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[california_b]

i have a question no one seems to go over

when i finally set up shop with a product am i getting there permission or a link i need to add to my settings that say i can sell it? and am i personally paying for the items or does the buyer pay for it when he submits the order on my store?

like am i getting the orders then paying for them then when they arrive to customer i get paid?

[Michal17]

Hi @california_b 

Hope you're having a great day!

How does dropshipping work?

How does dropshipping work?

and am i personally paying for the items or does the buyer pay for it when he submits the order on my store?

With the dropshipping model, you don’t have to purchase a product unless you’ve already made the sale and have been paid by the customer. You don’t have to pre-purchase the items you sell. The buyer pays for his order when he submits it to your store.

Want to get started quickly? Join Shopify free hands-on training session and learn how to set up an online store, step-by-step, using dropshipping to fulfill orders. You’ll learn how to find profitable products you can quickly import and begin selling. Can’t make it today? Register to get the recording after the event goes live.

Useful resources:

What Is Dropshipping?

The Ultimate Guide to Dropshipping

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