Dropshipping is a fulfillment model that lets online merchants sell products without holding inventory or handling shipping.
How it works
When you make a sale, you buy the item from a third party — the supplier — who ships it directly to your customer. You never handle the product yourself.
The appeal is low startup cost, reduced risk and operational simplicity: you are not paying for stock before you know it will sell.
Where AliDrop fits in
You can dropship by finding suppliers yourself, or by using a platform like AliDrop, which automates sourcing from AliExpress and integrates the whole flow with your Shopify store — finding products, importing them, and passing orders to suppliers.
To get started, see What is AliDrop? and How can I find products on AliDrop?
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