{"id":11677,"date":"2022-12-19T09:10:59","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T09:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/?p=11677"},"modified":"2022-12-19T10:55:56","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T10:55:56","slug":"how-to-start-dropshipping-on-ebay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-start-dropshipping-on-ebay\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Start Dropshipping On eBay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many out there wondering if eBay is still a great place to dropship and sell, so here comes a complete article about dropshipping on eBay and why opening such an online store can still be very profitable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do we believe eBay is still popular? Well, according to the latest data, eBay is still the most<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/448892\/leading-online-marketplaces-sellers-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> popular marketplace <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for online sellers in the USA. At the moment it has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/topics\/2181\/ebay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">138 million active buyers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and is the second <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1155246\/leading-online-marketplaces-usa-average-monthly-visits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most visited online marketplace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2022, surpassed only by Amazon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, this means <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/dropshipping-suppliers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dropshipping<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on eBay is a great idea today too as it allows you, the retailer, to access a huge customer base to sell your products to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on if you want to know all about eBay dropshipping, from the reasons to start dropshipping there to what are the steps to follow to start an online dropshipping store on eBay.\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-69ececf7af4e0\" 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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-start-dropshipping-on-ebay\/#Why_setup_an_eBay_store\" >Why setup an eBay store?<\/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\/how-to-start-dropshipping-on-ebay\/#The_benefits_of_dropshipping_on_eBay\" >The benefits of dropshipping on eBay<\/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\/how-to-start-dropshipping-on-ebay\/#Free_traffic\" >Free traffic<\/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\/how-to-start-dropshipping-on-ebay\/#Minimal_upfront_costs_to_start_dropshipping\" >Minimal upfront costs to start dropshipping\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-start-dropshipping-on-ebay\/#Automate_your_store\" >Automate your store<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-start-dropshipping-on-ebay\/#You_can_sell_almost_anything\" >You can sell almost anything<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/how-to-start-dropshipping-on-ebay\/#The_downsides_of_dropshipping_on_eBay\" >The downsides of dropshipping on eBay\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-start-dropshipping-on-ebay\/#High_competition\" >High competition\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-start-dropshipping-on-ebay\/#Low_brand_loyalty\" >Low brand loyalty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-start-dropshipping-on-ebay\/#10_goes_to_eBay\" >10% goes to eBay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-start-dropshipping-on-ebay\/#How_to_start_dropshipping_with_an_eBay_store\" >How to start dropshipping with an eBay store<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-start-dropshipping-on-ebay\/#Create_an_eBay_seller_account_and_start_building_your_store\" >Create an eBay seller account and start building your store<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-start-dropshipping-on-ebay\/#Choose_your_dropshipping_suppliers_and_apps\" >Choose your dropshipping suppliers and apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-start-dropshipping-on-ebay\/#Start_advertising_your_eBay_store_products\" >Start advertising your eBay store products\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-start-dropshipping-on-ebay\/#How_much_money_do_you_need_to_start_an_eBay_dropshipping_store\" >How much money do you need to start an eBay dropshipping store?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-start-dropshipping-on-ebay\/#A_few_important_tips_for_dropshipping_on_eBay\" >A few important tips for dropshipping on eBay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-start-dropshipping-on-ebay\/#Start_your_eBay_dropshipping_business_now\" >Start your eBay dropshipping business now<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_eBay_dropshipping\"><\/span><b>What is eBay dropshipping?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s start by explaining how dropshipping on eBay works. So, just like you would do on any other marketplace, you first need to choose the products you want to sell, which you then add to your eBay store by marking up their price so that you can sell them to the eBay customer base.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As it happens with Amazon, dropshipping is a great way to start an eBay online store for many obvious reasons, like the fact you don\u2019t need to physically own the items you\u2019re selling, or even to store inventory in your own warehouse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you may know already when dropshipping all that has to do with your order delivery and packing is done by your dropshipping supplier, from picking the item, packing, and shipping it to your eBay customer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_setup_an_eBay_store\"><\/span><b>Why setup an eBay store?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As said, eBay was found to be the most popular online marketplace among sellers, while the ecommerce giant Amazon came in 7th place. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/448892\/leading-online-marketplaces-sellers-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These results<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were based on these key areas: profitability, customer service, communication, and ease of use. Also, the sellers were asked if they would recommend the online marketplace as a selling venue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11678\" src=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Most-popular-online-marketplaces-according-to-online-sellers-in-the-United-States-as-of-January-2021.png\" alt=\"Most popular online marketplaces according to online sellers in the United States as of January 2021\" width=\"2430\" height=\"1396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Most-popular-online-marketplaces-according-to-online-sellers-in-the-United-States-as-of-January-2021.png 2430w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Most-popular-online-marketplaces-according-to-online-sellers-in-the-United-States-as-of-January-2021-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Most-popular-online-marketplaces-according-to-online-sellers-in-the-United-States-as-of-January-2021-1024x588.png 1024w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Most-popular-online-marketplaces-according-to-online-sellers-in-the-United-States-as-of-January-2021-768x441.png 768w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Most-popular-online-marketplaces-according-to-online-sellers-in-the-United-States-as-of-January-2021-1536x882.png 1536w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Most-popular-online-marketplaces-according-to-online-sellers-in-the-United-States-as-of-January-2021-2048x1177.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2430px) 100vw, 2430px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, both for beginners and professionals, eBay is one of the best dropshipping marketplaces to own a store on. This gigantic online marketplace is full of sellers who hold physical stock and dropshippers like you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s see now what are some of the most common benefits of dropshipping on eBay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_benefits_of_dropshipping_on_eBay\"><\/span><b>The benefits of dropshipping on eBay<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are some of the reasons why eBay is a popular choice for dropshippers worldwide.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_traffic\"><\/span><b>Free traffic<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a store on eBay then you will get a ton of free organic traffic as you won\u2019t need to invest any money on Ads on Facebook or Google to get to those customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presence in a marketplace where $22 billion is sold every quarter means you have a big chance to make some sales too. More than that, if you dropship in the USA, there are millions of Americans active on eBay every year, spending billions of dollars. So, even a tiny fraction of those sales can make a difference to your ecommerce business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimal_upfront_costs_to_start_dropshipping\"><\/span><b>Minimal upfront costs to start dropshipping\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probably one of the greatest benefits when dropshipping on eBay is the fact that you don\u2019t need a huge investment. You don\u2019t need to pay for an eBay account, you only need to pay eBay a fee when you actually sell something, as you get 200 or 250 free listings to start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, if you want an eBay store, you will need to pay for a subscription starting from $21,95\/month. And you will also need to pay for dropshipping apps, like AppScenic, plus other start-up costs, but compared to selling on Amazon or starting a Shopify store, eBay is much cheaper in terms of initial costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/the-true-cost-of-dropshipping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The true cost of dropshipping<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automate_your_store\"><\/span><b>Automate your store<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eBay allows dropshippers to connect their store with different apps and tools that will help them automate many things in their stores. Automation will speed up a lot of things for your business, and this means you can do a lot in less time and without spending too many resources. In the long run, this will save you lots of money.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AppScenic is one of the best <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/automation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dropshipping automation apps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> out there that can automate your entire dropshipping store, from order processing to your inventory and payments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_sell_almost_anything\"><\/span><b>You can sell almost anything<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, that\u2019s true, there are lots of customers that will buy almost anything from many different categories on eBay. You can sell items for the home, pets, fitness, outdoor and camping, gadgets, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are, of course, some products that you can\u2019t sell on eBay without proper authorization from the manufacturer, they are called <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/autods.com\/videos\/vero-list-autods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VeRO products<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_downsides_of_dropshipping_on_eBay\"><\/span><b>The downsides of dropshipping on eBay\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, as expected, eBay dropshipping does have its downsides, that\u2019s why the type of products you want to sell and the app you source them from, can really play a huge role in your eBay dropshipping success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_competition\"><\/span><b>High competition\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The downside of being so easy to build a store on eBay is the huge competition you will need to face. The fact is that there are over 1.3 billion items listed on eBay, which means there are probably many sellers with the same items as you have.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you\u2019re sourcing your product from the same dropship suppliers or platform, then there are other dropshippers selling the exact same items on eBay already.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to all these, you will need to find new ways to attract customers to your store, either by keeping your prices very low, which means low profitability, or either by offering added value through free shipping or customer services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, it\u2019s possible to get ahead of your competition, but unfortunately, there are many sellers who will use tricks like buying your products and then placing bad reviews or making returns. These can really damage your listing and make you harder to find.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_brand_loyalty\"><\/span><b>Low brand loyalty<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you may imagine, eBay customers are eBay\u2019s more than yours which means it\u2019s hard to build brand loyalty with an eBay store (the same applies to Amazon).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loyal customers come back and this strategy of building brand loyalty is much more profitable than always fighting to get new customers. On eBay, this is quite hard to do as these customers will always associate your products with eBay and not with you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, it kind of works like this, when they have a good experience you get no credit, but when they have a bad one, you will have all the responsibility. That doesn\u2019t sound too good, right?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.junglescout.com\/blog\/amazon-vs-ebay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">according to this research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, eBay is less trusted by customers, so keep that in mind if you want to start an eBay store.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_goes_to_eBay\"><\/span><b>10% goes to eBay<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, unfortunately, up to 10% of any sale goes to eBay. And after you pay this fee plus other costs for your dropshipping platform, you can find yourself with not too much left in terms of profit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And it all becomes even more complicated when you have to keep your prices low due to high competition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_start_dropshipping_with_an_eBay_store\"><\/span><b>How to start dropshipping with an eBay store<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with any other dropshipping business, the first steps you need to take are researching, choosing your niche, a name for your store and then incorporating your business. But we won\u2019t get into these here as we have specific articles you can check for each of these steps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can start by reading these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/popular-questions-dropshipping-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+40 popular questions about dropshipping<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and then\u00a0 research all about this business model by checking the next blogs and channels:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/category\/dropshipping\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AppScenic Blog<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCwqvQ2x697tUfch5Nj7CCyw\/featured\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AppScenic YouTube Channel<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dodropshipping.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do Dropshipping Blog<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.com\/blog\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopify Blog<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/torchbankz.com\/category\/dropshipping\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Torchbankz Blog<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropshiplifestyle.com\/blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dropshiplifestyle Blog<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, if you need help choosing the right niche, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/how-to-find-the-best-dropshipping-niches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here\u2019s how to find the right dropshipping niche for you<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We recommend picking one of these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/category\/top-niches-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top niches to dropship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one that\u2019s evergreen and predicted to trend in the coming years too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you know what niche you want to go for, you can pick a name for your online store. We recommend doing a Google search for a certain product store or niche for some inspiration. Or you can brainstorm store names with your business partners or your family and friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that another must-step for every dropshipper and business owner is to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/is-dropshipping-legal-what-are-the-risks-of-dropshipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">choose a legal structure for your business<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You should start by researching what are the rules of the country you\u2019re dropshipping in and find out the ecommerce laws that apply to your specific location.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/how-to-incorporate-a-company-in-the-usa-for-your-dropshipping-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read this article if you want to setup a sole proprietorship or LLC in the USA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you\u2019re in the UK or want to dropship products there, then <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/how-to-start-a-dropshipping-business-in-the-uk-a-guide-for-beginners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">read this article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_an_eBay_seller_account_and_start_building_your_store\"><\/span><b>Create an eBay seller account and start building your store<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, after you do all these steps we just talked about, you can start your eBay journey by creating a seller account. Yes, you will need a seller account to start your own eBay store and sell on their marketplace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will need to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/signup.ebay.com\/pa\/crte\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">register here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and then enter a few things about your dropshipping business. Then you have to choose an eBay store option and add your business bank account to get paid for sales you make.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11679\" src=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/eBay-store-subscriptions.png\" alt=\"eBay store subscriptions\" width=\"2498\" height=\"1212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/eBay-store-subscriptions.png 2498w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/eBay-store-subscriptions-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/eBay-store-subscriptions-1024x497.png 1024w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/eBay-store-subscriptions-768x373.png 768w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/eBay-store-subscriptions-1536x745.png 1536w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/eBay-store-subscriptions-2048x994.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2498px) 100vw, 2498px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After this, you can add your chosen name to your eBay store and start building your store.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sellercenter\/selling\/set-up-your-store\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check here for the steps to follow to start <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an eBay store<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_your_dropshipping_suppliers_and_apps\"><\/span><b>Choose your dropshipping suppliers and apps<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The moment you know what you are going to sell, you also need to find the suppliers that have those products. And just in case you didn\u2019t know this, well, the suppliers you choose are probably one of the most important steps for your dropshipping business on eBay or any other platform you choose to sell on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides the fact that your suppliers should have high-quality products at affordable prices, they also need to be as close to your customers as possible. That\u2019s the only way they can deliver your items as fast as possible and this can be a great selling point for your store &#8211; shipping ultra-fast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fastest and more efficient way you can find all these at a supplier is by finding a dropshipping app you can connect to your eBay store. These types of apps give you access to hundreds if not thousands of suppliers from all over the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by doing a Google search and check what other sellers are recommending in terms of dropshipping apps for eBay and make sure you read<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reviews, and check their delivery times and fees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you found your niche and started setting up, you will also need to find a dropshipping app that can give you access to the products you need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most advanced dropshipping apps that can integrate with your eBay store is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AppScenic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Our app gives you access to over 1,5 million dropshipping products, all coming from some of the fastest and most reliable suppliers in the USA, EU, CAN, UK, AUS and so many other countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we know how important it is that you take your time and test our platform, you can upgrade to any of our paid plans and start publishing your products and also benefit from our awesome automation features. AppScenic is a full automation platform too that will automate the entire dropshipping process, such as product sourcing, product import, 24\/7 stock &amp; price sync, auto-ordering, automatic payments, auto-import tracking numbers, and many other powerful features<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/how-to-start-dropshipping-with-appscenic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s more on how to start dropshipping with AppScenic<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_advertising_your_eBay_store_products\"><\/span><b>Start advertising your eBay store products\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of all these steps, you will need to invest some time and money in advertising so that you can bring some traffic to your store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget to optimize your online store for Google after you do some keyword research and better understand what your audience is searching for. Once you know more about your audience and identify a few keywords, you can build your product pages around those keywords. If you want your store to rank better on Google, you could also start a blog and write a few articles per month. This will help potential customers find your store faster when they search for specific information on Google. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then once you are done with this, these are the main channels you should start promoting your store:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook and Instagram \u2013 Build up pages on Facebook and Instagram and start interacting with your audience there. To gain more followers and customers, you need to put some budget into Facebook\/Instagram Ads.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Shopping \u2013 We also recommend using Google Shopping Ads, so that you can reach more potential customers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinterest \u2013 We recommend starting a Pinterest Account too, as there are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/techjury.net\/blog\/pinterest-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40% of users on Pinterest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that earn more than $100K per year. Here&#8217;s a great <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hootsuite.com\/how-to-use-pinterest-for-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guide on how to use Pinterest for business<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_money_do_you_need_to_start_an_eBay_dropshipping_store\"><\/span><b>How much money do you need to start an eBay dropshipping store?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s hard to say, but here\u2019s an example of how much it can cost to start a dropshipping business in the USA on eBay:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domain: $14 per year<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eBay store subscription: $21.95 per month (Basic Store)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dropshipping platform (such as AppScenic): $24 per month<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sampling products: $200<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing (such as advertising on Google and Facebook): $1,000 per month<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LLC company to incorporate: $600 one-time fee<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other apps: $29 per month<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All these can get to a one-time cost of approx. <\/span><b>$1800<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Now, the cost per month will be a bit lower, let\u2019s say around <\/span><b>$1000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you keep the same budget for advertising.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_few_important_tips_for_dropshipping_on_eBay\"><\/span><b>A few important tips for dropshipping on eBay<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few things that can help you when dropshipping on eBay:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use a dropshipping app that can automate the whole process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For example, AppScenic can sync all your product and order information, from stocks to prices, so that you don\u2019t have to manually keep track of these.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Offer great customer support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As you can imagine, your customers won\u2019t know or care that you\u2019re dropshipping and your products are shipped by somebody else. So, if a supplier fails to deliver on time or ships the wrong products, you are who your customers turn to. Your customer support should be as transparent as possible, taking responsibility and finding solutions. This way your customers can feel you have their back.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Go for eBay-promoted listings too<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you\u2019re just starting to build up your customer base, another way to gain new customers is to opt for eBay-promoted listings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use offers from time to time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As you are dropshipping so you won\u2019t pay for the delivery costs, you can also choose to offer free shipping. Or you can use multi-buy offers, for example, buy one product for $5 or three for $12.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_your_eBay_dropshipping_business_now\"><\/span><b>Start your eBay dropshipping business now<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think dropshipping is for you, setup your online store on eBay and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/retailer.appscenic.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">connect it to AppScenic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to start importing and publishing high-quality products from top suppliers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11307 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/eBay-dropshipping-with-AppScenic.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/eBay-dropshipping-with-AppScenic.png 1920w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/eBay-dropshipping-with-AppScenic-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/eBay-dropshipping-with-AppScenic-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/eBay-dropshipping-with-AppScenic-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/eBay-dropshipping-with-AppScenic-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many out there wondering if eBay is still a great place to dropship and sell, so here comes a complete article about dropshipping on eBay and why opening such an online store can still be very profitable.\u00a0 Why do we believe eBay is still popular? 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