Marketplace Prep has turned fragile-goods handling into a genuine specialty, having processed more than 750,000 glass items including over 500,000 hand-blown glass ornaments. It was founded in 2020 by James McConnell Jr., a co-founder of Sellers United who previously managed 200,000-plus units across multiple warehouses, and its 8,750 square foot Fort Worth facility now processes 50,000-plus units monthly with a full pallet receiving dock. Pricing is all-in per unit and volume-tiered, from $1.50 at the Bronze level down to $0.75 once you reach the Gold and Platinum tiers, with a 500 unit monthly minimum. Storage runs $1 per pallet per day. The service list is detailed, covering suffocation and expiration labels, defect logging, shipment creation, and case forwarding. Every client works with one dedicated account manager under its One Account Manager. Always model. Google rating: 5 across 1 review.
What sets them apart
- Processed 750,000+ glass items including 500,000+ hand-blown glass ornaments - demonstrated fragile/breakable specialization
- Founded by James McConnell Jr., co-founder of Sellers United, who previously managed 200,000+ units across multiple warehouses
- 8,750 sq ft facility in Fort Worth TX processes 50,000+ units monthly with full pallet receiving dock
- Dedicated single account manager model - 'One Account Manager. Always' - no rotating agents
Services & channels
- Marketplaces
- Amazon FBA, Shopify / DTC, Wholesale / B2B
- Business models
- Online Arbitrage, Retail Arbitrage, Wholesale, Private Label
- Specialized
- Fragile, Oversized / Bulky
- Value-add
- Storage & Warehousing, DTC Pick & Pack, Freight / LTL Receiving, Bundling Kitting, Case Forwarding
- Locations
- Fort Worth, TX
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