Dropshipping Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ’s
What is Dropshipping?
Dropshipping is an ecommerce fulfillment method that primarily allows the seller to fulfill their orders through the use of third-party after they sell products to customers. The process implies that you (the seller) can sell products without having any inventory of you own.
Please read this Drop shipping beginners guide for in-depth understanding of how dropshipping works.
Can I use several Dropshippers?
Yes; you can basically use several Dropshippers if you choose too. Having more than one Dropshipper can eventually help you Dropshipping business because you wouldn’t have limitations in fulfilling your orders.
I could not find a Dropshipper for the products I am interested in selling. What should I do?
As I’ve previously mentioned; finding suppliers to dropship for you would require some hard-work. So; the best alternative you have is to use Wholesale Directory.
You can Trial out this Wholesale Directory for verified suppliers.
Are the products from the Dropshipping suppliers of good quality?
Yes; the quality are the same as you buy from any retail stores like Amazon or any other stores. Although it might also depend on the reputation of your suppliers.
Do I have to pay the supplier a membership fee?
It all depends on your supplier; but in most cases, you don’t need to pay any membership fee before you can dropship.
Do I need a wholesale directory to find suppliers?
No and Yes! Using a wholesale directory is not a must, but it will HIGHLY Benefit your business if you choose to use it!
Do I have to pay to use wholesale directories?
Not in all cases; there are lot of free wholesale directories out there on the internet, but be careful of scammers!
Bear in mind that most (if not all) of the free wholesale directories will not verify their suppliers.
If you need reliability and reputation; then go for wholesale directories that has a mandatory verifying process. This will help you in avoiding any possible scams.
What is wholesale directory?
Wholesale directory is mainly a database or list of wholesalers and dropshippers that are ready to do business with re-sellers like you. Wholesale directory does have a lot of advantages for your dropshipping business.
How do I find a reliable wholesale directory?
There a lots of wholesale directories out there on the internet, but we only recommend this two wholesale directories: Salehoo and Worldwide Brands.
You can read this Salehoo review or this Worldwide Brands review for more details.
Do I have to pay for the product before I sell the products?
No; you don’t have to pay for the products before you can sell it. In my opinion; if any supplier is demanding fees from you before selling; then you have to think twice!
Do I have to buy more than one product from the supplier before they fulfil my dropshipping orders?
No; in most cases you don’t have any minimum order in dropshipping.
What kind of profit margins can I expect with dropshipping?
There’s no fixed profit margin in dropshipping; it all depends on the products you sell and your supplier’s.