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Our daily dropshipping orders reach more than 1,000, and we are committed to serving small and medium-sized enterprises and growing together with start-up individual sellers and enterprises. We have no MOQ order requirements.

The ERP system synchronizes orders and automatically updates the tracking code of each order.

Assist you in finding suppliers and purchasing, without MOQ and price negotiation.

Provide free storage services, which is equivalent to owning a warehouse in China.

When the products arrive at our warehouse, check whether the quality, model, color and quantity of each product are correct (video report). If the product has quality problems, we will request a return and exchange with the supplier.

The product is labeled with SKU, and the product has a separate storage area.

The ERP system manages the order to ensure the accuracy of the order.

According to customer orders, repack, merge packages, split packages for delivery.

After-sales guarantee: If the order is sent wrong or lost, we will assume it and resend the order.

There are several Taobao shipping agents available, and the "best" agent for you depends on your specific needs and priorities. Some popular Taobao shipping agents include:

DHL

EMS

FedEx

UPS

TNT

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When choosing a shipping agent, you should consider factors such as shipping cost, shipping speed, reliability, customer service, and delivery options. It's a good idea to research and compare different agents to find one that meets your needs and budget. You can also read reviews from other Taobao shoppers to get an idea of their experiences with different shipping agents.

The main purpose of a dropshipper seeking a dropshipping agent is to apply their dropshipping services to help him save time and money on order fulfillment and related marketing efforts.

Direct sales agents can serve as your order fulfillment part in China, helping you share order procurement, QC inspection, repackaging, supplier price comparison, and return and exchange services, so you can spend all your time on marketing and create the maximum the value of.

Let me give you an analogy: You found a product on AliExpress, but how do you know if you got it at the best price?

How do you know if a seller will use the fastest shipping method?

And, if your product reaches the customer damaged, will the seller issue a refund?

Fortunately, a direct sales agency can help you deal with these issues.

A direct sales agency takes over many of the key responsibilities of your business, allowing you to focus on other important tasks.

Direct sales agents perform quality checks on your products, select the shipping method that best suits your destination country, provide assistance in the event of shipping delays or product damage, and keep you up to date on the latest product and shipping trends

Direct sales agents will constantly look for suppliers with newer and lower prices for you. As your order volume grows, direct sales agents can negotiate with suppliers to gain greater price advantages. The same goes for shipping costs.

Direct sales agents are usually located in Guangzhou/Shenzhen and have a greater competitive advantage for fast shipping. They can recommend the fastest shipping method for you based on your package and destination country. When receiving your order, within 3 hours, the goods can be arranged and the tracking number can be uploaded.

Another great reason to use a dropshipping agent is that you will have one-on-one contact with him or her. Whenever you have any questions, you can easily contact your drop shipping agent via Whatsapp. This is useful whenever you have questions about a product, delivery issues, or anything else.

Plus, your agent will remind you of upcoming events, such as Lunar New Year and various holidays, so you don’t get any surprises.

Dropshipping agents can provide a variety of services to make your dropshipping store look more on-brand. For example, you can ask your supplier to add your logo, promotional code, thank you note, or product manual on the packaging. Additionally, some dropshipping resellers will be able to put your products into custom bags/boxes.

The disadvantages of using a dropshipping agency are that you may need a minimum order quantity per day, prepaid inventory fees, and it may take more time to process orders.

Of course, if you are just starting to run your store, you can look for a dropshipping agent that does not have MOQ requirements.

To sum up, using a drop shipping agent is a great way to take the burden off your shoulders.

Yes, Taobao has an international platform called "Taobao Global". Taobao will display different product categories for different countries, but it is worth noting that you need to consider the transportation restrictions and transportation costs of the products.

About transportation restrictions and transportation costs

Some products have transportation restrictions to some countries, or require expensive surcharges, and the packaging size of the product must be considered. Most international logistics billing standards calculate freight costs based on the volume of the package. Merchants will not consider this issue, so regular packaging sizes will increase your shopping costs.

Regarding product quality and returns and exchanges

Taobao's 7-day no-reason returns and exchanges obviously do not work for international users, because it may take 10-15 days to transport from China to the destination country, so when you receive the package and find that the goods are damaged, you cannot Make returns and exchanges. This is a serious problem.

If you want to buy more cost-effective products on Taobao or Pinduoduo in China and receive them with the lowest shipping method, you can look for a freight forwarder with Consolidation shipping service. You don’t even need to log in to Taobao. You can add the products you want to buy. Send them the pictures, and they will find lower-priced goods on Taobao or Pinduoduo based on the pictures, purchase them for you, and check the quality of the goods for you. If they are damaged, they will return or exchange them. When you confirm that the goods can be shipped, they will be repackaged and the most effective packaging method will be adopted according to different shipping methods to further save shipping costs.

To sum up, if you want a better shopping experience in China, purchasing & freight forwarding is a good choice.

If you are just buying a small item on Taobao, you do not need to use an agent for purchasing.

But if you are shopping on Taobao for a long time and have large and small goods, especially fragile items, I recommend that you use an agent.

Next, let me analyze the main issues:

When you shop from Taobao, you will face the problems of purchase communication, payment, transportation and return and exchange.

Procurement communication

Because merchants on Taobao (including Pinduoduo, 1688) all communicate in Chinese. Although you can use a translator, sometimes there will be misunderstandings about product specifications, return and exchange policies, delivery times, etc. So at this time, the agent will help you solve these problems. For example, you can provide the agent with pictures of the products you want to buy, and the agent will search for the lowest-priced and best-quality products on Taobao, Pinduoduo, and 1688 based on the pictures for purchase.

Payment Problems

When you place an order on Taobao, Paypal is not supported. You can only activate Alipay with a credit card, but not all stores accept international credit cards. The shipping address and billing address when placing the order should be the same, and the dropshipping must be Different addresses, so you will encounter payment problems, Taobao shipping agents can help you pay in RMB;

Transportation issues

There are two main aspects of transportation from Taobao to customers. The first is that Taobao sellers cannot ship directly to your foreign address. Although Taobao can ship from China to overseas, it is usually shipped from China through express services such as EMS, DHL, FedEx, UPS or Sea, which is very expensive. The second is that most Taobao sellers will not risk shipping. Therefore, providing cost-effective small package routes through Taobao dropshipping agents can greatly help you save transportation costs;

After sales question

Taobao only provides a 7-day free return and exchange policy. If the goods shipped from China and customers find quality problems and need to return them for exchange or refund, it will be a big problem, because the time has far exceeded Taobao's return and exchange policy, which means As you will bear the loss, most Taobao dropshipping agents can help you check the quality of the goods before shipping.

Last but not least, when you purchase many different items, the agent will consolidate and package these items, thereby further reducing the volume and weight of the package and effectively saving shipping costs.

I have more than 10 years of experience as a freight forwarder and purchasing agent. I am different from other freight forwarders. The difference is that other freight forwarders are only responsible for receiving the packaged goods and shipping them directly to the destination country. They will not check the quality of the goods for customers. Secondary repackaging. Therefore, their prices may be more advantageous.

And we focus more on package services. We are committed to product inspection, re-packaging and combined packaging shipping services. That is to say, customers can shop through 1688, taobao, Pinduoduo and other Chinese online shopping platforms, and have them shipped centrally to my In the warehouse, when the customer completes the purchase, I will check the quality of all goods for the customer. If the goods are damaged, we will promptly assist the customer to return or exchange the goods with Taobao merchants to further ensure the best interests of the customer.

In addition, customers can completely treat us as a Chinese team responsible for procurement, warehousing, cargo management, cargo QC inspection and final delivery in China. All of this work can be trusted to us. We're good at this.

About Taobao, 1688 dropshipping service

In addition to Consolidation shipping service, there is also 1688, Taobao drop shipping agent, mainly used for online e-commerce purposes, you need to provide access to your shopify store, then they integrate your store to update orders for purchases, quality checks, Repackaging, barcoding, warehousing inventory, then pick packaging to fulfill orders and ship directly to customers. Taobao dropshipping usually charges a service fee and mainly delivers packages through the small package line, which is more economical and takes 7 to 10 days to be delivered after the package leaves the warehouse.

I hope my description can help you, you may know what kind of service you need, and then find the best Taobao agent to help you buy and ship from Taobao.

We can go to the factory for inspection for you. You only need to provide the contact information and location of the factory. We will estimate the inspection service fee based on this.

We will provide feedback on the factory inspection results in the form of photos, videos and text reports based on your inspection requirements.

You can find suppliers through the following methods, but I suggest you find a dropshipping agent to assist you.

First let me talk about the supplier’s approach:

AliExpress: AliExpress is a popular online store in the international market. Similar to China's Taobao, it is a retail e-commerce platform that provides a wide range of products, many of which can be shipped directly. You can purchase one or more items without MOQ worries. It is a good choice for you who have just started a dropshipping business and can reduce your operating costs in the initial stage. The disadvantage is that the later product costs will be relatively high, and there is no advantage at all, because AliExpress is a retail platform, and the product prices are targeted at retail customers. So when your order volume increases, you need to consider wholesale websites with lower product costs, such as 1688.

1688: 1688 is similar to Alibaba, but 1688 faces the Chinese market and is a wholesale e-commerce platform. Most products have MOQ requirements. Alibaba faces users in the international market. It is also a wholesale e-commerce platform and also has MOQ requirements.

The advantage of 1688 is that you can find products with lower prices. Because most of China’s Taobao and AliExpress products come from 1688, 1688 has a price advantage. In the early stage, you can purchase 5-10 PCS products from 1688 to start your dropshipping business. But this may require a dropshipping agent to assist you in completing these operations. Because the dropshipping agent can provide you with free warehousing services, check the quality of the goods, and repackage the goods, such as labeling, thank you cards, and your customized LOGO stickers, making your dropshipping business look more like your own brand. Grow your store business further and faster.

Why do I say that 1688 needs a shipping agent to assist?

Because all merchants on 1688 can only communicate in Chinese, if you directly look for 1688 to purchase, you may encounter misunderstandings in communication, misunderstandings about products, and after-sales problems. And it is difficult for you to negotiate more favorable price discounts with 1688 merchants.

The shipping agent will take the initiative to negotiate lower prices with 1688 merchants based on the order volume of your store and the gradual increase in the number of purchased goods. In addition, they will also negotiate lower prices for you in terms of freight costs. Thereby reducing your product and transportation costs and increasing order profits. For all this work, the shipping agent will only charge some service fees. For example, we may charge a service fee of 3-5RMB for each order.

Remember, finding a qualified supplier is a lengthy process. For those of you who have just started to engage in dropshipping business, it may affect your store marketing efforts in the early stages, and may ultimately lead to the issue of finding qualified suppliers being abandoned halfway. Based on my many years of experience as a shipping agent and my experience in serving more than 100 shipping customers, I should focus on marketing and promotion at the beginning, leaving supplier management and shipping to the shipping agent. This will quickly get your store on track.

If you are willing to use a drop shipping agent to assist you in handling the drop shipping business, before starting a new product, you can confirm with the agent whether the product can be shipped, because international logistics has restrictions on the delivery of goods, such as cosmetics containing liquids or paste-like products. Such products are usually not supported for delivery. There are also mobile power supplies, which are flammable and explosive items and are also restricted from delivery. Therefore, before starting the drop shipping business of new products, we need to confirm whether they are supported. Shipping is very necessary.

When the product is confirmed to support shipping, the shipping agent will estimate the packaging size and actual weight of the product, further estimate the shipping cost of the new product, and develop a competitive shipping method.

When the goods are confirmed to be shipped, you can ask the shipping agent to find a supplier with a lower price and confirm whether the supplier has MOQ restrictions. If the supplier is a Taobao merchant, there is no MOQ restriction. If the supplier is in 1688, Then the quantity of most MOQ is 5-10PCS or more. Of course we can negotiate the MOQ with the supplier and can buy 1PCS at a time, but the price of 1PCS is often a little higher than the price of a single wholesale purchase of 5-10PCS. After all, the wholesale price It has a competitive advantage.

When you don't know Chinese and only occasionally buy a small item on Taobao, you can use Google Translate to assist you in placing an order. Of course, you need to be able to handle payment issues, because Taobao can only use Chinese bank cards, credit cards, and Alipay for payment. However, Taobao's suppliers do not support shipping products to overseas addresses. Except for a small number of suppliers, Taobao's sales market is only for China. If you need to buy products on Taobao for a long time, or need to buy more products from Taobao at a time, it is recommended to find an Taobao agent service provider.

Procurement communication

Because merchants on Taobao (including Pinduoduo and 1688) communicate in Chinese, although translation can be used, sometimes there will be misunderstandings about product specifications, return and exchange policies, delivery time, etc., so at this time, the agent will help you solve these problems. For example, you can provide the agent with pictures of the products you want to buy, and the agent will find the lowest price and best quality products on Taobao, Pinduoduo, and 1688 for you to buy based on the pictures or link.

Payment issues

When placing an order on Taobao, Paypal is not supported. You can only use a credit card to open Alipay, but not all stores accept international credit cards. In this case, the agent can assist you in payment.

shipping issues

There are two main aspects of shipping from Taobao to customers. The first is that Taobao sellers cannot ship directly to your overseas address. Although some Taobao merchants can ship from China to overseas, they are generally shipped from China through express services such as EMS, DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc., which are very expensive; the second is that most Taobao merchants will not support shipping, so they ship through your taobao agents. The agents provide cost-effective small package routes, which can be large It can help you save transportation costs; and the agent service providers have their own warehouses. When you buy many different goods, the agent will combine the goods and pack them together, thereby further reducing the volume and weight of the package and effectively saving shipping costs.

After-sales issues

Taobao generally provides a 7-day free return and exchange policy. If the goods are shipped directly from Taobao merchants to the customer's country, when the customer receives the product, they find quality problems and need to return the product for exchange or refund. At this time, the best after-sales time has been missed, which means you will bear the loss. The agent can help you check the quality of the goods before delivery.

Some freight service providers will directly ship the package abroad after receiving it. They will not care whether the package is damaged or the product has problems. Their task is only to deliver the package to the customer's address. They will not provide warehousing services. If the customer wants to store the product for objective reasons, they will charge a warehousing fee. For these freight service providers, their prices will be cheaper, but when the package is ship to the customer's address, it is found that the product has problems or is damaged, which will undoubtedly cause losses to the entire business

There are also some freight forwarders who can provide product inspection, product packaging, and warehousing services. These freight forwarders Shipping agents are more reliable and responsible

When the package arrives at their warehouse, they can check whether the product meets the customer's requirements. If there is a problem with the product, they can assist the customer to return the product. When the package is damaged, they can replace the new packaging to prevent the product from being damaged during shipping

This type of shipping service provider is like your team in China. When the product is in China, it can be shipped to your country through their inspection, which also gives the product a security check in China

Because the company's transportation service is a long-term cooperation, a reliable and better service transportation service provider can bring greater help to the company.

For products in dropshipping, I recommend products with a volume and gross weight less than 2kg.

Why do I say that?

In dropshipping, products with a volume and gross weight less than 2kg have a competitive advantage in terms of shipping and are easy to manage.

If it is a large package, such as a sofa, it needs to be packaged with a wooden frame for protection during shipping. The wooden frame is another expense.

Large packages like sofas need to pay for delivery cost when they arrive at the customer's address. Therefore, for large packages, in addition to the cost of the product, there are also packaging, shipping and delivery fees. These fees may be higher than the price of the product.

For large packages, if air shipping is chosen, although the shipping time is short, the freight may be several times more expensive than the product. If sea shipping is chosen, the shipping time is very long and customers may not have the patience to wait.

If it is less than 2kg For products, in addition to the product cost, there is only the shipping cost, and there are no other extra surcharges. The products shipping from the supplier to the warehouse of the direct shipping agent. They receive the products, check the product quality, and can be processed immediately after the packaging is done.

Among the direct shipping products, ordinary small commodities are more recommended. Mobile power supplies, powders, and liquid products are not recommended. These products are sensitive goods and generally do not support transportation.

I have become accustomed to the fact that China's business sense is always so sensitive. Once they find any business opportunities, they will immediately execute them to earn the first wave of money from hot searches.

The best products refer to the products that bring you high value.

For example, the famous Temu e-commerce platform sells products of low price, some of which can even be bought for only 0.1 US dollars, but many customers report on social media that when they buy these products , in addition to the low price, many of them have low value. They only use them once and then have quality problems, or they are forgotten in a corner after being used once. These products are not the best products, but they are just cheap, but the usage rate is very low.

So no matter whether you buy goods on Taobao or any platform, the best products are those with competitive prices, product quality that meets the requirements, and high value.

In the economic environment of 2024, the dropship business will be more difficult than in previous years

But it does not mean that the dropship business is unprofitable

Most people may think that the emergence of Temu shopping platform has seized most of the market, but many customers have also reported that their product quality is poor and the use value is not high

Then at this time, make your own brand of products, start from the quality of the product, define your own brand and label, bring customers a better experience, and provide customers with better shopping services. There are still people who pursue the quality of life in life. They have certain requirements when buying goods. They pursue the brand and quality of goods, not low-priced goods

We regard this type of consumer group as our own customers, provide them with good quality products and good shopping services, and there are still customers who pay for it

However, dropship It is a long-term business. While doing this business, we need to persist. The business may not bring you benefits quickly, but if you persist, you will definitely create your own customer consumer group. Some people may choose to give up when they feel that there is no profit in one or six months, but doing business is not like this. Doing business is a test of people's perseverance. If you think you are in the right direction, please persist.

Drop shipping still profitable for a drop shipper in 2024

Dropship requires you to purchase products from suppliers before sending them to your customer's address.

First, you need to find suppliers that match your dropship products. For example, if you cooperate with suppliers in China, when you start your dropship business, you can find some suppliers without MOQ, which will reduce the cost of warehousing products for the dropship business.

Let me briefly explain the entire operation process.

When a customer purchases a product on your website,

1: You need to purchase products from suppliers that match the customer, such as color, size, material, etc.

2: Request the supplier to send the product to the specified address

3: The customer receives the product

4: The order is completed.

For example, if you cooperate with AliExpress suppliers, you basically follow the above process.

However, the price of the products sold by AliExpress suppliers is based on the retail price, which may not be profitable for the dropship business. Therefore, most dropshippers will look for a dropship agent in China to cooperate with.

Dropship agents can provide sourcing products, packaging products, labeling, and transportation services, which is equivalent to your partner in China.

Dropship Agents can find suppliers with competitive prices on Taobao, 1688, and other Chinese e-commerce platforms according to your product requirements. They have their own warehouses in China and can generally provide free warehousing services.

Dropship agents can assist you in asking suppliers in China to ship goods to their warehouses. After checking the products, if there are no quality problems with the products, they will repackage the products and send them to the customer's address.

So in the dropship business, dropship agents will find suitable suppliers for you, inspect products, package products, label products, and transport products. When the agent is responsible for these tasks, you only need to be responsible for the marketing and promotion of the products.