Lesson Four: Sourcing + Dropshipping

You purchase products upfront, then ship when sold. Best for: Faster payouts Higher margins Building platform trust ✅ Dropshipping (You Sell First) You list products first. When someone orders: You buy from your supplier They ship directly to your customer Best for: Testing products Scaling fast No storage needed Inventory builds credibility. Dropshipping builds volume. Together = speed.

Use: Wholesale2B — perfumes, colognes, giftable products Alibaba — higher-ticket items (watches, jewelry, home equipment, fitness gear) Your process: Find product on supplier site Copy photos + details Check same product on eBay (Sold Listings) Confirm: $80+ selling price $20+ profit after fees List it You don’t wait for perfection. You list.

These stores are gold: TJ Maxx Marshalls Home Depot What to look for: Clearance sections End-cap discounts Open-box items Seasonal sales Scan or search products on eBay while in-store. If it’s selling and profitable: 👉 Buy it.

Use Alibaba and Wholesale2B to start. List high ticket items on Alibaba that SELL on eBay. List mid ticket items on Wholesale2B that SELL on eBay.