Field notes
How clothing dropshipping actually works on a curated marketplace.
A clear explanation of how the order, the payment, and the package actually move when a curated retailer sells a piece they do not hold.
A working note from the curated buying floor.
What dropshipping is and is not
Dropshipping is a fulfillment method, not a business model. The retailer sells a piece in their storefront; the wholesaler or a dropship partner ships the piece from the source. The retailer never touches the inventory.
The order flow on a curated marketplace
A buyer purchases on the retailer storefront. PayPal splits the payment between the wholesaler, the retailer, and the platform. The wholesaler or dropship partner picks, packs, and ships. The buyer receives the piece directly.
What the retailer is responsible for
The retailer merchandises the floor, sets retail prices, runs the storefront, and answers customer messages. The wholesaler holds the line and ships at the source.
See the buying floor
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Common questions
Answers, kept short.
Who handles returns?
Can a retailer dropship and hold inventory?
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The buying floor
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