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Prep center · Fountain Inn, SC

Upstate Prep

Fountain Inn, SCFounded 2023upstateprep.com+1 864-863-7737

Reviewed · 2026-09-14
Multi-service

Prep-primary operation with a real co-primary line (fulfillment, packaging, sourcing, or storage), disclosed on this profile.

Editor summary

Upstate Prep is a 3PL in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, which they describe as an hour south of Amazon's CLT2, running FBA prep alongside e-commerce fulfillment, temperature-controlled storage, CBD fulfillment and hazardous materials shipping. Prep is the only line with published rates: four volume bands at $1.25, $1.00, $0.80 and $0.60, each covering receiving, inspection and FNSKU labeling, with up to a three-pack included and $0.50 for anything larger. They print the rate "Per ASIN" against bands measured in units a month, so confirm which one you are billed on. Beyond labeling they list bundling and kitting, poly bagging, bubble wrapping, shrink wrapping, expiration date labeling, carton forwarding and Amazon shipment creation, and they take temperature-sensitive goods like chocolate that most prep centers decline. Three cautions worth checking before you commit. Their own pages give three different warehouse sizes, from 30,000 sq ft to 25,000 sqm, and two different staff counts. And the site describes its storage as FDA-certified, a claim we have not confirmed and do not assert. The footer is also still on theme defaults underneath: the email and phone display correctly but link to contact@mysite.com and 123-456-7890, and the social icons link nowhere. Copy the address rather than clicking it.

Stated turnaround:
48
Operating since:
2023 (3 yrs)

At a glance

2023Founded3 yrs operating
19Servicesprep + adjacent
48Turnaroundstated 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.
International shipping
International shipping coordination (DDP / DDU / freight forwarding).
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.
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.
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.
Expiration-date scan
Expiration-date scanning and rotation for FBA's required date-coded inventory.
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.
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.
LTL freight
LTL freight handling for inbound pallet shipments.

Pricing

$$mid

Published prep rate card at https://upstateprep.com/fba-prep/ (captured 2026-09-14, digits confirmed with a firecrawl render): Starter $1.25 for 200 to 1,500 units a month, Lite $1.00 for 1,501 to 3,000, Pro $0.80 for 3,001 to 5,000, Premium $0.60 for 5,000 and up. Each band covers receiving, inspection and FNSKU labeling, and each carries the footnote 'Up to a 3 pack per ASIN included in pricing, +0.50 for everything greater'. The unit of the rate is printed as 'Per ASIN', which is their wording rather than a translation. No placement fees claimed. Pallet cost of $50 is mentioned in a customer quote, not in the rate card.

Retrieved 2026-09-14

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FAQ

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Where is Upstate Prep located?
Upstate Prep operates out of 114 Southchase Blvd in Fountain Inn, SC.
What services does Upstate Prep offer?
Upstate Prep offers 19 core services: FNSKU labeling, Inspection, International shipping, Bundling, Shopify fulfillment, Prep, Polybagging, Bubble wrap, B2B fulfillment, Long-term storage, Returns processing, Expiration-date scan, Walmart prep, FBM fulfillment, Hazmat prep, Kitting, Multi-channel fulfillment, DTC fulfillment, LTL freight. See the Services Offered section above for a one-line description of each.
What does Upstate Prep charge?
Upstate Prep published prep rate card at https://upstateprep.com/fba-prep/ (captured 2026-09-14, digits confirmed with a firecrawl render): Starter $1.25 for 200 to 1,500 units a month, Lite $1.00 for 1,501 to 3,000, Pro $0.80 for 3,001 to 5,000, Premium $0.60 for 5,000 and up. Each band covers receiving, inspection and FNSKU labeling, and each carries the footnote 'Up to a 3 pack per ASIN included in pricing, +0.50 for everything greater'. The unit of the rate is printed as 'Per ASIN', which is their wording rather than a translation. No placement fees claimed. Pallet cost of $50 is mentioned in a customer quote, not in the rate card.
Is Upstate Prep currently accepting new clients?
Upstate 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 Upstate Prep handle hazmat?
Yes. Upstate 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 Upstate Prep been operating?
Upstate Prep has been operating since 2023 (3 years as of our last review). Newer operator; cross-check recent reviews and named-staff tenure for added signal.

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