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Prep center · Lafayette, OR

Network Prep

Lafayette, ORFounded 2019networkprep.com ↗

Reviewed · 2026-06-01

Editor summary

  • Operating since 2019 (7 years)
  • Tax-free Oregon location (no inventory sales tax)
  • 5,000 sqft warehouse

Network Prep is an Amazon FBA prep center in sales-tax-free Lafayette, Oregon, founded in late 2019 by Chaz and Trista Leslie of the Side Hustle Network YouTube channel. They run a 5,000 sq ft facility on a fixed weekly shipment schedule with a 1 business day turnaround. Base prep runs $1.00 to $1.65 per unit by monthly volume with polybags, bubble wrap, and shipping boxes included; they also handle hazmat, oversize, and merchant-fulfillment orders for Amazon and Walmart sellers. As of our last check the center is at capacity and accepting waitlist signups only.

Owner / operator:
Charles (Chaz) Leslie and Trista Leslie
Stated turnaround:
1 business day
Operating since:
2019 (7 yrs)

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At a glance

2019Founded7 yrs operating
11Servicesprep + adjacent
1 business dayTurnaroundstated SLA
5kWarehouse5,000 sqft

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.
Walmart prep
Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) prep alongside FBA prep.
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.
DTC fulfillment
Direct-to-consumer pick-pack-ship fulfillment for Shopify, WooCommerce, and other DTC channels.

Pricing

$$mid

Base per-unit by monthly volume: 0-1k $1.65; 1k-2k $1.35; 2k-3k $1.15; 3k-4k $1.10; 4k-5k $1.00; 5k+ custom enterprise rate. Multipacks/bundles up to 5 units $1/extra unit. Polybags + bubble wrap included; shipping boxes $1; sticker removal $0.20; Funko Pops $2.75; shoes $3 ($4.50 brown-boxed); hazmat $5/outbound box; small oversize $3, large oversize $5; merchant fulfillment $3.50/order + $0.50/extra unit. Requirements: Inventory Lab subscription, ~300 units/month minimum, $99 sign-up fee, 1 year minimum Amazon selling experience.

Retrieved 2026-06-01

What sellers say

Public testimonials.

Quoted verbatim from the center's own marketing as of 2026-06-01. We have not independently contacted these clients.

  • “This was my first experience using a prep center and Network Prep made it very easy! They were always in constant communication and my shipments went out weekly on the same day. Would highly recommend.”

    Lauren M.

  • “Just started with Network Prep Oregon and I am impressed! Chaz and team have all been very professional and communicate very well. I love the weekly shipment to Amazon and that I have a set day of the week and someone assigned to my shipment. Highly recommended!”

    Michelle K.

  • “Great prep center in Oregon. Very transparent with how they work. Easy to upload your products and great staff that gets your items out the door to Amazon.”

    Jeff Vaka

  • “We wouldn't trust our inventory to anyone else. Very happy with the service.”

    Tammi E.

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FAQ

Common questions about Network Prep.

Where is Network Prep located?
Network Prep operates out of 293 W 3rd St., Lafayette, OR 97127 in Lafayette, OR. OR is a tax-free state for inventory storage, which can reduce sales-tax nexus exposure for sellers warehousing inventory here.
What services does Network Prep offer?
Network Prep offers 11 core services: FNSKU labeling, Inspection, Bundling, Prep, Polybagging, Bubble wrap, Long-term storage, Walmart prep, FBM fulfillment, Hazmat prep, DTC fulfillment. See the Services Offered section above for a one-line description of each.
What does Network Prep charge?
Network Prep base per-unit by monthly volume: 0-1k $1.65; 1k-2k $1.35; 2k-3k $1.15; 3k-4k $1.10; 4k-5k $1.00; 5k+ custom enterprise rate. Multipacks/bundles up to 5 units $1/extra unit. Polybags + bubble wrap included; shipping boxes $1; sticker removal $0.20; Funko Pops $2.75; shoes $3 ($4.50 brown-boxed); hazmat $5/outbound box; small oversize $3, large oversize $5; merchant fulfillment $3.50/order + $0.50/extra unit. Requirements: Inventory Lab subscription, ~300 units/month minimum, $99 sign-up fee, 1 year minimum Amazon selling experience.
Is Network Prep currently accepting new clients?
Network Prep is showing capacity-limited or waitlist-only status in our last verification check. Contact them directly to confirm current availability before planning inventory.
Does Network Prep handle hazmat?
Yes. Network 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 Network Prep been operating?
Network Prep has been operating since 2019 (7 years as of our last review). Established operating history relative to most prep centers in the directory.

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