Assuming you are targeting US and Canadian consumers. With Amazon and local eCommerce stores that import and sell within the borders, the assumption for shipping times is now withing a WEEK or less.
In order to compensate a longer shipping time (1-3 WEEKS) there are several options:
Assuming you are drop shipping from Aliexpress, then you are limited to
Would the best outcome be
How would you compensate for a longer shipping time?
Am I missing something (hopefully I am) ?
PS
Faster shipping => impossible shipping cost from china.
In order to compensate a longer shipping time (1-3 WEEKS) there are several options:
- Offer a UNIQUE product that is worth waiting for
- Offer a CHEAPER product than the competitors in order to justify the wait.
Assuming you are drop shipping from Aliexpress, then you are limited to
- A product that is not CUSTOM BRANDED or modified
- With an AVERAGE QUALITY most likely.
Would the best outcome be
- Find an audience with an existing need that is not oversaturated and offer a cheaper product than the competition in this niche?
How would you compensate for a longer shipping time?
Am I missing something (hopefully I am) ?
PS
Faster shipping => impossible shipping cost from china.
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