Drop shipping for gifts site.

[Alan30]

I am looking to start a gift site. I will be drop shipping the items. Can anyone recommend some companies for this?

[TanyaMartin]

What type of gifts?

[Alan30]

Mens gifts (not porn). Not too sure about these directories that charge you a fee to view them or compainies that want a free too register to dropship for you.

Any good books on dropshipping?

[talkfreelance]

I am not sure what you are looking for exactly. However, a website i recently signed up with www.dropshipper.co.uk looks quite good. It offers a range of gadgets, boys toys etc. I am looking to setup a small site and see if it can generate any sales If not i will put it on ebay!

[dcristo]

Originally Posted by Alan30

Mens gifts (not porn). Not too sure about these directories that charge you a fee to view them or compainies that want a free too register to dropship for you.

Any good books on dropshipping?

Charging a small dropship fee for each order is ok, but companies which charge you to register for their dropship program are just scams.

[nfzgrld]

I'm currently using Wholesale Marketer. They're not the best, they charge $4.95 a month and $4 per droppship order plus shipping. Problem for me is they're the only place that has the kind of stuff I'm selling. You DO get to go and look at all the stuff they have in their various wearhouses before you sign up so you'll know if they have the kind of stuff you want.

[talkfreelance]

Thanks for the link Nicholas, i will check that website out.

[Russ1106]

I myself use wholesalemarketer.com but here is a list of some more drop shippers that I have used. Dont tell anyone, most people charge for this information. I dont know I am having second thoughts now, I would be helping a competitor. Oh shucks ok, heres the list:

1.) Computer Software Dropshipper (Nice Prices)
2.) Computer Hardware
3.) Clothing & Gifts
4.) Womens Goods (Clothing, Handbags, etc.)
5.) Various Items (Mostly Electronics)
6.) Security Goods
7.) Wholesale Novelties

Please Read -- Important

When starting a drop shipping company please dont bring your prices down so low that you start a price war. There are certain areas where a company with little start up capital should stay away from. For starters, dont even bother selling computers and electronics.

I will finish this later, thunderstorm. Damn lightning just hit my house I think.

[Atom]

Originally Posted by Russ1106

I will finish this later, thunderstorm. Damn lightning just hit my house I think.

[Russ1106]

Oh yes, the electronics & computer areas are so over competitive that is near impossible to have a low price unless you have a lot of start up capital and can work out a deal with a manufacturer or wholesaler directly. This usually means buying in bulk.

When pricing your items do not rush to be the lowest price out there. This will just help you fail your business in the end. If you want to drive customers to your site try offering something else. For example: Sell knives and offer information on knives such as how to maintain and clean them, how to properly use them. Specialize in one area or one demographic. I am finding that it is more difficult for me to sell in various departments which is why I am considering going to one demographic area, however don't get me wrong. I am making money and living off my income. I have only been up for a couple of months. But my secret is my customer service. I go out of my way to make sure my customers get their orders and are happy with what they ordered. If not, I am quick to try and resolve the issue.
But my site is not my first ecommerce site. I have started several and failed. But this site I have now makes me money. Just dont be so fast to beat the next guy it will not happen. There is always someone out there who can sell it for less. If people buy from you and are happy with your service they will be back. Yes you have that select few who disregard all else and try to find the lowest price possible but most people want to make sure they are not going to get screwed (so to speak). Anyhow, I could talk about this issue all night and probably type a 10,000 essay. But when I am successful I will come back and write on this subject in depth. I hope this input helps if nothing else.

[newsneaker.com]

Russ1106, you are totally right! I started the same way with my first site ohh man it was a nightmare. I invest around few hundreth dollars to no availe. The good thing about it is I learned from my mistakes, and make it big on my other site. Somes times its good to fail in life, its just a hard lesson in life which will prepare you for life!

[Russ1106]

I just checked out your site newsneaker. How is that business venture going? Not that my english if great, but if you want some help cleaning up your english on your front page let me know.

[newsneaker.com]

better yet help me with newagecare.com

[Russ1106]

The template is fine. You keeping your prices close to retail on purpose or just cant find a good distributor?

[borkboing]

Hi,
I have a product for men, esp. if they work with their hands.
http://www.wedlockcross.com
I have these made locally.

[kashem]

you could also check here www.worldwidebrands.com

[Blonde Jon]

I have a blog where I'm compiling a list of dropshippers and wholesalers. It's the blog in my sig. I try to weed out most of the trash.

[estar50]

a site I have found very usefull when i was picking a drop-shipper was www.direct-wholesale.net

they gave reviews on legitimate drop-shippers and wholesalers.

[Gammon]

I would have to say the best place to get products to dropship is www.thepowersellersunion.com.