How Do I Decide on a Gift Basket Drop Shipper?

Shirley George Frazier — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:09:52 +0000

Hayley asks:

“I want to work with a drop shipping company but don’t know how to start. Exactly what should I be looking for before I sign up with one?”

Like working with any company where you act as the service provider versus the actual designer, it’s important to consider all aspects of choosing a drop shipping company that will represent what’s shown and described on your Web site.

Consider these questions to ask a drop shipper before you proceed.

1. Is what you see what you get? If the drop shipper provides one type of photo for your site and delivers a totally different and more-inferior product, the customer will not buy from you again.

2. Am I locked into a long-term contract? There’s nothing wrong with a lengthy commitment. However, with so many drop shippers available, it’s often beneficial to change providers smoothly and easily when you’re ready.

3. If you ship worldwide, how reliable is your service? Disgruntled overseas clients will take an inordinate amount of time to satisfy if the drop shipper does not have all delivery checks in place.

There are many more questions I can think of, but this is a good start.

You’ll find more considerations on this drop shipping page, and this second page is the introduction to the Drop Ship Sources report, newly updated with more than 25 sources, saving you hours of online time trying to find companies rather than setting up your site to make money – your ultimate goal.

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Gift Basket Drop Shippers – A Good Business Option?

Shirley George Frazier — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 03:28:07 +0000

Annette asks:

“I’m considering starting a gift basket business by working solely with drop shippers. What do you think about that?”

Gift basket drop shippers are a viable option for:

Aspiring business owners who’d rather sell gift baskets made by expert firms.

Retailers who do not want to purchase additional inventory but who do want to sell gift baskets.

New entrepreneurs who, due to regional restrictions, cannot store products.

Many business owners succeed by working with drop shippers, but there are caveats to making this relationship profitable.

The drop ship pages at GiftBasketBusiness.com provide insight, and the Drop Ship Vendors Report is newly updated with more than 25 drop ship sources, saving you time from looking up these not-easy-to-find firms.

Good luck with your plans, and be sure to research this sector before you start.

Designers – if you currently have a relationship with a drop shipper, you’re welcomed to share your experiences here.

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