Drop Ship Services

Ron Keegan asked:


Copyright © 2006 Ron Keegan

Ebay is the ‘BEST’ opportunity you can use right now to makemoney online in the dropshipping business from the comfortof your own home.

Thousands of people just like you use eBay auctions on adaily basis to sell and buy products on the Internet; nowit’s your time to START your own dropshipping home-basedbusiness and succeed in the eBay auctions ‘game’!

There are no special skills required for this dropshippingbusiness, all you need is a computer, Internet access andsome basic computer / Internet knowledge.

Dropshipping is when you sell products on the Web, forwardthe orders to the dropship supplier and, in return, thedropshipper ships the product to your customer (buyer).

You act as the middleman between the dropshipping supplierand your buyer. You can take orders by credit card, fax orany other method you can think of. You can sell via your ownWeb Site or even through e-mail.

Your profit is generated on the difference between yourselling price and the price the dropshipping suppliercharges you.

Thanks to dropshipping you can start making money’instantly’ without any investment in inventory,warehousing, shipping, equipment, employees or office space.

How do I find something to sell on eBay?

Of course, finding something to sell isn’t hard. Findingsomething at a “Low enough price” to make a profit on eBayis much more difficult. That’s because eBay is aprice-driven model and buyers expect a bargain. If theydon’t get one, they’re not buying.

So, the REAL question is:

How do I find something at a ‘low enough price to sellprofitably’ on eBay?

Answer: THE LIGHT BULK WHOLESALE DIRECTORY



WWB has an entire research section in their Floridaoffice that ‘personally interviews’ each and everywholesaler and dropshipper. Without an interview, no onegets into their directory. No one.



They have ‘Very Exacting Criteria’ for being listed. Ifthe source doesn’t meet those criteria, they aren’t listed.For example, they must be ‘genuine wholesalers’ and theymust be willing to Sell to eBayers in Low minimumquantities.



Most wholesalers want to sell to big retailers with hugebudgets, so finding dealers willing to work with the littleguys that’s us isn’t so easy. And, as you probably know, waytoo many so-called wholesalers are only ‘middlemen’.

That won’t happen with the new Light Bulk Directory.

Having products drop shipped by suppliers, allows you toconcentrate on truly important aspects like advertising,sales and promotion.

Pay attention! There are lots of companies claiming to be’Drop Shippers’. However, a legitimate drop shipper is afactory-authorized wholesale distributor, or sometimes theactual manufacturer of the product. A legitimate dropshipper should not charge you an ‘account setup fee’ or askyou to place a ‘minimum quantity order’.

Make sure you find some legitimate drop shippers who havethe product(s) you want to sell, talk with them on the phone/ by e-mail and let them know that you are truly seriousabout doing business with them.

Customer support counts in the dropshipping business, sodon’t hesitate to contact some dropshipping suppliers beforeyou want to work with them.

This will help you decide if you really want to do businesswith a particular drop shipper or not.

To succeed in the dropshipping business you’ll have to LOOKfor hard-to-find products that people desperately need andwant to purchase.

The key is to sell products with little or no competition.

I suggest you RESEARCH for quality products & legitimatedropship suppliers, MONITOR the eBay auction listings to seeif there’s any competition and TEST the market (e.g. findout if people really want to spend CASH on the product youwant to sell)

Remember! Dropshipping makes it EASY for you to start andrun your own home-based businesses on a shoestring budget;and eBay is the ‘perfect’ MEDIUM to expose your product topotential buyers all over the globe!

By Ron Keeganhttp://ArticleBizProfits.com

Davion W asked:


Dropship wholesale distributors are the lifeline of a reseller business. Reselling in competitive markets is like climbing a mountain. It can be exhilarating when you reach the top but exhausting and discouraging on the way up and many may drop out. Normally, the market is competitive because there is a demand for such products. Demand fuels supply and competition. However, since everyone knows that, many resellers would enter the market and it hits saturation fast. In order to triumph over these competitors, you need to find dropship wholesale distributors with a cutting edge. Price differentials, product variety and shipping efficiency are crucial marks of great wholesale distributors.

In order to find reliable dropship wholesale distributors that you can form long-term partnerships with, you need to invest time and money to conduct research and evaluation. Though there is no clear-cut systematic approach towards finding good dropship wholesale distributors, there are generally a few ways to source for them.

1. Online Searches

Spend some time on the internet to search for dropship wholesale distributors that are listed in the search engines. Some of these wholesalers run their business online which is a perfect fit for you if you are selling your products online. They can understand the mechanics behind online marketing and therefore are more ready to meet the needs of your business. Occasionally, you would chance upon a few popular merchandises that keep popping up in your searches. This suggests that you might want to consider contacting the manufacturer to add them to your selling list.

2. Trade Associations or Embassies

Trade associations are great places to locate dropship wholesale distributors. Dropship wholesalers and manufacturers typically join major business associations for networking purposes. Do not overlook US or foreign embassies as well. These are places where foreign manufacturers and dropship wholesale distributors seek for business opportunities. You may get in touch with the foreign embassies for a business listing of wholesale distributors and information about their distribution channels.

3. Trade Exhibitions

Trade exhibitions are ideal places to meet face to face with potential wholesale suppliers. These shows are often held in major cities throughout the year. Keep a look-out for them and participate if you can. You would be able to network with other resellers, dropship wholesale distributors and manufacturers to negotiate deals and partnerships.

4. Dropship Wholesale Distributors Directories

Dropship wholesale distributors are often listed in directories. The question is where you can find them. There are services that have scoured the globe in search of excellent dropship wholesalers. They understand the time and capital constraints business owners have. Very often, sourcing for the best value for money wholesale deals requires days of searching, attending trade shows in different states, talking to suppliers and manufacturers and deal clinching. This is a luxury most small-time business owners such as home business or online business owners cannot afford. This is the reason why such directories are popular among work-at-home resellers and smaller business outfits.

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David asked:


I’m operating an online business selling garden tools, and need to broaden my selection of tools. Fiskars minimum wholesale shipment is $500. I’m not ready for that. Another wholesaler has a 450 minimum. Most garden tools wholesale under $20, so that precludes their drop shipping to my customers. Who is out there that is reliable?
I meant $50 not $450

Paul Marshall asked:


Starting a drop shipping business from home is an excellent way of earning without investing a large sum of money. There is also no stock or dispatch to be handled by you. Here are some helpful tips to get your business started.

Once you have decided to go for it, then you will need a computer with a broadband connection and a telephone. You should place this computer in a separate room in your house, if possible, so that you are not disturbed when working or talking over the phone.

It does not create a good impression if you are on the phone with your shipper or customer and have small children crying and shouting in the background. Then you need to conduct a proper market research as to which products sell more over the Internet.

You will also have to search for a reputed drop shipper who will actually be stocking and dispatching the products, which you plan to sell. This is quite difficult but if you have a friend or relative who can help out then use their services.

There are many sites offering a list of wholesalers who can help you out but check out these shippers before you tie up with them. They could be middlemen with no stock of their own and could just be posing as a wholesaler over the net.

Once you have caught hold of a good, honest drop shipper, then they will provide you with a price list and photos of all the products, which they have in stock. You will then need to add your profit margin over these prices and post them on sites such as eBay, so that customers can see them.

You can also design your own Website, but ensure that your site gets displayed on any related search or else no one will know that you have products to sell online. Your site should be attractive and informative.

The advantage of this arrangement is that you will not be required to maintain any stock at all. You only have to wait for your customer to order and collect the payment from that customer. You then have to place that order with your shipper and pay him.

The difference between the shippers price and your customer order price is your profit margin. You might have to work at a low profit margin because the competition on the net is tremendous, but if you have innovative products, then you could earn a little more.

You can also try in selling used items through eBay. Since these items do not have a fixed price, then depending on the demand-supply position and the condition of the product, you could earn a decent amount on some of the products.

This entire process seems easy but in fact requires your constant attention. Treat it as if you were investing in the stock market, stay online and in touch with your shipper at all times. Ensure that your customers receive their deliveries on time.

Your shipper should deliver what he has promised and not deal in counterfeit products. Anyway you look at it, it is your reputation on the line, since the customer does not recognize the shipper.

So, go ahead, take the risk. You do not have anything to lose financially and a lot to gain if you plan everything correctly.

Dylan Sun asked:


Dropshipping is accepted by the society as a profession and gateway of sorts to import and export if not global sourcing and it is getting feverishly popular by the year. Dropshipping is safer than import/export and instant than affiliate marketing. Be warned, pitfalls in dropshipping, unlike in import/export or global sourcing, are terrible that your business can crash quickly.

-Pitfalls in Dropshipping

As import and export is fundamentally different from dropshipping, the seller invariably has to hope for the professionalism and goodwill of the wholesaler. Since you are a declared retailer, global sourcing middlemen have a field day by charging you heftily just for finding safe wholesalers, which is the biggest problem associated with dropshipping. While this may not be a problem in itself, you are made to pay each dropshipper the middleman identified for you a fee in addition to the already paid amount leaving you wondering about the profit potential.

-Dropshipping Advantages

Dropshipping helps supplement incomes for of people wishing to get into import/export or global sourcing, which are larger ball games. Closely mapping import/export and global sourcing at different levels, dropshipping allows for working out of home, for any products/services that import and export deals with, without the necessity to stock items.

If you want to know the benefits of dropshipping, it need not be by joining but by taking lessons from other people’s experiences. Dropshipping lets you take the pride of being in the larger games like global sourcing and import/export by selling goods wherein the dropshipper ships the product directly to your buyer. Although marketing takes a fulltime effort, probably this is the reason why one should consider dropshipping.

-Advantages of Dropshipping Vis-à-vis Import/Export

Look at the benefits of dropshipping business in contrast with import and export or global sourcing. The biggest advantage of dropshipping is you can start-off without spending a dime on inventory, warehousing and tied-up capital. Setup costs and gestation periods are so small that you can be off the ground in no time. Many dropshipping retailers charge global sourcing parties a shipping fee like actual import and export dealers; it serves as a launch pad for those with big plans.

Dropshipping is no more new but beware of common troubles with greedy wholesalers beforehand. Your persistence, abilities in sales, convincing a manufacturer or export/import will anyhow sail you through. Global sourcing or import/export will not pardon procrastinators as one assignment lost due to your drawbacks can cost them hugely.