FBA prep done right — from $0.65 a unit.
Inspection, FNSKU labeling, and shipment straight into Amazon FBA, run out of our 15,000 sq ft Illinois warehouse. 24–48 hour turnaround. No minimums. No long-term lock-in. Send us your inventory — we get it shelf-ready and into FBA fast.
What’s included at $0.65/unit
Three things are standard on every unit — the prep that actually gets your inventory accepted at the fulfillment center the first time.
Inspection — every unit checked for condition, expiry, and Amazon compliance before it ships.
FNSKU labeling — correct FNSKU barcode applied to each sellable unit, over the manufacturer barcode.
Outbound to FBA — boxed, labeled, and shipped into your Amazon inbound plan with tracking.
Add-ons, priced as you need them
Anything beyond inspect-label-ship is quoted per unit so you only pay for what your products actually require — no padded bundles.
Poly-bagging & suffocation labeling
Bundling & multi-packs
Bubble wrap & fragile protection
Kitting & assembly
Expiration / lot tracking
Storage between shipments
Warning & hazmat labels
Marketing inserts & thank-you cards
A real warehouse, not a middleman. Owner-operated, 17,000+ orders a month, out of our own 15,000 sq ft Illinois facility.
No minimums, no lock-in. Start with 25 units or 25,000. Scale up or down with your volume — no contracts.
Sourcing + prep under one roof. We also run daily wholesale product leads and a closeout store — buy inventory and have it prepped without a second vendor.
Transparent, bottom-quartile pricing. $0.65/unit when the industry runs $0.40–$2.00. You see the rate before you commit.
Why sellers move their prep to Hardway
With Amazon’s prep-program changes pushing sellers off in-house FBA prep, the question isn’t whether to outsource — it’s who you trust with your inventory. We’re built for brands that are actually growing.
Start with a quote →FNSKU labeling, done correctly
A wrong or missing FNSKU is one of the fastest ways to get a shipment held or commingled. Every sellable unit we prep gets its correct FNSKU barcode applied over the manufacturer barcode, verified against your shipment plan. It’s included in the $0.65 standard rate — not billed as an extra. See our full FNSKU labeling guide. New to how prep works? Read what FBA prep actually involves and how FBA prep costs break down.
How it works
Get a quote
Tell us your volume, channels, and product type. We send per-unit pricing — no call required.
Send inventory
Ship to our Illinois warehouse. We receive and count within 24h.
We prep
Inspect, FNSKU-label, and box to Amazon spec — 24–48h standard.
Into FBA
Shipped into your inbound plan with tracking. You sell.
FBA prep FAQs
How much does FBA prep cost?
Our standard rate is $0.65 per unit, which covers inspection, FNSKU labeling, and outbound shipment into FBA. The industry typically runs $0.40–$2.00 per unit. Add-ons like poly-bagging, bundling, or bubble wrap are quoted separately so you only pay for what your products need.
What’s your turnaround time?
Standard turnaround is 24–48 hours from receiving to outbound under normal conditions — in line with or faster than the industry standard.
Is there a minimum order?
No. We have no monthly minimum — start at any volume. Many large prep centers require 500 to 15,000 units a month; we take small sellers and scale with you.
What’s included in the standard price?
Inspection, FNSKU labeling, and outbound shipment into FBA are standard on every unit. Everything else — poly-bagging, bundling, kitting, bubble wrap, storage — is an optional add-on, quoted per unit.
Where are you located?
We prep out of our own 15,000 sq ft warehouse in Homer Glen, Illinois (Chicago metro), processing 17,000+ orders a month.
Do I have to sign a contract?
No long-term lock-in. You pay per unit for what you ship and scale up or down as your volume moves.
Get your FBA prep quote
Send us your details and we’ll come back with per-unit pricing for your products. No phone call required to get a number.
Request received.
We’ll send your per-unit prep quote within one business day. Check your inbox — and add clientsuccess@hardwayenterprises.com so it doesn’t get filtered.