Guide to know AliExpress Dropshipping

Posted by soundar on March 18th, 2021

AliExpress is an online retail service based in china, owned by Alibaba group. Offer products to international online buyers. It is the most visited ecommerce website in Russia. Sellers on AliExpress can be either companies or individuals. It is completely different from AMAZON. Because Amazon doesn’t sell products directly to consumers. But AliExpress directly connects Chinese businesses with buyers.

How to sell on AliExpress

If you want sell your product on AliExpress, you need to complete seller registration process. This platform is being aware of product quality, seller’s verification documents. This supports the authenticity of their business legally. Also, it requires business account on Alipay.

How to create Alipay business account:

Alipay is an accepted third-party payment guarantee service. Offers high degree of payment security for sellers. The process is simple as:

•   To open a business account, it needs proof of yours as the enterprise. You must own a business in mainland china.
•   If you want to be an agent of the brand, then you need to show your qualification and documentation from the brand.
•   You should agree to pay an annual technical fee.
•   AliExpress will never accept sellers who sell products without registration.

Payment methods:

1        Pay by credit / debit card:

            Accepts payment from the most banks via Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, or American Express. Also accepts cards around the world Such as Amx, JCB, Diners club, Discover, MIR, Hiper, Elo, Troy, Carte Blue.

2       PayPal:

            If you don’t have any credit/debit card, you can associate your bank account with PayPal account. So, that you can buy from AliExpress. AliExpress charged extra commission in it for their service. This is safest way to transfer amount.

3        Western Union:

            Also, can be paid through Western Union, but processing time is slower than other payment options.

4       Wire transfer:

            Least recommended is you can pay in dollars and make them international transfer.

5        Other payments: Boleto, iDeal and its very own express packet.

AliExpress fee for seller

You have to pay 0 as your store fee and commission fee between 5% to 8%. Best part is no hidden charges. Annual fee also gets discounted up to 50% and more, when you achieve a certain quantity of sales.

Tips to select best AliExpress supplier

1        Don’t always go for lowest price: If you go for low price supplier, it affects your quality of the product. You should research and compare prices offered by them.

2       Buy from suppliers have positive feedback: To identify the most reliable one should look for high rated suppliers by other sellers.

3        Be careful with branded products: Luxury brands on AliExpress are very rare. If you notice any violation or any fake products being on AliExpress.

4       Check how responsive your supplier: To test this, you can message any issue to supplier. And see how they responsive to solve the problem.

Benefits of AliExpress:

•   Affordable prices. Lower than you can find anywhere else.
•   No minimum order quantity requirements, hence initial cost is lower
•   One stop shopping platform with huge number of sellers and products.

AliExpress agents can provide an additional protection to your orders. As you can receive your order without any damage. AliExpress has there own mobile app and website where you can get more about them.