Guides
Working notes for running an eBay dropshipping store.
Delivery promises, cash flow, refunds, stock-outs and growth. Each note points to the planning tool that goes with it.
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Promise dates and slow parcels
A delivery date on your listing is a commitment. Learn to build it from the time your supplier needs, not from hope.
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Paying the source before you are paid
Dropshipping asks you to carry other people's money for a while. See how large that amount gets as you grow.
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Money to hold back for refunds
Refunds come after the sale, on their own schedule. A small reserve keeps them from landing on your buying budget.
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When the source runs dry
Items sell out at the supplier without warning. What matters is how many sales you take before you notice.
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Growing the catalog in steps
More listings mean more orders, more cash tied up and more to maintain. Add them at a pace you can support.
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