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Alibaba question

by David Hatton
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Hi - I'm new to dropshipping and looking around on Alibaba trying to set up my products. Quick newbie question, if I can: When it says the price for an item is US $1.9 - 5/Piece 50 Piece/Minimum Pieces (Min. Order), does this mean I get five pieces for $1.90 US or the price per unit ranges from $1.90 to $5?

Thanks!
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  • Profile picture of the author Splatterfox
    Originally Posted by David Hatton View Post

    Hi - I'm new to dropshipping and looking around on Alibaba trying to set up my products. Quick newbie question, if I can: When it says the price for an item is US $1.9 - 5/Piece 50 Piece/Minimum Pieces (Min. Order), does this mean I get five pieces for $1.90 US or the price per unit ranges from $1.90 to $5?

    Thanks!
    It means that the price ranges from $1.9 to 5. Most of the prices are not fixed though and you get more accurate prices after talking to them.
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  • Profile picture of the author Importexport
    Originally Posted by David Hatton View Post

    Hi - I'm new to dropshipping and looking around on Alibaba trying to set up my products. Quick newbie question, if I can: When it says the price for an item is US $1.9 - 5/Piece 50 Piece/Minimum Pieces (Min. Order), does this mean I get five pieces for $1.90 US or the price per unit ranges from $1.90 to $5?

    Thanks!
    Why would you want to dropship when the margins are so low?

    In answer to your question; the prices quoted are per unit.

    If you are looking at such low cost items you will need to sell them at 5 or 10 times your cost to cover the fees such as eBay, PayPal, Amazon, postage etc. and be left with a profit worth your time and risk.

    You will find it hard to get suppliers on Alibaba to dropship for you, and anyway, dropshipping from China is a very bad business model. Just do some research and you will find plenty of adverse comments on the forum about this business model.

    Have you considered a real, and highly profitable, long term business involving buying small inventory direct from manufacturers? I have taught hundreds how to safely source small quantities direct from genuine manufacturers and then import the easy way.

    For some idea what's involved, see: Ask Me Anything About Product Sourcing And Importing For Profit. ― Veteran Importer Here.

    Walter Hay
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