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Prep center · Wilmington, DE

East Coast Prep and Ship

Wilmington, DEFounded 2023eastcoastprepandship.com ↗

Reviewed · 2026-09-28

Website online · checked 2026-10-19

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Editor summary

East Coast Prep and Ship is an FBA prep and ship operation in tax-free Wilmington, Delaware, prepping inbound inventory for Amazon FBA, Walmart WFS, Seller Fulfilled Prime, and DTC. Per-unit prep runs $0.80 to $1.50 across volume tiers, covering receiving, inspection, UPC covering, FNSKU labeling, and polybagging with suffocation warning. They handle wholesale, private label, and online arbitrage, with bin storage at $0.50 per cubic foot per month and pallet storage at $40 per month. Delaware's tax-free status means inbound products are not subject to sales tax.

Operating since:
2023 (3 yrs)

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At a glance

2023Founded3 yrs operating
14Servicesprep + adjacent
Tax-freeInventory taxstate of DE

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.
Returns processing
FBA / FBM returns processing: receive, inspect, regrade, restock, or dispose.
Walmart prep
Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) prep alongside FBA prep.
Product photography
Product photography for new ASINs or refreshed listings, shot on-site.
Seller Fulfilled Prime
Seller-Fulfilled Prime: ships in 1-2 days from your prep center to qualify for the Prime badge.
Hazmat prep
Handling for some hazmat-classified items, such as aerosols or flammables, which most prep centers won't take. Classes vary by operator, so confirm yours in writing.
Kitting
Combining loose components into a single SKU before sending to Amazon. Reduces FBA fees.
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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Published card: https://www.eastcoastprepandship.com/pricing. Two independent ladders with different entry volumes. Online arbitrage single-unit: Tier 1 (200-1200 units) $1.50, Tier 2 (1201-2500) $1.30, Tier 3 (2501-4000) $1.15; shoes $2.50/$2.25/$2.00. Wholesale/private-label single-unit: Tier 1 (500-1200) $1.10, Tier 2 (1201-2500) $0.95, Tier 3 (2501-4000) $0.80; Amazon/WFS labels-only $0.85/$0.75/$0.65; shoes $2.00/$1.85/$1.75 (re-read live 2026-09-24). A buyer under 500 units a month is not below their entry: they enter on the online-arbitrage ladder at $1.50. New customer signup fee $75. Both ladders: multipack/bundles +$0.30 per added unit, product insert $0.10, fragile $0.50/unit, small oversized (over 10lb or 18in) +$2.00/unit, large oversized 25-48in +$5.00 and 48in+ +$10/unit. Price includes receiving, inspection, UPC covering and sticker removal, dunnage, FNSKU labels, polybag with suffocation warning, do-not-separate and sold-as-set stickers. XL polybag $1.00; generic replacement shoe box $2.25; outbound boxes $2.25-$4.75. Storage: bin $0.50/cu ft/mo, pallet $40/mo. Pallet receiving $5, new pallet $10, palletizing $25; carton forwarding $5.00 (0-25) / $4.00 (25-50) / $3.00 (50+); container unload 20ft $375, 40ft $675. Hazmat $5/shipment (contact before shipping). Ungating photos $10/brand. Disposal $0.40/unit, $2.00 oversize. Invoice storage $15 processing. Special requests $40/hr. Two footnotes on the card decide small accounts. A $50 monthly service fee applies to any account that does not ship more than 200 units per month; outbound FBA shipments need a minimum of 20 units across all ASINs. Site names Amazon FBA, Walmart WFS, Seller Fulfilled and DTC; no eBay line. Re-read live 2026-09-03.

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Where is East Coast Prep and Ship located?
East Coast Prep and Ship operates in Wilmington, DE. DE 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 East Coast Prep and Ship offer?
East Coast Prep and Ship offers 14 core services: FNSKU labeling, Inspection, Bundling, Prep, Polybagging, Long-term storage, Returns processing, Walmart prep, Product photography, Seller Fulfilled Prime, Hazmat prep, Kitting, DTC fulfillment, LTL freight. See the Services Offered section above for a one-line description of each.
What does East Coast Prep and Ship charge?
East Coast Prep and Ship pricing: Published card: https://www.eastcoastprepandship.com/pricing. Two independent ladders with different entry volumes. Online arbitrage single-unit: Tier 1 (200-1200 units) $1.50, Tier 2 (1201-2500) $1.30, Tier 3 (2501-4000) $1.15; shoes $2.50/$2.25/$2.00. Wholesale/private-label single-unit: Tier 1 (500-1200) $1.10, Tier 2 (1201-2500) $0.95, Tier 3 (2501-4000) $0.80; Amazon/WFS labels-only $0.85/$0.75/$0.65; shoes $2.00/$1.85/$1.75 (re-read live 2026-09-24). A buyer under 500 units a month is not below their entry: they enter on the online-arbitrage ladder at $1.50. New customer signup fee $75. Both ladders: multipack/bundles +$0.30 per added unit, product insert $0.10, fragile $0.50/unit, small oversized (over 10lb or 18in) +$2.00/unit, large oversized 25-48in +$5.00 and 48in+ +$10/unit. Price includes receiving, inspection, UPC covering and sticker removal, dunnage, FNSKU labels, polybag with suffocation warning, do-not-separate and sold-as-set stickers. XL polybag $1.00; generic replacement shoe box $2.25; outbound boxes $2.25-$4.75. Storage: bin $0.50/cu ft/mo, pallet $40/mo. Pallet receiving $5, new pallet $10, palletizing $25; carton forwarding $5.00 (0-25) / $4.00 (25-50) / $3.00 (50+); container unload 20ft $375, 40ft $675. Hazmat $5/shipment (contact before shipping). Ungating photos $10/brand. Disposal $0.40/unit, $2.00 oversize. Invoice storage $15 processing. Special requests $40/hr. Two footnotes on the card decide small accounts. A $50 monthly service fee applies to any account that does not ship more than 200 units per month; outbound FBA shipments need a minimum of 20 units across all ASINs. Site names Amazon FBA, Walmart WFS, Seller Fulfilled and DTC; no eBay line. Re-read live 2026-09-03.
Is East Coast Prep and Ship currently accepting new clients?
East Coast Prep and 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 East Coast Prep and Ship handle hazmat?
Yes. East Coast Prep and Ship states that it takes at least some hazmat items. The pricing answer above includes their stated hazmat terms. Hazard classes, quantity limits and pre-approval rules differ by operator, so confirm in writing which classes East Coast Prep and Ship takes before shipping batteries, aerosols, flammables, or lithium cells.
How long has East Coast Prep and Ship been operating?
East Coast Prep and Ship has been operating since 2023 (3 years as of our last review). Newer operator; cross-check recent reviews and named-staff tenure for added signal.

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