The Dropship Forum .co.uk

[Rasmus]

Then I first came across the dropship concept, 2 month ago, I thought it was great - no need to actually leave my laptop to go out and product source (in fact 2 month ago, I had never heard the term 'Product Source' as a verb). Well it became clear that it was more difficult than first expected and lately I found out that my main hope, GemFlare.com, turned out to be a middleman (thanks to DSF I not only became aware that middlemen are roaming the market, but also learned some tricks to identify them).

As part of creating my eCommerce site, I have started working on a dropship list on my intranet, so far with 76 dropship entries (biased towards jewellery). I would like to share the list and expecially I would like to discuss what information is relevant in such a list, how it should be searchable, how it should be presented etc. Additions to the list would also be welcome. However I am not sure to which extent DSF approve a discussion of such an external list, therefore I'll wait disclose the url until I get some guideline on that.

[bill7096]

Hi Rasmus

There is a Dropshipper links section on the forum where members post such links.

To gain access you need 20 "quality posts" and be a member for 14 days.

I don't think it will be long before you get access

Bill




edit due to bloody "y" ke on laptop dodgy

[eemarket]

We welcome dropshipper lists, but, as said above only in the Dropshipper Links section.
Join in the discussions on here and you will soon qualify for admission.

[Rasmus]

Ok thanks, I'll wait with the list discussion until I qualify for the appropriate member area.

[Amero]

Hi there Rasmus, I'm new to the whole drop-shipping scheme; just wanted to ask asside from using Google searching ".......dropshippers, ..........wholesalers, Dropship directories" etc...

And also, once I have compiled a general list, i will contact them, have you gone down the same routes?

Thanks in advance for any help.

[Rasmus]

Hi Amero, I used google first the same way as you describe it, however after I came across DSF, I instead startet to add mainly dropshippers discussed here. I have also been thinking about buying in to a dropship list, but I think I'll wait until I have some more experience.

You'll have a chance to see the list I have compiled and also to make suggestions to it then we have both qualified for the 20 quality post members area.

[Squizl]

So is this the right forum to go searching for advice on how to spot middlemen? I'm new to all this (and to the forums) and want to avoid the guys who aren't genuine dropshippers. Is this the right forum, or do I need one of the other ones?

[dropbop]

You have come to the right place Squizl

Welcome, you will find loads of information on here. So much so that it might take a while to go through it.

If you takle a look at the Banner Adds around the forum you will see theu are all adds from dropshippers - genuine dropshipper at that, all good and all respectable dropshippers. If nothing advertised suits, do searches of the type of products you would like to sell (search button at top of page) and you should get some good results

Best wishes and goos luck in your ventures

[lancelot]

I've only been here a couple of days and learnt much from just going through past posts.
Like Rasmus and others, I've found that weeding out the middlemen from the real d/s sources is a real battle. I look forward to learning more and sharing as I go.
Back to the 'post reading' for now!

[tinkerbell]

I agree, this is a great place to learn and with so much information available, by using the search I have stopped myself from being scamed a couple of times, thankyou everyone

[philipcooper]

This site is really good I am still not confident in putting in a order yet though. Still alot of reading to do and this is the place to do it.

[The novis]

You guys are sooo helpful. My eyes are bleeding from all reading so much info...it's great! Hopefully, i'll also qualify for the list soon

[danhondac]

As a newbie to the site I agree that this site is invaluable.I kow middlemen exist (been dropshipping about 2 years and found a few) but any help in weedling them out before they cost money is a great advantage.So keep up the good workand i'll do my best to help .

[Dondlelinger]

Well I must say thanks for the list, Its very helpful. I am hoping soon to be a 20+ member as well so I can see the infamous list.. keep up the good work

[ianwarn]

[DJBenz]

[ianwarn]

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But that wouldn't stop Dondlelinger from getting access if/when the criteria are met.

That is true! I just assumed as the author has been a member since July 2008 he would have had 20 posts by now! I know I shouldn't just assume! Sorry!

[k1tsun3]

I was wondering how you qualified to get into that forum. thanks for letting me know how!

[eemarket]

[genericlabs]

I've looking about gemflare.com, quite sure I am not going to use them, is there any clear way to now if you are trading with a middleman?

[Moabaer]

gemflare.com does not excist anymore, does it? If i follow the link its worthless