Shopster is a completely unique drop shipping site and it's more than just an online directory. With Shopster you get access to a huge number of products supplied by pre-screened drop shippers, and with the premium package you also get access to a bunch of tools to enable you to build a professional online store quickly and easily. You will not need to worry about most processes in the supply chain, as Shopster handles these for you. This includes not worrying about carrying inventory, dealing with customer support, or even getting yourself a merchant account to accept payments online.
Shopster makes it possible to run an online business without knowing any specialist skills or making any huge investments. It’s possible to sign up to their ecommerce package and create your very own fully customisable online store in around half an hour. You can then choose which products you want added to your store.
Shopster also has an Ebay integration tool, making the process of importing products into eBay listings a breeze. EBay Listing Manager is an application provided by shopster to make listing their items very easy.
Product Pricing
Shopster has one of the biggest databases of products on the internet. There are over 1 million products available through the Shopster virtual warehouse, provided by 130 dropship suppliers. All of these products are of high quality and most of the products available are from branded companies. Products are available from companies like Canon, Apple, Intel, D&G, Fendi and many others.
The pricing of products is fairly competitive among other dropshippers. However, prices will always be more expensive than dealing directly with the wholesaler, but the service Shopster provides will often make this worthwhile. It’s possible to make a profit with some products even when selling on market places such as eBay.
Membership
To use Shopster to source your products you must sign up for an account. There is a free 14 day trial for you to test the site and decide whether it’s the right site for you. After the free trial the cost of the site will depend on the type of account you sign up for as you have two options.
Shopster 'Product Source' is the entry level package, allowing you access to well over a million products from a large number of drop ship suppliers. There is a one off set up fee of $99 and an ongoing cost of $49.95 per month.
Shopster PowerMerchant is their top of the range solution which allows you access to the same services as product source but also makes it possible to create your own brandable storefront. Shopster ecommerce costs $69.95 per month with a one off $99 set up fee.
Education and Support
The educational and support materials on Shopster are of a high quality, making it an ideal resource for the first time dropshipper. There is a great selection of books and downloadable guides available. These not only show you how to use the site but also show you how you can make the biggest profits on eBay.
The information and support offered at Shopster is ideal for beginners and existing drop shippers alike. You will be able to get useful advice about search engine marketing, advertising, and how to get the most out of your products.
Who is the site suitable for?
Shopster is a perfect site if you are thinking of building an online store. It’s also a useful site for advanced entrepreneurs as the educational material is fantastic.
You can access the second part of this Shopster review and also take a look at Shopsters main competition at Wholesale Sources.
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