Make Money with Drop Shipping

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Can you really make money on eBay with no items to sell? Yes, you can. Here's how you do it. You basically act as a broker. You find items that are available for purchase on the internet at a discount, and you list them on eBay as if you are the seller, yourself. Not to worry. There's nothing immoral about this. In fact, it's becoming more and more common today. You should think of it this way. You're offering a needed service to those who aren't very skilled with internet searches. You're identifying items that they couldn't find, themselves. Now, there's a little bit of risk involved with this strategy, but we'll get to that in a minute.
There are many websites where you can find really great deals on any number of products. Some common websites to look are the Amazon.com marketplace, alternate auction sites (besides eBay), online wholesalers, and dropshippers. Once you find a cheap deal, you need to do a little research to find out what the value is on eBay. You can do a quick search of closed listings to see how much people are paying for the particular item you've found. Once you've confirmed that there's a good market for the item you've found, you list the item on eBay. You can use a stock photo of the item for your listing. These can usually be found on the original manufacturer's web page.
When the item sells on eBay, you'll get an email notification. The next step is for you to place an order for the actual item from your supplier. In some cases, depending on the supplier, you can have the item packed by your source so that it appears to have come directly from you. This is especially true in the case of drop shippers. Otherwise, you'll need to have the item shipped directly to you; then you can send the item to your buyer. This incurs additional shipping costs, and it takes longer for your buyer to get the item.
In my introduction, I mentioned that there is a little risk involved. The risk is to your eBay feedback score, which is essentially your reputation. You assume this risk by promising someone else's item, and you'll suffer if the product is out of stock when it comes time to deliver to your customer. So, to protect yourself, you should only list products that are in good supply. Don't ever list an item from a source that only has a small quantity in stock. When someone places an order with you, and you discover that the inventory is unavailable, you'll have to find another source quickly. And, you should be willing to pay a little more for the item in order to satisfy your customer. Personally, I'd be prepared to lose a few dollars in order to salvage my feedback score.
The best way to avoid this risk altogether is to use a drop shipper and to actually buy some inventory from the drop shipper, who then sets the merchandise aside for you. When the inventory sells, the drop shipper packages the item and ships it for you. This virtually guarantees that you'll never receive an order only to find that your supplier is out of stock. Though, there is a little risk with this method, too. Once you buy the item, you own it, even though it's sitting in the drop shipper's warehouse, and if the market price drops for that merchandise, you're out of luck. You may have to sell the product at a loss.
So, both methods come with their respective risks. You'll have to choose which one you're more comfortable with. As long as you're careful, you'll be fine. And you'll stand a good chance of making some great money on eBay, while never stocking anything in your home.

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The author is a blogger and successful entrepreneur who is dedicated to helping people make money (a lot of it) through honest work. She is a prolific writer and loves to share her ideas, though she only reveals her best tips in her blog. The current focus of her blog is eBay businesses: Make Money on eBay. The author is also a regular contributor to: Tips to Make Money with Drop Shipping.

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