Sales Taxes
Online retailers in the USA may permit you to source goods (e.g. Online arbitrage may be a reason to to pay sales taxes in the event that your items are purchased from US online retailers. But, you can save money by using a pre-school in a state without sales tax or with the lowest rate. How? Shipping your stock directly to the center for preparation. If the stock is in one of the states that do not have sales tax (Delaware Montana New Hampshire Oregon), storage fees will likely be less than the amount you'd be paying in your country. Remember, sales tax in the US is anywhere between zero and just under seven percent. Even a two- or three percent reduction in sales tax could make a huge difference in the total cost of your purchase.
Climate
If you're selling perishable goods such as food items or drinks, the very first question you must ask any prep company is whether their warehouses and receiving facilities are controlled by climate. It is not a good idea for your items to be damaged simply because they weren't kept in good condition. This is not just for perishable goods. Controlling the temperature is crucial if you're sending stock to a hot region or one that is prone to extreme weather. If the conditions of the climate are not properly controlled the items could get damaged or be affected with damp.
Storage Facility
While the main function of an FBA prep service is to get your inventory ready to be sent into FBA More and more sellers are turning to prep centres to store their inventory. Two main reasons sellers use prep centers are the reason. The first reason is that it's less expensive than storing your entire inventory in the Fulfillment Center. Sellers their inventory using their prep service and then send inventory to FBA according to their sales speed. To put it into perspective into a simpler way, if a seller is sending 10,000 units into their prep center and is selling about 1,000 units a month, they'll send 1,000 units into FBA each month. The rest of the inventory will be stored in the center for prep. Amazon's suspension policy is the third. The Fulfillment Center will hold your inventory until it is removed. In order to return an item you'll have to pay for each item. It might not be delivered for several days. The Plan of Action will require the prep center to inspect all inventory in FBA. Once you're reinstated, you'll need to get your stock cleaned and labeled to send it back in. Altogether this is an expensive process that sellers try to reduce by keeping their stock at the Prep Center and sending in stock in smaller quantities. If you decide to go this route make sure your prep company is able to quickly change the inventory. Ask for their insurance. This is important since you want your inventory to be protected from theft or fire.
Processing Time
A key factor in choosing the best FBA preparation service is how fast they are able to prepare your inventory. There are several aspects that affect your speed needs. If you've got stock at the prep centre and are sending it in on the basis of sales volume (see above) it is likely that you want them to deliver units within 48 hours. Prep services generally will be upfront about their processing times and offer a 24 or 48 hour assurance. If this information is not readily available, ask. Since you don't want your late shipment rate to increase due to the fact that your prep service is taking so long to process your inventory in FBA, you need to ensure that you have it. See the top Door to Door Delivery website for details.
Inspection
It's worth asking if your FBA prep firm performs inspections, as well as labeling and packing. Although it isn't meant to replace product inspections at your manufacturer’s factory, it can be supplemented. Manufacturers do not check their products with a lot of care because it could result in stock rejections that can cost them more. Imagine that your manufacturer conducts an inspection prior to shipment. They inspect 10,000 units and 20% of the products. Your FBA preparation service is likely to uncover other problems that your supplier didn't see as they examine the inventory. Danny McMillan believes manufacturers don't often inspect their shipments thoroughly enough because they know that rejecting stock can increase their costs and decrease their margins. Your prep service should inspect your shipment.
In Summary
Outsourcing your FBA preparation can help your business run efficiently, but picking the wrong one could cause you to slow down more.The main thing to remember is that you shouldn't be intimidated to ask questions - regardless of how small they might seem. In order to build relationships, you will need to learn about your prep service. If they don't respond to questions, it's a sign that they may not be the right option. Contacting other vendors may also prove useful. Discussion with other sellers can aid you in determining which firms they prefer to use for their preparation and, more importantly the ones you should avoid. You want to ensure that your possessions are secure when you give it to another person.