Hello, my neighbor wants to go into dropshipping, however I have no clue about how to determine which are reliable or not Any idea on good dropshippers will be highly appreciated
Start by doing general search engine searches under this topic. Check how long a drop shippers site has been up and running, their business registration status, and any public testimonials about the provider. There are many out there, but just as many are scams. I'd look for the reputable well known ones. If you can't find out information about a drop shipper through a general search engine, I'd stay away from them. This is just my advice.
Why don't you ask your friend to seek advise from field people? I have listed some of the dropshiper that i used DHgate.com monsterdropshipper.com dropshipdirect.com/
The scams are numerous / The dropship review sites are all owned by dodgy directory sellers who always rank themselves as 1st / Cheap wholesale lists are worth nothing / Beware of middle men who just take your orders and pass them on to a dropship company and take a slice of the profit / I did some research and could only find Worldwide Brands listed in the BBB.
worldwidebrands is going to be your best source to find the legitimate ones. It's a lot upfront but worth it in the time you'd have to spend researching them.
Tradekeys.com have a lot of wholesalers that will do dropshipping for you. The thing is that most of them only accept Western Union, bank transfer, and moneygram. You have to choose them carefully and make sure they sell original branded goods before ordering. Most of the wholesalers will do dropshipping. However, they don't accept paypal or credit card. They also prefer bulk order. I did found a good wholesale company. They help me to dropship the item.
Almost over 85% of the dropshippers are scam. So the only way out is that, you need to give personal visit to dropshipping company, see the operations and study the way of doing business there. After that you can just penetrate the market. As lots of people are willing to outsource the activities. Business Outsourcing
Choosing a dropshipper is tough. The first thing you need to know is your niche. Find a dropshipper that specializes in your product niche. Worldwide Brands is great for finding the right dropshipper for your niche but do be warned that dropshipping is a tough way to make money. The margins are slim!