FBA Prep5 min readOctober 29, 2025

FBA Prep Center Checklist: 10 Questions to Ask Before You Commit

Not every prep center is built for scale. Here are the 10 questions that separate reliable 3PLs from expensive mistakes.

1) What is your standard turnaround time for FBA prep? 2) Can you handle same-day dispatch for qualifying work? 3) Do you receive containers directly from Port Everglades or PortMiami? 4) How do you document exceptions at receiving?

5) Do you have a client portal for real-time inventory visibility? 6) What is your process for handling damaged or mislabeled inbound inventory? 7) What are your volume break points for per-unit pricing? 8) What additional fees should I expect beyond the per-unit prep rate?

9) Have you worked with sellers at my volume level and product category? 10) Can I visit the facility before committing? A prep center that refuses a facility visit is a red flag.

Document the answers and compare across at least three prep centers before committing. The right prep center has clear answers to all ten — and the wrong one will be obvious by question four.

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