Evaluating Dropshipping & Wholesale Options as a Buyer

I’m looking at dropshipping and wholesale models purely from a buyer’s perspective and trying to understand how people evaluate these options before committing. There’s a lot of information out there, but it’s not always clear what really matters when it comes to reliability, consistency, and long-term viability.

I’m interested in learning how buyers usually assess factors like supplier stability, communication, fulfillment consistency, and overall risk, without getting into promotions or specific offers. The goal is to better understand the decision-making process rather than rush into anything.

Any general insights on how buyers approach this would be helpful.