If you're looking to start a dropshipping store but don't want to start from scratch, purchasing a dropshipping store may be the perfect solution for you..

However, this can be an intimidating process, especially for someone who has never done this before.

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In this guide, we'll teach you everything you need to know about purchasing a dropshipping store.

How do you find a dropshipping store to sell? What should you look for before purchasing?

We'll answer all these questions and more, so let's get started!

Should you buy a dropshipping store? (Pros and Cons)

Before we start purchasing, let us clear some doubts you may have about a dropshipping store. Should you buy one or build one yourself? ?

We think it's better to build a dropshipping store from scratch than to buy one. By creating a store yourself, you will learn a lot, you will not get scammed, and you will know everything about your store!

Purchasing a dropshipping store can be an attractive option if you want to get straight to the point of selling without having to do all the setup yourself. As long as the store is successful, you are able to start making money right away.

On the other hand, purchasing a dropshipping store can also be an adventure. If you don't know what to look for and can't avoid the risks of purchasing a dropshipping store , you may end up losing money instead of making it.

Pros of Buying a Dropshipping Store

• Less work. You won't have to choose a name, register a domain, choose your products, or design a website. 
• Saves time. You can start selling right away . Most dropshipping companies are already created  by purchasing stores.
•  You can buy an established brand that already has an audience and customers. Therefore, you will not have to test many products Before finding a winner.

Cons of Buying a Dropshipping Store

• No basic information. With a purchased dropshipping store, you won't have in-depth knowledge about your target audience  Or real store quality. You may end up paying a lot more for it compared to what you could earn.
• There is no unique location. When you purchase a relatively cheap dropshipping store, your store will likely look like most other dropshipping stores. 
• You won't learn anything. By purchasing a pre-made dropshipping store, you are missing out on a major learning experience. When you create your own store, you will learn about product research Store design, marketing and much more!
• No knowledge of previous activities. You don't know how the previous owner treated his customers . Maybe the store has a good reputation and is just a scam and there will always be a risk that the store may not have a long-term future.

You can buy 3 different types of dropshipping stores

We hope these pros and cons help you confirm your thoughts on whether you want to purchase a dropshipping store!

Now, let's take a look at the three types of dropshipping stores you can buy from:

1.  Brand new dropshipping store. A brand new dropshipping store is exactly what it sounds like; A store that has been built from scratch but never actually operated.

·       When is it cool?: You have a clear idea of ​​the products you want to sell and don't mind doing the setup yourself .

2.  Turnkey dropshipping store. Our turnkey dropshipping store is designed to help you start selling as quickly as possible. The concept is that you can start dropshipping   directly.

·       Great when: You want a store that is ready to go as soon as you make a purchase .

3.  Your dropshipping store is already up and running. An already-run dropshipping store is essentially an established business that is up and running and making sales.

·       Great when: You want to make money right away and don't mind taking on someone else's business .

Where to buy a dropshipping store?

Now that you know the three types of dropshipping stores available, let's take a look at where you can find them.

We'll cover the first three options below:

1. Pro Dropship

ProDropship platform where you can get a very professional turnkey dropshipping store from  ProDropship  .

ProDropship Store is a popular alternative to DSers It has an additional component that helps in managing and importing products to your dropshipping store AliExpress .

 Your store from the Prodropship platform also has lifetime purchase packages at a special and very low price, and monthly subscription packages suitable for all levels that enable you to engage in the e-commerce experience like big and successful merchants, but at very low costs.

It is worth noting that purchasing a ready-made store from the Prodropship platform will remove many obstacles for you and shorten your path and long months of work, research, and high financial costs. These obstacles may be the reason for your failure and abandonment of your ambition to achieve solid and permanent financial stability, so Prodropship experts have saved you all this trouble. By putting you on the right path and delivering to you a very professional store, you can enter the financial and business market with full strength and confidence and achieve profits from your first day in this market.

You want to buy a dropshipping store that is ready and has already worked well!!

Soon this feature will be available on dropshipping, but for now we can provide you with several resources that will actually help you purchase a dropshipping store that is already operating and has a stable and growing monthly income.

2. Fiverr

Fiverr  is a platform where freelancers can offer all kinds of services also known as gigs

This means that you can useFiverr to outsource the entire setup portion of your dropshipping store and let someone else do it for you:

As you can see, approximately 14 thousand services are available when using the query “Create a storeShopify dropshipping"!

Most services start at between $10 and $100. However, costs can rise to $300+ for more complete “turnkey” dropshipping stores.

When you purchase a ready-to-use dropshipping store from Fiverr Remember, you get what you pay for most of the time.

You shouldn't expect a professional dropshipping store for just $10, so don't be disappointed when you find out there's still a lot of work to be done..

You can buy the following types of dropshipping stores on Fiverr:

• Brand new dropshipping stores
• Turnkey dropshipping warehouses

3. Upwork

It is a platform similar toFiverr. The main difference between Upwork وFiverr is thatUpwork is more professional and slightly more expensive than Upwork Fiverr.

You will find many freelancers onUpwork can create a dropshipping store for you

 Freelancers charge for an accountFiverr charges a project-based fee.

As mentioned earlier, there is a more professional look to Upwork , so you should be prepared to pay more for a pre-built dropshipping store.

But since freelancers charge by the hour, it really depends on your desires and the freelancer himself how much you will pay.!

You can buy the following types of dropshipping stores on: Upwork:

• Brand new dropshipping stores
• Turnkey dropshipping warehouses

Where to buy a dropshipping store that actually works?

If you want to purchase a dropshipping store that already works, your best bet is to search for them in online business directories like  Flippa  or  EmpireFlippers.

These directories list thousands of stores that are already up and running and for sale.

1.  Flip

Flippa  is one of the largest marketplaces where online stores are bought and sold.

If someone wants to sell their store His own, he would certainly make it throughFlip

Ready-made dropshipping stores range in priceFlippa ranges from $400 to $1 million+. So, Flippa is definitely a platform to check out if you have a higher budget!

It containsFlippa also has some great features that will make purchasing a dropshipping store easier. For example, they partnered with a platform SEO SEMrush , which allows you to check traffic analytics for your store listing.

It also integrates with ads Google , which can help you determine how much money a store is earning from advertising on Google.

Even if you don't want to buy a ready-to-use dropshipping store on...FlipIt is an excellent platform for market research.

Many listings include a titleThe store's URL , allowing you to see what they sell and how the store is laid out, all while knowing its financials.

You can buy the following types of dropshipping stores on:Flip:

• Brand new dropshipping stores
• Turnkey dropshipping stores
• Dropshipping stores are already up and running

2. Empire Flippers

Empire Flippers  is another great platform that offers dropshipping stores for sale.

likeFlip, it focuses on various online businesses, such as storesAmazon, online stores and dropshipping companies.

You can seeEmpire Flippers is like a bite-sized version ofFlip

For example, I hadFlippa about 1,900 dropshipping stores for sale, while I hadEmpire Flippers only five.

However, there is a big difference compared toFlippa is thatEmpire Flippers focuses on large, well-established, profitable online businesses only:

As you can see, the cheapest store to dropship fromEmpire Flippers costs $114,694, while the most expensive store has an asking price of more than $3.5 million.

Because of these high prices, advanceEmpire Flippers also has a dedicated support service when buying and selling businesses online.

So, if you are someone who has some money to spend on a pre-made dropshipping store, thenEmpire Flippers is the most suitable platform.

You can buy the following types of dropshipping stores on: Empire Flippers:

• Dropshipping stores are already up and running

8 Things to Consider Before Buying a Dropshipping Store

Now you've learned where to buy a dropshipping store, but before you make a purchase, there are some important things to consider. .

• Profit margins. How much money can you realistically expect from this store? Compare this with the asking price and decide if it is worth buying.

• products. What type of products does the store sell? Is it popular or does it have the characteristics of winning products? ? How many products are listed in the store?

·       Website design. How professional and easy to use is the website design? Is it easy to navigate and aesthetically pleasing? How well are they optimized for SEO and conversions?

• Suppliers. How reliable are the suppliers used in this store? Do they have good quality products and reasonable prices? How long does it take for orders to be delivered? Will they continue to sell the product and support dropshipping in the future?
• Customer opinions. How do customers rate the store? How many customer reviews are there, and what do they say about the store's products, quality and service?
• statistics. Have the promised statistics of your dropshipping store been verified, such as revenue (sales), profit/loss, and number of visitors?
• Social media accounts. Remember that even if the seller provides you with social media accounts, they can hijack them again after a few days or weeks..

·       market. Are the market conditions for the store attractive? For example, you might buy a store that sells cheese graters, only to later discover that you have eight direct competitors selling the same product or a higher-quality version of your product.. How will you defeat them?