Merchant Fulfilled (MFN/FBM) can be a useful alternative to FBA, particularly for restricted books, faster sales, or cost savings. EasyBookPrep can assist in preparing books for both fulfillment methods, ensuring compliance with Amazon’s requirements and the requirements of other market places.
If you want to sell a book using the Merchant Fulfilled (MF) method through EasyBookPrep, follow these steps:
Navigate to the QBase login page and sign in with your credentials.
Go to the "Inventory Orders & Sourcing" section.
Use the book's Order Number or ASIN to locate the specific item in your inventory.
Once you find the book, click the pencil icon located on the left side of the Order Date.
This will open the order details page.
Scroll down to the "Events" section.
In this section, you'll see multiple option boxes.
Click on "List as MF".
After selecting "List as MF", click "Save and Close" to confirm the update.
You can only update the status of a book to "List as MF" once the book has been marked as Prep Received in your account.
Check the Order's Arrival Date to ensure the book is eligible for status updates.
Merchant Fulfilled means that sellers list products on Amazon, but instead of shipping them to Amazon’s fulfillment centers, they store and ship the books directly to customers when an order is placed.
✔ Avoids FBA Storage & Fulfillment Fees – No long-term storage fees.
✔ Faster Processing for Certain Books – Ideal for high-demand books.
✔ Greater Control Over Inventory – You manage stock directly.
✔ Option for Restricted Books – Some books are not eligible for FBA but can still be sold via MFN.
⚠ Requires handling storage, packing, and shipping.
⚠ Sellers must provide customer service for returns.
⚠ Buy Box competition may be tougher than FBA sellers.
Easy Book Prep will store and ship products as well as help you keep track of inventory. Our platform allows you to:
Track book purchases to keep inventory levels updated.
Manage incoming shipments for efficient storage at our facility.
Organize your stock to quickly fulfill orders.
For Merchant Fulfilled sellers, properly labeling and packaging products is crucial for ensuring a smooth delivery process. With EasyBookPrep, we can assist you with:
Labeling your books to match marketplace guidelines.
Packaging books securely to avoid any damage during transit.
Our services ensure that your products are ready to ship without delays or errors in the packaging process.
Easy Book Prep will ship products to buyers once a shipping label is provided/uploaded to the system. We also provide:
Shipping labels: We can provide you with the correct labels for each order.
Shipping recommendations: Based on the weight and dimensions of your items, we’ll recommend the best carriers and shipping methods.
Efficient packing: We help ensure that your products are packed in the best way to prevent damage and reduce shipping costs.
Returns are inevitable in e-commerce, and EasyBookPrep can streamline your returns process by:
Handling customer returns by offering guidelines on what to do with returned products.
Processing returns for reselling, refurbishing, or donating products based on your business strategy.
Factor | FBA (Fulfilled by Amazon) | Merchant Fulfilled (MFN/FBM) |
Shipping | Amazon handles it | Seller ships directly |
Storage Fees | Yes, Amazon charges fees | The prep center may have storage fees |
Customer Service | Amazon handles it | Seller is responsible |
Returns | Amazon processes returns | Seller processes returns |
Buy Box Advantage | Higher for FBA sellers | Competitive, but depends on price & shipping speed |
Best for | High-volume, hands-off selling | Restricted books, faster processing, avoiding FBA fees |
Maintain Up-to-Date Inventory: Keep track of stock levels to avoid overselling and ensure you fulfill orders on time.
Use Shipping Software: Take advantage of shipping tools and software to get discounted rates and streamline the shipping process.
Optimize Packaging: Pack books securely to minimize damages during transit and avoid unnecessary returns if you are in possession of the book. Otherwise, we will pack the books for you.
Customer Communication: Make sure your customers know when their orders have shipped and provide tracking information as soon as it’s available.
Merchant Fulfilled selling can be a great complement to FBA, allowing you to sell restricted books, control inventory, and reduce fees. EasyBookPrep can assist in book preparation and compliance, helping you streamline your business operations.
For more details or assistance, contact [email protected] or visit https://support.easybookprep.com.
