Overview
Dropshipzone is an Australian B2B2C wholesale and dropshipping marketplace. Suppliers that hold stock in Australia list their products, and thousands of online retailers sell them in their own webshops and on marketplaces, with the supplier shipping each order directly to the end customer. For a brand with stock in Australia, Dropshipzone is a way to get products into many Australian online stores at once.
Who is behind Dropshipzone
Dropshipzone was launched in Melbourne in 2012 and describes itself as Australia's leading B2B2C marketplace. It connects Australian suppliers, retailers and customers and has account managers supporting users across the country.
How Dropshipzone works
- Retailers sign up for free, choose products and sell them in their own online stores without holding stock. When a customer orders, the retailer pays the supplier for the product.
- Suppliers list their products and ship orders directly to the retailer's customer.
- No upfront costs. Dropshipzone charges no registration, subscription or membership fees and has no minimum order quantities. It works on a commission model with one rate and no hidden fees.
- Daily data feeds keep retailers up to date on prices, delivery fees and stock.
Requirements for suppliers
- Stock held in Australia with dropship capability.
- A 12-month warranty on all products sold through Dropshipzone.
- Own shipping rates. Suppliers choose their courier and set shipping rates across Dropshipzone's 16 Australian shipping zones. Dropshipzone recommends free shipping on smaller items.
- Product management through the Supplier Portal, including a Shopify app for suppliers.
What a brand should think about
Dropshipzone can spread a brand's products across many retailers quickly, which is useful for growth and for moving slower or off-season stock. The trade-off is less control over where and how products are presented and priced.
How eBrands looks at Dropshipzone
eBrands works with brands on marketplaces and retail channels across Europe, North America and beyond. If you are thinking about Australia and want to see whether a model like Dropshipzone fits your plans, we are happy to talk it through.
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