Hit a snag in with a Dropshipping Supplier - advise plse!

[Clive]

Hello,

I am honored to be part of this forum. I am in the process of starting with dropshipping and I am applying to suppliers now. One particular supplier I am very interested to work insists that any dealer must have both the residential and shipping address in the US.

I have a US registered business but not a US Bank account. I am based in Switzerland but I don't speak Germany that's why I need to work with English speaking countries first as I work on my language skills. I have made it clear to the supplier(Green Supply, Inc.) that I am not looking for credit terms because I intend to prepay before he ships but he's set.

Any advise on this - will be appreciated.

chrs.

 

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[biophase]

Green Supply's prices aren't very good. You'd have a tough time making a profit using them as your dropshipper.

 

[Clive]

Biophase - thanks for the tip. I joined this site - http://gogodropship.com/ and I am in the process of registering suppliers. Any better recommendations???

About my problem above - I have sent a support query to Paypal to see if I can secure a US based Debit card.


chrs

 

[Deege]

Clive,
Many manufacturers have a dropship program. I would point your efforts into finding a profitable niche and contacting manufacturers directly. You're going to find a better margin by going direct.

It's unfortunate that you don't have some of the qualifications. Maybe look into the benefits of having a partner in the US or maybe a PO box.
-DJ

 

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[biophase]

I think your problem is that you will sell anything that you can find on a dropship site. That is not going to be successful. Find a product first, then find a dropshipper.

 

[Clive]

Hello,
I am actually being mentored. First I am concentrating on Ebay then later I plan on zeroing into a particular niche for my a website. Getting products and suppliers is what I am doing or supposed to be doing now but suppliers have said they can only accept to do business with me if I have a US credit card. Still the same problem above. Seems like Paypal cannot help me. See their reply below!

Ok - anyone interested in Partnering or an ecommerce Joint Venture???? (thks Deege)

How are people outside the US doing?
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Dear xxxxxxx - mumm,

Thank you for contacting PayPal regarding using a US Debit card.


I would advise that currently, this feature is not available for our Swiss customers - currently PayPal is not able to provide the PayPal Debit MasterCard anywhere in Europe. I will make it know that this feature has been requested and inquire for you if there are any plans to roll out a similar service in Europe, at this time , this is not the case.


Please let us know if you require any further assistance.

Yours sincerely,
Richard
PayPal

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[TedM]

I am based in Switzerland

You should look to local Swiss boutique manufacturers whose products may have appeal abroad. You are sitting on a gold mine if you look at it properly. Used swiss watches, obscure musical instruments, traditional hats and hose...

 

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