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eBay Fulfillment · Montreal, Canada

eBay fulfillment that earns you Top Rated Seller status.

Same-day shipping, native eBay API integration, multi-carrier rate shopping, and photo + listing prep for resellers. Per-order pricing from $1.30 CAD with no monthly retainer. Built for Canadian eBay sellers, resellers, and liquidation pallet flippers who need TRS-protective fulfillment.

99%+On-time ship rate
TRS+10% FVF discount eligible
Same-dayShip orders before 2 PM ET
$0/moNo monthly retainer
What is eBay fulfillment

eBay fulfillment, built for Canadian sellers.

eBay fulfillment is the operational engine behind your eBay store. A buyer commits to purchase, you (or your 3PL) pick the item from your warehouse, pack it properly, generate a shipping label, hand it to a carrier, and the buyer gets their order within the promised handling time. Returns come back to your address. eBay manages the listing, the payment, and the buyer-seller messaging — you manage the physical inventory and shipping side.

The structural challenge for Canadian eBay sellers: eBay measures everything you do. Late shipment, missing tracking, buyer dispute — each event hits your seller performance score. Drop below thresholds and you lose Top Rated Seller (TRS) status, which means 10% higher Final Value Fees and less search visibility. Worse, persistent issues can lead to selling restrictions. This is why an eBay-specific 3PL isn\'t just pick-and-pack — it\'s a performance protection system.

For Canadian sellers specifically, fulfilling from a Montreal warehouse gives you three structural wins: same-day shipping for orders received before 2 PM ET, predictable carrier transit to Canadian destinations, and 60-minute access to US cross-border lanes for eBay International Shipping or direct-to-US orders. This page covers exactly how we deliver on those advantages — including dedicated workflows for the reseller niches that drive most Canadian eBay volume.

eBay vs Amazon FBM

eBay vs. Amazon FBM — when each makes sense.

Both are merchant-fulfilled marketplaces with strict performance metrics. Here\'s where each platform has the structural advantage, and where smart sellers run both.

Aspect eBay Amazon FBM
Marketplace fees Final value 10-15% + insertion fees Referral 8-15% + closing fee per item
Performance metric Top Rated Seller (TRS) status Account Health (OTDR, LSR, VTR)
Buyer trust signal Feedback %, TRS badge Amazon brand backing (lower) on FBM
Best for Resellers, used goods, niche products New brand SKUs, oversized items
Returns policy control You set policy (30 days common) Amazon's policy applies regardless
International shipping eBay International Shipping (eIS) program Amazon Global routing or self-managed
Competition density Lower in most categories Higher (Buy Box wars)

Most of our multi-channel sellers run both eBay and Amazon FBM from the same inventory pool. Same warehouse, same bin locations, same team. See our Amazon FBM service →

The eBay differentiator

5 metrics that determine your Top Rated Seller status.

TRS+ listings get a 10% Final Value Fee discount and a visibility boost in search. Miss the targets and you lose status, search ranking, and direct revenue. Here\'s how we protect each metric.

Why this matters

TRS Plus is real money on every sale

The 10% Final Value Fee discount on TRS Plus listings adds up fast. On a $50,000/year eBay business, that\'s $5,000 directly in your pocket — equivalent to several months of fulfillment fees. Plus the visibility boost, which compounds. We protect all 5 TRS metrics by default — same-day shipping, automatic tracking upload, sub-2% defect rate. Most clients qualify within 30 days.

OTDR

On-Time Shipping Rate

≥ 95% for TRS Below 90% = TRS loss

Percentage of orders shipped within your stated handling time. The single most-watched metric for TRS qualification. Misses are caused by: missed carrier pickups, weekend shipping gaps, and stockouts. Our SLA is same-day shipping for orders placed before 2 PM ET — our active eBay clients consistently run 99%+ on-time rates.

TRACK

Tracking Upload Rate

≥ 95% for TRS Drops eligibility instantly

Percentage of orders with valid tracking uploaded to eBay within your handling time. We push tracking numbers via eBay API the moment the label is generated. Our carrier integrations validate tracking automatically — no manual upload, no missed scans.

TRS+

Top Rated Plus Discount

Listing-level qualification Missing = 10% fee savings lost

TRS Plus listings get a 10% Final Value Fee discount and a visibility boost. Requires same-day or 1-day handling time, 30-day returns, and tracking on every order. We meet all three by default — most clients qualify within 30 days of switching to us.

CASE

Case Rate (defects)

< 2% for TRS Above 2% = listing penalty

Percentage of orders that result in eBay buyer protection cases (item not received, item not as described). Most "item not received" cases come from late shipping or carrier issues — we eliminate both with same-day shipping + carrier-tracked label use.

FB

Feedback Score

≥ 98% positive Below 98% = lower visibility

Buyer satisfaction percentage based on transaction feedback. Heavily driven by shipping speed, packaging quality, and accurate item description. Our packing protocol (branded boxes when supplied, fragile labels, appropriate dunnage) helps keep negative feedback minimal.

From listing to doorstep

The eBay fulfillment workflow, step by step.

Same flow every order, same metrics monitoring, same TRS protection. Built for sellers who can\'t afford to babysit shipments.

01

Inventory arrives at Montreal

Brand-new SKUs, retail arbitrage finds, liquidation pallets, or supplier shipments — all received and counted within 24 hours of arrival.

02

Photograph + bin (resellers)

For reseller clients who need listing photos, we photograph each unique item against a clean background. Photos pushed to your eBay listing tool. Then assign bin location.

03

eBay orders sync via API

Connected to your eBay Seller Hub via the eBay API. Orders sync in real-time as buyers commit to purchase. SKU, variant, shipping address, eBay item number — all in our pick queue.

04

Pick, pack, label same-day

Orders placed before 2 PM ET ship same-day. We use eBay's carrier integration for discounted shipping when it makes sense, or external carriers when their rate beats it. Tracking auto-pushed to eBay.

05

Daily TRS metrics review

We monitor your on-time shipping rate, tracking upload rate, and case rate daily. Anomalies caught within 24 hours. Your TRS Plus eligibility actively protected, not just observed.

06

Returns + feedback handling

Returns received, inspected, photographed, restocked or quarantined within 24 hours. We also flag potential negative feedback triggers (damaged shipments, slow scans) so you can proactively message buyers.

For resellers + liquidators

Built for Canadian eBay resellers.

Most eBay sellers aren\'t brand owners — they\'re resellers. OA cross-listers, liquidation pallet flippers, FBA aged inventory liquidators. We\'ve built dedicated workflows for each.

OA

OA cross-listed on eBay

Online arbitrage finds, listed on both Amazon and eBay

You source from retail websites and list the same SKUs on Amazon (FBA or FBM) and eBay. We hold inventory in one bin location, pick from whichever channel sells first. Inventory sync prevents overselling across channels.

OA sellers running 100-1000+ SKUs cross-listed
LQ

Liquidation pallet resellers

Pallets from Amazon returns, retail liquidators, or wholesale lots

Receive pallets, sort by condition (new / open box / used), photograph each item, list on eBay individually. Disposition unsellable items per your direction. Built for sellers buying from Liquidation.com, B-Stock, or wholesale liquidators.

Resellers buying $5k+/month in liquidation pallets
AZ

Amazon FBA aged inventory

Liquidate stranded FBA inventory by re-routing through eBay

Recall stranded inventory from Amazon FBA via removal orders. Inventory arrives at our warehouse, gets inspected and re-listed on eBay at discounted prices. Avoid long-term FBA storage fees while recovering capital.

FBA sellers with aged or unsellable Amazon stock

Reseller workflow not listed? We\'ve seen most of them — Mercari cross-listing, Whatnot live auctions, vintage clothing, sports cards. Tell us your workflow and we\'ll quote it.

Live cost calculator

See your monthly eBay cost in 5 seconds.

Slide to your monthly eBay order volume, pick your average SKUs per order. We calculate your tier, per-order rate, and total monthly spend.

Your eBay fulfillment cost, calculated.

Monthly orders + average units per order → tier, rate, and total.

Monthly eBay order volume
500orders / month
1001k2k3k4k5k+
Average units per order
Premium tier
$1.75per order CAD
Base order picks: $875.00
+ Extra units: $0.00 · Monthly total: $875.00

First unit per order included. Extras at $0.25/unit. Photography prep and liquidation sorting quoted separately. Shipping carrier rates billed at cost.

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Transparent per-order pricing

Full pricing breakdown by tier.

Per-order pricing tiered by monthly eBay volume. Same pricing as our Shopify DTC and Amazon FBM services — same per-order workflow.

💲 Transparent Pricing

Plans That Grow With You

All plans include integration, picking, packing, and discounted shipping rates.

Essential
$1.99
per order · 300–499 orders/month
  • Extra Unit Picked+$0.25/unit
  • Shipping BoxFREE if provided
  • Custom Shipping BoxCustom Quote
  • Marketing InsertsCustom Quote
  • Polybags/ExtrasCustom Quote
Elite
$1.30
per order · 1500+ orders/month
  • Extra Unit Picked+$0.25/unit
  • Shipping BoxFREE if provided
  • Custom Shipping BoxCustom Quote
  • Marketing InsertsCustom Quote
  • Polybags/ExtrasCustom Quote
Inside the warehouse

111 Chabanel Ouest, Montreal, Quebec.

Where your eBay orders get picked, packed, and shipped same-day. Bilingual team, dedicated photography zone for resellers, liquidation pallet processing area. Full warehouse tour →

FAQ — eBay fulfillment Canada

15 questions eBay sellers ask before signing.

What is eBay fulfillment, exactly?
eBay fulfillment is the operational side of selling on eBay: receiving inventory, storing it, picking orders when buyers commit to purchase, packing with appropriate materials, generating shipping labels, handing off to carriers, and processing returns. A fulfillment partner like PrepKingz handles all of this from a Montreal warehouse so you focus on sourcing, listing, and customer messaging.
How much does eBay fulfillment cost in Canada?
PrepKingz eBay fulfillment starts at $1.30 per order CAD for high-volume sellers (1500+ orders/month), $1.75/order for 500–1499 orders, and $1.99/order for 300–499 orders/month. Extra units beyond the first: $0.25/unit. Shipping carrier rates billed at cost (Canada Post, UPS, FedEx, GLS, UniUni). Same pricing structure as Shopify DTC and Amazon FBM since the workflow is identical.
What is Top Rated Seller (TRS) status and why does it matter?
TRS is eBay's recognition for sellers with consistently strong performance — same-day handling, low defect rates, high positive feedback, and tracking on every order. TRS sellers get a visibility boost in search results and a TRS badge buyers trust. TRS Plus listings (a subset) qualify for a 10% Final Value Fee discount — direct money in your pocket. Our same-day shipping SLA and API tracking integration meet TRS+ requirements by default.
How do you protect my eBay TRS status?
Three ways. (1) Same-day shipping for orders received before 2 PM ET keeps your on-time shipping rate above 99%. (2) Tracking upload via eBay API the moment labels are generated keeps tracking upload rate at 100%. (3) Daily monitoring of your defect rate, case rate, and feedback — anomalies caught within 24 hours so you can proactively address them. Most clients see TRS qualification improve within the first 30 days.
Can I run eBay AND Amazon (FBM or FBA) from the same inventory pool?
Yes — this is one of our most popular setups. Your inventory sits in one bin location at our Montreal warehouse. As orders come in from eBay, Amazon, or Shopify, we pick from the same bin. Real-time inventory sync prevents overselling across channels. Many of our clients run 3-4 channels simultaneously.
Do you do photography and listing prep for resellers?
Yes — for OA, liquidation, and reseller clients we offer item-level photography against a clean background. Photos pushed to your listing tool of choice (eBay listing manager, Vendoo, List Perfectly, ResellAssistant). Photo prep is quoted per item type since complexity varies — a simple book vs. a multi-piece set are different lift levels.
Can you handle liquidation pallet receiving and sorting?
Yes. We receive pallets from Liquidation.com, B-Stock, retail liquidators, or wholesale lot sellers. Sort by condition (new / open box / used / damaged). Photograph each unique item. List or hold for your listing process. Disposition unsellable items per your direction. Quoted per pallet based on volume and sort complexity.
What about eBay International Shipping (eIS) program?
We support eIS — when a US or international buyer purchases your item, we ship to the eIS hub in the US and eBay handles the rest. This eliminates the customs and international shipping complexity for Canadian sellers. We can also do direct international shipping via Canada Post International when eIS isn't a fit.
How fast do you ship eBay orders after they're placed?
Same-day shipping for orders placed before 2 PM ET (Mon–Fri). Orders after cut-off ship next business day. Same-day weekend shipping available on request. Same-day is required to maintain TRS Plus status, which means it's non-negotiable for us.
What shipping carriers do you use for eBay orders?
Canada Post (most domestic CA orders), UPS, FedEx (heavier or US-bound), GLS Canada, and UniUni (last-mile in major Canadian cities). We rate-shop per order based on destination, weight, and your service-level preference. Most clients save 15-30% on shipping costs vs. single-carrier strategies.
Do you handle eBay returns?
Yes. Customer files return via eBay, you approve (or auto-approve per your policy), return label is generated. Customer ships back to our address. We receive, inspect within 24 hours, photograph any damage, restock re-sellable units automatically, and quarantine damaged items for your decision. Returns are billed per-unit inspection ($0.50 typically).
Can I use my own eBay listing tools (Vendoo, List Perfectly, etc.)?
Yes — we integrate with most popular eBay listing tools. The connection is at the eBay account level (via eBay API), so whatever listing tool you use to push listings still works. Photos taken in our warehouse can be exported to any cloud storage and pulled into your listing tool.
What about high-value items (electronics, designer goods)?
We handle high-value items with extra care: dedicated bin locations with serial number tracking, photographed at intake and outbound, signature confirmation on outbound shipping, and insurance per shipment. Quoted on a per-account basis for sellers with consistent high-value SKU rotation.
Is GST/HST charged on eBay fulfillment service fees?
Yes — GST/QST applies to fulfillment service fees per Canadian tax law. We invoice in CAD with full GST/QST breakdown. If you're a GST-registered business, these are recoverable as input tax credits. Not tax advice — verify with your accountant.
How do I get started with eBay fulfillment?
Three steps. (1) Request a quote — tell us your monthly eBay order volume, average SKUs per order, whether you need photography/listing prep, and channel mix (eBay only or hybrid with Amazon/Shopify). We reply within 4 business hours. (2) Sign the service agreement (electronic via Documenso). (3) Connect eBay API to our portal, ship your inventory, start fulfilling. Most stores go from first contact to first shipped order within 7 business days.
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Tell us your eBay volume. We send real numbers.

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One warehouse. All your eBay sales.

Whether you\'re an eBay-only seller, a multi-channel reseller, or a liquidation pallet flipper, we run your eBay fulfillment from Montreal. Same-day shipping, TRS protection, photography prep, bilingual.

Warehouse 111 Chabanel West, Suite 629
Montreal, QC H2N 1C9
Phone (438) 764-1327 Mon–Fri
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