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Prep center · Wilmington, DE

East Coast Prep and Ship

Wilmington, DEFounded 2023eastcoastprepandship.com ↗

Reviewed · 2026-06-01

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 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.
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

$budget

New customer signup fee $75. Wholesale/private-label single-unit prep: Tier 1 (500-1200 units) $1.10, Tier 2 (1201-2500) $0.95, Tier 3 (2501-4000) $0.80; Amazon/WFS labels-only $0.85/$0.75/$0.65. Online arbitrage single-unit: $1.50 / $1.30 / $1.15. Multipack/bundles +$0.30 per added unit. Product insert $0.10. Small oversized +$2.00/unit; large oversized 25-48in +$5.00, 48in+ +$10/unit. Shoes $1.75-$2.50. Fragile $0.50/unit. Price includes receiving, inspection, UPC covering and sticker removal, dunnage, FNSKU labels, polybag with suffocation warning. Storage: bin $0.50/cu ft/mo, pallet $40/mo. Hazmat $5/shipment. Ungating photos $10/brand. Special requests $40/hr. $50 service fee for accounts under 200 units/mo. Minimum 20 units per outbound FBA shipment.

Retrieved 2026-06-01

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FAQ

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Where is East Coast Prep and Ship located?
East Coast Prep and Ship operates in Wilmington, DE. DE is a tax-free state for inventory storage, which can reduce sales-tax nexus exposure.
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 new customer signup fee $75. Wholesale/private-label single-unit prep: Tier 1 (500-1200 units) $1.10, Tier 2 (1201-2500) $0.95, Tier 3 (2501-4000) $0.80; Amazon/WFS labels-only $0.85/$0.75/$0.65. Online arbitrage single-unit: $1.50 / $1.30 / $1.15. Multipack/bundles +$0.30 per added unit. Product insert $0.10. Small oversized +$2.00/unit; large oversized 25-48in +$5.00, 48in+ +$10/unit. Shoes $1.75-$2.50. Fragile $0.50/unit. Price includes receiving, inspection, UPC covering and sticker removal, dunnage, FNSKU labels, polybag with suffocation warning. Storage: bin $0.50/cu ft/mo, pallet $40/mo. Hazmat $5/shipment. Ungating photos $10/brand. Special requests $40/hr. $50 service fee for accounts under 200 units/mo. Minimum 20 units per outbound FBA shipment.
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 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 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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