subject: What Makes A Good Dropship Directory? [print this page] Take a look at any good dropship directory and you will find that its populated with good suppliers. But if you are new to the dropshipping business, how does one spot a good supplier? What sets legitimate wholesale distributors apart? Thankfully, there are some things you can look out for which generally mean that a supplier is legitimate. Of course it is up to you to check the supplier out thoroughly and make sure they are a good fit for your business. But there are some things that show that a wholesaler is worth your time. First, you must check their history and track record. Even with suppliers that have not been in the business long, you can check other retailer feedback and who they have worked with. A scam supplier may claim to be in business for the past twenty years but wont have any documented track record you can check.
Any good dropship directory will have complete and updated contact information. This means that the suppliers should readily provide an email id, physical address and telephone numbers. Ideally, you should look for a landline number, since scamsters generally use a mobile number which they may ditch later on. In case your suppliers contact information changes; they should immediately inform their clients so that they can change their records accordingly. Supplier contact information that is wrong or out of date generally means that something has happened to the suppliers business.
Just as eBay wholesalers pay close attention to product detail, so should dropshippers. The suppliers in a good dropship directory will be detailed and clear about their products and their prices lists. They will avoid using high-blown descriptions and stick to what the product actually offers. However, the best way to double-check their products is to ask for samples and check them out you. It is also a good idea to speak with other customers that have used the same supplier and ask about delivery times and other factors.
