Prep Center & 3PL Fulfillment Estimator
Determine exact operational costs for receiving, branding removal, barcode relabeling, packing slips, storage, and customer dispatch. See why partnering with a tax-free US 3PL is overwhelmingly optimal under ~2,000 units/month.
Prep Center & 3PL Fulfillment Cost Estimator
Model itemized prep costs (receiving, branding removal, custom slip, storage) and see when it pays to partner vs build.
- • $0 Capex, zero lease commitment
- • US sales-tax-free state (Delaware / Oregon)
- • 1–2 week setup vs 3–6 months
- • Fixed overhead: Lease + W-2 Staff (~$4,950/mo)
- • High startup capex ($15K–$50K)
- • Economical only beyond 2,000+ units/month
Receiving & QC
Standard rate is $0.50–$1.00 / unit. Includes carton inspection, photo QC upon arrival, and initial damage verification.
Branding Removal & Relabel
$0.50–$1.50 / unit. Strips all third-party retail markings, covers original barcodes, and applies FNSKU or custom carrier SKU.
Pick & Pack + Postage
$2.00–$4.00 / order + commercial carrier postage. Client packing slip inserted in every shipment before customer handoff.
Need Vetted US 3PL Partners in Tax-Free States?
Devlip routes all 2-step client inventory through established prep partners in Delaware and Oregon, saving 6–9% in state sales taxes on inbound freight.