True to its name, Flat Rate Prep keeps the math simple: a single $2.25-per-unit rate covers all standard prep, including bubble wrap, poly bags, sticker removal, outbound boxes, and 14 days of storage, with no hidden fees. Bundles run $3.75 for up to three items, and a $3.00 surcharge applies to oversized, glass and liquids, fragile, merchant-fulfilled, or unprepaid return items. Operating from a climate-controlled facility in Madison, Wisconsin, the company was founded in 2015 and moved to a larger space in 2018, reporting 620,000-plus items prepped and 27,000-plus shipments since. It lists itself as an Amazon Seller Central Partner Network Service Partner and handles oversized, fragile, liquids, books and media, and apparel. Turnaround is 24 to 48 hours. A one-time new-client setup fee of $179.99 applies. For Amazon FBA and FBM sellers who want predictable, all-in pricing, the flat structure removes the guesswork.
What sets them apart
- Founded 2015; relocated to current larger facility in 2018 -- 620,000+ items prepped and 27,000+ shipments since relocation
- Amazon Seller Central Partner Network Service Partner (first-party claim on homepage)
- All-inclusive $2.25/unit flat rate covers bubble wrap, poly bags, sticker removal, boxes, and 14 days storage with no hidden fees
- Climate-controlled facility with multiple loading docks in Madison, WI; UPS Amazon-partnered carrier outbound averages $0.21-$0.25/lb to MDW2
Services & channels
- Marketplaces
- Amazon FBA, Amazon FBM / SFP
- Business models
- Online Arbitrage, Retail Arbitrage, Wholesale
- Specialized
- Oversized / Bulky, Fragile, Liquids, Books & Media, Apparel
- Value-add
- Storage & Warehousing, Returns Processing, FBA Shipment Plan Creation
- Locations
- Madison, WI
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