{"id":10432,"date":"2022-02-02T13:54:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T13:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/?p=10432"},"modified":"2022-12-12T15:52:31","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T15:52:31","slug":"is-dropshipping-with-doba-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/is-dropshipping-with-doba-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Dropshipping With Doba Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doba is a dropshipping platform that provides multiple integrations and has created quite a buzz around its services and products this last year. So, is Doba worth it? That is exactly what we are going to help you find out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re going to take you through how Doba works, what are its pros and cons, what other users say about it, is Doba for you and how come AppScenic can be a better alternative for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here we go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d92329a5907\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d92329a5907\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/is-dropshipping-with-doba-worth-it\/#What_is_Doba_exactly\" >What is Doba exactly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/is-dropshipping-with-doba-worth-it\/#How_does_it_work\" >How does it work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/is-dropshipping-with-doba-worth-it\/#Pros_and_cons\" >Pros and cons<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/is-dropshipping-with-doba-worth-it\/#Pros\" >Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/is-dropshipping-with-doba-worth-it\/#Cons\" >Cons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/is-dropshipping-with-doba-worth-it\/#Is_Doba_for_you\" >Is Doba for you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/is-dropshipping-with-doba-worth-it\/#Looking_for_an_alternative_dropshipping_tool\" >Looking for an alternative dropshipping tool?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/is-dropshipping-with-doba-worth-it\/#Ready_to_give_AppScenic_a_try\" >Ready to give AppScenic a try?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Doba_exactly\"><\/span><b>What is Doba exactly?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, just as <strong>AppScenic<\/strong>, Doba connects retailers or store owners like you with suppliers all over the world. The platform also offers important features and integrations that will help you list and sell products on various ecommerce platforms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you probably already know, dropshipping can definitely help your ecommerce business grow, but only if you have access to reliable suppliers with high-quality products. And that\u2019s quite difficult to find.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, Doba states it has a huge selection of products from many suppliers, but let\u2019s start with how does Doba works?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_it_work\"><\/span><b>How does it work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doba works exactly like other dropshipping platforms on the market, you start by setting up an account, and then begin searching for products and suppliers. Here are some important steps so you understand how it works.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you setup your account, you can start searching for products on the Doba marketplace. You can do that in multiple ways, from your dashboard, from the find suppliers tab on the right, or the most common way, by browsing their product catalogue.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, you need to choose the products you like and add them to your inventory list.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then you can export all those products (together with all their details, like pictures, prices, or descriptions) to your online store.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next step is to start selling products and then pay Doba for those specific products. This is a step that is common for all platforms as you need to pay for the product after you sell it and not before.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now it\u2019s when the supplier gets notified, starts preparing the products and ships them to your customer.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The profits you made on these products are now deposited into your account.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, as you can see dropshipping with Doba is quite similar to other apps, but let\u2019s see now what are some of the pros and cons, according to retailers that already used it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_cons\"><\/span><b>Pros and cons<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doba is easy to use and has useful features that can help your ecommerce business. Of course, there are quite a few cons too. So, here are the main pros and cons we have found after doing some research and reading what other retailers had to say after using it for a certain time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros\"><\/span><b>Pros<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The platform or app is quite user-friendly, so this means is easy to browse and use;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It provides educational resources so you can learn how to grow fast and how to use the platform;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The app lets you customize your inventory so you can have access to it at any time;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low inventory alerts stop you from over-selling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It offers the option to try the platform for free so you can see if it\u2019s the best choice for you;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s easy to upload or export products from Doba to your online store.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons\"><\/span><b>Cons<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not a cheap platform, and a paid subscription ranges from $29-$249 per month &#8211; this makes Doba one of the most expensive options for dropshipping worldwide;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retailers complain that products are quite expensive, even though Doba states they offer low dropshipping prices for its products; but users said it\u2019s very difficult to find products with a good price that can compete against other platforms;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s difficult to get in touch with suppliers and create a direct working relationship;<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The shipping times are quite long for some products;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Poor customer services;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The general opinions and reviews about Doba are quite negative.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, if you want to have a look at what exactly dropshippers who have already used Doba have to say, then we recommend checking <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/doba.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Trustpilot<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sitejabber.com\/reviews\/doba.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sitejabber<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for yourself. Once you click on <strong>Trustpilot<\/strong> you will see they only have a poor score of <strong>2.6<\/strong> and on <strong>Sitejabber<\/strong> they are rated even lower &#8211; only <strong>1.35 stars<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading through some of the Doba users&#8217; reviews you will see that most of them complain exactly about what we have pointed out above &#8211; the high prices of products, very poor customer support, and very long shipping times.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also search on Google for Doba reviews to check what other people say after they\u2019ve tried it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Doba_for_you\"><\/span><b>Is Doba for you?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, that depends, of course. Yes, Doba is an easy-to-use dropshipping platform for finding suppliers and products, or so they say. The platform also says it provides live customer support which is always useful and means a lot these days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, on the other hand, dropshippers who use it say it can be difficult to contact suppliers directly and start a certain working relationship. For many retailers, this can be what makes their store successful or not. Also, as stated above, there are many dropshippers that complain about their customer services and high product prices with no margin and long shipping times. And a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ll of this for memberships that can get quite expensive for their higher-tier plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What we can say after looking at what they have to offer and what other retailers had to say, is that Doba doesn&#8217;t seem to be what they claim to be.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Their high membership fees and product prices that can&#8217;t compete on major marketplaces represent a risk that not all can afford to make it. And the fact that you cannot count on their support team to help you should also raise some questions before testing it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, does Doba\u2019s usability and ease of exporting products are enough for you? That&#8217;s up to you, but a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s we always say, maybe the best way to see for yourself how Doba works is to try it for free and check if the pros outweigh the cons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Looking_for_an_alternative_dropshipping_tool\"><\/span><b>Looking for an alternative dropshipping tool?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you decide you do want to try another dropshipping tool, one that\u2019s better than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/oberlo-alternatives-for-dropshippers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oberlo<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/real-alternatives-to-aliexpress-dropshipping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AliExpress<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then we recommend doing your homework about that too. Read the reviews, start with a free account if you are not sure and see for yourself what platform works for your dropshipping needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Why choose AppScenic?<\/strong> Well, even if we are new on the market, <strong>AppScenic<\/strong> was built by experts in ecommerce and dropshipping. We knew what retailers need and what was missing from the market, and we built AppScenic to fill all the gaps in this market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10433\" src=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AppScenic-Ecommerce-like-youve-never-seen-before.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1182\" height=\"727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AppScenic-Ecommerce-like-youve-never-seen-before.png 1182w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AppScenic-Ecommerce-like-youve-never-seen-before-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AppScenic-Ecommerce-like-youve-never-seen-before-1024x630.png 1024w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AppScenic-Ecommerce-like-youve-never-seen-before-768x472.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1182px) 100vw, 1182px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for a platform that has it all, then <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/all-you-need-to-know-about-appscenic-dropshipping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AppScenic<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the choice for you. In fact, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>AppScenic<\/strong> has everything you need to start a dropshipping business. It\u2019s a next-generation dropshipping platform that gives you access to top and fast suppliers and a catalog of unique, premium products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the suppliers on <strong>AppScenic<\/strong> can ship products directly from the USA, Europe, Canada, etc. That means you won\u2019t have to wait up to 40 days for an order to arrive like it happens when you choose other dropshipping platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And on top of everything, once your store is connected with <strong>AppScenic<\/strong>, our app automates everything for you, from importing and syncing products to orders, payments, tracking numbers and so much more. And, amazing enough, <strong>AppScenic<\/strong> comes with subscription plans for every budget.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you only want to test the dropshipping business, you can choose to start with a <strong>Free Account<\/strong> that lets you import 500 products and connect one store.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_give_AppScenic_a_try\"><\/span><b>Ready to give AppScenic a try?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/retailer.appscenic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">register now<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and see for yourself if our platform is right for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you start dropshipping with AppScenic right away, we&#8217;ve put together a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/how-to-start-dropshipping-with-appscenic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> step-by-step guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a few short <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLpS4MKg9UfhDpffgpL5tKGzoAOADCTKLb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how-to videos<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to setup your account with us in just a few easy steps.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Doba is a dropshipping platform that provides multiple integrations and has created quite a buzz around its services and products this last year. 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