PrepFort started in a basement in 2021 and grew to a 30,000 sq ft facility by 2024, almost entirely through word-of-mouth. The warehouse sits minutes from O'Hare International Airport in Wood Dale, IL. It is a Certified Amazon Partner Organization and a vetted FBA prep provider, and it is EDI-compliant for B2B sellers. What stands out is the transparency: PrepFort publishes a tiered per-pack rate of $0.65 per unit for 1 to 3 items, $0.95 for 4 to 6, and $1.25 for 7 to 9. A $300 monthly minimum applies on startup plans, and storage runs $40 per pallet or $5 per bin. Core prep covers FNSKU labeling, polybagging, suffocation labels, inspection, and expiration and lot tracking, with fragile and oversized handling. It holds a 4.6 Google rating across 9 reviews and serves Amazon FBA, Walmart WFS, Shopify, eBay, and wholesale sellers.
What sets them apart
- Started in a basement in 2021; grew to 30,000 sq ft by 2024 through word-of-mouth
- Certified Amazon Partner Organization and 'Officially Vetted and Verified Amazon FBA Prep Service Provider'
- Located minutes from O'Hare International Airport in Wood Dale, IL
- Transparent published pricing schedule with no surprise fees; EDI-compliant for B2B
Services & channels
- Marketplaces
- Amazon FBA, Walmart WFS, Shopify / DTC, eBay, Wholesale / B2B
- Business models
- Online Arbitrage, Wholesale, Private Label
- Specialized
- Fragile, Oversized / Bulky
- Value-add
- Storage & Warehousing, DTC Pick & Pack, Returns Processing, Kitting Bundling, Freight / LTL Receiving
- Locations
- Wood Dale, IL
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