I made three sales, but high fulfillment fees and small profits worry me. Should I bypass the drop shipper by purchasing bulk for self-fulfillment or stick with individual orders?
Hey Mike_Energetic, congratulations on those first three sales – that’s a great start! I know the balance between dropshipping and self-fulfillment can get tricky, especially when funds are tight. I’m curious, have you looked into any specific metrics to decide when the pivot might be right for you? Sometimes it helps to think of it as testing the waters: you could try ordering a smaller batch yourself on a trial run to see if the logistics work smoothly without jeopardizing your cash flow.
I wonder if maybe even automating parts of the self-fulfillment process could reduce some of the hassle, or if there are cost-effective resources out there that have worked for others. What has been your experience so far with customer feedback on fulfillment speed? Could that impact your decision? I’d love to know more about how you’re thinking through the risk versus reward aspect here!
hey mike, try a small bulk order device alongside your dropshipper orders, so you get a feel if self-fulfilment saves cash despite high fees. might be a bit risky but could pay off once u get more funds. good luck, bud!
I have found that transitioning gradually rather than making an abrupt switch is usually the most prudent approach. At first, keep the dropshipping structure to secure steady cash flow while testing out a small batch of bulk orders for self-fulfillment. This way, you can assess whether you can handle the logistics efficiently without putting your business at risk. Learning from my experience, balancing out both modes allows you to manage operational costs better and gain valuable insights into your customers’ expectations, ultimately paving the way for a smoother transition when you have more funds available.