How can I effectively market products to dropshippers?

Product Development & Sourcing

Topic summary

A Shopify store owner seeks advice on connecting with dropshippers to sell their products and determining appropriate commission rates.

Recommended Strategies:

  • List products on dropshipping platforms (Oberlo, Spocket, Modalyst, Wholesale2B)
  • Attend industry conferences and networking events
  • Collaborate with influencers and bloggers in the e-commerce niche
  • Leverage social media groups and communities on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
  • Join supplier directories and reach out directly to store owners

Commission Guidance:

  • No standard rate exists; varies by product type, margins, and competition
  • Typical range: 10-30% (one response suggests 20-40%)
  • Balance attracting dropshippers with maintaining profitability

Additional Tools:

  • AutoDS platform mentioned for listing products, automating fulfillment, and managing multiple sellers
  • Offers 14-day trial for $1

Key Advice:

  • Conduct due diligence on potential dropshipping partners
  • Establish clear terms in dropshipping agreements
  • Research competitor offerings before setting commission rates

The discussion remains open with no definitive resolution on specific commission rates or platform choices.

Summarized with AI on October 25. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
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Hi @scrasey

Have you found reliable sourcing platform/agents in S.Korea?

I work in international sales and also work as a sourcing agent on the side for those who want to source products and send them directly to their customers from Korea.

Let me know if this is still what you’re looking for!