Customer Success Stories

In many cases, Market Express customers save 60-70% vs Amazon FBA or US distributors while maintaining identical service levels. Read success stories from manufacturers across industries.

60-70% Cost Savings

Typical across customers at all sales volumes

57%
Average Savings
vs Amazon FBA / distributors
500+ hrs/yr
Time Recovered
Focus on growth, not fulfillment
Complete
Fulfillment Control
Direct warehouse access
$37K-80K
Duty Savings
Foreign vendors via transfer pricing

[Notional] Korean Auto Parts Manufacturing

Automotive PartsSeoul, South Korea → Las Vegas, NV$800,000/year
$188,000/year
annual savings

Challenge

Korean auto parts manufacturer selling OEM replacement parts for Hyundai/Kia vehicles faced 35% Amazon FBA fees plus heavy duty costs. Needed US entity, warehouse, and fulfillment infrastructure.

Solution

  • Nevada LLC formation + EIN + registered agent
  • Transfer pricing structure (40% duty reduction via market-rate invoicing)
  • Las Vegas warehouse (3 EURO1 pallets, later expanded to 6 pallets)
  • Order fulfillment and shipping coordination
  • US business phone and customer service
Market Express Membership

Results

Cost Reduction67%

Amazon FBA total fees: $280K/year (35%) → Market Express: $92K/year (membership $24K + GMV commission $68K)

Duty Savings$80,000/year

25% tariff on $400K imports reduced 50% via transfer pricing = $50K savings, plus improved customs classification saved another $30K

Fulfillment Speed2-3 days

Las Vegas location enables fast shipping to West Coast markets, better than Amazon cross-country fulfillment times

Inventory ControlReal-time

Direct warehouse access and visibility, can prioritize high-margin SKUs vs Amazon's algorithm-driven storage

“Market Express gave us everything we needed for US market entry in one package. We control our inventory, ship faster than Amazon in key markets, and save over $188K per year. The transfer pricing structure alone saved us $80K in duties.”

— 18 months with Market Express

[Notional] Chinese Electronics Manufacturer

Consumer ElectronicsShenzhen, China → Las Vegas, NV$500,000/year
$128,000/year
annual savings

Challenge

Shenzhen-based manufacturer of smart home devices (WiFi cameras, sensors, controllers) selling on Amazon faced 38% total fees plus massive duty costs (25% tariff + classification issues). Needed US presence and efficient fulfillment.

Solution

  • Nevada LLC + EIN + US bank account setup coordination
  • Transfer pricing (invoiced at 40% of retail to related US entity)
  • Fulfillment from Las Vegas (150 cu ft storage)
  • US business phone and customer service support
  • Order processing and shipping coordination
Market Express Membership

Results

Cost Reduction67%

Amazon FBA: $190K/year (38%) → Market Express: $62K/year (membership $24K + GMV commission $38K)

Duty Savings$37,500/year

25% tariff on $300K imports → 12.5% effective tariff via transfer pricing = $37.5K actual duty vs $75K previously

Shipping ControlFull flexibility

Can choose carriers and shipping speeds based on customer needs, not locked into Amazon logistics

Product HandlingCareful

Electronics handled with care, reduced damage claims by 30% vs Amazon warehouse handling

“The duty savings alone ($37.5K/year) covered half our Market Express membership. We save $128K total vs Amazon FBA and have complete control over our fulfillment. The transfer pricing structure was a game-changer for our import costs.”

— 12 months with Market Express

[Notional] US-Based 3D Printing Business

Custom ManufacturingPortland, OR$350,000/year
$12,800/year
annual savings

Challenge

Portland-based custom 3D printing service selling on Etsy/eBay/Amazon faced high marketplace fees (15-20% per platform) and logistics complexity managing three separate platforms.

Solution

  • Domestic vendor membership ($23K first year)
  • Consolidate inventory to Las Vegas warehouse (200 cu ft)
  • Unified fulfillment across all sales channels
  • US business phone and customer service
  • Order processing and shipping coordination
Market Express Membership

Results

Cost Reduction22%

Marketplace fees (weighted average 17%): $58.8K/year → Market Express: $46K/year (membership $23K + GMV commission $23K)

Operational Efficiency3 platforms → 1

Consolidated fulfillment from single warehouse instead of managing inventory across 3 marketplace programs

Inventory VisibilityUnified

Real-time stock levels across all sales channels, reduced overselling by 90%

Time Saved15 hours/week

No longer managing 3 separate marketplace accounts and logistics systems

“I was drowning managing Etsy, eBay, and Amazon separately. Market Express consolidated everything into one warehouse with unified fulfillment. I save $12.8K/year and 15 hours/week. Best decision for my business.”

— 24 months with Market Express

[Notional] German Industrial Equipment Supplier

Industrial MachineryMunich, Germany → Las Vegas, NV$1,200,000/year
$288,000/year
annual savings

Challenge

Munich-based manufacturer of precision industrial tools selling through US distributors faced 35% distributor margins and no direct customer relationships.

Solution

  • Nevada LLC + EIN + registered agent
  • Transfer pricing (invoiced at cost + 8% to US entity)
  • Large warehouse space (500 cu ft)
  • B2B fulfillment and shipping
  • US business phone and customer service
Market Express Membership

Results

Cost Reduction69%

US distributors: $420K/year (35% margins) → Market Express: $132K/year (membership $24K + GMV commission $108K)

Direct Customer Access100%

Bypassed distributors entirely, now sell direct to manufacturers with full control over customer relationships

Average Deal Size+28%

$45K average order vs $35K through distributors (direct relationship enables better pricing and upselling)

Margin ControlFull ownership

Control pricing and promotions directly, not at mercy of distributor markup decisions

“We eliminated US distributors completely and took back control of our US market. Market Express handles fulfillment for a fraction of distributor margins - we save $288K per year and own our customer relationships for the first time.”

— 36 months with Market Express

[Notional] US Small Manufacturer (Sporting Goods)

Sporting GoodsBoise, ID$180,000/year
$43,000/year
annual savings

Challenge

Solo entrepreneur manufacturing outdoor gear (camping accessories, hiking poles) selling on Amazon FBA. Spending 30 hours/week on self-fulfillment, 40% fees eating into margins.

Solution

  • Domestic vendor membership ($23K first year)
  • Las Vegas warehouse (75 cu ft)
  • Professional fulfillment and shipping
  • US business phone number
Market Express Membership

Results

Cost Reduction60%

Amazon FBA: $72K/year (40%) → Market Express: $29K/year (membership $23K + GMV commission $6K)

Time Saved1,000 hours/year

No longer packing boxes, driving to post office, managing inventory. Sole proprietor regained 20 hours/week.

Profit Margin12% → 36%

Went from barely profitable to healthy margins, able to reinvest in product development

Fulfillment QualityImproved

Professional packaging and shipping, reduced damage claims from 5% to 0.5%

“Market Express gave me my life back. I was working 60-hour weeks fulfilling orders myself. Now I focus on product design, Market Express handles fulfillment professionally, and I save $43K per year. My margins tripled.”

— 8 months with Market Express

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Success Across Industries

22-69%
Manufacturing
Auto parts, industrial tools, custom 3D printing
67%
Electronics
Smart home devices, consumer tech, IoT sensors
60%
Consumer Goods
Sporting goods, outdoor gear, home products
* All customer examples are notional but based on realistic scenarios and calculations. Actual savings vary by sales volume, product category, and operational efficiency.