Fulfilled by eBay Explained: Everything You Need to Know

Do you sell a lot on eBay? Managing dozens of orders every week can be exciting – but also overwhelming. You pack boxes, print labels, and chase tracking numbers. Every hour spent on shipping is an hour lost on growing your business.

Unlike Amazon, eBay doesn’t run its own fulfillment service. The closest option is the eBay Global Shipping Program. It helps with sending items abroad, but it doesn’t cover day-to-day order handling. You still need to do the heavy lifting yourself. 

What if you could ship eBay orders fast, without the stress? 

With Amazon’s Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF), you can. MCF lets you tap into Amazon’s vast warehouse network and ship orders from various sales channels – including eBay. The result? Your customers get fast, reliable delivery, while you save valuable time.

But there’s a catch: using MCF manually can be just as time-consuming as doing it yourself. You must log in to Amazon Seller Central, create an order for each eBay sale, and update the tracking information individually.

This is where M2E Cloud comes in. It connects your store to eBay and Amazon MCF, automates the order flow, and syncs inventory in real-time. That means no more copying and pasting customer data or worrying about delays.

In this article, we’ll explain how Amazon MCF works, why it’s a game-changer for eBay sellers, and how M2E Cloud can take the manual work off your plate.

What Is Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF)?

Amazon MCF is a fulfillment network, originally built for Amazon orders but also available for your sales on other channels.

Think of it as Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), but for eBay, Shopify, WooCommerce, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Shein, and more.

Here’s how it works in simple terms:

• You store your inventory in Amazon’s fulfillment centers.
• When a customer places an order on eBay, Amazon picks, packs, and ships it.
• The package arrives in unbranded packaging (for an extra cost), so your buyer won’t see Amazon logos.
• Amazon also handles returns and customer service, saving you even more time.

Think of MCF as outsourcing your entire fulfillment process – using the same network that powers Prime orders.

Why use Amazon MCF for eBay orders?

Selling on eBay is simple. Fulfilling orders – not so much.

Packing boxes, printing labels, and making post office runs can eat up hours of your week. That’s where Amazon MCF comes in.

Here’s why sellers use it:

• Save time & reduce errors. No more juggling inventory across multiple channels. You send products to Amazon once, and they handle the rest – picking, packing, and shipping.
• Faster delivery, happier customers. Your buyers get their orders quickly – often in 1–2 business days – which means better feedback and repeat sales.
• Scalable operations. Whether you sell 10 or 10,000 items, MCF can handle the volume – no need to hire extra staff or rent additional storage space.
• Lower operating costs. You only pay for storage and fulfillment. Multi-item orders can be up to 50% cheaper with MCF’s bundled rates.
• Professional returns handling. Amazon handles returns, so you don’t have to spend hours processing them yourself.
• Unbranded packaging. No risk of losing a customer to Amazon – orders arrive in neutral packaging by default.

In short, MCF helps you focus on selling and growing your business, rather than managing a warehouse.

Manual fulfillment is a big challenge

Without automation, MCF can become a time sink.

Here’s what the default process looks like:

• Log in to Amazon Seller Central every time you get an eBay order.
• Manually create a new MCF order.
• Copy and paste the customer’s name, address, and order details.
• Pay for shipping and select your preferred delivery speed.
• Manually copy the tracking number back to eBay and mark the order as shipped.

If you sell a handful of products a week, this might be fine.

But once you scale up, it becomes slow and risky:

• Time-consuming. Every order takes several minutes to process.
• Prone to errors. Incorrect addresses or forgotten tracking numbers can result in late deliveries and unhappy customers.
• Slows growth. The more you sell, the more hours you spend doing admin instead of growing your business.

That’s why most serious sellers turn to automation tools like M2E Cloud, which automatically syncs eBay orders with Amazon MCF – no copy-pasting, no manual updates, and no missed shipments.

How to Fulfill eBay Orders with Amazon MCF Using M2E Cloud

In this way, connecting your eBay store to Amazon MCF using M2E Cloud is easy – and once set up, order fulfillment is essentially hands-free.

Here’s how to do it:

Step 1. Install M2E Multichannel Connect

Start by installing the M2E Multichannel Connect app to your store (such as Shopify, Ecwid, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, etc.).

Next, connect your eBay account to M2E Cloud – this enables order and inventory sync between eBay and your store, so everything is managed from one dashboard.

Step 2. Install M2E Amazon MCF

After that, add the M2E Amazon MCF app to your store and link your Amazon Seller Central account with FBA products.

This app is responsible for sending eBay orders to Amazon MCF and keeping your store inventory updated based on your FBA stock.

Step 3. Send your inventory to Amazon

Prepare your products, create shipping plans in Seller Central, and send your inventory to Amazon fulfillment centers.

Your inventory is now available for MCF orders from:

• Marketplaces and channels like eBay, TikTok Shop, Temu, Walmart, Kaufland, and more.
• E-commerce platforms such as Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Ecwid, etc.

Step 4. Configure your Amazon MCF app

After installing both apps, go to the M2E Amazon MCF app and make sure everything is set up correctly:

• Check that your Amazon FBA products are linked to the products in your store.
• Configure order management and synchronization settings.
• Map your shipping methods (Standard, Expedited, Priority) to ensure correct delivery options.

You only need to set this up once according to your store’s needs. After that, your orders and inventory will sync seamlessly without extra effort.

For detailed setup instructions, see the M2E Amazon MCF user guides.

Step 5. Track & sync orders

M2E Cloud automatically updates order statuses and tracking numbers in eBay.

Your customers receive real-time shipping notifications, and you can track the progress of each order in either M2E Cloud or Amazon Seller Central.

And you sync product quantities with Amazon MCF automatically.

M2E Cloud uses your FBA inventory as the source of truth, keeping product quantities accurate across all channels.

Here is how the final setup looks like:

1. Your customer places an order. A buyer purchases a product from your store or any connected marketplace, like eBay, TikTok Shop, Walmart, Temu, or Kaufland.
2. The order is sent to Amazon MCF. M2E imports the order and routes it automatically to Amazon for fulfillment.
3. Amazon ships the order. Amazon picks, packs, and delivers the product to your customer.
4. FBA quantity decreases. The sold units are deducted from your Amazon FBA inventory.
5. NEW: M2E updates your stock based on Amazon inventory. Updates are made automatically according to your chosen sync setting.

This ensures accurate stock, prevents overselling, and lets M2E Cloud + MCF handle fulfillment automatically.

Once set up, you can:

• Centralize inventory management – single source of truth for all your selling channels.
• Eliminate manual fulfillment – do not log into Seller Central for each order.
• Preserve your brand – ship in generic packaging by default.
• Scale globally – connect to MCF from all over the US, Europe, Canada, Japan, and more.

Bottom line: Once you’ve installed it, M2E Cloud + MCF handles your eBay fulfillment for you – leaving more time for growing sales and less time for filling boxes.

Here is more information on how to set up Amazon MCF.

Amazon MCF Costs & What to Watch Out For

Amazon MCF is powerful – but to keep your margins healthy, you need to know exactly what you’ll pay.

Fulfillment fees

This is the main cost of using MCF. It covers everything from picking and packing to shipping your items to buyers.

Here’s what impacts your fee:

• Size & Weight. Amazon uses size tiers (Small Standard, Large Standard, Large Bulky, Extra Large).
• Shipping Speed
  • Standard: 3–5 business days (lowest cost)
  • Expedited: 2 business days
  • Priority: 1 business day (highest cost)
• Volume Discounts. Multi-item orders often get up to 50% lower per-unit rates.
• Lithium Battery Fee. Items with lithium batteries incur an extra $0.11 per unit.

Pro tip: Use Amazon’s MCF Pricing Calculator to estimate exact fulfillment costs before committing inventory.

Storage fees

Amazon charges monthly storage fees based on the amount of warehouse space your inventory occupies.

• Rates are higher during October-January (peak season).
• Oversized items cost more per cubic foot.
• If inventory stays too long, aged inventory surcharges apply after 181 days (and get progressively higher).

Additional fees & surcharges

Here are extra costs you might run into:

• Remote area delivery. Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or remote regions may double or triple shipping costs.
• Carrier restrictions. Blocking Amazon Logistics adds a 5% surcharge per order.
• Inbound & removal fees. You pay for shipping inventory into Amazon warehouses and removing unsold inventory, just like with FBA.
• Holiday surcharges. During October-January, temporary rate increases apply due to peak demand.

To learn more about Amazon MCF prices, refer to our latest guide or Amazon’s official page.

Watch out for these pitfalls

• Dead stock = high costs. Keep your inventory lean. Overstoring products that don’t sell can quickly eat into your profit.
• Weight & size matter. Heavy or oversized products incur significantly higher costs to fulfill. Check Amazon’s rate card before submitting them.
• Customer expectations. You control customer service for eBay orders – not Amazon. Respond quickly to messages to avoid negative feedback.
• Profit margin creep. Always factor MCF fees into your pricing. eBay’s final value fees + MCF costs can shrink margins if you don’t plan carefully.

Best Practices & Pro Tips for Sellers

Using Amazon MCF for eBay orders is powerful – but savvy sellers take a few steps to make it even more effective.

• Automate everything you can. Manual order creation is slow and error-prone. Use M2E Cloud to sync eBay orders with Amazon MCF automatically. This saves hours and prevents mistakes.
• Keep inventory lean & healthy. Long-term storage fees can eat into profits. Regularly review your inventory and remove or discount slow-moving items before they incur extra charges.
• Map SKUs correctly. Ensure the SKUs in eBay match those in Amazon MCF. Misaligned SKUs can lead to fulfillment errors, delays, or incorrect shipments. M2E Cloud makes SKU mapping simple and automatic.
• Choose the right shipping speed. Not all products need priority shipping. Match the shipping option to the product type and customer expectations to control costs while keeping buyers happy.
• Leverage unbranded packaging. Maintain brand consistency by utilizing MCF’s complimentary unbranded packaging. It prevents confusion and avoids directing customers to Amazon instead of your eBay store.
• Monitor performance & fees. Track fulfillment times, shipping costs, and returns. Use M2E Cloud’s dashboard to identify trends and refine your fulfillment strategy.
• Plan for peak seasons. During holidays or sales events, Amazon’s fulfillment centers can become extremely busy. Send inventory early and review MCF lead times to avoid delays.
• Use returns strategically. Set clear rules for returns. MCF can handle return shipments to Amazon, but plan your process to minimize costs.

Pro tip: Treat MCF as part of your overall eBay strategy, not just a shipping tool. Automate, track, and optimize regularly, and you’ll save time while improving customer satisfaction and scaling faster.

FAQ on eBay Orders Fulfilled by Amazon

Q1. How do I connect my eBay store to Amazon MCF?

You can connect eBay to Amazon MCF through M2E Cloud. After connecting your store to M2E Cloud, the platform will automatically create MCF orders in Seller Central when you have eBay orders. This eliminates manual order entry, minimizes mistakes, and ships your eBay orders on time and professionally.

Q2. Does eBay have fulfillment centers or warehouses?

eBay has no fulfillment centers or its own warehouses. eBay is a marketplace where sellers are asked to store and ship products. If you are seeking an ‘FBA for eBay’ solution, then Amazon MCF will be a great choice. It enables you to stock products in Amazon warehouses and have them shipped out automatically whenever anyone buys from your eBay store.

Q3. Is it cost-effective to use Amazon MCF for eBay orders?

For most sellers, MCF is a cost-effective solution to having their own warehouse. You only pay for storage and fulfillment by the order, and Amazon prices multi-unit shipments by volume. By having M2E Cloud handle the work, you save time and reduce the likelihood of shipping mistakes, which can lead to increased feedback and repeat sales.

Streamline eBay Fulfillment with M2E Cloud

Amazon MCF offers eBay sellers the opportunity to provide fast and reliable shipping without managing a warehouse. However, manual fulfillment can quickly become a bottleneck, consuming your time and increasing the risk of errors.

The solution? Automation with M2E Cloud. By connecting your eBay store with Amazon MCF, M2E Cloud automatically syncs orders, updates tracking, and maintains accurate inventory across all channels. You focus on growing your business, while MCF handles the logistics.

Key takeaways:

• Amazon MCF lets you ship eBay orders with the speed and reliability of Amazon Prime.
• Automation eliminates manual work, reduces errors, and saves time.
• Proper inventory management, SKU mapping, and shipping strategies keep costs under control.
• M2E Cloud makes it all simple, letting you scale faster without headaches.

Ready to simplify your eBay fulfillment?

Get started with M2E Cloud today and let automation take care of your orders – so you can spend more time growing your sales, not packing boxes.