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  1. Ecom man

    [AMA] Importing & wholesaling for resale on eBay.

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    I only ship overseas using a eBay's global shipment program for this reason. As soon as it arrives at eBay's shipment center my end of the deal is done. I don't have to worry about overseas tracking/ shipping etc. You will eventually get the money released in Paypal after a certain period of...
  2. Ecom man

    [AMA] Importing & wholesaling for resale on eBay.

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    If margins can take it don't get tripped up by pennies making dollars. I can probably save a few pennies per product by ordering from new and unproven suppliers. I would rather spend the few cents and know my products are quality and I'm dealing with honest suppliers than try and save a few...
  3. Ecom man

    [AMA] Importing & wholesaling for resale on eBay.

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    I believe Alibaba made it where everyone is required to take escrow now. People still skirt the rules but technically to sell on Alibaba they have to take Alibaba's escrow service. I just tell new suppliers up front that I can only pay through Alibaba's escrow or through paypal. If possible pay...
  4. Ecom man

    [AMA] Importing & wholesaling for resale on eBay.

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    I believe it is the 18th through the 28th or somewhere in that general time frame. I am just going as I cant order at all in February to be sure I have enough on hand to cover the sales numbers.
  5. Ecom man

    [AMA] Importing & wholesaling for resale on eBay.

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    I've had a few people ask me about drop shipping and I never recommend it. It is your feedback, website, and money on the line and you don't want it to be controlled by the whim of a shipper or shipping company.
  6. Ecom man

    [AMA] Importing & wholesaling for resale on eBay.

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    Just a little side note, Chinese festival is coming up and they close down for about 2 weeks. If you are selling products already be sure to plan ahead and get in extra amounts before it starts.
  7. Ecom man

    [AMA] Importing & wholesaling for resale on eBay.

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    That is why I only use DHL so that way I can get items quicker. For samples i don't mind a 3-4 week turn around but for products that I carry all the time I want it as soon as possible.
  8. Ecom man

    [AMA] Importing & wholesaling for resale on eBay.

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    I avoid low dollar products because shipping costs eat up a lot of your margins. Your eBay fees should be closer to 15% than 30% so thats another $1.70 profit per item. That totally changes your numbers. Personally I am not going to import a product to make $2 for each sale. It is a lot of time...
  9. Ecom man

    [AMA] Importing & wholesaling for resale on eBay.

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    Awesome way to break it down and keep yourself organized! Fantastic!
  10. Ecom man

    [AMA] Importing & wholesaling for resale on eBay.

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    Having the same listing is better for a couple of reasons. First, the price on your listing goes by whichever variation is cheaper. So if you have a popular one selling at $20 and an unpopular one at $10, $10 is where your listing is placed when sorted by price. Second, when you sell a lot of...
  11. Ecom man

    [AMA] Importing & wholesaling for resale on eBay.

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    Contact the supplier and tell them the issues with the product. If they say they will correct them and follow through then great! If they say they can't or say they will but then don't; move on to another supplier. With most products there are plenty of suppliers. Some are good, some are bad...
  12. Ecom man

    [AMA] Importing & wholesaling for resale on eBay.

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    Having 4 solid products is awesome! My advice is always be looking for new products. It is better to have 20 items so if one takes a hit you still have 19. The more baskets you have your eggs in the better.
  13. Ecom man

    [AMA] Importing & wholesaling for resale on eBay.

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    I normally do that as well, but scammers rub me the wrong way. I have no problems giving people full refunds rather than deal with the hassle, but if someone is scamming me I will go out of my way to make it hard on them.
  14. Ecom man

    [AMA] Importing & wholesaling for resale on eBay.

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    I got the best message yesterday from someone who wanted a product for free. They just straight up asked me to send them the product without paying for it! My wife and I got a good laugh out of it. Some people are always wanting a handout.
  15. Ecom man

    [AMA] Importing & wholesaling for resale on eBay.

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    Christmas sales are amazing!!! Unfortunately, they end. I was selling 150-200 items a day in December prior to Christmas. Now I'm averaging 40-50 sales a day. It's a part of the business.
  16. Ecom man

    [AMA] Importing & wholesaling for resale on eBay.

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    Selling things people aren't selling is the best way to have an advantage. Fast shipping for free is another great way to have an advantage. Customers love free shipping and love to get it quick!
  17. Ecom man

    [AMA] Importing & wholesaling for resale on eBay.

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    EMS is a pain hence why I don't use it normally. I use it to get samples sometimes but all my orders are sent dhl. EMS tracking can be very erratic and sometimes not even update until a week after you get the item. I would give it 3-4 weeks from original purchase date and if you still don't...
  18. Ecom man

    [AMA] Importing & wholesaling for resale on eBay.

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    If there is no demand for your item at the price point you have it you have two options. Lower the price until you make sales, or quit selling that product and move on to a different one.
  19. Ecom man

    [AMA] Importing & wholesaling for resale on eBay.

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    I tell the supplier I want the total all in cost of getting 100 of product x to my door including shipping, customs etc. In regards to escrow I'm saying i make purchases only through ways where I have some recourse if the supplier doesn't deliver the items. I prefer to pay with a credit card...
  20. Ecom man

    [AMA] Importing & wholesaling for resale on eBay.

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    I have between 20-30 different products listed right now. It varies some depending on if i run out of products, dropping unprofitable products and getting new ones etc.

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