Where is Price Point Prep located?

Price Point Prep is located in Garland, Texas, within the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex. Our strategic location near major logistics hubs allows for faster shipping to Amazon fulfillment centers.

What is the turnaround time for FBA prep services?

We offer a standard 24–48 hour turnaround time for most FBA prep orders once they are received at our facility, ensuring your inventory reaches Amazon as quickly as possible.

Does Price Point Prep have monthly minimums or signup fees?

No, we do not have any monthly minimums or hidden signup fees. We offer flexible prep solutions for both small-scale Online Arbitrage (OA) sellers and high-volume Wholesale businesses.

What specific Amazon FBA prep services do you offer?

Our services include FNSKU labeling, poly bagging, bubble wrapping, bundling/kitting, expiration date labeling, photo documentation, and shipment creation via 2DWorkflow.

How do I schedule a consultation with Price Point Prep?

You can book an appointment online through our website. We offer free strategy sessions to help Amazon sellers optimize their inventory and prep workflows.

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Handling Topicals, Cosmetics, and Hazmat

From leak-proof seals to strict expiration dates, learn how professional Amazon beauty product prep protects your delicate inventory from shipping damage.

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Handling Fragile and Restricted Goods: Preparing Beauty, Topical, and Liquid Products for FBA

Selling in the beauty, health, and topical categories on Amazon is incredibly lucrative. These products offer fantastic margins, consistent repeat purchases, and compact shipping sizes. But because these items are designed for personal care, Amazon subjects them to some of the strictest compliance standards on the platform.

One broken cap or leaky bottle can ruin an entire pallet of inventory, leading to disposal fees and negative customer reviews. Here is what it takes to execute flawless Amazon beauty product prep for delicate liquids and gels.

The Double-Sealing Rule for Liquids

Amazon considers any product containing liquid to be a potential spill hazard. If your product features a standard screw-top cap, it must undergo a strict sealing evaluation:

The Seal Check: Does the bottle have an internal manufactured safety seal? If not, the cap must be manually secured with clear, clean shrink bands or tape.
The Five-Foot Leak Test: Liquids must be placed inside a perfectly sealed poly-bag. The bag must be thick enough to ensure that if the container bursts under pressure during transit, no liquid escapes the plastic wrap.

Protecting Fine Glass and Cosmetic Packaging

High-end cosmetic items frequently utilize beautiful glass dropper bottles or custom fragile containers. These cannot simply be thrown into a standard box. They require comprehensive bubble wrapping, ensuring no glass-on-glass contact occurs inside the master carton.

Transparent Expiration Management

Topical creams and cosmetic items feature sensitive shelf lives. Amazon requires expiration dates to be clearly visible on the outermost packaging in a clean MM-DD-YYYY format, printed in a large, clear font size. If your manufacturer printed the date on the bottom of a bottle, that date must be duplicated on the outside of its protective poly-bag.

Delicate Handling You Can Trust

At Price Point Prep, we treat your high-value topicals and cosmetics with the detailed care they require. We ensure every bottle is securely sealed, perfectly wrapped, and labeled cleanly, allowing you to confidently build a premium brand presence on Amazon.