DM Prep does more than label boxes. Out of Libertyville, IL, roughly 40 minutes from the nearest Amazon warehouse, it runs a product buyout service: using a resale certificate, it can purchase tax-free from suppliers on a client's behalf for a 3 to 5 percent commission, which is a useful lever for sourcing-heavy sellers. Volume-tiered FNSKU labeling runs $0.45 to $0.90 per unit, Small and Light is $0.35, and the menu extends to bundle assembly, removals, FBM orders, hazmat, and oversized handling, with storage from $5 to $25 per box or pallet monthly. It reports processing over 100,000 units a month and advertises Russian-speaking support staff. Channels cover Amazon FBA and FBM, Walmart Marketplace, eBay, and Etsy, serving online arbitrage, retail arbitrage, and wholesale sellers with 24 to 48 hour turnaround. Its Google rating is 5.0 from 1 review.
What sets them apart
- Located in Libertyville, IL - stated to be 40 minutes from the nearest Amazon warehouse
- Processes over 100,000 units per month per homepage claim
- Offers Russian-speaking support staff (explicitly advertised)
- Operates a product buyout service with resale certificate, enabling tax-free purchasing from suppliers on behalf of clients (3 - 5% commission)
Services & channels
- Marketplaces
- Amazon FBA, Amazon FBM / SFP, Walmart Marketplace, eBay, Etsy
- Business models
- Online Arbitrage, Retail Arbitrage, Wholesale
- Specialized
- Hazmat, Oversized / Bulky
- Value-add
- Storage & Warehousing, DTC Pick & Pack, Returns Processing, Removal Processing, Sourcing & Buying
- Locations
- Libertyville, IL
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