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Prep center · Sanford, FL

ShipBuddies

Sanford, FLFounded 2020shipbuddies.com ↗+1 800-674-3441

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

ShipBuddies is a third-party logistics operator at 2547 Old Lake Mary Road in Sanford, Florida, north of Orlando, trading as ShipBuddies LLC (Florida document L20000026850, filed January 2020 and current on six consecutive annual reports). General order fulfillment is the main business, with shipping optimization, returns and reverse logistics, kitting, and dedicated lines for books and dietary supplements. Amazon FBA prep runs alongside, covering repackaging, bundling items, adding barcode labels and item preparation to FBA guidelines. Prep pricing is published and charged per SKU rather than per unit: $2.00 for the first item of a SKU and $0.40 for each additional unit of that same SKU, with item labeling at $0.10 each, bubble wrap at $0.20 per square foot and inserts at $1.00. That structure rewards depth per SKU and costs more for wide, shallow batches, so work out your mix before comparing it with a flat per-unit quote. Receiving is free when stock arrives on a pallet, and storage runs $1 to $4 per bin per month or $20 per pallet. Two cautions. The company publishes no email address anywhere, so contact runs through the toll-free line and the web form. And its prep description stays general, never naming FNSKU labeling or shipment plan creation, so confirm the exact scope before sending stock.

Operating since:
2020 (6 yrs)

At a glance

2020Founded6 yrs operating
12Servicesprep + adjacent

Services offered

Services offered

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.
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.
Walmart prep
Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) prep alongside FBA prep.
Kitting
Combining loose components into a single SKU before sending to Amazon. Reduces FBA fees.
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.

Pricing

$$mid

Published itemized prep rates at https://www.shipbuddies.com/pricing/ (captured 2026-09-13). Amazon FBA Prep Services: first item $2.00 per SKU, additional items $0.40 per same SKU. Optional add-ons: item labeling $0.10 each, bubble wrap $0.20 per square foot, add insert $1.00 per item. The per-SKU rather than per-unit structure is worth noting: the $2.00 is charged once per SKU and each further unit of that same SKU is $0.40, so cost per unit falls sharply with depth per SKU and is expensive for many-SKU, low-depth batches. The prep block carries no volume tiers; the published volume discounts on that page ($1.75 at 1,001-5,000 orders, $1.55 at 5,001-10,000) apply to the ecommerce order fulfillment line, not to prep. Priced separately on the same page: storage at $1 to $4 per bin per month by size or $20 per pallet per month, custom projects $40 per hour, returns $2.00 plus $0.50 per additional item, packaging material $0 to $2 per order. Receiving is free when stock arrives on a pallet.

Retrieved 2026-09-14

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FAQ

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Where is ShipBuddies located?
ShipBuddies operates out of 2547 Old Lake Mary Road in Sanford, FL.
What services does ShipBuddies offer?
ShipBuddies offers 12 core services: Inspection, Bundling, Shopify fulfillment, Prep, Bubble wrap, B2B fulfillment, Long-term storage, Returns processing, Walmart prep, Kitting, Multi-channel fulfillment, DTC fulfillment. See the Services Offered section above for a one-line description of each.
What does ShipBuddies charge?
ShipBuddies published itemized prep rates at https://www.shipbuddies.com/pricing/ (captured 2026-09-13). Amazon FBA Prep Services: first item $2.00 per SKU, additional items $0.40 per same SKU. Optional add-ons: item labeling $0.10 each, bubble wrap $0.20 per square foot, add insert $1.00 per item. The per-SKU rather than per-unit structure is worth noting: the $2.00 is charged once per SKU and each further unit of that same SKU is $0.40, so cost per unit falls sharply with depth per SKU and is expensive for many-SKU, low-depth batches. The prep block carries no volume tiers; the published volume discounts on that page ($1.75 at 1,001-5,000 orders, $1.55 at 5,001-10,000) apply to the ecommerce order fulfillment line, not to prep. Priced separately on the same page: storage at $1 to $4 per bin per month by size or $20 per pallet per month, custom projects $40 per hour, returns $2.00 plus $0.50 per additional item, packaging material $0 to $2 per order. Receiving is free when stock arrives on a pallet.
Is ShipBuddies currently accepting new clients?
ShipBuddies 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 ShipBuddies 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 ShipBuddies before committing volume, since most prep centers do not handle these categories.
How long has ShipBuddies been operating?
ShipBuddies has been operating since 2020 (6 years as of our last review). Established operating history relative to most prep centers in the directory.

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