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Amazon FBA setup

We set up Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA): a supply plan, prep/labeling per requirements, shipping to Amazon warehouses, Seller Central setup, control of stock/storage fees. Honestly and bluntly upfront: FBA is a logistics model (storage and delivery by Amazon), NOT a source of sales. FBA has strict prep requirements and real costs (storage/fulfillment fees), and sales depend on the product/price/demand. Without promises of sales from the fact of FBA.

Price
$6,000
Duration
setup usually 1-2 weeks + logistics to warehouses (depends on shipping)

Amazon FBA setup — overview

Amazon FBA setup — price, timeline & scope

Amazon FBA setup is setting up the Fulfillment by Amazon model: assessing product suitability for FBA, a supply plan (which SKUs/volumes), preparation per Amazon requirements (prep, packaging, FNSKU labeling/barcodes, requirements for hazardous/oversized goods), creating shipment plans, logistics to Amazon warehouses (import/customs for international shipping), Seller Central setup, control of stock, turnover and fees (storage/fulfillment fees, long-term storage). The work: plan, prep/labeling, shipping, setup. Honestly about 'FBA is logistics, not sales', this is key: FBA removes storage, packaging and delivery from you (and gives Prime availability), which improves the customer experience and can increase conversion, but FBA itself does not create demand — sales depend on the product, price, listing, reviews, advertising. 'We set up FBA — sales will come' = a lie. Honestly about 'strict prep requirements': Amazon strictly requires correct preparation/labeling; errors lead to receiving rejections, delays, extra costs (Amazon prep fees) or shipment blocking. Honestly about 'real costs': FBA is paid — fulfillment and storage fees (especially long-term storage of slow-movers), which is critical for unit economics; overstocking = losses. Honestly about 'not for all products': for oversized/low-margin/slow products FBA may be unprofitable — we will honestly assess and propose FBM/hybrid if FBA does not suit. Honestly about 'dependence on Amazon': FBA rules/rates change, warehouses have limits — dependence on the platform. Honestly about the effect: it sets up FBA (supply plan, prep/labeling per requirements, shipping, Seller Central setup, stock/fee control), giving logistics by Amazon and Prime availability, but FBA is logistics not sales; strict prep requirements; real costs (storage/fulfillment); not suitable for all products; dependence on Amazon. Honestly about access: an Amazon account, the product, a budget for supplies/fees are needed. An important boundary: this is FBA logistics; Amazon launch/management — 583; Sponsored Products — 585; DSP — 586. The base price starts from 30,000 ₽ for FBA setup (excluding logistics/duties/Amazon fees).

Problems we solve

  • It is hard to set up FBA (prep/labeling per requirements, supply plans, logistics to Amazon warehouses).
  • A misconception that FBA by itself = sales.
  • Prep/labeling errors → receiving rejections, delays, extra costs, shipment blocking.
  • Ignoring storage/fulfillment fees and product suitability for FBA (overstocking/losses).

What's included in the Amazon FBA setup service

  • Assessing product suitability for FBA, a supply plan (SKUs/volumes)
  • Preparation per Amazon requirements (prep, packaging, FNSKU labeling/barcodes)
  • Creating shipment plans, organizing logistics to warehouses (import/customs)
  • Seller Central setup, control of stock/turnover/fees (storage/fulfillment)
  • An honest assessment: whether FBA suits your product (or FBM/hybrid is better) and what depends on demand
  • Honest boundaries (FBA is logistics ≠ sales; strict prep requirements; real costs; not for all; dependence on Amazon)
  • Documentation and handover
  • Review with you

What you get

  • Set-up FBA (supply plan, prep/labeling, shipping, Seller Central setup)
  • Logistics by Amazon and Prime availability + stock/fee control
  • An honest assessment: whether FBA suits and what depends on the product/price/demand
  • Honest boundaries (FBA ≠ sales; real costs; not for all; dependence on Amazon)

How the work goes: steps

  • We assess FBA suitability, plan supplies, prepare prep/labeling per requirements
  • We create shipment plans, organize logistics, set up in Seller Central, control fees/stock
  • We honestly set boundaries (FBA ≠ sales; costs; not for all) and hand over

Why PDV Expert

  • Fixed price and timeline — no surprises on the invoice.
  • Report and recommendations in plain language — clear without a technical background.
  • In touch at every step and answering questions about the result.

FAQ

  • We set up FBA — and sales will come?

    No, honestly: FBA is a logistics model (storage/packaging/delivery by Amazon + Prime availability), which improves the customer experience and can increase conversion, but by itself does not create demand. Sales depend on the product, price, listing, reviews, advertising. We honestly set up FBA as logistics, without promises of sales.

  • Is FBA definitely profitable for my product?

    Not always, honestly: FBA is paid (fulfillment and storage fees, especially long-term), and for oversized/low-margin/slow products it may be unprofitable or lead to losses from overstocking. We will honestly assess unit economics and propose FBM/hybrid if FBA does not suit you.

  • Why is preparation (prep/labeling) so important?

    Because of Amazon's strict requirements, honestly: incorrect preparation/labeling leads to receiving rejections, delays, extra costs (Amazon prep fees) or shipment blocking. We prepare the shipment strictly per requirements so it is accepted without problems and extra costs.

About the provider

The «Amazon FBA setup» service is provided by PDV Expert — a team specialising in «Content & acquisition». We work under contract and deliver a written report with recommendations.

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