Dropshipping - what is it all about?

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Dropshipping - what is it actually all about? Well, it’s a form of online selling that is gaining increasing popularity. It differs from regular online stores as owners don’t have offered products in their warehouses because items are stored in a warehouse belonging to a supplier (wholesaler), manufacturer or distributor. Therefore, the seller is supposed to find customers willing to buy selected goods. The store owner is also responsible for processing received orders. Once the customer buys the product, the seller passes the order to the supplier who ships the items.

Advantages of dropshipping:

• An easy, quick and relatively cheap online store alternative when compared to traditional shops,
• Access to unlimited number of products,
• No warehouse maintenance costs. The seller sells products that are delivered by an external dropshipping wholesaler,
• The product range of an online store can continuously expand while keeping the incurred costs relatively small (e.g. extra marketing activities),
• The scheme of dropshipping activity is pretty flexible and determined by the seller who needs only a computer to perform the tasks.

Disadvantages of dropshipping:

• Insignificant margin for the seller, especially at the very beginning of the business activity,
• High competitiveness caused by other online stores also supplied by the same dropshipping wholesaler. Profits are determined by the amount of sold goods,
• Customers ordering items from a few wholesales mean that the shipping costs are higher,
• Not all dropshipping wholesalers offer the same settlement methods,
• After processing the order, the seller relies solely on suppliers and doesn’t have an opportunity to verify the quality of offered products,
• Any complaints about shipping or the product are addressed to the seller.

What makes Dropeo stand out from the crowd?

We are an innovative dropshipping platform that is becoming more and more popular. Thanks to us, your online store can amaze with a wide range of products offered by various wholesalers. You can tailor the amount of items to your needs, the selected package can be altered any time you wish. Automatic integration, up-to-date offer and possibility of using high quality photos are additional benefits. We will help you save time that can be devoted to expanding your business.