Dropshipping Supplier Sourcing and Vetting 2

Question 1

When evaluating a supplier on AliExpress, which metric is most important for judging order fulfillment reliability?

Accepted Answer

Order fulfillment rate and positive feedback score

Answer

A high order fulfillment rate and positive feedback score indicate consistent shipping and product quality from the supplier.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a 'private label' dropshipping arrangement?

Accepted Answer

A supplier manufactures a product under your own brand name

Answer

Private label dropshipping involves a supplier making products branded under your store's name, increasing perceived value and brand differentiation.

Question 3

What is 'blind dropshipping' as it relates to supplier agreements?

Accepted Answer

Shipping without including the supplier's branding or contact info

Answer

Blind dropshipping means the supplier ships packages without identifying themselves, so customers only see the retailer's branding.

Question 4

Which of these is a red flag when vetting a potential dropship supplier?

Accepted Answer

They charge ongoing monthly fees just to access their catalog

Answer

Legitimate dropship suppliers typically do not charge recurring fees just to browse their catalog — this is a common scam tactic.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of negotiating a 'dropship fee' with a supplier?

Accepted Answer

To cover the cost of individual order fulfillment and packaging

Answer

A dropship fee (or per-order fee) compensates the supplier for the extra effort of picking, packing, and shipping individual orders.

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