Dropshipping

Dropshipping is a model in which customers order from a merchant and a supplier ships the product directly to them. The merchant does not hold its own stock for those orders. Outsourcing dispatch does not remove the merchant's responsibility for the products sold or for getting them to the buyer.[1]

Before listing an item, check that supplier stock information, delivery estimates and return arrangements are reliable. A low purchase price is of little use if accepted orders cannot be supplied. Explain where goods are shipped from and who delivers them.[1] The model's name does not establish whether a particular marketplace permits a proposed fulfilment arrangement.