3PL Return Warehouse Guide for Amazon FBA & eCommerce Sellers

Elsa24 Feb, 2026Business

Comprehensive guide on how 3PL return warehouses work, including returns processing, inventory grading, and value recovery strategies for Amazon FBA and eCommerce brands. Return rates on Amazon can be as high as 20–30% in some categories. Without an efficient returns management system, sellers lose money on storage, processing, and unsellable inventory. A 3PL partner specializing in returns can flip this from a cost center into a streamlined, cost-effective operation