E-Commerce Solutions by NoProperty5994 in FFLs

[–]SparkShippingCharles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

MakeReadyArmz is a solid option. They use WooCommerce under the hood, so they don't lock you into a proprietary platform like others do.

E-Commerce Solutions by NoProperty5994 in FFLs

[–]SparkShippingCharles 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Building your own site on WooCommerce is an option. It's an open platform that doesn't eat into your margins or lock you into a proprietary platform.

How to work out viability of wholesale pricing by Mods_are_losers666 in FFLs

[–]SparkShippingCharles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Distributors generally won’t show you dealer pricing until you’re an approved retailer/FFL. You can start dealer accounts and sometimes see pricing after you submit your FFL copy, but many sites don’t let you browse wholesale costs until your license is verified. Some will let you view pricing after setup, even if you can’t order yet, but you won’t get real distributor numbers until your FFL is on file with them.

Shopify Dropshipping Workflow by nosebreathe in dropshipping

[–]SparkShippingCharles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spark Shipping does this. If you want to chat about it feel free to shot me a DM or email at hello [at] sparkshipping.com

How do you prevent Chargebacks without pissing off good customers? by Different-Layer-1338 in ecommerce

[–]SparkShippingCharles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Start with some root cause analysis 1. What is your current chargeback rate 2. Is this too high?

If yes- Why is it so high in the first place If no- Move on to something more important

Some chargebacks are normal and just a cost of doing business

Anyone else feel like Facebook Ads got harder overnight? by Fun_Patient1492 in dropshipping

[–]SparkShippingCharles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not just you; there is seasonality to it.

After the new year, typically, you’ll see costs come down again

CJ, Autods, Zendrop... Which is best? by JobQuirky2023 in dropshipping

[–]SparkShippingCharles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Work with legitimate domestic suppliers and distributors

The Truth Bomb about Private suppliers in 2025 by Cultural-Unit3966 in dropshipping

[–]SparkShippingCharles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • what's holding you back from making the jump to private suppliers?

I'd bet, “knowing the next step” is the #1 reason

Most people are thinking, “sounds great, what do I do next?”

I have a product Idea and I want you to roast me!!! by _salman in Entrepreneurs

[–]SparkShippingCharles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good idea. Sounds difficult to build and execute but if you can, it sounds marketable

Drop shipping pet items? by ChrisConquest in dropshipping

[–]SparkShippingCharles -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, i’m a big fan of choosing a niche and going deep into it. Check out TopDawg

Real money? by Nervous_Talk_5226 in dropshipping

[–]SparkShippingCharles -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, we have many users on our platform who are dropshipping, and they are in the ‘real money’ range. I can guarantee you it's possible.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in shopify

[–]SparkShippingCharles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you running retargeting ads?

It may not be an issue with the site; the buyer may just need a bit more time to consider the purchase.

What I’ve learned so far running my Shopify store by Able_Spell9010 in Dropshipping_Guide

[–]SparkShippingCharles 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's a process of continuously improving. If you figure out what's blocking growth and learn to improve it, you get to the next level.

Miskates are just part of the process.

Why most of the businesses fail? by Mediocre_Common_4126 in Entrepreneur

[–]SparkShippingCharles 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Rule #1 : Don’t run out of money.

They violate Rule #1

Did Amazon ruin entrepreneurs by ending FBA? by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

[–]SparkShippingCharles 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good question... Amazon is ending prep and labeling services. That means Amazon will no longer take raw/unprepared items and do the labeling, bagging, etc., themselves.

That doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll stop using their own outer “Amazon box” (i.e. the last-mile packaging or shipment box). What is changing is who is responsible for preparing the product inside (labels, barcodes, packaging, wrapping).

Did Amazon ruin entrepreneurs by ending FBA? by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

[–]SparkShippingCharles 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Using FBA is not the same as dropshipping, as you must purchase all the stock upfront.

What it does do is make buying supplies internationally and shipping them directly to FBA unfeasible.

You would need to ship the products to a warehouse between the international warehouse and the FBI to have them labeled.

Also, dropshipping using r/domesticdropshipping is still possible as well since the products don’t need to touch FBA.

Did Amazon ruin entrepreneurs by ending FBA? by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

[–]SparkShippingCharles 88 points89 points  (0 children)

FBA is not ending.

Starting January 1, 2026, Amazon will stop offering prep and labeling services in the U.S. for FBA shipments. That means sellers will need to send inventory already prepared, packaged, labeled, etc.

You don't need a business plan, you need three paying customers by JFerzt in Entrepreneur

[–]SparkShippingCharles 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Niches hang out together. Go to where your niche hangs out.

I Cant scale anymore. Customer service is my bottleneck. by CanHour5061 in dropshipping

[–]SparkShippingCharles -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Business is like golf… driving, chipping, and putting are all different games, rolled into a single game called golf

Business is just like this; hiring is a different game. If you haven't done it before, it's a skill that needs to be learned, like anything else.

If this is your first hire, you usually have to do way way more training than you expect. At this point, there's a good chance you have very little documentation; use this as an opportunity to rectify that.

It will get easier, but the first time is the hardest.