FBA prep done right — $0.85 a unit, all in.
Receiving, inspection, FNSKU labeling, poly-bagging, carton packing and shipment straight into Amazon FBA — one rate, no add-on billing — run out of our 15,000 sq ft Illinois warehouse. 24–48 hour turnaround. No monthly or unit minimums. No long-term lock-in. Send us your inventory — we get it shelf-ready and into FBA fast.
What’s included in the all-in rate
One rate per unit covers everything that gets your inventory accepted at the fulfillment center the first time — no separate labeling, bagging, or carton fees.
Receiving & inspection — every unit counted and checked for condition, expiry, and Amazon compliance before it ships. No separate carton receipt fee.
FNSKU labeling — correct FNSKU barcode applied to each sellable unit, over the manufacturer barcode.
Poly-bagging & suffocation labels — included where Amazon requires them, not billed as an extra.
Carton packing & outbound to FBA — boxed, labeled, and shipped into your Amazon inbound plan with tracking.
Add-ons, priced as you need them
Anything beyond the all-in rate is quoted per unit so you only pay for what your products actually require — no padded bundles.
Bundling & multi-packs — $0.40/unit
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. hands-on team, 17,000+ orders a month, out of our own 15,000 sq ft Illinois facility.
No monthly or unit 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, all-in pricing. $0.85/unit covering inspection, FNSKU, poly-bag and outbound — where the industry quotes $0.40–$2.00 and then bills labeling, bagging and cartons on top. 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 all-in 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. Selling on Walmart too? We also run Walmart WFS prep from the same warehouse.
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 all-in rate is $0.85 per unit — covering receiving, inspection, FNSKU labeling, poly-bagging and suffocation labels where required, carton packing, and outbound shipment into FBA — dropping to $0.75 at 1,000+ units a month and $0.65 at 5,000+. There is a $35 minimum per inbound shipment. The industry typically runs $0.40–$2.00 per unit before add-ons. Extras like bundling ($0.40/unit) 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, carton packing, and outbound shipment into FBA are standard on every unit. Poly-bagging and suffocation labels where required are included too. Everything else — 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), with a hands-on team 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.
Is my inventory insured?
We carry warehouse legal liability coverage for goods in our care, custody, and control. Because that responds where we’re legally responsible rather than for full replacement value, we also recommend you carry your own stock policy for the full value of your inventory — we’ll walk you through the structure before you sign.
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 support@hardwayenterprises.com so it doesn’t get filtered.
What brands say after switching.
“Matt at Hardway has exceeded expectations, and I say this after experiencing an absolute nightmare with a larger warehouse in the same area. Since switching to Hardway, orders are fulfilled exactly as promised. Emails are answered immediately. Mistakes are admitted. Billing makes sense. Returns are back on the shelf immediately… An absolute night and day difference from the previous warehouse.”