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Prep center · Madison, WI

Flat Rate Prep

Madison, WIFounded 2016flatrateprep.com ↗

Reviewed · 2026-06-02

Editor summary

Flat Rate Prep is a Madison, Wisconsin FBA prep center that receives online-arbitrage, wholesale, private-label, and book inventory, completes the prep, and ships directly into Amazon. It charges one flat $2.25 per-unit rate that bundles receiving, FNSKU labeling, poly-bagging, bubble wrap, sticker removal, dunnage, and outbound boxes, so there are no per-material add-on fees. The climate-controlled facility runs two onsite loading docks and averages a 24 to 48 hour turnaround. It has operated since at least 2016, and the operator reports more than 620,000 items prepped.

Stated turnaround:
24-48 hours
Operating since:
2016 (10 yrs)

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At a glance

2016Founded10 yrs operating
12Servicesprep + adjacent
24-48 hoursTurnaroundstated 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.
Bubble wrap
Bubble-wrap protection for fragile units (glass, ceramic, electronics) before shipment.
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.
Removal order recv.
Receives Amazon removal orders, then inspects, restocks, or disposes per your instructions.
FBM fulfillment
Fulfilled-by-Merchant order pick-pack-ship for Amazon orders that bypass FBA.
Kitting
Combining loose components into a single SKU before sending to Amazon. Reduces FBA fees.
LTL freight
LTL freight handling for inbound pallet shipments.

Pricing

$$mid

$2.25 per unit all-inclusive (receiving, inspection for damage, price-sticker removal, FNSKU labeling, poly bags with suffocation warnings, bubble wrap, dunnage/void fill, expiration date labels, damaged-item handling, outbound boxes, box content info to Amazon, 14 days inventory storage, 6 months paper-invoice storage). One-time new-client setup fee $179.99. Bundling/multi-pack up to 3 items $3.75 per bundle. LTL pallet build $15 pallet fee. Special-prep items (extreme oversize over 24 in, glass-container liquids 4-34 oz, fragile items needing a corrugated box, merchant-fulfilled, non-prepaid return labels) $3.00 per unit surcharge. Billed twice monthly; Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX, debit. No monthly maintenance fees, no minimum or maximum unit quantities.

Retrieved 2026-06-02

What sellers say

Public testimonials.

Quoted verbatim from the center's own marketing as of 2026-06-02. We have not independently contacted these clients.

  • “Dean and his team are unmatched, as far as we are concerned. We have had outstanding service from Flat Rate Prep for 3 years now. This has been a game-changer, ensuring rapid, careful handling and shipping of our goods to Amazon. Their consistent reliability, trustworthiness, and attention to detail in packaging have been key to our business growth.”

    Maddie B. · Founder · Unclockable

  • “Great service. They go above and beyond. I would strongly recommend.”

    John Scott

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FAQ

Common questions about Flat Rate Prep.

Where is Flat Rate Prep located?
Flat Rate Prep operates in Madison, WI.
What services does Flat Rate Prep offer?
Flat Rate Prep offers 12 core services: FNSKU labeling, Inspection, Bundling, Prep, Polybagging, Bubble wrap, Long-term storage, Expiration-date scan, Removal order recv., FBM fulfillment, Kitting, LTL freight. See the Services Offered section above for a one-line description of each.
What does Flat Rate Prep charge?
Flat Rate Prep $2.25 per unit all-inclusive (receiving, inspection for damage, price-sticker removal, FNSKU labeling, poly bags with suffocation warnings, bubble wrap, dunnage/void fill, expiration date labels, damaged-item handling, outbound boxes, box content info to Amazon, 14 days inventory storage, 6 months paper-invoice storage). One-time new-client setup fee $179.99. Bundling/multi-pack up to 3 items $3.75 per bundle. LTL pallet build $15 pallet fee. Special-prep items (extreme oversize over 24 in, glass-container liquids 4-34 oz, fragile items needing a corrugated box, merchant-fulfilled, non-prepaid return labels) $3.00 per unit surcharge. Billed twice monthly; Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX, debit. No monthly maintenance fees, no minimum or maximum unit quantities.
Is Flat Rate Prep currently accepting new clients?
Flat Rate 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 Flat Rate Prep handle hazmat?
Hazmat acceptance is not stated on the operator's public website. If you sell batteries, aerosols, flammables, or lithium cells, confirm hazmat handling directly with Flat Rate Prep before committing volume, since most prep centers do not handle these categories.
How long has Flat Rate Prep been operating?
Flat Rate Prep has been operating since 2016 (10 years as of our last review). Long operating history relative to the rest of our directory.

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