Updated: January 2022
Dropshipping with AliExpress works similarly to any regular dropshipper. When you receive an order, purchase the item on AliExpress and enter your customer’s name and shipping address. The AliExpress seller handles the rest.
If you want to do this manually, it might be a good idea to have a spreadsheet handy with a list of all the products on your site, the amount you’re selling them for, the amount they cost on AliExpress and a link to the AliExpress listing. This way, whenever you get an order, it will be easier for you to find the supplier on AliExpress as well as keep track of price changes.
Instead of doing this manually, you can automate the whole process. You can use Oberlo which can handle all this for you, including making it easier for you to purchase orders on AliExpress and watch for price changes. This approach is not only easier, it saves you a lot of time—your most valuable resource. It allows you to grow without worrying about having to manually order dozens of (or more) products on AliExpress.
Using Oberlo for AliExpress dropshipping
It’s as simple as having the Oberlo app installed in your Shopify store, checking your orders in Oberlo, and clicking Order Product next to each pending order. From there, Oberlo does the rest. It will buy the product from AliExpress for you and insert your customer’s details.
Oberlo will even let you know when a supplier on AliExpress has changed their price or run out of stock, and suggest other suppliers.
Also, Oberlo can be a dashboard for your AliExpress dropshipping business, allowing you to track all your orders and monitor the status of deliveries.
When ordering on AliExpress, it’s a good idea to let the seller know you’re dropshipping. This way, the supplier won’t include any invoices or promotions in the package being sent to your customer. On checkout, you can leave a message for the seller. I recommend leaving a simple message such as: “We’re dropshipping. No promotions; invoices, please!” Oberlo can do this for you when you’re making a purchase on AliExpress.
AliExpress confirm order seller message
Try and select ePacket shipping if the supplier is in China and if it’s available as a shipping option. Many suppliers will offer this shipping option for free. Oberlo allows you to automatically choose ePacket shipping on checkout for all orders on AliExpress.
Depending on your seller’s processing time, you’ll receive an email shortly letting you know that your order has been shipped.
Click the link in the email to view the order, which will allow you to see the tracking number for the order.
AliExpress manage order delivery
Head over to your Shopify admin and fulfill that order. Be sure to enter the tracking number, too.
Shopify edit tracking info
If you’re using Oberlo, the order will be fulfilled automatically for you, including the tracking number, and your customer will know their order has been shipped. Feel free to skip the above step if you’re using Oberlo.
That’s it! Now it’s just a matter of waiting for your customers to receive their order. When the order arrives, AliExpress will send you an email asking for confirmation that the order was received. Allow for some time so the customer can contact you if there were any issues with the product or with delivery. This way, you can bring up the issue with the supplier through AliExpress, encouraging them to correct it and hopefully solving the problem for any future orders.
I believe you have learnt a lot from this article.
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If you want to do this manually, it might be a good idea to have a spreadsheet handy with a list of all the products on your site, the amount you’re selling them for, the amount they cost on AliExpress and a link to the AliExpress listing. This way, whenever you get an order, it will be easier for you to find the supplier on AliExpress as well as keep track of price changes.
Instead of doing this manually, you can automate the whole process. You can use Oberlo which can handle all this for you, including making it easier for you to purchase orders on AliExpress and watch for price changes. This approach is not only easier, it saves you a lot of time—your most valuable resource. It allows you to grow without worrying about having to manually order dozens of (or more) products on AliExpress.
Using Oberlo for AliExpress dropshipping
It’s as simple as having the Oberlo app installed in your Shopify store, checking your orders in Oberlo, and clicking Order Product next to each pending order. From there, Oberlo does the rest. It will buy the product from AliExpress for you and insert your customer’s details.
Oberlo will even let you know when a supplier on AliExpress has changed their price or run out of stock, and suggest other suppliers.
Also, Oberlo can be a dashboard for your AliExpress dropshipping business, allowing you to track all your orders and monitor the status of deliveries.
When ordering on AliExpress, it’s a good idea to let the seller know you’re dropshipping. This way, the supplier won’t include any invoices or promotions in the package being sent to your customer. On checkout, you can leave a message for the seller. I recommend leaving a simple message such as: “We’re dropshipping. No promotions; invoices, please!” Oberlo can do this for you when you’re making a purchase on AliExpress.
AliExpress confirm order seller message
Try and select ePacket shipping if the supplier is in China and if it’s available as a shipping option. Many suppliers will offer this shipping option for free. Oberlo allows you to automatically choose ePacket shipping on checkout for all orders on AliExpress.
Depending on your seller’s processing time, you’ll receive an email shortly letting you know that your order has been shipped.
Click the link in the email to view the order, which will allow you to see the tracking number for the order.
AliExpress manage order delivery
Head over to your Shopify admin and fulfill that order. Be sure to enter the tracking number, too.
Shopify edit tracking info
If you’re using Oberlo, the order will be fulfilled automatically for you, including the tracking number, and your customer will know their order has been shipped. Feel free to skip the above step if you’re using Oberlo.
That’s it! Now it’s just a matter of waiting for your customers to receive their order. When the order arrives, AliExpress will send you an email asking for confirmation that the order was received. Allow for some time so the customer can contact you if there were any issues with the product or with delivery. This way, you can bring up the issue with the supplier through AliExpress, encouraging them to correct it and hopefully solving the problem for any future orders.
I believe you have learnt a lot from this article.
We have a complete guide (ebook) on dropshipping business from AliExpress and other platforms. To learn how to start dropshipping business with no capital or to learn how to dropship like a pro, you need to get the ebook.
It cost ₦5,000 only.
To order or for inquiry contact:
tochukwudike@gmail.com
dillionworldresources@gmail.com
dillionworldblog@gmail.com
+2348035217265
+2348035217265
