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FBA Prep Pricing Index 2027
A pre-release pricing baseline built from operator-published FBA prep rate cards. Every included row carries the service basis, volume context, primary source URL and verification date so buyers can see what the number actually means.
What the preview measures
The comparison uses the lowest-volume published standard single-unit prep rate that is tied to a defined service basket. A lower volume tier can be a better published rate, but it only enters the “best” field when the operator states a real tier or volume condition. Quote-only pricing, isolated label charges and unsupported “as low as” claims are not pooled into the headline statistics.
That distinction matters because one provider may include receiving, inspection, FNSKU labeling and outbound preparation, while another bills polybags, inspection, storage or shipment creation separately. The number is useful only when its scope stays attached.
Current comparable U.S. sample
The table below is the evidence layer behind the preview. Use the source link before relying on any rate for a live shipment.
| Provider | State | Entry | Best | Rate basis | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Prep Center Multiple sourcing-model rate cards | DE | $1.15 | $1.00 | FBA/WFS prep · online & retail arbitrage | 2026-10-31 | Rate card ↗ |
| OA/RA · 1–999 units | ||||||
| ShipOnTime Product and quantity qualification applies | NC | $0.65 | $0.65 | FBA prep incl. receiving, repacking and box labels | 2026-10-31 | Rate card ↗ |
| Products under 4 lb · ≥24 units/SKU | ||||||
| EdCo Fulfillment Exact tier breakpoints are not stated on the cited page | OR | $1.60 | $1.10 | FBA prep | 2026-10-31 | Rate card ↗ |
| Low-volume end of published FBA range | ||||||
| Marketplace Prep Entry tier begins at 500 monthly units | TX | $1.50 | $0.75 | 9-step standard FBA/WFS prep | 2026-10-31 | Rate card ↗ |
| 500–1,000 units/month | ||||||
| MyFBAPrep High monthly volume requirement | US network | $1.00 | $0.50 | Subscription standard marketplace prep | 2026-10-31 | Rate card ↗ |
| Standard · 5,000 units/month | ||||||
| Port2Shelf Logistics 10,000+ units/month moves to custom quote | FL | $0.90 | $0.60 | Volume prep pricing | 2026-10-31 | Rate card ↗ |
| 1–499 units | ||||||
| FBAPrep4U Wholesale-only comparison | OH | $0.90 | $0.90 | Wholesale FBA prep | 2026-10-31 | Rate card ↗ |
| Wholesale single unit | ||||||
| Atlantic Fulfillment Add-ons can materially change total cost | NC | $1.60 | $0.95 | FBA basic prep and ship | 2026-10-31 | Rate card ↗ |
| 1–25 products/order | ||||||
| High Plains Prep & Pack 5,000+ units is custom-priced | MT | $1.25 | $1.00 | Standard FBA prep | 2026-10-31 | Rate card ↗ |
| 1–99 physical units | ||||||
| Price Point Prep Scope confirmation required before final 2027 census | TX | $0.75 | $0.75 | FBA prep | 2026-10-31 | Rate card ↗ |
| Published headline rate | ||||||
Historical benchmark: FBA Prep Finder 2026
For year-over-year context, we retain FBA Prep Finder's June 2026 study as a historical benchmark rather than treating it as the deciding source for our current rates. Its published study reports 44 comparable U.S. centers, a $1.30 median entry rate, a $0.99–$1.66 middle 50%, and a $0.90 median best published rate.
Snapshot: June 12, 2026. The source page states that its underlying per-center dataset is published under CC BY 4.0. We use it here with attribution as historical context, then re-check current rates against provider-controlled pages.
How the final 2027 edition will be built
- Expand the research pool to 100+ independently checked providers.
- Re-check every included rate inside one fixed 30-day annual snapshot window.
- Store the raw published wording before parsing entry rate, best rate, fee gates and service scope.
- Keep USD, GBP, EUR and CAD in separate statistical pools; do not convert currencies into one median.
- Exclude quote-only, promotional, labeling-only and unresolved conflicting rate cards from headline medians.
- Publish the raw dataset, methodology, exclusion reasons, corrections log and archived annual edition.
Cite and reuse this dataset
This preview is published as a versioned research snapshot so another article, report, model or analyst can cite the exact data that was available on the stated date. The permanent landing page stays stable; the downloadable CSV and JSON include the snapshot date, methodology URL, license and canonical dataset URL.
Recommended citation
FBA Prep Ship Research. (2026). FBA Prep Pricing Index 2027 Preview (Version 2026-10-31-preview) [Data set]. FBA Prep Ship. https://fbaprepship.com/resources/fba-prep-pricing-index-2027
CC BY 4.0 applies to FBA Prep Ship's original compilation, normalized fields and derived statistics in this dataset. Provider websites and other third-party source materials remain subject to their own terms. Reuse should attribute FBA Prep Ship and link to this permanent dataset page.
Questions about the index
Is $1.08 the average FBA prep price in the United States?
No. It is the median entry rate in this 10-provider pre-release comparable sample as of October 31, 2026. The final 2027 edition will use a substantially larger, fixed-window sample and will describe its population explicitly.
Why not simply compare the cheapest advertised number?
Because advertised floors often require high monthly volume or cover a narrower operation. A useful comparison keeps volume, inclusions, minimums and add-ons attached to the rate.
Can providers submit corrections?
Yes. Published prices should be corrected against the provider's current primary source, with the source URL and verification date preserved so the change is auditable rather than silently overwritten.