Prep Center Pricing Guide
Common pricing models: per unit, per carton, per pallet, storage, labeling, poly bagging, bundling, inspection, forwarding.
Prep center pricing usually depends on the services required, shipment size, product complexity, storage time, and forwarding method.
Some services are charged per unit, some per carton, some per pallet, and some as monthly or storage-based fees. Sellers should compare both the listed price and the total expected cost for their actual shipment.
The cheapest provider is not always the best choice if the service quality, turnaround time, or communication is weak.
Common pricing categories
- Receiving fee
- Labeling fee
- Poly bagging fee
- Inspection fee
- Bundling or kitting fee
- Storage fee
- Carton preparation fee
- Palletizing fee
- Forwarding or shipping handling fee
- Account setup or minimum monthly fee
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