Hey all. I need some advice. I have an associate who owns a manuf facility in Central America that produces exotic wood items like earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rosaries, and even like laser cut coasters, etc. We may be able to even open some niches he's not in such as other custom exotic wood products.

I previously owned another niche company of a product they manufactured, but I sold that and have a non-compete in that specific niche.

What I do have now is access to the whole rest of the product line and the ability to import it.

My question is, am I better served to import inventory into the states and have someone do fulfillment for me? Or simply see if he can handle the individual drop-shipping and let him absorb that cost, pass it on to me, and ship from Central America? Just curious on the logistics of it all and what would be simplest and most cost-effective. Was hoping someone had some experience in this to draw on.

I'd also like to partner with someone who killed it at ecommerce and driving traffic and could handle the online sale of product and we can share profits. Pricing is very reasonable and I think there's money to be made.