If startup and minimum fees are a sticking point, Montana Prep & Ship makes a clear pitch: no startup, monthly, or minimum charges, stated plainly on its Billings homepage. The center carries a 4.5 Google rating across 8 reviews and claims more than 10 years of industry experience. Its volume pricing runs deeper than most in the state, stepping from $1.00 per unit down through five tiers to $0.60 per unit at 10,000-plus a month. Turnaround is quick at 24 to 48 hours, and the center backs it with a 10 percent discount if a shipment is not ready by end of business on the 48th hour after receiving. Stored inventory sits under video surveillance, with free storage included for the first 14 days. The center supports FBA, Shopify, and eBay sellers running online arbitrage, retail arbitrage, and wholesale.
What sets them apart
- No startup, monthly, or minimum fees - explicitly stated on homepage
- 10% discount applied if shipment is not ready by end of business on the 48th hour after receiving
- Video surveillance for stored inventory
- Free storage up to 14 days included
- 10+ years industry experience claimed
- Five-tier volume pricing down to $0.60/unit at 10,000+ units/month
Services & channels
- Marketplaces
- Amazon FBA, Shopify / DTC, eBay
- Business models
- Online Arbitrage, Retail Arbitrage, Wholesale
- Value-add
- Storage & Warehousing, Returns Processing
- Locations
- Billings, MT
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