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Central MT Prep N Ship

MTFounded 2019centralmtprepnship.com ↗406-868-6392

Reviewed · 2026-09-28

Website online · checked 2026-10-19

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Prep specialist

Editor summary

  • Operating since 2019 (7 years)
  • Tax-free Montana location (no inventory sales tax)

Central MT Prep N Ship is a family-owned Montana prep shop running since 2019, in a state with no sales tax, with owner Melody Henrie and her named team pictured on the site. The card is published and per-unit: $1.00 per unit under 1,000 a month, $0.90 above, wholesale same-SKU runs at $0.80, with a $50 one-time registration and same-day FBM at $2.25. It preps for Amazon FBA, Walmart WFS, eBay, and Shopify. Read the terms before shipping: inventory the seller has not made arrangements for within 90 days of notification is deemed abandoned under the posted policy, disputes must be raised within 20 days of a shipment, and weekly invoices carry a $35 late fee. The operation publishes no city, so we list it at the state level.

Operating since:
2019 (7 yrs)

At a glance

2019Founded7 yrs operating
9Servicesprep + adjacent
Tax-freeInventory taxstate of MT

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).
Shopify fulfillment
Direct-to-consumer order fulfillment for Shopify stores.
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.
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.

Pricing

$$mid

Published rates: https://www.centralmtprepnship.com/prices (re-read live 2026-09-28). Per-unit FBA prep: $1.00/unit (under 1,000/mo), $0.90 (1,000+), priced on monthly volume. Wholesale same-SKU 100+ units $0.80. $50 one-time registration, non-refundable. Shoes $1.00/$0.90, plus a $3.00 box fee per XL box on large shoe shipments. Bundles $0.35, 5 items max per bundle (the page does not say whether the $0.35 is per bundle or per item); oversized bundle $0.50. Poly bag $0.20, XL poly $0.50. FBM same-day $2.25 ($2.00 at 1,000+, prep and shipping materials included). Fragile $0.10/sq ft. XL boxes for shoes or large items $3.50 (the same page also lists the $3.00 XL shoe box fee above). Posted terms: invoiced weekly and due on receipt; a $35 late fee on invoices 5 days past due (the page also says $35 for each week an invoice stays unpaid); shipments do not move with unpaid invoices; items not on the inventory sheet are held 90 days then disposed of; inventory the seller has not made arrangements for within 90 days of notification is deemed abandoned; disputes within 20 days of shipment; PayPal and Payoneer not accepted.

Retrieved 2026-09-28

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FAQ

Common questions about Central MT Prep N Ship.

Where is Central MT Prep N Ship located?
Central MT Prep N Ship operates in MT. MT has no statewide sales tax. Whether that changes a seller's own tax obligations depends on the seller's situation, not on the prep center.
What services does Central MT Prep N Ship offer?
Central MT Prep N Ship offers 9 core services: FNSKU labeling, Inspection, Bundling, Shopify fulfillment, Prep, Polybagging, Expiration-date scan, Walmart prep, FBM fulfillment. See the Services Offered section above for a one-line description of each.
What does Central MT Prep N Ship charge?
Central MT Prep N Ship pricing: Published rates: https://www.centralmtprepnship.com/prices (re-read live 2026-09-28). Per-unit FBA prep: $1.00/unit (under 1,000/mo), $0.90 (1,000+), priced on monthly volume. Wholesale same-SKU 100+ units $0.80. $50 one-time registration, non-refundable. Shoes $1.00/$0.90, plus a $3.00 box fee per XL box on large shoe shipments. Bundles $0.35, 5 items max per bundle (the page does not say whether the $0.35 is per bundle or per item); oversized bundle $0.50. Poly bag $0.20, XL poly $0.50. FBM same-day $2.25 ($2.00 at 1,000+, prep and shipping materials included). Fragile $0.10/sq ft. XL boxes for shoes or large items $3.50 (the same page also lists the $3.00 XL shoe box fee above). Posted terms: invoiced weekly and due on receipt; a $35 late fee on invoices 5 days past due (the page also says $35 for each week an invoice stays unpaid); shipments do not move with unpaid invoices; items not on the inventory sheet are held 90 days then disposed of; inventory the seller has not made arrangements for within 90 days of notification is deemed abandoned; disputes within 20 days of shipment; PayPal and Payoneer not accepted.
Is Central MT Prep N Ship currently accepting new clients?
Central MT Prep N Ship 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 Central MT Prep N Ship handle hazmat?
We have not recorded a yes or no on hazmat for Central MT Prep N Ship. If you sell batteries, aerosols, flammables, or lithium cells, confirm in writing with Central MT Prep N Ship which hazard classes they take before committing volume; many prep centers do not handle these categories.
How long has Central MT Prep N Ship been operating?
Central MT Prep N Ship has been operating since 2019 (7 years as of our last review). Established operating history relative to most prep centers in the directory.

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