Drop Shipping

Learn how drop shipping works, why it is a great alternative to wholesale bulk buying, and why drop shipping is your best option as a selling solution.

Drop shipping is a retail method in which merchandise is shipped to the customer directly from the warehouse or supplier rather than from the retailer. When a product is sold, the retailer passes along the customers' order information to the wholesaler or supplier who then packages and ships the product. This process minimizes the risk to you, as a retailer, because you do not need to buy the product until it has sold. Suppliers take care of the warehousing, packaging, and shipping of products, saving you a great deal of money. 

How can drop shipping benefit you?

Drop shipping is not a 'get-rich-quick' scheme. As with any business, it takes dedication and hard work to be successful. However, there are distinct benefits to using drop shipping in your online retail business:

• You can become a retailer without needing to invest large amounts of money.
• You can start a business with very little risk.
• You don't have to carry inventory or pay for inventory upfront—if the product doesn't sell, you never have to buy it.
• You don't have to buy packaging materials and shipping labels, nor will you need a shipping account.
• You purchase products at wholesale pricing and set your own retail prices.