OK
£35 membership
Model the prep cost before stock is on the road
Headline unit fees are not enough. Sellers should model membership, unit prep, boxes, storage, removals, bundles and special handling before changing supplier or retailer addresses.
OK
£0.50 to £0.40 unit prep
OK
Examples before quote
Best fit for
- Sellers comparing ATP against low headline unit fees
- Accounts deciding whether outsourcing still protects margin after add-ons
- Operators who want first-batch pricing before rerouting live inbound
What ATP handles
- Worked examples for small, mid-volume and larger prep flows
- Clear distinction between planning examples and confirmed quote
- Common add-on reminders for boxes, removals, storage, bundles and special handling
- Internal links into pricing, requirements and comparison pages
Next step
Ask ATP for pricing, fit and next steps before you reroute live stock.
Cheap is not always cheaper
A low unit fee can still lose if receiving is slow, exceptions create admin or add-ons are unclear.
Examples make the decision concrete
A seller comparing providers needs scenario maths, not another vague promise about transparent pricing.
Quote before reroute
ATP should confirm the real route and price before live inventory changes direction.
Workflow
- Estimate monthly units and the likely handling route.
- Add membership, per-unit prep and known add-ons.
- Check whether storage, removals, bundles or special handling change the total.
- Ask ATP to confirm the quote before changing addresses.
Routes to compare next
Planning examples
Example monthly prep costs before add-ons
These are planning examples based on ATP's visible membership and core prep tiers. They are not binding quotes because stock type, handling and add-ons can change the final price.
| Scenario | Core calculation | Planning total | What to check next |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 units | £35 membership + 250 x £0.50 | £160 before add-ons | Boxes, bundles, storage, removals or special handling |
| 1,000 units | £35 membership + 1,000 x £0.45 | £485 before add-ons | Whether split deliveries or storage add handling time |
| 3,000 units | £35 membership + 3,000 x £0.40 | £1,235 before add-ons | Whether repeat supplier inbound can be streamlined |
Cost traps
What cheap headline pricing can miss
Slow check-in
Stock that sits unreceived ties up cash even if the unit fee looked attractive.
Weak exception handling
Damaged, short or wrong stock needs evidence. Daily chasing is a hidden cost.
Unclear add-ons
Boxes, bundles, removals, storage and special handling should be named before stock moves.
Are these exact ATP quotes?
No. They are planning examples using visible core pricing. ATP should confirm exact pricing against stock type, references and handling requirements.
Why include membership in examples?
Because sellers should compare total monthly operating cost, not only the per-unit prep fee.
What add-ons should I expect?
Common add-ons can include boxes, bundles, storage, removals, oversized or high-value handling and individual dispatch.