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Drop Shipping Business

by safepbbd
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Hello Warriors,

Recently I have launched a website based on Ali-Express and I would like to utilize the site in my Drop Shipping Business.

Is there any expert who can advise me how can I start a Drop Shipping business from home?

Kind regards,
Pulak
#business #drop #shipping
  • Profile picture of the author joelraitt
    You want to do drop shipping or sell from your home and ship it yourself? 2 different things. dropshipping = you sell, collect money, place order with the dropshipper, they ship to your customer.

    I've never done dropshipping but I think the margins can be fairly low. This makes it harder to spend $$$ on ads to get customers.

    Why not set up your own 'dropship' style with a fulfilment house (keeping you a larger %)
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    • Profile picture of the author chuff1026
      many people dont have the cash to start up
      i dropship
      costed about 200 to start
      and i make about 10k a month now
      little overhead
      0 products on hand
      cant complain
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      • Profile picture of the author Riccur
        Originally Posted by chuff1026 View Post

        many people dont have the cash to start up
        i dropship
        costed about 200 to start
        and i make about 10k a month now
        little overhead
        0 products on hand
        cant complain
        Don't you feel like drop shipping is very vulnerable? If your supplier can't get the product to your customer your reputation is on the line, not the supplier. I think it would be just as easy to hold the product if you knew you were going to sell it.
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        • Profile picture of the author nbsdemo
          That is great if the individual in question have the capital to purchase, store, and ship the merchandise. Of course, one can start small and scale the process up accordingly.
          However, with dropshipping the everhead is minimal and scaling up is much more feasible.

          Cheers,
          nbsdemo
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          • Profile picture of the author Importexport
            Originally Posted by nbsdemo View Post

            That is great if the individual in question have the capital to purchase, store, and ship the merchandise. Of course, one can start small and scale the process up accordingly.
            However, with dropshipping the everhead is minimal and scaling up is much more feasible.

            Cheers,
            nbsdemo
            The angry warrior chuff1026 says he started off dropshipping with $200. I have already posted a copy of an email from one of my book users who started with $300 and that is very common.

            Some have started importing with as little as $150, but $200 to $300 is more usual. Of course some of my book users have a lot more than that as starting capital, but the success of so many with just a small amount proves that importing is a viable alternative to dropshipping.

            At the huge profit margins they are making, they are not like so many dropship resellers who are just providing cheap labor for the wholesalers. Commission salesmen earn a lot more than the pathetic 10% that chuff1026 makes, and they don't have any risks.

            I know that many people have turned to dropshipping because they have failed at their attempts at importing. That does not mean the importing model is faulty it just means that they don't know how to do it properly. That is why so many buy my book and succeed.

            Q. Why do I write about importing in dropshipping threads? Answer:

            • There is no importing category, only wholesaling and dropshipping.
            • Warriors should not be left in ignorance about alternatives, especially when they can make such huge margins with the alternatives.
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            • Profile picture of the author chuff1026
              Originally Posted by Importexport View Post

              The angry warrior chuff1026 says he started off dropshipping with $200. I have already posted a copy of an email from one of my book users who started with $300 and that is very common.

              Some have started importing with as little as $150, but $200 to $300 is more usual. Of course some of my book users have a lot more than that as starting capital, but the success of so many with just a small amount proves that importing is a viable alternative to dropshipping.

              At the huge profit margins they are making, they are not like so many dropship resellers who are just providing cheap labor for the wholesalers. Commission salesmen earn a lot more than the pathetic 10% that chuff1026 makes, and they don't have any risks.

              I know that many people have turned to dropshipping because they have failed at their attempts at importing. That does not mean the importing model is faulty it just means that they don't know how to do it properly. That is why so many buy my book and succeed.

              Q. Why do I write about importing in dropshipping threads? Answer:

              • There is no importing category, only wholesaling and dropshipping.
              • Warriors should not be left in ignorance about alternatives, especially when they can make such huge margins with the alternatives.

              brother
              i am just angry usually because i focus on results
              and not BS and hype
              how about i put you ot the challenge
              how much is your book?
              lets do it
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              • Profile picture of the author Importexport
                Originally Posted by chuff1026 View Post

                brother i am just angry usually because i focus on results and not BS and hype how about i put you ot the challenge how much is your book? lets do it
                I notice that you never answer any of the points raised by anyone, you just shout angrily.

                Well, I am not interested in your "challenge" because as usual you have written in kind of shorthand without any explanation of what you are talking about.

                I will however, answer your angry insults.

                If the information I provide in my book is BS and hype, why do I get hundreds of emails and posts thanking me for it. Here are a few examples and I have them all on file:

                "I purchased his book last week, it's an awesome book! Straight to the point.. And didn't have to waste my time reading many worthless pages!! I found many manufacturers, and drop-shippers. But to be honest I don't want everyone buying his book, so I won't have as much competition!!"

                "Well no body replied so I searched Walter Hay's posts (Importexport) and it is obvious that he really knows what he is talking about so I bought his book.
                The best word I can find to describe it is WOW! This is like a text book, except it is very easy to read and for a newbie like me easy to understand.
                Its full of the most amazing tricks of the trade, and after reading it twice I found a manufacturer who gave me the most amazing prices on the little order I wanted to buy. Before I got the book I had tried to find a supplier of these things on Alibaba and DHgate, but now I know that the high prices they quoted me were because they are not the actual manufacturers. Walter's book showed me how to be sure they are. ....... Thanks a million Walter! You have saved me heaps of money and taught me how to get great profits. Any body who tries to import without your book is gonna lose out."

                "I read Walters book and he does know what he's talking about, worth every cent."

                "I bought the book a few days ago. It made me realize that I've been wasting my time contacting wholesalers rather than manufacturers. I also didn't have much idea about what needed to happen if I made a purchase from the supplier. It has a good checklist to avoid some pitfalls."

                "I just finished your book and WOW alot of golden nuggets in there. It is like a treasure chest of knowledge and tricks of the trade for importing.
                It was worth the money, in the long run it will save readers a load of money. What is 97 some dollars in comparison to thousands of dollars.
                It may not be a 300 page book but that is because there are no stories and all that."

                Moderator, please excuse the self promotion, but the person to whom I am replying has repeatedly insulted me on this thread and another. His pointless challenge could best be answered by others rather than by me, so that is why I posted their comments. All are forum posts.
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                • Profile picture of the author Shellg
                  Originally Posted by Importexport View Post

                  I notice that you never answer any of the points raised by anyone, you just shout angrily.

                  Well, I am not interested in your "challenge" because as usual you have written in kind of shorthand without any explanation of what you are talking about.

                  I will however, answer your angry insults.

                  If the information I provide in my book is BS and hype, why do I get hundreds of emails and posts thanking me for it. Here are a few examples and I have them all on file:

                  "I purchased his book last week, it's an awesome book! Straight to the point.. And didn't have to waste my time reading many worthless pages!! I found many manufacturers, and drop-shippers. But to be honest I don't want everyone buying his book, so I won't have as much competition!!"

                  "Well no body replied so I searched Walter Hay's posts (Importexport) and it is obvious that he really knows what he is talking about so I bought his book.
                  The best word I can find to describe it is WOW! This is like a text book, except it is very easy to read and for a newbie like me easy to understand.
                  Its full of the most amazing tricks of the trade, and after reading it twice I found a manufacturer who gave me the most amazing prices on the little order I wanted to buy. Before I got the book I had tried to find a supplier of these things on Alibaba and DHgate, but now I know that the high prices they quoted me were because they are not the actual manufacturers. Walter's book showed me how to be sure they are. ....... Thanks a million Walter! You have saved me heaps of money and taught me how to get great profits. Any body who tries to import without your book is gonna lose out."

                  "I read Walters book and he does know what he's talking about, worth every cent."

                  "I bought the book a few days ago. It made me realize that I've been wasting my time contacting wholesalers rather than manufacturers. I also didn't have much idea about what needed to happen if I made a purchase from the supplier. It has a good checklist to avoid some pitfalls."

                  "I just finished your book and WOW alot of golden nuggets in there. It is like a treasure chest of knowledge and tricks of the trade for importing.
                  It was worth the money, in the long run it will save readers a load of money. What is 97 some dollars in comparison to thousands of dollars.
                  It may not be a 300 page book but that is because there are no stories and all that."

                  Moderator, please excuse the self promotion, but the person to whom I am replying has repeatedly insulted me on this thread and another. His pointless challenge could best be answered by others rather than by me, so that is why I posted their comments. All are forum posts.
                  I am one of those who is glad that Importexport does post in dropshipping threads.

                  Cos I only had a small amount of money to get started with an online biz, I was going to try dropshipping. I read lots of posts about dropshipping then I found one where Importexport said that you only needed a little bit of cash to start importing.

                  I bought his great book and it got me started importing. I am already making heaps more money than I ever thought I could, so if he didnt post in dropshipping threads I would never have known anything about the alternative.

                  I agree with him that dropshipping profits are too small. Im selling for 5 times my cost.
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            • Profile picture of the author safepbbd
              Originally Posted by Importexport View Post

              The angry warrior chuff1026 says he started off dropshipping with $200. I have already posted a copy of an email from one of my book users who started with $300 and that is very common.

              Some have started importing with as little as $150, but $200 to $300 is more usual. Of course some of my book users have a lot more than that as starting capital, but the success of so many with just a small amount proves that importing is a viable alternative to dropshipping.

              At the huge profit margins they are making, they are not like so many dropship resellers who are just providing cheap labor for the wholesalers. Commission salesmen earn a lot more than the pathetic 10% that chuff1026 makes, and they don't have any risks.

              I know that many people have turned to dropshipping because they have failed at their attempts at importing. That does not mean the importing model is faulty it just means that they don't know how to do it properly. That is why so many buy my book and succeed.

              Q. Why do I write about importing in dropshipping threads? Answer:

              • There is no importing category, only wholesaling and dropshipping.
              • Warriors should not be left in ignorance about alternatives, especially when they can make such huge margins with the alternatives.
              Hi,
              Thank You very much for the valued suggestion.
              With regards,
              Pulak
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        • Profile picture of the author chuff1026
          Originally Posted by Riccur View Post

          Don't you feel like drop shipping is very vulnerable? If your supplier can't get the product to your customer your reputation is on the line, not the supplier. I think it would be just as easy to hold the product if you knew you were going to sell it.
          you clowns keep harboring on BS that doesnt bloody answer the question pr address the issue of why most people dropship
          most people dropship because 1. they dont have the capital to get into imports or 2. they dont have experience in ecommerce and they want experience. By harping on the negatives makes no sense. I can sit here writing over and over about the negatives of importing stuff..but who gives a F. every business has its positives and negatives and certain people choose certain lanes for various reasons
          if you were a dropshipper that left to import and sell their own stuff and you can compare the two and speak on pros and cons we can have an inteligent conversation..but by just repeating random BS serves no one..
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      • Profile picture of the author antis
        Originally Posted by chuff1026 View Post

        many people dont have the cash to start up
        i dropship
        costed about 200 to start
        and i make about 10k a month now
        little overhead
        0 products on hand
        cant complain
        In what price range are the items that you dropship?
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    • Profile picture of the author Importexport
      Originally Posted by joelraitt View Post

      You want to do drop shipping or sell from your home and ship it yourself? 2 different things. dropshipping = you sell, collect money, place order with the dropshipper, they ship to your customer.

      I've never done dropshipping but I think the margins can be fairly low. This makes it harder to spend $$$ on ads to get customers.

      Why not set up your own 'dropship' style with a fulfilment house (keeping you a larger %)
      Very wise suggestion. Dropshipping margins are very low. In another thread chuff1026 quotes figures that show he makes 10% profit.

      By buying direct from the actual manufacturers in China, the profit margins can be huge. Here is an email I received recently from one of my book buyers:

      "Ok. From extremely skeptical to successful completion. Credit given where credit is due. I followed the book instructions you laid out. Took my time to double check everything and was able to successfully import an order from China. Not only that but it was also a "sample order" for less than 300.00. A 300% mark up has allowed to get initial investment back and I have 70% of my inventory left. Stop promoting your book. Your encouraging competition for me Many thanks." Email on file for FTC inspection if required.

      Those figures must have dropshippers drooling.
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      • Profile picture of the author chuff1026
        Originally Posted by Importexport View Post

        Very wise suggestion. Dropshipping margins are very low. In another thread chuff1026 quotes figures that show he makes 10% profit.

        By buying direct from the actual manufacturers in China, the profit margins can be huge. Here is an email I received recently from one of my book buyers:

        "Ok. From extremely skeptical to successful completion. Credit given where credit is due. I followed the book instructions you laid out. Took my time to double check everything and was able to successfully import an order from China. Not only that but it was also a "sample order" for less than 300.00. A 300% mark up has allowed to get initial investment back and I have 70% of my inventory left. Stop promoting your book. Your encouraging competition for me Many thanks." Email on file for FTC inspection if required.

        Those figures must have dropshippers drooling.
        you keep posting the same stuff
        you may be an import master
        but its a different business model
        i have helped guys use 150 usd and make 2k profit in their first month dropshipping
        thats not gonna happen with importing
        dropshiping is a good way for newbies to get into ecommerce without rissking too much
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      • Profile picture of the author chuff1026
        Originally Posted by Importexport View Post

        Very wise suggestion. Dropshipping margins are very low. In another thread chuff1026 quotes figures that show he makes 10% profit.

        By buying direct from the actual manufacturers in China, the profit margins can be huge. Here is an email I received recently from one of my book buyers:

        "Ok. From extremely skeptical to successful completion. Credit given where credit is due. I followed the book instructions you laid out. Took my time to double check everything and was able to successfully import an order from China. Not only that but it was also a "sample order" for less than 300.00. A 300% mark up has allowed to get initial investment back and I have 70% of my inventory left. Stop promoting your book. Your encouraging competition for me Many thanks." Email on file for FTC inspection if required.

        Those figures must have dropshippers drooling.

        your comments on all dropshippping posts are as useful as saying "oranges make better orange juice than grapes"
        thanks for the advice
        lol
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      • Profile picture of the author eZee81
        Originally Posted by Importexport View Post

        Very wise suggestion. Dropshipping margins are very low. In another thread chuff1026 quotes figures that show he makes 10% profit.

        By buying direct from the actual manufacturers in China, the profit margins can be huge. Here is an email I received recently from one of my book buyers:

        "Ok. From extremely skeptical to successful completion. Credit given where credit is due. I followed the book instructions you laid out. Took my time to double check everything and was able to successfully import an order from China. Not only that but it was also a “sample order” for less than 300.00. A 300% mark up has allowed to get initial investment back and I have 70% of my inventory left. Stop promoting your book. Your encouraging competition for me Many thanks." Email on file for FTC inspection if required.

        Those figures must have dropshippers drooling.
        Importexport ,

        Do you provide discounts for WF members? I might be willing to give your book a try.

        Thanks
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        • Profile picture of the author Importexport
          Originally Posted by eZee81 View Post

          Importexport ,

          Do you provide discounts for WF members? I might be willing to give your book a try.

          Thanks
          With a paid support team the book is real value for money. They can and will answer your questions regarding subjects my book deals with.

          If any question is too hard for them, they refer it to me.

          I will PM you with some extra information that might be of interest.

          Walter
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          • Profile picture of the author relaxedmonkey
            Originally Posted by Importexport View Post

            With a paid support team the book is real value for money. They can and will answer your questions regarding subjects my book deals with.

            If any question is too hard for them, they refer it to me.

            I will PM you with some extra information that might be of interest.

            Walter
            Hello Walter,

            Could you message me with more details regarding your book. I am very interested and tbh I'm fed up of drop shipping, the margins are rubbish and its not getting me anywhere. Would love to learn how to import the right way and also with a low investment.

            Thanks
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            • Profile picture of the author Importexport
              PM sent.

              The realization that dropshipping margins are not worth the effort finally arrives for a large number of people.

              I post in threads about dropshipping in order to let people know that there is a viable alternative, direct importing can provide staggeringly high returns for such small investments.
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    • Profile picture of the author safepbbd
      Originally Posted by joelraitt View Post

      You want to do drop shipping or sell from your home and ship it yourself? 2 different things. dropshipping = you sell, collect money, place order with the dropshipper, they ship to your customer.

      I've never done dropshipping but I think the margins can be fairly low. This makes it harder to spend $$$ on ads to get customers.

      Why not set up your own 'dropship' style with a fulfilment house (keeping you a larger %)
      Thanks Dear,
      Would you pls advise me how can I start my own Dropshipping Business what you mean!
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  • Profile picture of the author chuff1026
    one of my guys just posted this in our group

    he was selling 6k a month for the last 2 years
    and a month with us and his sales are way up
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    • Profile picture of the author eZee81
      Originally Posted by chuff1026 View Post

      one of my guys just posted this in our group

      he was selling 6k a month for the last 2 years
      and a month with us and his sales are way up
      Hey Chuff,

      Are you using a program like dsd to drop ship? or how do you keep up with listing products, stock and price status?

      I'm guessing with the amount you're making you must have 1000s of listings. How do you keep up?

      Thanks
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      • Profile picture of the author chuff1026
        Originally Posted by eZee81 View Post

        Hey Chuff,

        Are you using a program like dsd to drop ship? or how do you keep up with listing products, stock and price status?

        I'm guessing with the amount you're making you must have 1000s of listings. How do you keep up?

        Thanks
        i only have 167 listings
        they sell over and over
        i use Dsgenie to track my items
        i also use it to find top selling items
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    • Profile picture of the author Importexport
      Originally Posted by bensamccann View Post

      Yo I just launched this site that curates the best of products from AliExpress.

      I'd love some feedback from an experienced affiliate so please check out the site and let me know what you think!

      thieve.co
      A site like that only encourages people to jump on the bandwagon and increase competition. Not a bright idea.

      Don't forget that Aliexpress is a retail site where you pay a lot more than you would if you bought direct from the overseas manufacturer.
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