service that knows what they are doing, makes a world of difference. We have everything shipped to their warehouse and get an inventory report which makes it much much easier for us to grow our business. I am happy with the interest they put into our company and they are very personable , I was easily able to pick up the phone and speak with someone instead of just emails back and forth. Great service and a great people - I would recommend them for anyone trying to grow their online business.
Restricted Items
Over time, we have found which products work best for our workflows and business model as a Prep Center. This is a list of products that we no longer accept.
Glass/Breakable - This includes Candles, Jars, Cups, Glasses, etc.
Cleaners with spray nozzles.
Bags/Cans of Pet Food - Smaller treats are accepted.
Extra Large Items - Vacuums, Pools, Speakers, Etc.
Perfume/Plug In Fragrances
FAQ
How much is the fee for storage?
We include 30 days of FREE storage! If we are holding product longer than 30 days, it is billed at $10/Medium Box size.
What are the requirements or minimums?
250 Units per Month with 50 Units minimum per shipment. *If less than 300 units are sent, there will be an added invoice for the difference. Active Inventory Lab Subscription - $150 Sign Up Fee.
Are my items covered by your insurance?
Yes! We took out a policy specifically that covers all client inventory in our warehouse.
What are the benefits of using this type of service?
Simple: You get SPACE and TIME back in your life so you can focus on the fun part of the business, Sourcing!
With user permissions, can you access my bank and important info?
Nope! We can only create/view shipments & inventory.
Is there a specific length of time commitment?
There is no time commitment for our service, although we’d love to work with Sellers long term to help them scale their business!
I don’t want anyone stealing my suppliers, do you have a non-compete?
We can assure you, there is zero desire to ‘steal’ anyones suppliers as we have our own and would never destroy our reputation to make a few bucks. If you do have any concerns about this, we are happy to sign a Non-Compete & NDA.
What type of products do you accept?
We accept nearly all categories! Our top products we handle are Health/Personal Care, Beauty, Shoes, Toys and Grocery.
What do you do with the packing slips and samples/gifts?
We keep a ‘personal box’ on your shelf and once it is full, we can ship it directly to you!
Do you accept deliveries via DoorDash/3rd Party?
We accept these type of deliveries between 9a-3p. Deliveries after hours or on weekends are not accepted.
If you're interested in hearing more about the way we work, have a business proposal, or are interested in pricing or process, we'd love to hear from you.