o Take a close look at their wholesale rates, and make sure that you can offer a decent price for all of the items you plan on selling, while still garnering a healthy profit.
Not all dropshippers are made the same, however. There are a few unscrupulous practices out there that you need to avoid at all costs:
- Do not pay for a dropshipping list. You can do your own research for a lot less on your own using the Internet.
- Do not pay a monthly fee for the privilege of being a dropshippers’ client. The dropshipper should be able to make money from you as you are with your own customers (by selling items at a higher price than their cost), and not by charging you monthly fees for access to their items, database or other services.
- Ask for contact information (an email is fine) from several happy clients that the dropshipper works with for testimonials. Also check with the online Better Business Bureau to make sure there are no negative reports on file.
- Don’t be afraid to check the validity of a dropshippers’ statements. If they say they are the only source for product A, then check the Internet yourself to make sure.
Just like any online business, using dropshippers to facilitate easier business transactions isn’t something that will just one day make you millions of dollars. However, if you choose wisely, your dropshippers can save you a tremendous amount of time and energy, putting more profits back into your pocket.
About The Author
Jim Staley is the is the CEO for WholesaleGopher (www.wholesalegopher.com), one of the most trusted dealer and distributor directories on the Internet, offering visitors wholesale items, import and export goods, surplus and closeouts from true wholesale sources.
