Prep Center Pros & Cons for Amazon FBA and eCommerce Sellers
In this video, Jimmy answers another question from the comments section of a different video! The questions were:
What are the pros & cons of using a prep center?
What are my experiences with using a prep center?
Do you currently use or have you used a prep center?
Can you use a prep center for a subset of your products or should it be all or nothing?
Where can I find a reliable prep center? (added by Jimmy)
6 Pros:
Pro #1: Outsourceable and Easily Scalable
Pro #2: Set Fees You Can Build In
Pro #3: Simple & Easy Process
Pro #4: No Employees to Manage
Pro #5: Can Accept Pallets Much Easier
Pro #6: No Need to Buy or Lease a Warehouse
6 Cons:
Con #1: Online Arbitrage Orders Can Get Cancelled
Con #2: The Cost Per Unit is Higher
Con #3: Some Prep Centers Are Bad
Con #4: Some Don’t Do Arbitrage Items
Con #5: Less Control Over When Your Items Go Out
Con #6: Additional Fees
Let me know your questions and thoughts in the comments!
Links Mentioned:
Advanced Replens Mastermind (Sellers Doing Over $10k/Month):
https://advancedreplensmastermind.com
Prep Center Network/List of Prep Centers:
https://prepcenternetwork.com
Free Amazon Facebook Group:
https://bit.ly/mstgroup
500+ Success Stories:
https://askjimmysmith.com/success
Amazon Coaching (affiliate):
https://bit.ly/jimcockrumcoaching
Side Hustle to Full Time Income Book:
https://bit.ly/replensbook
Jimmy’s Amazon Selling Course:
https://askjimmysmith.com/sell-on-amazon
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