It started with a phone call. “I’m about to give up,” a prospective customer told us. “Amazon’s storage fees are killing my business.”
As an Amazon seller with 24 pallets of inventory, Dave watched in horror as $4,686 vanished from his account every peak season month. Money that should have been fueling his growth or funding new products was instead disappearing into Amazon’s ever-hungry storage machine.
The Numbers That Changed Everything
Let me show you exactly why Dave was losing sleep. These aren’t estimates or approximations – these are Amazon’s actual storage fees compared to ours:
| Storage Provider | Cost Per Cubic Foot (Non-Peak) | Cost Per Cubic Foot (Peak) | Cost Per Pallet (Peak) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon FBA (Standard Size) | $0.78 | $2.40 | $195.28 |
| Amazon FBA (Oversized) | $0.56 | $1.40 | $113.90 |
| HermesLines | $0.16 | $0.16 | $12.76 |
When Dave first saw these numbers, he thought there had to be a mistake. Paying just $12.76 per pallet compared to Amazon’s $195.28 during peak season? It seemed too good to be true.
But let us assure you, it’s not—it’s real.
How Does This Actually Work?
We get this question a lot, so let’s break it down:
- Store most of your inventory with us (HermesLines). Keep just enough at Amazon to fulfill immediate orders.
- When stock runs low, we ship another pallet to Amazon.
- Simple as that.
For Dave, this meant keeping one pallet at Amazon and 23 with us. His monthly storage bill dropped from $4,686 to just $306.24. The real win? Freeing up money. For Dave, it meant finally launching that new product line he’d been sitting on for months. For others, it’s meant hiring their first employee, investing in better advertising, or simply taking home more profit.
Ultimately, at HermesLines, we want to level the playing field, giving everyone the opportunity to use Amazon FBA without breaking the bank.
Let’s Talk About Those Savings
Here’s what this really means for your yearly savings. Using 24 pallets as an example:
During standard season (January-September):
- Amazon charges $0.78 per cubic foot = about $63.50 per pallet
- That’s $1,524 monthly for 24 pallets
- Meanwhile, you’re paying just $306.24 with HermesLines
- Monthly savings: $1,217.76
During peak season (October-December):
- Amazon’s rates skyrocket to $2.40 per cubic foot = $195.28 per pallet
- That’s $4,686 monthly for 24 pallets
- While you still pay just $306.24 with HermesLines
- Monthly savings: $4,379.76
Add it all up:
- 9 months of standard season savings: $10,959.84
- 3 months of peak season savings: $13,139.28
- Total yearly savings: $24,099.12
Think about that. Really think about it. What would an extra $24,000 mean for your business this year?
Why This Matters Now More Than Ever
Amazon just raised their fees again. Peak season storage rates are higher than ever. And let’s be honest – this trend isn’t going to reverse.
But here’s the good news: you don’t have to play by their rules anymore. You could keep paying Amazon’s premium rates—$2.40 per cubic foot during peak season for standard-size items. Many sellers do, simply because they don’t know there’s an alternative.
Or you could join sellers like Dave, who decided enough was enough and switched to our fixed rates. All year round. No peak season surprises.
What’s Next?
If you’re feeling what Dave felt, then you know it’s time for a change. We’ve made it simple to get started:
- No complex contracts.
- No long-term commitments.
- Just straightforward storage at a fixed rate per pallet.
Ready to take back control of your storage costs? Contact us today to see how much you could save.
Want to see our prices? Check them out here—no hidden fees, no nonsense. Just logistics the way it’s meant to be.