Where did you start your eCommerce from?

[dan.ferguson]

Hi guys,

I'm looking for a storage space to start-up my eShop in London. I would be looking for a garage actually, as I thinkg Safe Store is far too expensive.

I would not mind paying a bit more if I would have the electricity there and the storage space is decent, but even a garage would be okay if very cheap!.

Do you recommend any storage space to start from? How did you start?

 

[pageonetraffic]

Just want to know - what don't you use an efulfilment provider - there are tons of them around. And depending on your product - the saving in postage could almost cover your storage?

 

[dan.ferguson]

Hi page,

yes, I was actually considering it. It would be the best way to go forward as it will save me also having to buy in stock.

Only thing is that I can't find many rap/punk wear efulfilment providers. I'm looking on eSources and some dropshipping lists but haven't found enough.

Do you know where I could look from?

 

[pageonetraffic]

ah.. you mean dropshippers.

by efulfiment I was talking about literally that - so the niche is irrelevant. its just size and weight that matters to them - but you still have to buy the stock.

So if you haven't got supplier sources... excuse me asking but - have you checked there is a market and what kind of things people are searching for before you decide to go into rap/punkwear?

 

[dan.ferguson]

ah.. you mean dropshippers.

by efulfiment I was talking about literally that - so the niche is irrelevant. its just size and weight that matters to them - but you still have to buy the stock.

So if you haven't got supplier sources... excuse me asking but - have you checked there is a market and what kind of things people are searching for before you decide to go into rap/punkwear?

Page,

Sorry but I misunderstood in the first instance. Your idea on efulfilment is actually great and I will definitely look into this. Many thanks!

Pretty sure there is a market for what I want to sell. There's plenty of suppliers, just there are not dropshippers. But with eFulfillment this should be overcame.

 

[Flying Hippy]

Hi Dan,

Where about's in london are you based I may be able to help.

PM me

 

[dan.ferguson]

You got a PM

 

[Dogsbody]

SafeStore is far less expensive than getting all your stock nicked from a lock up!

I realise that isn't necessarily an answer to your problems, but it must be a consideration. You'll never know who is checking on your comings and goings and seeing a nice pile of cardboard boxes full of stuff to steal.

 

[astutiumRob]

Pretty sure there is a market for what I want to sell. There's plenty of suppliers, just there are not dropshippers

Does the lack of drop-shippers not indicate the size/potential of the market is small ?

Being "pretty sure" is no substitute for doing some research