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My husband has health problems and we really need some extra income in a business that could eventually become full time.  I know so many of the drop ship business plans advertised are a rip off.  But, is there a plan that is for real and that works?
If not, how do I find a source for products that I could sell myself that I can afford to use?
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Hi,

It sounds to me like you are looking to become a manufacturers rep in some form - is this correct? There are sites like replocate.com which advertise businesses looking for agents or distributors. However, like any business you need to do your due diligence and become satisfied that it is for real and that you can actually distribute the product.

JEKM also offers product distribution opportunities. JEKM imports a range of quality Australian merchandise which may be of interest to you plus advertises Australian companies looking for local reps. Check out www.jekmagents.com/agent.htm.

Good luck with your search

SC

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Try Doba.com  I have never tried them myself but I have read about them in magazines and I know that they are endorsed by Ebay.

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Sharon Murphy
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NorthWoods

I would say find a product or products that you are intersted in selling and go from there. There is nothing like actually doing the leg work yourself, it`s cheap ($0 cost), time consuming, and yet it can save time as well...

What are you thinking or wanting to sell online?


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I have heard good and bad about Doba.  Anyone out there have personal experience?

anybody besides a Doba employee? 

I agree with the suggestion of deciding on what type of product you want to sell and doing the leg work.
Once you determine the line of product you want to distribute, then start contacting the actual vendors and ask them if they drop-ship. This is what I am doing with my soon-to-be-born home-decor online business.

I believe that once you find a drop-shipper (not a vendor who also drop-ships, but a company whose business model is drop-shipping) then you will be competing against a large number of people, who will be using the same company as their main source of products.


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Andre Costa DaCosta Chocolates, LLC www.DaCostaChocolates.com

We are eBay PowerSellers and we had an account with Doba. We never actually used them because their prices were way too high. There was no way you could use them as a drop shipper and make any money!

If you want an excellent source for drop shippers, check out WorldWide Brands. They are an eBay Certified Solutions Provider, and they pre-qualify thousands of vendors who will work with you, the home-based business.

globalsourcedirect.com is a good wholesaler, but they are not a drop shipper.. you would have to make the upfront commitment to buy a quantity of product and then sell each item.  Best to see if any items interest you.  If you find some, go on ebay and check completed listings / current listings to see if you can actually make a profit.. 

Don`t forget to inlcude listing fees / shipping supplies / shipping fees into your research!  There`s more to it than just the prices shown.

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I agree that world wide brands is the way to go.  They have a directory of prescreened, real wholesalers who will drop ship for you.  It costs a couple hundred dollars to sign up with them, but the best money I ever spent!

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