This page collects the rates for Fulfillment Center Western Bid: the cost of storing goods in the warehouse and the warehouse commission for shipping parcels. This helps the seller even before launch or scaling up sales to calculate warehouse economics and avoid pricing mistakes.
Fulfillment is profitable only when the seller understands in advance the full cost of storage and shipping. That is why the pricing page should not merely display rates, but help quickly relate the product’s weight to the costs and make a decision about the viability of warehousing in the USA.
Who this page is for
- For sellers who have already shipped goods to Western Bid’s warehouse in the USA.
- For an e-commerce business that plans to switch to a fulfillment model.
- For sellers who need to include warehousing costs in the price of the product.
Fulfillment Center Rates
Warehousing of goods in the warehouse
On 1 US pallet
40 × 48 × 70 in or
1016 × 1219 × 1778 mm —
per unit per month.
| Product weight | Monthly storage cost |
|---|---|
| up to 0.050 kg | $0.04 |
| 0.051 kg – 0.100 kg | $0.08 |
| 0.101 kg – 0.200 kg | $0.10 |
| 0.201 kg – 0.300 kg | $0.13 |
| 0.301 kg – 0.500 kg | $0.16 |
| 0.501 kg – 0.750 kg | $0.18 |
| 0.751 kg – 1.000 kg | $0.26 |
| 1.001 kg – 1.500 kg | $0.39 |
| 1.501 kg – 2.000 kg | $0.50 |
| 2.001 kg – 3.000 kg | $0.60 |
| 3.001 kg – 4.000 kg | $1.00 |
| 4.001 kg – 5.000 kg | $2.00 |
| 5.001 kg – 6.000 kg | $2.40 |
| 6.001 kg – 7.000 kg | $2.80 |
| 7.001 kg – 8.000 kg | $3.20 |
| 8.001 kg – 9.000 kg | $3.60 |
| 9.001 kg – 10.000 kg | $4.00 |
| 10.001 kg – 12.000 kg | $5.00 |
| 12.001 kg – 15.000 kg | $6.00 |
| 15.001 kg – 17.000 kg | $7.00 |
| 17.001 kg – 20.000 kg | $8.00 |
| 20.001 kg – 23.000 kg | $10.00 |
| 23.001 kg – 26.000 kg | $12.00 |
| 26.001 kg – 30.000 kg | $14.00 |
| 30.001 kg – 35.000 kg | $16.00 |
| 35.001 kg – 45.000 kg | $20.00 |
| over 45.000 kg | $45.00 |
Fulfillment fee for shipping the parcel
The fulfillment fee is charged at the moment the parcel is created for shipment.
The rate applies for up to 2 items in the order. For each additional unit, an extra +$0.25 is added.
| Package weight | Fulfillment fee |
|---|---|
| up to 0.453 kg | $2.00 |
| from 0.453 kg to 0.907 kg | $2.50 |
| from 0.908 kg to 1.810 kg | $3.00 |
| from 1.820 kg to 4.530 kg | $4.00 |
| over 4.540 kg | $5.00 |
How Fulfillment Center rates work
- Find the weight of the product unit and determine the monthly storage rate.
- Assess the weight of the ready-to-ship package for shipment to the customer.
- Add the warehouse shipping fee.
- If the order contains more than two items, apply an extra charge for each additional unit.
- Compare the overall economics to your margin and selling price.