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FBA vs FBM in Canada: Which to Use

1 min read · Selling on Amazon.ca

FBA means Amazon stores and ships your stock. FBM means you do. Each suits different products.

FBA

Prime eligibility and faster delivery
Amazon handles customer service and returns
Fulfilment and storage fees apply

FBM

You control stock and packaging
No storage fees
You handle shipping, service and returns

Use FBA for

Small, light, fast-selling items.

Use FBM for

Bulky, slow, high-value or fragile items, and anything you want to inspect on return.

Canada note

Shipping across Canada is expensive. Price FBM orders with remote postal codes in mind.

General information for resellers, not financial, tax or legal advice. Marketplace fees and policies change; check the current rules before you buy.

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