How to Find Quality Dropshippers

Dropshippers allow small retailers to get their feet wet in the industry without spending a huge amount of money up front. While the idea of dropshipping sounds fantastic, it can be a nightmare if you use the wrong company. Ordered goods may not be in stock, or the dropshipper may take weeks to ship to your customer. Use this article to find quality dropshippers for your business.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Phone book
• Phone
• Computer
• Internet access

1. Look in the phone book, or yellow pages online for wholesalers. The best way to find dropshippers or wholesalers is to look locally. The internet is not the best place.

2. Call the wholesalers and ask if they also act as dropshippers. Many wholesalers don't advertise it, but they will provide dropshipping services.

3. Check the Better Business Bureau and online forums for negative experience with different dropshippers. Never do business with a company without a positive recommendation and knowledge of their business practices.

4. Simply type in "Dropshipper name scam" in your favorite search engine. If there are any complaints, it will come up. Typically people talk about dropshippers and their experiences in various forum posts.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't waste your time visiting Ebay forums or other seller forums and asking for names of dropshippers. Most people like to keep gems to themselves.