Hey, I was thinking about starting a little drop shipping. The Amazon to Ebay thing seems like its not for me, so I was basically thinking about doing an Etsy to Ebay type of deal. Basically, list the item on ebay, when someone buys it purchase it through Etsy and then it gets delivered to them. Is this legal? Would I be facing copyright trouble if I did this? Any risks involved? I realize its highly unethical, but I can deal with that. Thanks if you reply.
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Have a question for you veteran ebayers out there.
- Thread starter berrset
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First, i'd suggest you to read a bit about Plus and Minus of Dropshipping.
The biggest minus in it, is the shipping.
If you just publish a sale page , and once purchased, turn to random seller to dropship threw him, it is possible, but you may get into crapy seller. And dont be surprised to get a long period of shipping time.
Second, Im not working with et.sy is it cheaper than eBay?
Are you sure you can make profit of this way?
The biggest minus in it, is the shipping.
If you just publish a sale page , and once purchased, turn to random seller to dropship threw him, it is possible, but you may get into crapy seller. And dont be surprised to get a long period of shipping time.
Second, Im not working with et.sy is it cheaper than eBay?
Are you sure you can make profit of this way?
First, i'd suggest you to read a bit about Plus and Minus of Dropshipping.
The biggest minus in it, is the shipping.
If you just publish a sale page , and once purchased, turn to random seller to dropship threw him, it is possible, but you may get into crapy seller. And dont be surprised to get a long period of shipping time.
Second, Im not working with et.sy is it cheaper than eBay?
Are you sure you can make profit of this way?
Yes that was my main concern too. If I do this I'm only gonna stick with high rated sellers that have fast shipping time. And what do you mean by cheaper? Like the prices of the products?
High rated seller doesnt mean they ship fast.
Ill tell you what the deal, from my experience, You MUST talk to the supplier before, and be sure he hands the product fast, and provide you fast tracing number.
Otherwise your dropship business will close before your breath
Ill tell you what the deal, from my experience, You MUST talk to the supplier before, and be sure he hands the product fast, and provide you fast tracing number.
Otherwise your dropship business will close before your breath
Basically, list the item on ebay, when someone buys it purchase it through Etsy and then it gets delivered to them. Is this legal?
Why wouldn't it be legal?
Would I be facing copyright trouble if I did this?
Depends on what you're reselling. For example, if you're selling a branded item that's also selling directly on eBay, and you're trying to sell below their price, they may try to shut you down.
Any risks involved?
Any drop shipping involves higher risk due to the fact that you have less control.
I realize its highly unethical.
It's not highly unethical as long as you take responsibility for merchandise sold.