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Dropshipping is viable but not nearly as easy as most make it out to be. The main benefit of dropshipping is usually that you don't manage any inventory, but p

Dropshipping is viable but not nearly as easy as most make it out to be. The main benefit of dropshipping is usually that you don't manage any inventory, but prices and really anything but making the sale to the customer is out of your control. Serious problems can arise when your customer's expectations and your suppliers expectations (or failure to uphold thereof) are mismatched. Serious problems like this can lead to account terminations on amazon or other platforms, forcing dropshippers without rock solid suppliers (and processes) onto custom websites, or non-mainstream platforms. To be able to manage a decently large store well, expect to invest hundreds of hours in software and more in support. Just take it seriously with the long term outlook and you're much more likely to succeed.

dizzystar 9y ago
You hit the nail on the head with this. Certain companies and "gurus" love to promote the idea that you can make a cool mil by sitting on your ass and dropshipping via Amazon. What they don't tell you is that Amazon doesn't give two flying cares about you as a seller. Send out a load of late shipments, get a few cases, and game over. If you are just starting, Amazon is the very last place you want to sell things. Of course, if they were making a cool mil a month, they wouldn't be selling courses at $299. I have an Amazon store that I won't even use even though I'm allowed to sell dresses (which is very difficult to get approved for). I haven't found a group of suppliers I trust enough. If someone trustworthy has access to dresses and wants to try being a supplier, feel free to send me an email (it's in my profile).