Launch Tier — Low-Capital
Marketplace Start
Built specifically for first-time sellers with $2,000–$5,000 in working capital who want to launch on Walmart, eBay, TikTok Shop, or Amazon without committing $15,000+ to private-label container MOQs.
Where This Sits in the DEVLIP Growth Ladder
The 2-Step Wholesale Mechanic
Understanding why traditional retail arbitrage dropshipping fails, and how authentic 2-step wholesale survives.
Wholesale Distributor
Goods are purchased strictly from vetted commercial distributors and brand manufacturers who issue formal commercial invoices with lot numbers in your client business name.
US Prep Center (Delaware)
Cartons arrive at our tax-free US prep hub. We perform inbound photo QC, completely strip any third-party markings, insert your client packing slip, and apply compliant barcodes.
End Customer
Customer receives clean packaging with your company as the sole Seller of Record. Fully compliant with Amazon Policy G201808410 and Walmart handling standards.
The Two Checkpoints: What 2-Step Solves (and What It Does NOT)
| Checkpoint | What Triggers It | Does 2-Step Fix It? | The 2026 Reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seller of Record / Packaging | Customer receives Walmart box, slip, or invoice | ✅ Yes — solved by prep hub | All third-party branding is stripped; your packing slip goes inside. |
| Invoice / Supply-Chain Audit | Amazon/Walmart requests sourcing proof after IP complaint or category check | ❌ NO — rerouting doesn't create invoices | Retail receipts from Walmart/Costco get auto-rejected. Over 85% suspension rate within 30 days without real wholesale invoices. |
Our Policy: Amazon accounts managed by Devlip are strictly wholesale-invoiced. We only permit retail-sourced 2-step routing on eBay and Facebook Marketplace where policies permit it, and we disclose this openly.
Recommended $5,000 Capital Allocation
Being completely specific about how your capital is deployed protects your business from cash flow crunches.
| Budget Line | Amount | Strategic Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Test Inventory (3–5 SKUs) | $2,500 | Small test batches. Never more than $500–$700 per untested SKU. |
| Reserve for Restocking Winners | $1,500 | The validated winning SKUs generate your returns. Never burn this on more tests. |
| Warehouse / Prep / Shipping Float | $500 | Inbound freight, receiving, relabeling, and postage cushion. |
| Registrations, Subscriptions & Tools | $300 | Professional marketplace seller fees and inventory sync tools. |
| Emergency Cash Buffer | $200 | Unexpected return spikes or carrier adjustments. |
| Total Recommended Working Capital | $5,000 | DEVLIP agency fee: $0 upfront. |
“This tier is for people who can afford to lose the test capital without it affecting their life. If $2,500 is your emergency fund, this isn't the right time. We'll tell you that directly on our discovery call rather than take you on as a client.”
What's Included in the Launch Tier
End-to-end marketplace management and logistics execution handled by our dedicated team.
Determining whether Walmart, eBay, TikTok, or Amazon fits your capital and category.
Full business verification, INFORM Consumers Act compliance, and category ungating.
Direct accounts with authorized US distributors—strictly real invoices, zero retail receipts.
Identifying 3–5 validated SKUs with Helium 10 & Jungle Scout metrics for small batch testing.
Optimized product titles, bullet points, backend search terms, and compliant high-res imagery.
Inbound inspection, 100% removal of supplier branding, client packing slip insertion, relabeling.
Discounted commercial postage generation and fast domestic tracking upload to meet SLAs.
Daily order fulfillment handling, customer messaging, inquiry resolution, and dispute care.
Returns inspection, restocking viable inventory, and filing carrier/distributor claims.
Automated algorithmic repricing to maintain Buy Box velocity without racing to the bottom.
Proactive tracking of Late Shipment Rate, VTR, Cancellation Rate, and Policy compliance.
Transparent weekly sales, ad spend, prep expenses, and net profit ledger updates.
Model Your Launch Economics
Run your target wholesale products through our interactive calculator with true double prep return modeling.
2-Step Dropshipping, Tax & Prep Margin Calculator
Calculates exact location sales tax (USA Default), marketplace platform commissions, itemized label fees, and double return prep.
Itemized Unit Economics
Delaware / Oregon Prep Hub (Tax-Free 0%)Want us to vet your wholesale distributor catalog with this engine?
Explore Launch Tier ($0 Upfront DEVLIP Fee)Launch Tier Pricing Framework
Every Launch engagement is custom-scoped to your capital, category, and platform.
We earn strictly 50% of realized net profit (Target cash ROI: 25% to 40% on deployed inventory capital). If your store generates $0 profit, you owe $0.
Warehouse receiving, prep, storage, and carrier postage are billed exactly at cost—itemized with zero hidden agency markup.
Rolling 30-day agreement. If at any time you want to transition management or pause, 30 days notice is all that's required.