Ecommerce returns warehouse

tripled

davidmason77 said:

tripled said:

Self-store?

A residential address for returns doesn’t look particularly professional, plus I don’t have the space.

No, a self-storage unit Usually they will take in deliveries for you and a small unit can usually be had for around 20 pounds a week.
Example:
https://www.selfaccessstorage.co.uk/locations/salisbury-self-storage

Potbellypig

davidmason77 said:

Potbellypig said:

In my opinion, stay clear of drop shipping. 

I tend to agree too, but relatively risk free so giving it a shot. Yes, reliant on the suppliers, but finding the good ones (or more likely weeding out the bad) will mitigate to a certain extent. Returns will always be a problem, particularly with larger items, so where i can i will probably take a hit on the silly supplier re-stocking fees. There will also be some bespoke options, so that will help.

If dropshipping (not a word i like to use) works for Wayfair it can work for me

If you think it can work, then go for it. Set yourself up with a business plan just like you would any other business and make it succeed. Just giving you my opinion based on many years of experience of drop shipping that I've found it is a complete waste of time.