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Prep center · Billings, MT

Yellowstone Prep and Ship

Billings, MTFounded 2022yellowstoneprepandship.com

Reviewed · 2026-06-10

Editor summary

Yellowstone Prep and Ship is an Amazon, Walmart, and eBay prep operation in Billings, MT, a sales-tax-free state, run by owner Katy Byrd since 2022. The per-unit card is public and budget-priced: $1.25 per unit sliding to $0.50 at 10,000+ units a month with FNSKU labeling included, a $75 one-time registration, and 24-48 hour typical turnaround. It carries the deepest third-party review record of the Montana centers we list: 55 dated reviews at 5.0 on a prep-industry directory spanning 2024 to 2026, plus a 4.5-of-5 Walmart marketplace seller rating. This listing carries a warning for two reasons: inventory left over 90 days with unpaid storage becomes the operator's property under their posted terms, and the website still contains live Wix template debris (a placeholder shop and template service pages), so use the price sheet and direct contact, not the site's stray pages. Note for comparison shoppers: another Billings operator we list, Tailwind Pack & Ship, publishes a rate card and terms identical to this one; Yellowstone's is the older operation.

Owner / operator:
Katy Byrd
Operating since:
2022 (4 yrs)

At a glance

2022Founded4 yrs operating
10Servicesprep + adjacent
Tax-freeInventory taxstate of MT

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.
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.

Pricing

$budget

Public per-unit card by volume: $1.25 (1-1,000 units), $1.00 (1,001-4,000), $0.90 (4,001-8,000), $0.70 (8,001-10,000), $0.50 (10,000+), including receiving, inspection, damage photos, label removal, and FNSKU/fragile/suffocation/do-not-open labeling. Oversize $3.50 (over 24 inches or 10 lbs). Returns $0.75/item. Bundles $1.75 plus poly up to 5 items, then $0.25/item. Shoes $2.00 per shoe. Poly bags $0.30 to $1.00; new boxes $1.50 to $4.00; bubble wrap $0.50 to $1.00. Storage free 30 days, then $20 per pallet per month. One-time $75 registration fee. FBM $3.50/unit. Payment via PayPal/Cash App/Square/QuickBooks; first 3 shipments invoiced up front. IMPORTANT TERM: inventory sitting more than 90 days with unpaid storage fees becomes the property of Yellowstone Prep and Ship per their posted policy; read it before committing stock.

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FAQ

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Where is Yellowstone Prep and Ship located?
Yellowstone Prep and Ship operates out of 439 S Lakeview Dr in Billings, MT. MT is a tax-free state for inventory storage, which can reduce sales-tax nexus exposure for sellers warehousing inventory here.
What services does Yellowstone Prep and Ship offer?
Yellowstone Prep and Ship offers 10 core services: FNSKU labeling, Inspection, Bundling, Prep, Polybagging, Bubble wrap, Long-term storage, Returns processing, Walmart prep, FBM fulfillment. See the Services Offered section above for a one-line description of each.
What does Yellowstone Prep and Ship charge?
Yellowstone Prep and Ship public per-unit card by volume: $1.25 (1-1,000 units), $1.00 (1,001-4,000), $0.90 (4,001-8,000), $0.70 (8,001-10,000), $0.50 (10,000+), including receiving, inspection, damage photos, label removal, and FNSKU/fragile/suffocation/do-not-open labeling. Oversize $3.50 (over 24 inches or 10 lbs). Returns $0.75/item. Bundles $1.75 plus poly up to 5 items, then $0.25/item. Shoes $2.00 per shoe. Poly bags $0.30 to $1.00; new boxes $1.50 to $4.00; bubble wrap $0.50 to $1.00. Storage free 30 days, then $20 per pallet per month. One-time $75 registration fee. FBM $3.50/unit. Payment via PayPal/Cash App/Square/QuickBooks; first 3 shipments invoiced up front. IMPORTANT TERM: inventory sitting more than 90 days with unpaid storage fees becomes the property of Yellowstone Prep and Ship per their posted policy; read it before committing stock.
Is Yellowstone Prep and Ship currently accepting new clients?
Yellowstone Prep and Ship 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 Yellowstone Prep and Ship 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 Yellowstone Prep and Ship before committing volume, since most prep centers do not handle these categories.
How long has Yellowstone Prep and Ship been operating?
Yellowstone Prep and Ship has been operating since 2022 (4 years as of our last review). Newer operator; cross-check recent reviews and named-staff tenure for added signal.

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