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Express Prep

WiltshireFounded 2022expressprep.co.uk+44 1249 698035

Reviewed · 2026-09-14
Full 3PL

General fulfillment operation with a verified FBA prep service. Never ranked and never counted in our prep-specialist stats.

Editor summary

Express Prep is a Wiltshire third-party logistics provider at Hangar 45 in Calne, running order fulfilment, pick and pack, warehousing and marketplace fulfilment, with Amazon FBA prep as a fully priced line inside that. The prep workflow it publishes is concrete: receive and check in units within 24 hours, inspect, remove old stickers, label, polybag and bubble wrap, break down supplier pallets for wholesale sellers, and ship to Amazon. Sellers upload a prep sheet and the SKU; Express Prep does the rest. The rate card runs five volume tiers from GBP 0.55 per unit under 500 a month to GBP 0.35 above 5,000, on a GBP 39.95 monthly membership, with hazmat shipping at GBP 8.50 and a separate Small and Light card at GBP 0.30 and GBP 0.25. Stated turnaround is 48 hours, usually 24. The company is Express Prep Limited, registered 14358041 since September 2022 and printed in the site footer with its VAT number. Two cautions. The site claims Amazon has verified it as a certified Amazon fulfilment centre; Amazon runs no such certification for prep providers, so treat it as the operator's wording. Its client-count and sales-uplift figures are self-reported and were not audited.

Owner / operator:
Shane Gould
Stated turnaround:
48
Operating since:
2022 (4 yrs)

At a glance

2022Founded4 yrs operating
15Servicesprep + adjacent
48Turnaroundstated 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).
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.
Bubble wrap
Bubble-wrap protection for fragile units (glass, ceramic, electronics) before shipment.
B2B fulfillment
Amazon B2B / wholesale prep including palletization and case-pack requirements.
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.
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.
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

$$mid

Published five-tier card at https://www.expressprep.co.uk/amazon-fba-pricing.html (captured 2026-09-13), ex-VAT, on a GBP 39.95 monthly membership: GBP 0.55/unit at 0-499 units per month, GBP 0.50 at 500-999, GBP 0.45 at 1,000+, GBP 0.40 at 2,500+, GBP 0.35 at 5,000+. Every tier carries the same add-on charges, billed on top of the per-unit rate: bundle 35p, bundle 4+ units 55p, oversized GBP 1.00, box GBP 1.50, forwarding GBP 2.00, Amazon returns GBP 1.00, hazmat shipping GBP 8.50, outbound pallet GBP 10, labour GBP 25 per hour. Small and Light: GBP 0.30/unit at 0-4,999 and GBP 0.25 at 5,000+, for items priced GBP 30 or less and 400 g or less that need no polybag, minimum 30 units per SKU. The same page states pricing is inclusive of inspection, sticker removal, labels, poly bags and bubble wrap.

Retrieved 2026-09-14

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FAQ

Common questions about Express Prep.

Where is Express Prep located?
Express Prep operates out of Hangar 45, Yatesbury in Wiltshire.
What services does Express Prep offer?
Express Prep offers 15 core services: FNSKU labeling, Inspection, Bundling, Shopify fulfillment, Prep, Polybagging, Bubble wrap, B2B fulfillment, Long-term storage, Returns processing, FBM fulfillment, Hazmat prep, Multi-channel fulfillment, DTC fulfillment, LTL freight. See the Services Offered section above for a one-line description of each.
What does Express Prep charge?
Express Prep published five-tier card at https://www.expressprep.co.uk/amazon-fba-pricing.html (captured 2026-09-13), ex-VAT, on a GBP 39.95 monthly membership: GBP 0.55/unit at 0-499 units per month, GBP 0.50 at 500-999, GBP 0.45 at 1,000+, GBP 0.40 at 2,500+, GBP 0.35 at 5,000+. Every tier carries the same add-on charges, billed on top of the per-unit rate: bundle 35p, bundle 4+ units 55p, oversized GBP 1.00, box GBP 1.50, forwarding GBP 2.00, Amazon returns GBP 1.00, hazmat shipping GBP 8.50, outbound pallet GBP 10, labour GBP 25 per hour. Small and Light: GBP 0.30/unit at 0-4,999 and GBP 0.25 at 5,000+, for items priced GBP 30 or less and 400 g or less that need no polybag, minimum 30 units per SKU. The same page states pricing is inclusive of inspection, sticker removal, labels, poly bags and bubble wrap.
Is Express Prep currently accepting new clients?
Express Prep 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 Express Prep handle hazmat?
Yes. Express Prep 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 Express Prep been operating?
Express Prep has been operating since 2022 (4 years as of our last review). Newer operator; cross-check recent reviews and named-staff tenure for added signal.

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