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Prep center · Temple, TX

Brown Box Ninja

Temple, TXFounded 2014brownboxninja.com ↗+1-254-271-4788

Reviewed · 2026-06-01

Editor summary

Brown Box Ninja is a Temple, Texas FBA prep center operating since 2014, run by managing member Amanda Sheppard. Per-unit FBA prep runs $0.90 to $1.30 per single unit (tiered by volume, no setup fee and no minimum order), covering inspection, FNSKU labeling, poly bagging, expiration dating, bundling, boxing, and shipping to Amazon, with a stated 1 to 2 business day turnaround. It handles retail and online arbitrage, wholesale, private label, and select hazmat. Beyond FBA prep it also offers merchant fulfillment, carton forwarding, kitting, cross-docking, and pallet storage at $20.00 per pallet per month, so it is a multi-service 3PL with FBA prep as the lead service.

Owner / operator:
Amanda Sheppard
Stated turnaround:
1-2 business days
Operating since:
2014 (12 yrs)

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At a glance

2014Founded12 yrs operating
14Servicesprep + adjacent
1-2 business daysTurnaroundstated SLA

Services offered

Services offered

FNSKU labeling
Amazon's per-seller-per-SKU barcode applied before inventory enters an FC. Required for FBA.
Inspection
Per-unit visual and functional QC. Catches damage before Amazon's receive team does.
Bundling
Bundling multiple SKUs into a single buyable unit (e.g., starter packs, gift sets).
Prep
Receiving, labeling, repackaging your inventory to Amazon's exact specs before each shipment.
Polybagging
Suffocation-warning polybagging for soft, fragile, or multi-pack items per Amazon's prep policy.
Long-term storage
Bulk storage beyond Amazon's 6-month long-term limit, often cheaper than FC overage fees.
Expiration-date scan
Expiration-date scanning and rotation for FBA's required date-coded inventory.
Walmart prep
Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) prep alongside FBA prep.
FBM fulfillment
Fulfilled-by-Merchant order pick-pack-ship for Amazon orders that bypass FBA.
Hazmat prep
Handling for hazmat-classified items (batteries, aerosols, flammables). Most prep centers won't.
Kitting
Combining loose components into a single SKU before sending to Amazon. Reduces FBA fees.
Multi-channel fulfillment
Order pick-pack-ship for Shopify, eBay, Walmart, or other channels alongside FBA.
DTC fulfillment
Direct-to-consumer pick-pack-ship fulfillment for Shopify, WooCommerce, and other DTC channels.
LTL freight
LTL freight handling for inbound pallet shipments.

Pricing

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Pay-as-you-go FBA single unit: base charge $1.30/item; 2-unit bundle base $1.82/bundle; shoes $1.50/item; FBA carton forwarding $5.20/carton. FBA large-volume tiers: Green Belt $1.25/unit (5,000 units/mo), Blue Belt $1.00/unit (10,000/mo), Black Belt $0.90/unit (over 10,000/mo); bundles add $0.25 per additional item. No setup fee, no minimum order. The per-item fee includes inventory reconciliation, basic inspection, FNSKU label, poly bag, expiration date, sold-as-set, completion of the FBA plan in Amazon, boxing, applying shipping labels, and carrier pickup. Warehouse storage $20.00 per pallet per month (up to 80 cubic feet).

Retrieved 2026-06-01

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Where is Brown Box Ninja located?
Brown Box Ninja operates in Temple, TX.
What services does Brown Box Ninja offer?
Brown Box Ninja offers 14 core services: FNSKU labeling, Inspection, Bundling, Prep, Polybagging, Long-term storage, Expiration-date scan, Walmart prep, FBM fulfillment, Hazmat prep, Kitting, Multi-channel fulfillment, DTC fulfillment, LTL freight. See the Services Offered section above for a one-line description of each.
What does Brown Box Ninja charge?
Brown Box Ninja pay-as-you-go FBA single unit: base charge $1.30/item; 2-unit bundle base $1.82/bundle; shoes $1.50/item; FBA carton forwarding $5.20/carton. FBA large-volume tiers: Green Belt $1.25/unit (5,000 units/mo), Blue Belt $1.00/unit (10,000/mo), Black Belt $0.90/unit (over 10,000/mo); bundles add $0.25 per additional item. No setup fee, no minimum order. The per-item fee includes inventory reconciliation, basic inspection, FNSKU label, poly bag, expiration date, sold-as-set, completion of the FBA plan in Amazon, boxing, applying shipping labels, and carrier pickup. Warehouse storage $20.00 per pallet per month (up to 80 cubic feet).
Is Brown Box Ninja currently accepting new clients?
Brown Box Ninja indicates they are accepting new clients as of our last review. Capacity changes seasonally, especially during Q4 prep season. Confirm directly via their website or phone before committing volume.
Does Brown Box Ninja handle hazmat?
Yes. Brown Box Ninja accepts hazmat-classified items (batteries, aerosols, flammables, lithium cells per DOT classifications). Confirm specific category coverage and any DOT certification requirements directly with the operator before shipping restricted inventory.
How long has Brown Box Ninja been operating?
Brown Box Ninja has been operating since 2014 (12 years as of our last review). Long operating history relative to the rest of our directory.

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