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FAQ about BS sourcing

Written by Ruqaiya
Updated this week

If you want to know the cost and shipping fee for any specific product, you will need to submit a sourcing request on the BSDropshipping app.

  • BSDropshipping typically offers prices that are 10-30% lower than those on AliExpress. It mean you can start to sell based on the final price of aliexpress and reach out to BSDropshipping for a lower price once you have orders.

  • BSDropshipping provides the lowest possible price to save time on negotiations, which means there's usually no room for further price reduction.

  • If BSDropshipping offers a much higher price than expected, it is likely that the price was given for the wrong item.

BSDropshipping price structure.

  • Product cost.

  • Tax. (It depens on the value of your parcel, normally USD1-2)

  • Our commission. (normal item 2usd, commision varies with the product cost)

  • Shipping fee.

We always offer our lowest price, which is the final price inclusive of our profit margin. There are no additional fees such as subscription fees, setup fees, monthly fees, or yearly fees.

What is your product catalog?

If you've tried searching for your product on BSDropshipping but didn't find it, or if you simply want to explore our product catalog, don't worry!

BSDropshipping is a sourcing and fulfillment agent. We do not produce our own products, thus we do not list all the products on the app that we can actually fulill . Regardless of the product you desire, as long as it is made in China, we can typically find the factory, purchase, and dropship it for you. You just need to submit the sourcing request. Within minutes to 12 hours, we will provide you with the price and availability of the product.

However, for some large products like couches and tables, we do not sell them. These items are not suitable for dropshipping due to their size, weight, and often special handling requirements. This can result in high shipping costs, logistical challenges, and potential damage during transit.

If you have not yet decided what to sell, we recommend you sign up for our app and check the products we recommend. You can access these products by clicking the "Products" menu, located on the left side of the app. Additionally, we recommend personalized products because we have machines for POD (Print on Demand) and private label. No minimum order quantity is needed, and we can produce very quickly.

Are you purchasing the products from Aliexpress or Alibaba ?

No, we do not. Never.

We need an AliExpress link to view the product information only. We will contact the original manufacturer for a better price. AliExpress will be used only as a reference for product information.

1. We can not purchase from Aliexpress and Alibaba.com because these platforms are designed for selling to markets outside of China, and Chinese people are unable to place orders on these platforms.

2. We also do not need to purchase from Aliexpress and Alibaba.com because many of the sellers on Aliexpress are trading companies, and their prices are usually higher.

Additionally, Alibaba.com typically requires a high minimum order quantity (MOQ). In fact, we usually purchase directly from factories (1688.com) where we can get better prices and typically have a minimum order quantity of only 1 piece.

Kindly note that we usually request that you provide product links (Aliexpress and Alibaba.com links) just to verify the product and ensure that we are purchasing the correct item.

Why other agents can source the product, while you did not give a quotation ?

Each company has its own standards for deciding which products to sell or ship.

At BSDropshipping, we focus on selling and shipping legal products that meet specific criteria: they must have sufficient stock, be of high quality, easy to pack and ship, and not too expensive. We also consider the credibility of our subscribers whether the destination is safe and easy to deliver to. Our business standard reflects our responsibility to both our clients and ourselves. If you find that other agents can source and provide prices while BSDropshipping cannot, please check the quotation failure reason.

Typically, when BSDropshipping does not provide a quotation, it could be due to the following reasons:

  • You submitted an invalid link, such as a TikTok link, as many websites outside China are blocked here.

  • The link you provided contains too many variants.

  • The sourcing request is not so clear, for example, the picture you submited do not match the products shown on the link you provided.

  • The products you are looking for is too expensive, or too complicated.

  • The item is difficult to pack or ship; for example, glass items can break easily, and tables are too large to pack and ship.

  • The destination country has a high loss rate and long shipping times; for example, many countries in Africa, some islands, or restricted military areas.

  • Insufficient stock or the factory cannot provide a continuous supply.

  • Other factors BSDropshipping considers inappropriate for providing a quote.

    If you see a red cross mark on your sourcing request status, it means we are not providing a quotation due to the reasons mentioned above

    You can click the button "Fail Reason" to know why we did not give a quotation.

Why BSDropshipping recommends providing an AliExpress link instead of an Alibaba link for soucing ?

For sourcng BSDropshipping recommends providing an AliExpress link instead of an Alibaba link for the following reasons:

● Alibaba is a B2B platform. Most sellers on Alibaba are large factories testing the market reaction to new products or products that are not suitable for dropshipping. They usually do not keep stock but only manufacture products after receiving bulk orders. This means that there may be no stock available in the Chinese market, and production will only start once they receive a large order. As a result, you would need to buy in bulk and wait several days for production and stock availability.

● AliExpress is a B2C platform. Sellers on AliExpress, similar to dropshippers, act as middlemen. Since all orders on AliExpress must be shipped within a specific time frame, sellers generally keep enough stock readily available in the market. This allows for easier purchasing and faster shipping. Additionally, the quality of products is more consistent and guaranteed.

Please note that we can not purchase from Aliexpress and Alibaba.com because these platforms are designed for selling to markets outside of China, and Chinese people are unable to place orders on these platforms.

We need an AliExpress link to view the product information only. We will contact the original manufacturer for a better price. AliExpress will be used only as a reference for product information.

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