Thank you! I’ll take you up on that if I decide to sign up. I’m thinking I will probably sign up for the Basic plan, because the Starter plan doesn’t connect me to Shopify Collective.
I’ve discovered a “few” things today.
Again, Thank you!
Topic summary
Goal: Sell partners’ products on the merchant’s site and receive credit while partners handle shipping/fulfillment.
Key advice:
- If there’s an existing website, consider the Starter plan with Buy Buttons (embed Shopify checkout on a site). If not, start small to learn; Shopify isn’t a quick fix and marketing is essential.
- Caution raised about dropshipping pitfalls and the need for a real business/marketing plan.
OP updates/decisions:
- Determined the Starter plan won’t work because it doesn’t include access to Shopify Collective (a program for sourcing/selling other brands’ products). Plans to use the Basic plan to gain that access.
- Clarified the business is legitimate and experienced; seeking the right setup rather than a “get rich quick” approach.
Additional suggestions:
- Use a dropshipping model so partners fulfill orders; apps like Oberlo or DSers can connect products for this workflow.
Status: Partially resolved. OP is moving toward the Basic plan for Shopify Collective access; implementation details (Collective vs. third‑party dropshipping apps) remain to be finalized.