CASE 1 · SINGLE-UNIT FLOW
500 single units, 60×40×40 carton
- Labelling 500 × €0.50
- €250.00
- 5 cartons × €1.90
- €9.50
- Total (excl. VAT)
- €259.50
Inbound, QC and recycling free · from 150 u/mo, no commitment
Automatic volume-based labelling, differentiated polybags, two carton sizes, and 100 % free receiving. All prices are public and applied with zero hidden fees.
The labelling rate automatically drops to the lower tier the moment you cross the threshold — no renegotiation, no hidden ceiling.
| Monthly volume | Tier | Price / unit (excl. VAT) | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 2 000 units/month | Standard | 0,50 € | |
| 2 000 – 3 500 units/month | Volume + | 0,45 € | -10% |
| 3 500 – 10 000 units/month | Volume ++ | 0,40 € | -20% |
| 10 000 + units/month | Volume max | 0,35 € | -30% |
Rate applied on the actual monthly volume of sellable units prepared. Automatic tier switch. Current rates, verified on 2 October 2026.
Double-wall, bubble wrap included. Dedicated rate for oversized products (> 40 × 40 × 40 cm).
Zero receiving fees, no volume penalty, no recycling cost. Permanent policy.
Set up your flow — the volume discount tier applies automatically.
FBG-PREP minimum: 150 units/month.
A bundle = multiple products billed as 1 sellable unit.
Single rate €2.00 excl. VAT / unit, all-inclusive (labeling, packaging, carton).
Double-wall · standard bubble wrap included.
Leave empty = automatic based on your volume.
€0.30 excl. VAT / meter · high resistance (fragile products).
Indicative estimate based on FBG-PREP public pricing. A personalized quote is provided after scoping.
Honest comparison on 8 operational criteria that make a real difference on your margin.
| Criterion | FBG-PREP | Standard market |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving fees | €0 — always | €5 to €25 / pallet |
| Processing SLA | 24-72 h contractual, by volume | 3-5 days on average |
| Retail Arbitrage / OA | Accepted at no extra cost | Refused or +30 % unit price |
| Public displayed pricing | Public grid + online calculator | On quote only |
| Contractual commitment | None, month-by-month | 3 to 12 months often required |
| Real-time tracking dashboard | fbg-prep-app.com (SKU + carton) | Manual email or Excel table |
| EU marketplace coverage | FR · DE · IT · ES (daily UPS) | FR only or weekly UPS |
| Carton / pallet recycling | Included, no surcharge | Billed or refused |
Comparison based on practices observed at active prep centers in FR · EU in 2026. No specific operator is named.
Regular monthly flow, immediate access to the discount tier from 2,000 units.
Whatever the model. Retail Arbitrage 100 % supported at no extra cost.
FBG-PREP isn't calibrated for one-off shipments or private individuals.
As of October 2026, French prep centers typically charge between €0.40 and €1 excl. VAT per unit prepped. At FBG-PREP, FNSKU labeling starts at €0.50 and drops to €0.35 depending on monthly volume, a 60×40×40 carton costs €1.90, and receiving is free. Real example: 500 units shipped in cartons of 100 come to €259.50 excl. VAT — €0.52 per unit all-in. Your exact quote takes 30 seconds with the calculator above.
A 20-minute call to secure your rates and your onboarding.
Or write to us at info@fbg-prep.com