Your First Week Roadmap

You just joined SupplyDrop — here's exactly what to do in your first 7 days to find your supplier and start selling.

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Day 1-2: Choose Your Niche

• Browse our Supplier Directory posts above

• Tell us your niche in Sourcing Help chat

• We'll recommend 2-3 suppliers that fit

Day 3-4: Set Up Your Supplier Account

• Create an account with your recommended supplier

• Connect to your Shopify store (every supplier above has a Shopify app)

• Order 2-3 samples of your top products

Day 5: Import Products

• Import winning products to your store

• Use the supplier's recommended shipping method

• Set your margins (aim for 2.5-3x markup minimum)

Day 6-7: Go Live

• Launch your first ads with real shipping times

• Monitor stock levels through your supplier dashboard

• Join the Supplier Talk chat to share wins and get feedback

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🔑 Golden Rules

1. Always order samples first — never sell what you haven't touched

2. Use US/EU warehouses — 2-5 day shipping = 2x conversion rates

3. Have a backup supplier — if one runs out of stock, switch instantly

4. Track margins in a spreadsheet — supplier cost + shipping + ad spend = your break-even

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💬 Questions? The Sourcing Help chat is staffed daily. Drop your question and we'll respond within hours.

Let's get you sourced up. 💰

Tier 3: Niche & Specialty Suppliers

Once you know your niche, these specialized suppliers give you an edge competitors can't match.

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8. Trendsi — Fashion & Apparel

• Shipping: 2-5 days (US warehouse)

• Best for: Women's fashion, boutique stores

• Pricing: Free, no minimum orders

• Edge: Pre-purchased US inventory = instant shipping. Great for TikTok Shop fashion brands.

• 🔗 trendsi.com

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9. BrandsGateway — Luxury & Designer

• Shipping: 3-7 days (EU warehouse)

• Best for: High-ticket luxury goods (Gucci, Prada, etc.)

• Pricing: From $295/mo

• Edge: Authentic luxury brands at 50-80% below retail. High ticket = high margins per sale.

• 🔗 brandsgateway.com

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10. Printful — Print-on-Demand

• Shipping: 3-7 days (US/EU/AU facilities)

• Best for: Custom merch, branded products, unique designs

• Pricing: Free, pay per order

• Edge: No inventory risk. Create custom products with your branding. Perfect for building a real brand around designs.

• 🔗 printful.com

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11. Supliful — Health & Supplements

• Shipping: 3-5 days (US warehouse)

• Best for: Private label supplements, vitamins, beauty

• Pricing: Free plan available

• Edge: Your own brand on health products. Huge margins in the supplement niche. They handle formulation, labeling, and shipping.

• 🔗 supliful.com

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12. SaleHoo — Supplier Directory

• Shipping: Varies

• Best for: Finding verified wholesale suppliers globally

• Pricing: $67/year or $127 lifetime

• Edge: 8,000+ pre-vetted suppliers. Great for finding suppliers not on other platforms. Research tool included.

• 🔗 salehoo.com

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How to Choose Your Supplier Stack

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📩 Want a personal supplier recommendation? Post in the Sourcing Help chat with your niche, budget, and target market. We'll match you with the right supplier within 24 hours.

Tier 2: Premium Fast-Shipping Suppliers

These suppliers focus on US and EU warehouses. Higher product cost = higher quality + faster delivery = fewer refunds and better reviews. Worth it once you're scaling.

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4. Spocket ⭐ Best for US/EU Products

• Shipping: 3-7 days (US/EU warehouses)

• Best for: High-quality, unique products not found on AliExpress

• Integrations: Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix, BigCommerce

• Pricing: From $39/mo

• Why we recommend it: Curated marketplace of vetted US/EU suppliers. Products ship from your customer's region. Higher margins on unique products competitors can't find.

• 🔗 spocket.co

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5. Syncee

• Shipping: 2-7 days (global warehouses)

• Best for: Multi-marketplace selling, global reach

• Integrations: Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix, Squarespace

• Pricing: Free plan available

• Why we recommend it: Connects you to suppliers worldwide. Great for finding local suppliers in specific countries. Good option if you sell outside the US.

• 🔗 syncee.com

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6. AutoDS

• Shipping: Varies by supplier

• Best for: Full automation — product research, pricing, fulfillment

• Integrations: Shopify, eBay, Amazon, Facebook Marketplace

• Pricing: From $26/mo

• Why we recommend it: One dashboard to manage multiple suppliers. Automatic price monitoring, stock updates, and order fulfillment. Saves hours/week.

• 🔗 autods.com

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7. EPROLO

• Shipping: 5-15 days (improving with new US warehouse)

• Best for: Print-on-demand + standard dropshipping hybrid

• Integrations: Shopify, WooCommerce, AliExpress

• Pricing: Free

• Why we recommend it: Completely free with no monthly fees. Great for testing products. Their POD service lets you add custom branding at no extra cost.

• 🔗 eprolo.com

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💡 Pro tip: Use CJ or Zendrop for your winners (fast shipping), and EPROLO or DSers for testing new products (low cost). Split your suppliers by product lifecycle stage.

The SupplyDrop Verified Supplier Database

We've vetted every supplier on this list. Here are the Tier 1 all-in-one platforms — perfect if you're doing $0-5K/mo and need reliable, integrated suppliers.

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1. CJ Dropshipping ⭐ Top Pick

• Shipping: 2-7 days (US/EU warehouses)

• Best for: Fast shipping, custom sourcing, product photography

• Integrations: Shopify, WooCommerce, eBay, Amazon, TikTok Shop

• Warehouses: 50+ worldwide (US, EU, China)

• Pricing: No monthly fee — pay per order

• Why we recommend it: They'll source ANY product for you. Send them an image and they find it. US warehouse = 2-5 day delivery.

• 🔗 cjdropshipping.com

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2. Zendrop ⭐ Best for Beginners

• Shipping: 2-5 days (US warehouse)

• Best for: US-focused stores, branding, automation

• Integrations: Shopify, ClickFunnels

• Pricing: Free plan available, Pro from $49/mo

• Why we recommend it: Cleanest interface, fastest US shipping, great for branded packaging. Their private agent service sources products directly from manufacturers.

• 🔗 zendrop.com

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3. DSers (AliExpress Official)

• Shipping: 7-15 days (standard), 3-7 days (premium shipping)

• Best for: Bulk order processing from AliExpress

• Integrations: Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix

• Pricing: Free plan available

• Why we recommend it: Official AliExpress partner. Process hundreds of orders at once. Best if you're already sourcing from AliExpress but need better automation.

• 🔗 dsers.com

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💬 Need help choosing? Drop your niche and monthly order volume in the Sourcing Help chat and we'll recommend the perfect supplier for you.

If you're a Shopify dropshipper tired of:

❌ AliExpress suppliers ghosting you

❌ 3-week shipping times killing your ad spend

❌ Products going out of stock after you've already ran ads

SupplyDrop is built for you.

We connect you with verified suppliers, give you live stock tracking, and personally help you source winning products.

🔥 Use code LAUNCH for 30% off your first 2 months.

Stop guessing. Start sourcing.