Sellers who watch their sourcing costs tend to notice PrimeTime Prep first for its Oregon location, since the state has no sales tax and the company markets that as a direct saving for OA and RA buyers. Founded in 2022 by Anthony and Zach, it runs two warehouses: Portland, OR and Lincoln, NE, the latter pitched as a central shipping point for the lower 48. Pricing is published openly in two tiers, a higher OA/RA tier around $1.20 per unit and a lower wholesale and private-label tier of roughly $0.65 to $0.75 with volume discounts, each with its own storage schedule. It covers receiving, FNSKU labeling, polybagging, bubble wrap, plus apparel, liquids, shoes, and importing from China. An unusual extra is managed Amazon replenishment starting at $39 per month for up to ten ASINs. Sister company PrimeTime Fulfillment handles 3PL and DTC under the same ownership.
What sets them apart
- Founded in 2022 by Anthony and Zach, who together claim 30+ years of combined experience in e-commerce, Amazon management, private label brands, transportation, retail management, and 3PL.
- Two warehouse locations: Portland, OR 97202 (Oregon is sales-tax-free, marketed explicitly as a cost-saving benefit for OA/RA sourcing) and Lincoln, NE (positioned as the geographic center of the lower 48 states for shipping efficiency).
- Publishes a two-tier pricing structure publicly: a higher OA/RA tier ($1.20/unit standard) and a lower wholesale/private-label tier ($0.65 - $0.75/unit with volume discounts), with distinct storage schedules for each tier.
- Offers managed Amazon replenishment services starting at $39/month for up to 10 ASINs, an unusual value-add beyond standard prep.
- Sister company PrimeTime Fulfillment (primetimefulfillment.com) handles 3PL/DTC fulfillment, indicating an integrated prep-plus-fulfillment operation under the same ownership.
Services & channels
- Marketplaces
- Amazon FBA, Shopify / DTC, Wholesale / B2B
- Business models
- Online Arbitrage, Retail Arbitrage, Wholesale, Private Label, Imports
- Specialized
- Oversized / Bulky, Fragile, Apparel, Liquids, Shoes
- Value-add
- Storage & Warehousing, DTC Pick & Pack, Returns Processing, Removal Processing, Photography, Freight / LTL Receiving, Importing (China)
- Locations
- Portland, OR · Lincoln, NE
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