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Prep center · Tampa, FL

Pailsail

Tampa, FLFounded 2024pailsail.com ↗+1 952-855-6049

Reviewed · 2026-10-05
Prep specialist

Editor summary

Pailsail is an FBA prep center in Tampa, Florida, run by Pailsail LLC, a Florida company formed in May 2024. It works from Unit H1 at 5806 N 53rd St, a ReadySpaces building that rents small warehouse units, and takes cartons and pallets at docks 4 and 5. Its per-unit rate includes receiving and unit counts, FNSKU labeling, sticker and price-tag removal, packaging materials and Seller Central shipment setup, with 14 days of free storage. Wholesale and private-label units cost $1.40 each up to 499 a month, $1.25 from 500, $1.10 from 1,000 and $0.95 from 2,500 to 4,999, with 5,000 or more quoted on request; online and retail arbitrage units cost $0.20 more at each tier. Add-ons: poly bags $0.50, bubble wrap $0.75, shrink wrap $1.00, bundles from $1.45, returns $1.75, and a $50 minimum per shipment after the first. It ships small parcel and LTL to Amazon and also handles FBM orders. Hazmat and aerosols are not accepted. Cautions: the company and its domain date from 2024, but the only archived captures of the domain, from 2025, are error pages, and we found no independent record of the prep service itself, its testimonials are anonymous, and its listed phone, used for WhatsApp, has a Minnesota area code.

Stated turnaround:
48 hours
Operating since:
2024 (2 yrs)

At a glance

2024Founded2 yrs operating
12Servicesprep + adjacent
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.
Returns processing
FBA / FBM returns processing: receive, inspect, regrade, restock, or dispose.
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

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Published per-unit rates (https://pailsail.com/pricing, read 2026-10-05): wholesale / private label $1.40 (1-499 units a month), $1.25 (500-999), $1.10 (1,000-2,499), $0.95 (2,500-4,999), 5,000 or more by quote; online / retail arbitrage $1.60, $1.45, $1.30, $1.15 at the same tiers. Every unit includes receiving and count, FNSKU labeling, sticker and price-tag removal, packaging materials and Seller Central shipment setup, with 14 days of free storage. Add-ons: poly bagging $0.50/unit, bubble wrap $0.75/unit, shrink wrap $1.00/unit, bundles from $1.45/bundle, returns $1.75/unit, rush +25% (min $35). $50 minimum per shipment; first shipment has no minimum.

Retrieved 2026-10-05

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Where is Pailsail located?
Pailsail operates out of 5806 N 53rd St, Unit H1 in Tampa, FL.
What services does Pailsail offer?
Pailsail offers 12 core services: FNSKU labeling, Inspection, Bundling, Prep, Polybagging, Bubble wrap, Long-term storage, Returns processing, Removal order recv., FBM fulfillment, Kitting, LTL freight. See the Services Offered section above for a one-line description of each.
What does Pailsail charge?
Pailsail pricing: Published per-unit rates (https://pailsail.com/pricing, read 2026-10-05): wholesale / private label $1.40 (1-499 units a month), $1.25 (500-999), $1.10 (1,000-2,499), $0.95 (2,500-4,999), 5,000 or more by quote; online / retail arbitrage $1.60, $1.45, $1.30, $1.15 at the same tiers. Every unit includes receiving and count, FNSKU labeling, sticker and price-tag removal, packaging materials and Seller Central shipment setup, with 14 days of free storage. Add-ons: poly bagging $0.50/unit, bubble wrap $0.75/unit, shrink wrap $1.00/unit, bundles from $1.45/bundle, returns $1.75/unit, rush +25% (min $35). $50 minimum per shipment; first shipment has no minimum.
Is Pailsail currently accepting new clients?
Pailsail 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 Pailsail handle hazmat?
No. Pailsail does not accept hazmat items per our verification check. The profile description above covers what we found on hazmat. If you sell batteries, aerosols, flammables, or lithium cells, route to a DOT-certified operator instead.
How long has Pailsail been operating?
Pailsail has been operating since 2024 (2 years as of our last review). Newer operator; cross-check recent reviews and named-staff tenure for added signal.

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