Shopster Review

Created in April of 2004, Shopster is a drop shipping company that boasts over one million products and consumers in 22 countries. Often regarded as one of the most reputable and safe websites for all drop shipping needs, this company offers a free 7 day trial should you be wary to jump right into the drop ship market.

With that said, you should have no problem with giving these guys a try. They are a relatively new drop ship company, but they offer top of the line dropshipping services. Their product pricing is above average and they offer some of the most exclusive product selections in the industry. Offering one of the easiest websites to navigate and use - it is no wonder that Shopster is growing so quickly. You do pay for what you get - however, it is worth it for what you get.

Product Pricing

Generally, the prices are going to be fairly solid compared to other companies on the market. In fact, the company aims to compete with the largest online retailer, Amazon.com. On average, the profit margin is around 25%. For example, you may take a digital camera from Shopster at around $166.21, sell it on Ebay or Amazon for $207.95, and earn a profit of $41.74.

Product Selection

What really shines about Shopster is their selection of products. Nearly anything that you would want to sell is available on their website and non-members are free to browse the catalog located on the main page. Some of the product sections that Shopster boasts include:

• Automotives
• DVDs, Music, Books
• Jewelry
• Video Games
• Electronics
• Art

Product Ordering (Payment Options)

Shopster relies on their clients to set up the sale page (on Ebay or Amazon) and once you have sold the item, they take care of the rest. Shopster both collects money from and ships to the buyer and simply relies on you to make the sale. They accept all forms of payment (including Paypal) and send you a check in the mail with your profit earnings once a month.

Shipping Options

Shopster offers pretty standard shipping times and generally delivers on time. There have been some complaints registered with the Better Business Bureau about cancelled orders due to inaccurate shipping estimates. In general, the only shipping time that Shopster offers is about 2 weeks. Overnight and 2 day shipping is simply not possible due to the nature of the order sequence.

Usability

Shopster is widely considered one of the easiest drop shipping websites to understand and use for several reasons:

• Tutorials on all aspects of setting up your store.
• Step by step templates for each product sale.
• Graphs and tips to determine your price mark-up.
• Software to design and display logos and make your website flashier.

Service Customer Support

Shopster offers reliable customer support through both a phone number and email service. Both of the contact methods are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Reputation

As far as drop shipping websites go, Shopster comes in with an average review of 3 out of 5 stars which is quite good for a drop shipping service. Many customers like the easy to use interface but others complain about the hidden fees and frequent ordering mistakes that the website makes.

Wholesale Options

Shopster does not offer lower prices for buying in bulk. Each item is sold by you on an individual basis and the success of your store front depends on you selling multiple single items at a low price that still makes you a profit.

Membership Details

There is an annual fee on sign-up of $349.95. Shopster offers two different packages. They have the product source, which is all you need to sell dropship products. They also offer the e-Commerce package, which is not really necessary unless you are eager to get started quickly with your own website. While it might be the easiest option, there it is definitely not the most cost effective option. You could build your own e-commerce site at a much cheaper rate.

Conclusion

Taking all of the online drop shipping companies into consideration, Shopster consistently comes in as the most reputable and reliable company in which to invest. While some consumers have reported problems with shipping costs and changing stock prices, the majority of users report decent gains in only a few months time.