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I wonder, how do you deal if a customer orders multiple items and you have to get them from different sources? Does your customer get multiple packages? I've heard about third-party logistics in China that sort this issue for you and send just a single package to the customer.
I will definitely try this out, just need to figure out which products to sell :)
Do you use Shopify for any specific reason? Or it simply satisfies your needs?
Last question (I promise!): Do you place the orders manually or do you have any sort of automated system integrated with your supplier?
I wonder, how do you deal with customs issues? I've had issues in the past while shipping outside EU and customers always expected me to solve the issues for them
Another major challenge is the hundreds of devices and colors that exist and that you will have to stock in order to fullfil the orders on a timely manner.
Finding reliable suppliers is also a challenge, I've had a few experiences with chinese suppliers that I've found on Alibaba and they weren't the best. Inconsistent product quality, incorrect models\amounts shipped, lack of proper invoicing which made me have some issues with customs along with additional fees.
I tried some targeted ads with several groups, but it didn't help.