Dropshipping?

[fuzzface50]

Some sellers do

some sellers don't

I don't because I am not putting my reputation in someone  else's hand

[fashunu4eeuh]

Drop-shipping is allowed on eBay under certain guidelines. See link below for the policy.

https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/posting-items/setting-postage-options/drop-shipping?id=4176

[toyshnip]

Not worth it. Too many things can go wrong. When things go wrong, it is harder to fix as the seller is not dealing with the item. That leads to negative feedback and so on.
We hold all our stock, and we are in control on how fast items ship our and how they are packed.

[cenello_inc]

Check this ebay guideline!
https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/posting-items/setting-postage-options/drop-shipping?id=4176

[mam98031]

Do you have specific questions?  Accurate information can't be given with the extremely limited information you have provided.  

What is it that you would like to know?

Are you considering dropshipping or do you have a problem with a dropshipper?

if you are considering dropshipping, have you vetted potential suppliers?  What are their shipping terms?  How do they package?  What is their handling time?  and so forth.

This is not necessarily a simple subject.  It is more complex that some realize.  There are right ways and wrong ways of doing this if it is your desire to drop ship.  But you have got to be willing to do the work.   Doing this the right way takes time and commitment to accuracy.

[luckythewinner]

"Shoegazing"

I'm assuming this is a compound word association game? 🙂

[heyprend]

Yeah that’s true. The buyer keeps faith on the seller to deliver an item on time but when the seller is also depending on someone else there is a problem.

[heyprend]

But isn’t it a lot of work? How do you manage shipping costs and all?

[heyprend]

What if I want to be a dropshipper? How can do it in the right way?

[heyprend]

broomriding 🤷🏻‍♂️

[toyshnip]

Customer pays for shipping. We use calculated shipping based on weight.

[femmefan1946]

Most resellers get into it because it sounds like an easy way to make money.

You have a contract with your supplier.

He gives you a catalogue of goods with descriptions and pictures ready to go.

You upload the items you want to sell.

When you find a customer*, you notify your supplier and he ships.

You never touch the goods.

Until.

The supplier doesn't ship. Or doesn't ship quickly. Or uses a slow cheap shipping service.

And the customer is mad at you and demands his money back.

That you already sent to your supplier.

Or the item is unsatisfactory and the customer wants a refund.

And eBay tells you to pay for a Return Shipping Label and refund the customer when you get the item.

And now what do you do with the item which is possibly damaged, possibly poor quality, possibly counterfeit?

The problem with dropshipping isn't selling, although that's harder than the suppliers advertise, it's the followup service.

And don't expect any help from your overseas supplier.

He has your money and he's not giving it back.

*Remember you will not be the only reseller of the identical goods, using identical descriptions and identical pictures.

[mam98031]

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@heyprend wrote:
What if I want to be a dropshipper? How can do it in the right way?

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You have to do your homework.  You have to do your own research.  Find products you want to sell, search out wholesalers of those types of products.  Ones that are willing to drop ship.  Find out what their handling time is, cost of shipping, how they package items, etc.  Ask questions and get firm answers. 

Also it is best to deal with wholesalers that will send you a daily exception report.  It should include new products, price increases, price decreases, added to inventory and out of stock.  All things are important.  Then adjust your listings accordingly.

It is work.  It isn't just sit back and watch the money roll in.  And NEVER blame your wholesaler if you have an issue that affects your buyer.  it is YOUR responsibility to take care of them and do everything you can to meet the requirements of the listing they purchased from.  It is YOU that has to do right by the buyer and always take good care of them.  

[7606dennis]

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@heyprend wrote:
What if I want to be a dropshipper? How can do it in the right way?

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There are inherent risks involved in drop shipping.  It puts you the retailer at the mercy of your supplier's efficiency and organization.  Remember that you will be the one held responsible for any mistakes made by them.   

Investigate your suppliers and choose wisely.