{"id":9874,"date":"2021-10-11T15:35:50","date_gmt":"2021-10-11T15:35:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/?p=9874"},"modified":"2022-12-12T16:24:21","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T16:24:21","slug":"reverse-dropshipping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/reverse-dropshipping\/","title":{"rendered":"Reverse Dropshipping &#8211; What&#8217;s That All About? Should You Give It A Try?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s been so much written about dropshipping that you would probably think nothing new can come up anymore. Well, think again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new model of dropshipping is the talk of the town and it\u2019s called reverse <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dropshipping<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is a unique way of dropshipping that is still in its primes, which can only mean no competition, among other pros.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you want to give it a try now it&#8217;s the perfect time to find out more about it and see if it\u2019s something for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is it exactly and how can you take advantage of reverse dropshipping? And why is it on the rise in 2021? That\u2019s what we are going to talk about throughout this article. Plus we\u2019re also going to give you some pros (and cons) of taking the reverse dropshipping road, and an actual example of how it works.\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-69d96b6566ad6\" 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-69d96b6566ad6\"  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\/reverse-dropshipping\/#So_what_exactly_is_reverse_dropshipping\" >So, what exactly is reverse dropshipping?<\/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\/reverse-dropshipping\/#Pros_of_reverse_dropshipping\" >Pros of reverse dropshipping<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/reverse-dropshipping\/#Higher_profits\" >Higher profits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/reverse-dropshipping\/#Almost_no_competition\" >Almost no competition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/reverse-dropshipping\/#What_about_the_cons_of_reverse_dropshipping\" >What about the cons of reverse dropshipping?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/reverse-dropshipping\/#The_market_is_the_issue\" >The market is the issue<\/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\/reverse-dropshipping\/#Strict_requirements\" >Strict requirements\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/reverse-dropshipping\/#High_shipping_fees\" >High shipping fees<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/reverse-dropshipping\/#An_actual_example_of_how_to_reverse_dropshipping\" >An actual example of how to reverse dropshipping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_what_exactly_is_reverse_dropshipping\"><\/span><b>So, what exactly is reverse dropshipping?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many years, dropshipping<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> actually meant finding and shipping low-price and low-quality products from suppliers based in Asia to countries like the US and EU. And this, unfortunately, is still how many businesses do dropshipping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, reverse this and you have reverse dropshipping. You <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">actually take high-quality products from suppliers based in countries that normally import these products (like US or western European countries) and you sell them in countries that usually export them (like China).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sounds a bit complicated, we know, but it\u2019s actually not. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A more simple way of describing it is selling and shipping US or EU-made products to China.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_of_reverse_dropshipping\"><\/span><b>Pros of reverse dropshipping<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, as with every new successful business model, there are many pros but also some cons to reverse dropshipping.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s start with the pros, as we like to keep it positive. \ud83d\ude42\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Higher_profits\"><\/span><b>Higher profits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probably the most important benefit of reverse dropshipping is that it can bring you higher profits than if you do dropshipping the traditional way. And that\u2019s because instead of purchasing low-quality products in bulk (which is actually why many don\u2019t believe anymore in dropshipping) when you reverse dropship, you will be selling high-quality, premium products in much smaller quantities. Therefore you will have a higher markup and margin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In turn, this can come with other struggles such as finding dropshipping suppliers that can ship to China which can be time-consuming and sometimes almost impossible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Almost_no_competition\"><\/span><b>Almost no competition<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s true that not many online business owners know about or want to switch to reverse dropshipping. That of course happens because reverse dropshipping is still in its beginnings. So, now would be the perfect moment to hop on and get a big piece of the market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, if you have some competition in the market you choose to reverse dropship then there is a big chance that this competition will be made of only a few businesses and even a bigger chance that most of these businesses are just starting to do dropshipping. So, if you already know your way in dropshipping, then reversing it won\u2019t be such news for you and you can be successful easily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_about_the_cons_of_reverse_dropshipping\"><\/span><b>What about the cons of reverse dropshipping?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, you might ask yourself if this is such a big hit, why other companies aren&#8217;t doing this yet? Are they not aware of it or just afraid?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below we will tell you more about some of the cons of reverse dropshipping.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_market_is_the_issue\"><\/span><b>The market is the issue<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The markets you want to sell your products to can be so different from the ones you\u2019re used to. Let\u2019s take China, for example. Here everything is different, from the language they use to the cultural background. They use totally different social media platforms and other ways to advertise their products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, be sure to really understand and research the market you want to enter. The best way to start your dropshipping business there is to maybe have a few local consultants teach you the ins and outs of doing business in China. Among others, you have to find out what are the needs of the people there, which regions are the best choice for ecommerce and what strategies can help your business grow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also look for national <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">influencers and bloggers that are big in the areas you want to sell to or have the same target group as the one you\u2019re more interested in. They can help with brand awareness and drive traffic to your site.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strict_requirements\"><\/span><b>Strict requirements\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reverse dropshipping comes also with other strict requirements regarding the regulations around the products you can import and the logistics behind the same products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">China has very strict requirements around which products you can sell there and who can sell them. So be sure not to go for food and beverage, or even medication, all these are likely not regulated in the Chinese market. Maybe try to import and sell products like electronics and fashion items.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, logistics can be a big deal when you want to ship to China. Sure, shipping internationally is now easier than ever, but in countries like China, it still can get complicated. So, always use suppliers that know how to handle this and have experience shipping to this country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_shipping_fees\"><\/span><b>High shipping fees<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, of course, fees are a huge reason why many businesses choose not to do reverse dropshipping. As we all know, before you ship internationally, you have to check the fees that a country or a province charges when you deliver products from outside that country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That means you have to pay attention once again to the suppliers you choose and see the fees they charge you to ship to China, for example.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, even before making the decision to reverse dropship to a certain country, do your research and check the tariffs charged along the time in that location. This will help you understand if it\u2019s worth it or not to ship to that location.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_actual_example_of_how_to_reverse_dropshipping\"><\/span><b>An actual example of how to reverse dropshipping<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take the most popular example these days of reverse dropshipping, shipping your products from the US to China.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, you need to see if the market suits your business and products. It\u2019s that the Chinese demand for high-quality products produced in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is constantly growing, but are your products in demand? And if yes, where exactly in China? China is a huge country so you need to decide where you want exactly to start selling your products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you did your extensive research, and you\u2019re ready to sell to China, you need to choose the best dropshipping platform for importing to this country, one where you can find the right suppliers that can help you enter the market easily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you choose AppScenic, you have access to thousands of unique and premium products from reliable suppliers that can ship to China and have the necessary experience for shipping to this market. They have fast delivery times and most of them are ready to accept returns. All of these will give you a huge advantage over internal Chinese competitors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you also need to have is great customer service and being ok with returns.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, to conclude, yes, China can be a tough market, but one that can still be worth it if you do your research and have the right dropshipping platform and suppliers to help you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s been so much written about dropshipping that you would probably think nothing new can come up anymore. Well, think again. A new model of dropshipping is the talk of the town and it\u2019s called reverse dropshipping. 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