Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Drop Ship Source Tips

Drop Shipping is a lucrative way to make money on the internet when approached properly. First of all, there are alot of drop shipping scam artists out there so be wary of who you choose. You can find free Drop Shipping companies and if they are charging for their services then there is a possibility it may be a scam. Although some Drop Shippers like Doba charge, they are acting as intermediaries between the source and the Drop Shipper. Drop Ship Sourcing is beneficial because it removes a lot of the brick and mortar work that goes with designing, building, and marketing a product. Drop Shipping allows an individual to sell items at wholesale price from their website while making money on the difference. The invoices are then sent to the manufacturer who mails the product to the purchaser. This form of e-commerce gives the most flexibility in terms of time management. It is possible to set up a Drop Shipping company and largely leave it on auto-pilot while it makes sales and money is deposited into your bank account.

Here are some tips for Drop Shipping:
1. It is integrated with Ebay so capitalize on the opportunity to market test.
2. Look for Drop Shippers that have data feeds to download, or upload all inventory data immediately which will expedite the time it takes to get your site running.
3. Use a "blind" shipper which ships the product under your company name.
4. If you aren't able to use the descriptions and pictures provided by the Drop Shipper, be wary because it may be a scam.
5. Depending on what you are selling, look for name brand products to please your customers.
6. OneSource offers among the best training exercises for its Drop Shippers.
7. If a Drop Shipper does not have a toll free number, it may be a scam.
8. Always check the BBB!
9. Check how long it takes to fill orders. This is very important on Ebay.
10. If they do not cover shipping calculate this into your costs.
11. Know if your Drop Ship provider carries stock and has back order. This is important for Ebay.

While the benefits for Drop Shipping are great and the e-commerce value is on the rise, be careful not to get scammed. For more solid information on Drop Shipping tips you can visit this website about Drop Shipping procedures, or watch this video with Chris Malta.

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