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Prep center · Billings, MT

Magpies Prep and Ship

Billings, MTFounded 2022magpiesprepandshipllc.com

Reviewed · 2026-07-15
Prep specialist

Editor summary

Magpies Prep and Ship is a family-run FBA prep shop in Billings, MT, a state with no sales tax, online since 2022 with one of the cleaner published rate cards among the Montana cottage operators: $1.20 per unit dropping to $1.10 at 1,001+, a $25 one-time registration, and downloadable pricing and terms PDFs dated October 2024. Read the terms before shipping: storage is free for 30 days then $30 a month, and unpaid balances forfeit product after 60 days, a shorter window than some Montana peers. Scope limits are stated plainly: new books only, no hazmat, 30-pound item cap. Invoicing is biweekly via PayPal.

Operating since:
2022 (4 yrs)

At a glance

2022Founded4 yrs operating
Tax-freeInventory taxstate of MT

Pricing

$$mid

Per-unit FBA prep: $1.20 (1-1,000 units), $1.10 (1,001+), including receiving, inventory verification, inspection, label removal, FNSKU and suffocation/fragile labeling. Bundles $0.55 up to 5 items, +$0.10 per item after. New boxes $1.75-$4.75 by size (recycled free). Poly bags $0.20-$1.00. $25 one-time registration. Storage free 30 days then $30/month; unpaid balances forfeit product after 60 days per posted terms. New/unused books only; no hazmat; 30 lb item limit. Rate card dated October 2024.

Retrieved 2026-07-15

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Where is Magpies Prep and Ship located?
Magpies Prep and Ship operates in Billings, MT. MT is a tax-free state for inventory storage, which can reduce sales-tax nexus exposure.
What does Magpies Prep and Ship charge?
Magpies Prep and Ship per-unit FBA prep: $1.20 (1-1,000 units), $1.10 (1,001+), including receiving, inventory verification, inspection, label removal, FNSKU and suffocation/fragile labeling. Bundles $0.55 up to 5 items, +$0.10 per item after. New boxes $1.75-$4.75 by size (recycled free). Poly bags $0.20-$1.00. $25 one-time registration. Storage free 30 days then $30/month; unpaid balances forfeit product after 60 days per posted terms. New/unused books only; no hazmat; 30 lb item limit. Rate card dated October 2024.
Is Magpies Prep and Ship currently accepting new clients?
Magpies 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 Magpies Prep and Ship 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 Magpies Prep and Ship before committing volume, since most prep centers do not handle these categories.
How long has Magpies Prep and Ship been operating?
Magpies Prep and Ship 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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