What is dropshipping?


Dropshipping is an upcoming catchy new business phrase... But what is the definition of Drop shipping exactly?

What is the Definition of drop shipping:

"Dropshipping is a retail fulfillment method in which an (online) webshop (the actual 'Dropshipper') does not keep products in stock, but instead directly transfers the received customer orders and shipment details to the manufacturer, retailer or wholesaler, who then ships the products directly to the Customer ” 

In other words: Drop shipping is when an online retail store sells a product, then it purchases the item directly from the manufacturer/wholesaler or third-party an entity like Taobao or Amazon. Often this is done without proper contracts, but it’s a trend to improve this, in order to make sure you keep the price the same, agree on legal consequences, returns, and reimbursements. The manufacturer/wholesaler/third-party then ships the order on your behalf directly to the end-customer who made the original purchase.


Beware of making yourself liable for legal problems as a drop shipper:

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Drop Shipping Agreement Template

Why do you need a Drop Shipping Agreement? Always work with this Drop Shipping Agreement template when you start Drop shipping! Discuss with your Supplier and download this Dropship Agreement

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Learn more about how to set up your own Drop Shipping strategy:

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Drop Shipping Strategy Model

Are you developing a new drop shipping business and looking for the right questions to ask yourself how to make this drop shipping business successful? Download our Drop shipping Strategy Model poster template now and achieve your goals faster!

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Learn how to plan your next steps:

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Drop Shipping Planning Gantt Chart

Do you want to start with dropshipping but have no idea how to start? Are you looking for useful planning to start to drop Shipping? With our template, you can easily plan and track the progress of your drop shipping projects.

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Check out an extensive Drop Shipping Toolkit:

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Drop Shipping Toolkit

Are you a Drop Shipper looking for useful documents and contracts to improve your business?Check out this unique Drop Shipping Toolkit and enhance your buzz!

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Bilingual Chinese and English Drop shipping agreement with Chinese factory: 

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Dropshipping Agreement with factory in China

Check out this bilingual Drop Shipping Agreement template in Chinese and English language. Do you need a sample template that can be use in Chinese and Englisht language? You can start by downloading this Chinese-English Drop shipping agreement now!

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Drop shipping supplier warranty example sheet: 

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Drop Shipping Supplier Warranty

What is mentioned in a Supplier Warranty for Drop Shipping Supplier? What is written in a Drop Shipping Warranty Clause? Download this Drop Shipping Supplier Warranty template now!

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Protect future sales to old customers with this Drop shipping CDA :

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Confidentiality Agreement Drop Shipping Retailer

Are you looking for a Drop Shipping Confidentiality Agreement (CDA) that you can sign with your Supplier? Download the Confidential Disclosure Agreement Template!

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Derek Coleman Derek Coleman

If it really was a no–brainer to make it on your own in business there’d be millions of no–brained, harebrained, and otherwise dubiously brained individuals quitting their day jobs and hanging out their own shingles. Nobody would be left to round out the workforce and execute the business plan. | Bill Rancic