Prep center · San Marcos, CA

WestFBA

San Marcos, CAFounded 2014westfba.com ↗+1-858-527-8197

Reviewed · 2026-06-10

Editor summary

12+ years in e-commerce warehousing (Amazon FBA prep since 2021)
No minimum volume requirement

California-based FBA prep service specializing in West Coast port intake from China-origin container freight. 12+ years operating an e-commerce warehouse, 5+ years FBA-specific. Self-described positioning: importer-friendly prep for sellers landing inventory at LA / Long Beach or San Diego. No minimum-volume requirements per their stated terms, which is rare for the category. Published per-unit pricing on the site (also rare). Photography service available. Offers WhatsApp contact at +1-858-527-8197 in addition to phone and email.

Operating since:: 2014 (12 yrs)

At a glance

2014Founded12 yrs operating

11Servicesprep + adjacent

By the numbers

Operational facts the operator publishes about themselves. Volume claims are operator-reported, not independently audited.

E-commerce warehouse: 12+ years
Minimum volume: None (accepts all sizes)
Custom-quote threshold: 10,000+ units/month
Photography service: Available
WhatsApp: +1-858-527-8197 ↗

* Operator-reported. We don't independently audit volume claims; they're published here verbatim as the operator markets them.

Services offered

Port-of-entry intake: Direct port-of-entry intake (typically near LA / Long Beach / Savannah / NY-NJ) before transload.
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.
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.
Product photography: Product photography for new ASINs or refreshed listings, shot on-site.
Kitting: Combining loose components into a single SKU before sending to Amazon. Reduces FBA fees.
DTC fulfillment: Direct-to-consumer pick-pack-ship fulfillment for Shopify, WooCommerce, and other DTC channels.

Pricing

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Published per-unit pricing (verified 2026-05-14): Pick & pack $0.75/unit (receiving, visual inspection, box content/label). Polybag add-on $0.25. Bubble wrap $0.50 per 12in. Large box $6. Palletizing $20. Bundle pricing: 2-pack $0.95, 3-pack $1.05. Forwarding $3 per box. Container unload: 20ft $200, 40ft $450. Pallet storage $30 per month. Volume above 10,000 units/month: contact for custom quote.

Retrieved 2026-05-14

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FAQ

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Where is WestFBA located?

WestFBA operates out of 870 Rancheros Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069 in San Marcos, CA.

What services does WestFBA offer?

WestFBA offers 11 core services: Port-of-entry intake, FNSKU labeling, Inspection, Bundling, Prep, B2B fulfillment, Long-term storage, Returns processing, Product photography, Kitting, DTC fulfillment. See the Services Offered section above for a one-line description of each.

What does WestFBA charge?

WestFBA published per-unit pricing (verified 2026-05-14): Pick & pack $0.75/unit (receiving, visual inspection, box content/label). Polybag add-on $0.25. Bubble wrap $0.50 per 12in. Large box $6. Palletizing $20. Bundle pricing: 2-pack $0.95, 3-pack $1.05. Forwarding $3 per box. Container unload: 20ft $200, 40ft $450. Pallet storage $30 per month. Volume above 10,000 units/month: contact for custom quote.

Is WestFBA currently accepting new clients?

WestFBA 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 WestFBA 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 WestFBA before committing volume, since most prep centers do not handle these categories.

How long has WestFBA been operating?

WestFBA has been operating since 2014 (12 years as of our last review). Long operating history relative to the rest of our directory.

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