Frequently asked questions
Crowdship simplifies dropshipping for retailers and suppliers.

Dropshipping allows you to sell products in your store without purchasing inventory in advance. Once you've made a sale, Crowdship automatically purchases the products for you, and requests the supplier to ship directly to your customer. With dropshipping, you can offer unlimited products in your store, curating the perfect selection for your audience and maximizing your average order value.

Is dropshipping legit in 2024?

Yes, dropshipping is still a legitimate way to launch or scale an online business in 2024. Most of the worlds largest marketplaces all dropship, and Crowdship allows you to leverage the same fulfillment technology as dropship megastores such as Amazon, Wayfair, and more. Crowdship makes it easy to find products and automate your back-end processes so that you can focus on the part that matters, marketing & sales.

Can I use Crowdship to find new products?

Crowdship offers a curated selection of products from verified dropship suppliers that we have sourced. Simply create an account, browse the Marketplace, and import complete product listings directly into your online store.

Do I need permission from suppliers to sell their products?

Suppliers can choose to make their products available to all retailers, or to require an approval process before a new retailer can import and sell their products. If a supplier has made their products public, you can instantly import their products and start selling today. ‍If you find a product that requires approval, simply click "request approval" and Crowdship will notify the supplier of your desire to partner with them. Once approved, you'll be able to import complete listings and start selling their catalog.

Can I add my own suppliers to Crowdship?

Yes, you can invite any supplier to join Crowdship and sync their store with yours. You'll be able to connect your existing product listings for automated inventory updates and order processing, or import new product listings directly from your supplier.

How does Crowdship update my products?

Crowdship uses webhooks to update product, inventory, prices, and more in real time. This eliminates support headaches and poor customer experiences caused by overselling and processing delays.  

How do I pay suppliers for orders they've shipped?

Crowdshipn automatically charges your credit card at time of purchase, and pays suppliers after they've fulfilled your orders. Never worry about Accounts Payable with fully automated payments. If you want to pay a supplier outside of Crowdship, you may request them to  enable Net Terms for your account and settle with them outside of Crowdship.

How do I make a profit?

Crowdship suppliers offer their products at B2B/wholesale prices, well below the retail price that the products are sold for online. You will markup products to your desired retail price, and the difference between your cost and your sales price is your profit.

Why is a dropship store better than affiliate programs?

Affiliate programs let you earn a small commission by referring customers to an online retailer. With your own dropship store, you earn 100% of the profit.  Any customer you acquire is yours to keep; no need to share their data with any other retailer. Unlike an affiliate program, dropshipping enables you to maximize revenue and profit from marketing strategies such as social, email, influencer marketing, and SEO.

Can suppliers connect with me privately?

Yes, suppliers can approve your store to sync their products without showing their products to any other retailers.

How do I add products to my store?

Easily find products on Crowdship Marketplace, add them to your import list, and then push listings directly to your online store in bulk with one click.

How much does Crowdship cost?

We offer a variety of plans for retailers of all sizes. Detailed information can found on our billing page.

Can I be both a Retailer and a Supplier with the same store?

Yes, Crowdship lets you dropship your brand of products for other retailers, and simultaneously onboard products from other retailers to your own store. This lets you offer complimentary products to your own brand, increasing average order value and offering your customers a one-stop-shop for everything they're looking for.

How do i get merchant processing for high risk products?

Crowdship can connect you with headship and CBD dropshipping suppliers, as well as many adult industry dropshipping suppliers. Most mainstream merchant processors will terminate your account for selling such products, but you can obtain safe and secure "high-risk" merchant processig via Crowdship. Apply here to get started.