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Drop Shipping FAQs

Here are some drop shipping Frequently Asked Questions.

Q: What is the meaning of the term 'Drop Shipping'?
A: Drop shipping essentially means that you conduct a trading business without maintaining any stock. You forward the order placed by your online customer to your 'drop shipper' who, in fact, stocks that item and also ships it to your customer.

Q: What do I need to start this business?
A: A computer with an Internet connection, one or more drop shippers and a way to advertise the drop shipper's stock under your company's name, such as eBay or your own website. You also need the required permits or licenses to run your business from the appropriate authorities.

Q: How and when do I start making money?
A: You will have to add your profit margin to the price of the products your drop shipper has quoted before you advertise that product on the Internet. Once you have accepted your customer's order and collected his payment, you will have to place an order and also make your payment to your drop shipper. The difference between your drop shipper's price (your cost) and the price at which you have sold the product is your profit margin. You start making money from your first order itself.

Q: How do I know how to price the products I have selected to sell?
A: You can check out similar products being offered on the Internet. Then compare those prices with the price offered by your drop shipper. You can then determine a retail price based on this information. Do also consider your selling costs, such as listing fees, payment transaction fees, website hosting costs, and the costs of any advertising you do.

Q: What do I do once I get an online order from my customer?
A: You accept the order and collect the payment from your customer via credit card or PayPal. Then you place your order with your drop shipper, who in turn will arrange to ship that product to the customer's address provided by you.

Q: How do I find a drop shipper?
A: You can find wholesalers who do drop shipping on the Internet or through sites related to eBay. Some drop ship wholesalers require you to become a member and pay a membership fee to get access to their list of suppliers. Once you get a list, then you can investigate the drop shipper's product line online. Choose a drop shipper who can also be contacted by phone 24/7. Check out his credentials by reading all the provided information regarding his policies and services. Sometimes you can contact the manufacturer directly to determine if that supplier is authorized to distribute the manufacturer's products.

Q: What are the plus points in drop shipping?
A: You do not have to maintain any inventory. You also do not have to worry about packing and shipping your goods. The initial investment, overheads and the overall risk factor are much less. This does not mean that your drop-ship business is cost-free.

Q: What are the minus points in drop shipping?
A: Your profit margins are limited since you have to price your products based on the cost that your drop shipper quotes to you. Your reputation could be damaged if your drop shipper does not deliver on time or delivers products of poor quality, which is why it is so important to choose a reputable, well-established drop shipper in the first place.

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