Using Doba and dropshippers to get products to sell on Ebay

Would I be able to make a profit if I sold items from dropshippers like Doba on Ebay? And if not, where is the best place to look in order to find products that I can sell on Ebay for a nice profit?||||||I cannot even believe people. I swear there is a candid camera around here......they cannot be for real. I have to pretend they are not real or my head explodes.|||1. Do not use any dropshipper that charges you a monthly fee...like Doba. 2. Spend the money to join Worldwide Brands and you will find more reliable dropshippers in every category than you need._______________________ "So many negs! So little time!"|||Would I be able to make a profit if I sold items from dropshippers like Doba on Ebay? Not likely. You'll have to do a lot of research to find dropshippers that are both legitimate, and not known to thousands of other sellers. And if not, where is the best place to look in order to find products that I can sell on Ebay for a nice profit? I tend to recommend the manufacturers of the products you want to sell. They will require a business license at a minimum, and may require large order quantities if you order direct. Otherwise they should be able to give you info about their distribution chain.friends Director,|||There is much negative on Doba , if you Google.|||Here are the problems you will have as a new seller using dropshipping: 1. You will be subject to 21 day Paypal holds on your funds. These can be released earlier with delivery confirmation and/or buyer feedback left. However, even though your funds are being held, you are still required to ship purchased items to your customers in a timely manner i.e. you cannot wait 21 days to ship. Therefore, you will need enough cash reserve to purchase and ship any items without access to your buyers' payments. You will be subject to these holds until you establish a sufficient track record; 2. Depending on what you decide to sell, you may be subject to restrictions on numbers and types of items you can list on Ebay until you establish a track record; and 3. Due to current problems on Ebay with listings getting sufficient exposure to buyers, you may not get enough exposure to make a reasonable number of sales. All of the above being said, many Ebay sellers successfully use dropshippers. We sold approximately $250,000 through Ebay last year using dropshipping. However, you will be as successful as the dropshipper(s) you choose & the time and effort you put into knowing what is going on with your orders. There are occasional problems even with the best of them.....and you should ALWAYS use more than one so that you have options. As previously stated, do not ever use a dropshipper like Doba who charges a monthly subscription fee in addition to the prices of their items. Their prices tend to be higher which may exlude you from being competitve enough on Ebay. They will always make money off you but you may not make any._______________________ "So many negs! So little time!"|||I see you just bought two ebooks on using dropshippers on Ebay. Watch out! Don't believe everything you read. They may well give you the positves without give you the negatives...and there are many._______________________ "So many negs! So little time!"|||give = giving_______________________ "So many negs! So little time!"|||best drop shippers to sell here are found in many back alleys or parked at the back of wal-mart. you'll make a great profit buying from them as no over head except gas and a crow bar. having a good bail bondsman might be a good idea as well.|||Stay away from DOBA. Talk to manufacturers directly.Need a website fast?|||Thank you for your replies. I truly appreciate it. Actually, everything that you told me I would experience as a new seller, I am experiencing. And the point that you made about having to pay for everything up front as a new seller--at least until I have my first 100 sales--before I can see one penny from the buyer was a problem I overlooked as far as signing up with a dropshipper is not an option for me right now, at least not until I have reached the 100 sales mark, and at that point I will take your advice and join Worldwide Brands, instead of Doba. Actually, I am glad you mentioned WB's. because I had done research on a lot of dropshippers, and concluded that they were the best. But their one time membership fee of $300 made me think twice. But if you recommended it as a power seller, then I am sure it will be money well spent. And once and hopefully if I reach the 100 sales mark with Ebay, I will not hesitate to join them. Thanks again for your advice. I truly appreciate it. I just had one more question, but for you specifically--if you don't mind. I noticed that you have an exhorbitant number of items listed on Ebay, which is impressive, but my question is what is the secret of being able to list so many items without a huge loss if they don't sell. I know, I myself, have justed listed 8 items for sale, and even though only threee of them sold, I still had to pay to list all of them--which cost almost $8, in just 3 days. Is there anyway I can list them for free, or at least at a huge discount, so the loss won't be so big if I don't sell? If the answer is too long, it is ok if you cannot answer, I understand. But if you can, I would appreciate it. You seem like a good-hearted person, so either way thanks.||||||Don't ever make a decision like that based on a one-line post here from someone you don't know, even ME! To add to this, if Worldwide Brands is easily available it probably has a huge membership of others who have joined for the same reason as you. They think it will be easy money without doing the research to see if/how well the products actually sell. If a supplier is easy to find it probably is a supersaturated market on eBay. Before shelling out the membership fee do in-depth research into how their products sell on eBay.|||As for your ended listings that didn't sell - • You could shave .25¢ off your listing fee by listing at $9.99 instead of $10.00 • Your titles need work. "Stylish and Elegant Sneakers" doesn't draw any lookers. Put the brand in the title for one thing! • Your TOS (Terms of Service) need major trimming, MAJOR! For example cut this out - These sneakers really go with any outfit or style. It can be worn as a casual or more formal look. This sneaker is what people call understated elegance. I almost never wore these sneakers, so they are almost like new. All items are carefully checked for any stains, missing buttons or holes. Please note that I do not sell anything that has stains, missing buttons or holes. However, in some rare instances, I may list something that has a missing button, if I think it is very cute, but in that instant I will note that in my listing. My items come from a completely smoke-free and pet-free environment. ALL SALES ARE FINAL, unless misrepresented in ad. I can only accept Pay Pal. Payment must be made no later than 3 days after the bid has been won. If it is not recieved during that time period, the seller has the right to cancel the transaction and relist the item for resale. PLEASE do not bid if you do not plan on purchasing the item, as it is not fair to the other bidders nor to the seller. I usually ship one to two days after payment has been recieved. Shipping rates are only for the 48 contiguous states. For bidders residing in either Alaska or Hawaii please contact me prior to bidding for an exact quote on the shipping. International bidders should also contact me prior to bidding for shipping rates. I will only use UPS Priority Mail, as this is the only form of shippment which guarantees delivery. The shipping fee to ship internationally will be the exact fee charged by UPS for Priority Mail service plus a small handling fee (for packaging and supplies). In addition, all duties and any other charges imposed by customs, once the package arrives at the international destination, is the buyers sole responsibility. Please do not ask me to ship as a "gift". as this is illegal. There are no refunds on the item. However, if there is a problem with the item, please do not hesitate to contact me immediately. As I will do my best to work with you. Customer service is my number one priority. Since ratings are so important in the Ebay world, I would appreciate a 5 star-positive feedback if I have done my job properly, as anything less would be a considered a failure on my part. Thanks for stopping by and happy bidding. Please check out my other items which I have for sale. • Get rid of some of the foo-foo in your ads, like the girl with the headphones above the winter boots, it's bigger than the pic of the boots! • Spellcheck! Eurpean, Ladie's, shippment • Okay, other titles need work too, but that's probably enough for now? Happy ebaying! ~James~