BRUTALLY HONEST Dropshipping Store Review (Shopify Aliexpress Store Review)

[@lukaszpotok3332]

Thank you very much for the review of my Store

[@manuelfraustro984]

Hi Lukasz, I was checking your website while I was checking Sarah's video. I did the process as if I was going to check out a product and then it asked me about my address in order to calculate the shipping cost. Since I'm in the US it says it was free....are all your products free shipping? If yes, probably you could remove that step from the checkout process and add a legend in your front page that says "Free Shipping to US" . I hope Sarah agrees :)

[@ryandoland3516]

Store has potential

[@KubilayErtuna]

@Rick B What do you sell that makes you a winner?

[@kaila1995]

Rick B ummmm the kitchen niche is a evergreen niche

[@noisy99_]

Wish ya luck lukasz

[@scotttovey]

Why has every person that ever offered me constructive criticism; never sounded like you? They had a lot of criticism to express, but absolutely nothing constructive to say. Awesome Job Sarah! 👍🌹🌹🌹👍

[@Pernection]

Did they charge money?

[@scotttovey]

@Pernection No, they didn't charge me anything but the valuable time they stole criticizing me while having neither right nor business to do so.

[@guillezorro]

I hear you man. My gf is excellent at finding reasons why something won't work or why it will fail and why it's a bad idea, yet when I ask for suggestions on how to improve, she goes quiet, as if by magic!

[@dracobluelol]

Don't assume that most people can be as intelligent, observant, and analytic as Sarah. In my experience, only 1 in 10,000 are as good as she is.

[@Iris-sk1fc]

Oh my this is the review that I'm looking for since we kinda sell similar things. You're the best Sarah!

[@ngneer999]

That was a wonderful video. I have no interest in opening an online store but it's always entertaining to watch a wonderful video like this one.

[@shams_shimul]

Best ever store review I have seen till date! Thanks Sarah for letting us connect everything that you've been teaching to actions in reality. Absolutely great value delivered. Have a great day.

[@ThatTarotGuy]

The one thing I would suggest is to create OTOs (aka Upsells) off the original product. This will increase your average revenue per sale and give you more money to reinvest into your FB ads. Select complimentary products as your OTO. So, let's say you send people to the 3 in 1 avocado tool, after the click add to cart send them to a page with the veggie slicer. Some people will buy both and that means more money. And the person who can spend the most money on ads WIN!

[@WholesaleTed]

So - do you guys have any advice/tips for Kitchen Platform?

[@realjohnboxall]

More products. Change the default refund policy to one customised to your store. Contact - have a real email address (e.g. [e-mail] [Google Apps email is only $5 a month]). Get on to social media. You can harvest kitchen tips etc once a week then use a tool to publish them over the next week. Etc. Seeing the store owner has put himself out there, we'll buy something in support. The PayPal payment email address is gmail, sorry dude that just looks scammy. Customers will feel much easier sending money to [e-mail] and not [e-mail]

[@Answers721]

Probably dump all of these worthless products and sell something people actually want. For example, sell kitchen knife sets.

[@Pernection]

How does facebook ads work if no one knows if your site? I used the ad feature to test it out through Kit from Shopify

[@sebastiensimon7700]

Can you check my store out www.chosd.com

[@kimsdayout]

Need to import reviews

[@steveverrill6935]

Thank you Lukasz for offering up your store. Great review Sarah; very, very informative! Love all the sunshine, too! Thanks again

[@mazharulhaq517]

Wow Sarah what a great review. absolutely loved it. Also your drop ship club package is awesome and very cheap. I would definetly recommend it to anyone who wants to get into drop shipping. It will prevent newbies from making mistakes and ultimately save them a lot of money. Keep up the great work.

[@larrythelobster5633]

The store definitely has potential it just needs some tweaking a bit :-)

[@Magusanon]

This is my favorite video of yours. PLEASE DO MORE LIKE THIS!! Your commentary was so honest and true and your delivery was absolutely hilarious.

[@doesnotFempute]

I have never thought about the "fake problem" thing before but it makes total sense! I would love to check back in with Lukasz's store in a few months to see how things have improved.

[@jamiehamilton4602]

Hey Sarah, I'm a fellow Kiwi from Palmerston North. I want to thank you in person one day for all of the value that you've provided here on this channel and to countless others around the world. Maybe one day when you're not too busy I can buy you a coffee since you're a coffee nut or lunch. Thanks for everything Sarah.

[@mitchelldayton9860]

Thank you so much!!! I have 5 of these items on my Aliexpress that I was going to purchase for the store winter sales so now I will reevaluate the sale potential - I thought the Angry Lady micro cleaner was a cool idea. I also liked the page set up and think that his sales will be great with the right items

[@hadismalekie]

Awesome. Sarah, please create more analysis videos: analysing website shops and also Instagram shop that sell directly on Instagram. Thanks

[@infinityApologeticsClips]

I've learned so much from her! These simple sales tips will go a long way. Invaluable content! Thank you for these videos and make more!!!! :)

[@trollistrollkarlen9766]

Love your videos! By the way, i never comment on your videos, but I've learned a lot on your course. my website has been live for 2 weeks and i have made 3 sales! Keep up the good work Sarah!

[@CalebKotz11235]

Trollis hows it doing now?

[@trollistrollkarlen9766]

@@CalebKotz11235 Now 16 sales. Insane.. this is the fastest $200 iv'e ever made. Here is a little tips, reach out to people on Instagram and send them free poducts in exchange for a shoutout. I hope Sarah will read this.

[@chocofield]

@@trollistrollkarlen9766 if i may ask sir what platform did you use.

[@trollistrollkarlen9766]

@@chocofield shopify

[@talyabenshabat4498]

@@trollistrollkarlen9766 how is it going now?

[@rodw4057]

When I saw the soup pourer I thought just use a ladle why pour the soup out. Same with the avocado slicer. My wife has been eating avocados for over 40 years so she uses a knife plus a spoon isn’t dangerous. I like the sites design though, very nice. Good review Sarah.

[@storedaway]

Love wholesale Ted Very honest and she keeps it simple and no flashy gimmicks love that

[@BunchofStyles]

Does everyone love this girl I do so smart

[@NClottery]

I can listen to this girl all day

[@anthonymarino3003]

That Angry Lady microwave cleaner is super popular! We have one and I know several people that do! I remember a couple years ago when it was huge. Oh and it works really well :)

[@BenBarredo]

Im so glad i found your videos. Thanks for all this knowledge you're sharing. Im going to side hustle and save up a few hundred and try print on demand. Im super excited

[@joshcal7370]

That spill item on pots is actually huge. I didn't even know that existed. I'm not a chef by any means, when I try to poor something out of a pot, the liquid runs down the side and makes a huge mess. I think that's awesome and now I want one, lol.

[@danielledavis3458]

Hi Sarah! I watch your videos all the time! You’re awesome keep being you 🤩🤩! Thanks for your insight !

[@brianfuller7691]

It's interesting that your advise is solid for even a brick and mortar store.

[@JeremyFisher711]

Love these!! Thanks Lucas for being available for this! :D

[@williampaulk4289]

Here is some shipping advice. With some of the Ali Express stores, they use automatic information blocks. This is when you complete the shipping information and you allow your information to be submitted from history or the block thinks it knows your exact location. Here is the problem I had and never received my product. Plus when I went to dispute it the store claimed that they sent it to the address I offered. Here is the location Auto fill placed: Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The confusion began with Fairfax County. I live in the county, but my actual city is Alexandria, Virginia. The postal system reader got confused because there is a Fairfax City, Virginia. The United States Postal made an attempt to find my package but was unsuccessful. So with that said. Always complete your shipping information yourself and don't use auto fill.

[@ohoksureyeahhhh]

Hi Sarah! This video was super helpful, thanks. I have a bit of trouble picking a niche for my store. One idea I had was space/galaxy-themed jewelry or phone cases. Do you have any tips? Thanks!!

[@WholesaleTed]

My tip there would be that is extremely niche and you can expand that niche out to be space/galaxy in general :) you don't just have to focus on phone cases for that niche.

[@ohoksureyeahhhh]

@@WholesaleTed thanks so much!

[@XarahDax]

I had to chuckle with you showing all the products that you critiqued. Lukasz can now say: at least one person bought them...

[@moniqueogarr4512]

Hi Sarah, I just found you yesterday and your advice is amazing! You really know how to get the old brain ticking and help us think for ourselves. Keep up the great work! Cant wait to watch more and I'm loving the NZ accent as well he he xxxx : )

[@hhancp]

:( i tried to checkout as a test to see how much is the shipping but it has been disabled. I hope lukas hasn't given up.

[@shaykespeeer7040]

Lesson = don't sell junk. Unless it's a value added addon bundled to convince your customer to buy the main products that will make you real money. ;)

[@sabir_hussain94]

Always posting very usefull videos, thank you so much

[@wh3747]

Sarah, you are the greatest. I love you. Every video I learn something. You inspire me and give me motivation (along with many other people) you exert so much positive energy into this world. I'm just wondering, what are your thoughts on a yoga store? I have a store selling yoga and meditation supplies, I've only made 2 sales, do you have any advice on the things I should try to sell or try to avoid? Thank you!

[@kimpim6594]

Thanks for your time im new to your channel but I have been watching some of your videos you are awesome!

[@dmanakell]

His logo is awesome. btw that vegetable slicer thing looks like a hair comb

[@american23t]

My thought exactly..My mom was a cosmetologist & had several that looked just like that around the house..

[@moandhannahtravel]

it looks like a lice remover lol

[@Jeykll]

Hello Sarah, I was wondering when doing drop shipping is it okay to use photos from reviewers on Aliexpress, until I get enough revenue to buy those products myself then make (video demos, photos, and reviews).

[@genekailiuli4394]

Thank you Sarah. I love your vids. Learned alot from your review!

[@genekailiuli4394]

I love your accent too:) Thanks again I have watched this video more and working on some of your suggestions.

[@spyrospapadakis]

Personally, I would always calculate product costs and shipping charges with the ORIGINAL-NORMAL prices that show up in AliExpress, because the above prices you showed were a special discount for a few days from AliExpress (I am talking about the Onion Slicer btw). That way, you already have calculated your profit, and when there is a special discount (the ones that are for 2-3 days in AliExpress), you end up increasing your profits, without having to touch your original MSRP (which was calculated with the normal prices)...

[@heroofthyme4237]

He wrote “dumping” instead of “dumpling” too

[@MrZatyro]

i bought two of those spiky onion slicers from ali for like .17 each, not 2.75 lol. Spoiler alert: they're terrible. Using your hand as a cutting board is probably less likely to injure you than those things.

[@hallobre]

The vegetable slicer can also function as a hair pick.

[@MsRosegirl22]

Hi Sara! your videos are amazing! as a dropshipping virgin, the concept of everything was very daunting to me. But thanks to your videos i am on my way to building my first shopify store. Hopefully i will be able to get a brutally honest review from you. I have one question regarding this video: Should we still put a product on our store even if its available on amazon like this avocado cutter is? I mean wouldn't it be more feasible for people to just buy it from amazon than an online store as that is the first source people go to. It gets really really confusing and hard to keep oneself motivated as no matter what product i chose, it is already there on freakin amazon!

[@bazomic]

I think it's funny that you have quite a few of these devices!

[@Mr.Soufiane]

Another valuable video! Thank you

[@zonnovate8809]

Soufiane Ech Chentouf Agreed!

[@katef4]

Lukasz, your store looks nice. Only use more of videos as much as possible. If you have to use a featured image, make it a lifestyle image - meaning an image that shows a gadget being used. Like your pizza slicer. When selecting products, see first if it is saleable in Amazon via Unicorn Smasher or Ebay using watchcount.com.

[@WaimateTV]

Google images also alows you to search for image size so you search for different sized megapixels.... or the exact size you need....

[@GemmaWeirs]

Interesting video, but I would love to see more about selling print-on-demand products, and how to deal with common pitfalls/issues, especially returns and things like that.

[@andrealamagna7842]

Hello Sarah I build a Shopify store following EXACTLY your instructions (I just struggle with the descriptions but I'm getting better day after day) I officially opened it on 24 May and today (17/06, 3 week and 3 days) I get my 5th order with a total of more than 80 $ in sales. I get 400 likes on my Facebook Page and almost 300 followers on Instagram. I don't want to share the website because I worked hard to find this niche and I want to preserve my new-born business. I'd like to ask, am I in the good path? I don't have point of reference to judge myself. Thank you very much for your passion and ALL your advice!

[@rhonda.wright]

Hi Sarah I discovered your videos on Saturday just gone now it has been 3 days straight just watching your videos and preparing what to do next. I'm a beginner and if I start up a Tshirt business online: My question is: Am I able to BUY from my own shop and how?

[@hernandocalderon359]

Dear Sarah, thak you for all the information....I have a question as a newbie, what do you suggest to begin? Dropshipping or amazon fba? and if dropshipping, shopify or woocommerce?

[@WholesaleTed]

You should definitely check out this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpvcgmycm96XrJY

[@oneesandada379]

I'm left thinking how do you know products selling in US Malls when you're living in Asia?

[@aj1030]

First problem that stood out to me was ‘Dumping Maker’ when it should be ‘Dumpling Maker’. Nothing worse than bad grammar and spelling on someone’s website. I’m not a grammar nazi, my grammar is shit sometimes - but it looks so unprofessional on a website. I don’t trust them to get my address right.

[@chadselbe59]

I scrolled through a lot of comments to find someone mention the dumping maker mistake but most people these days do not eat dumplings or know what one is and most likely cannot spell dumpling let alone need a tool to help them so they do not even notice lol

[@cadelaide]

What a fantastic upload, great work 👍. I just made my first a few days ago and even a return buyer but it’s stopped🤪 great timing on the upload as doubt setting in. How long do you think 1 should test a product before moving on? 4 full days? Should I change audiences during those days?

[@WholesaleTed]

Congratulations on your first sale! I would move on after 4 days for a test. I find for beginners it is usually better to test a new product than try and optimzie the ad audience.

[@Pernection]

You should put that plastic doll on your desk. You look hilarious with it.

[@WholesaleTed]

Filming this video with it was so much fun that I both hate it and love it now. It's definitely got a spot on my desk!

[@Pernection]

@@WholesaleTed when would be a good time to look at my site?

[@tonysoprano8171]

I have a crush on Sarah

[@sicshop]

I might go ahead and create an Instagram and a Facebook for your site. Clean looking site. Good on ya.

[@vincentgaliano]

Great video. That store is really good. And he doesn't sell! So weird. I thought about making a kitchen store after my failing sports store, now I am wondering what to do. I don't get how to find a specific niche and products which actually solve problems, despite having spent hours et euros in training. I spent hours in AliExpress and I thought about: a sport accessories store, a kitchen store and a black jewels store. I haven't seen one item that actually can solve a problem.

[@gftshp4770]

this is one of your best video :)

[@lucianomarucco3943]

Love this videos guys! Great job

[@MalarkeyMan]

Well sitting your coffee with a spoon isn’t a problem but many people sell self stirring mugs

[@kiskis4786]

Thanks Sarah!

[@gisellesolorzano6680]

Hi Sarah, are your still doing reviews on website stores?

[@martinmi5]

Great and very helpful review Sarah!

[@paramjeetsidhu5124]

Hi Could you please give your advise regarding the Alidropship as I want to buy a premium or prebuilt store from them. Is it a good step to buy these sort of stores and the sale they show us in their videos of that premium store is real. Thanks

[@chetsmith439]

I know you don’t typically reply to comments, but could you (or someone else) help me sort this out? I have been researching shopify/AliExpress dropshipping for months, and I am still confused about one flaw: How can you possibly BUILD a BRAND by marking up AliExpress products? Wouldn’t customers eventually discover that they can buy from the supplier instead? You say in your videos “this is why you should rely on getting impulse purchases”, but that only goes so far. What happens when a customer comments on your ad “Hey everyone! Get this product for $10 cheaper on AliExpress!” What happens when customers start talking about your brand, and word gets around that all of your products are from AliExpress?

[@raysima]

I wonder what she has to say about this lol...

[@Kattywampus]

thinkgeek .com and hottopic .com are basically dropshipping sites. (some of their stuff I've seen on aliexpress!)

[@bugiothales]

Hi Sarah, I think you are amazing, thank you for your videos. However I'm thinking, should I create a different shopify store for each niche, or should I add new products to my store (on a different category). This way I could only pay one monthly fee to run my shop. Thanks and all the best.

[@northstar5919]

One shop different categories

[@daimon7066]

Awesome video !!! Useful tips 😊👍🏻

[@heroofthyme4237]

Man I wish I invented that avocado device

[@daveterra4778]

I love these reviews

[@melodrama1401]

Best Review I seen by far

[@Biebermonic]

Would you say that buying a pre made store through Ali drop ship is worth it?

[@noisy99_]

Should i start a store with a specific niche or a store with multiple different niches (general store)?

[@germx8047]

Just wanna say that you kinda look like young Ellie from Disney's Up, and I think that's why I find you very adorable :)

[@AnaPereira52]

its good to know that you different than all other youtubers

[@greglewis8041]

Love your videos Sarah. Love to be able to do other things in my life and not be living in the rat race and constantly paying bills. Be able to leave the USA and go where there is no rat race and keeping up with the Joneses! 😘🙂

[@rodneywashington9184]

Again a great presentation

[@ArkansasGentleman]

What is a "Feathercon?" That's what it sounded like in your video

[@ab2587]

A favicon is the image next to your website's name at the top in the tab. (If you don't understand, just google favicon)

[@hardworkfreedom5677]

Love the brutal honesty. a bit Spicy Ey.

[@kimchikoalaa714]

Tip: if you’re in southeast Asian countries, especially Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Facebook advertising does not work very well if your target audience is teens and youth. They’re a all on Instagram!

[@SneakerPlanet]

Question, do you have a store? If so what’s the link?

[@MrJustDIY]

Sarah is awesome

[@BenBarredo]

How do i research Facebook ads?

[@latonyadebruce9329]

Great review!!!! I need this

[@sarawilliams4965]

You are sooooo right!

[@leshatube636]

Best videos ever, thank you!!

[@SirFency]

I dont really know for sure but I feel like the "Add to Cart" button should not be red. I feel like red is usually a color used for a warning or danger or something negative. I feel like Green is a better color to use but thats just me I could be way off in my thinking.

[@venkatratnamn9881]

solving fake problems 😂is the problem

[@reese3456]

😂😂 , you actually had those products on hand 👀 Were you previously in the kitchen gadget niche ? I usually buy the products I sell, just to make sure my pricing is reasonable with the quality of the product. helps cut down returns and chargebacks 😫😩 Anyways props for the review/feedback I was waiting for you to mention the placement off the trust banner seemed kinda awkward and off putting. Thanks for the tips on pricing, will keep that in mind 🙌

[@WholesaleTed]

Haha no I bought these specific ones for the video, although I have had experience with other kitchen gadgets: and they too benefited immensely from video marketing!

[@WholesaleTed]

I also do recommend purchasing products in advance - but if you do due diligence it isn't necessary.

[@mikepcap]

@@WholesaleTed plus now you can deduct the price of the purchase from your taxes as a video production cost/marketing expense (at least in the USA) :-).

[@chrissosexybaby]

Love your videos

[@vahidkamali1779]

Who is Ted BTW oO

[@saulgarcia7083]

when you "add" the products dont you got to buy all of them or you just add the ones you want to sell and then just buy them one buy one? when someone buys it? are you requried to buy 20 plus products before you start?

[@liiltal7652]

more videos like this one pleaaaase :)))

[@jayallison8091]

Well presented

[@shyrellcanete2119]

Can you use video you find online to put on your store?

[@cr74439]

Thank you. very enlightening

[@omkarpathak2032]

Great video! By the way working on my own AliWoo store. Hate Shopify!

[@WholesaleTed]

That's totally fair - a lot of people prefer Woocommerce :) now that semi automated plugins like Alidropship exist using Woocommerce has become way easier.

[@uncletan888]

HI Sarah, Good presentation and full of true facts and lesson to learn from you. Thank you. But one point i find it hard is " common item ". I live in city area but feel is different from oversea like USA where there are rural area, city area, towns etc etc... Do they have big super market in all towns and city ? big store name like Walmart ? Does Walmart have all those items in lukasz potock website ? if these store or similar super market have all these item. Than does it mean all his items on the site are consider " common item " ? I am not from USA. So i don't know what is common to them. Neither i am from New Zealand. But i fully agree with your tutorial about how to choose the right product for ecom website. Just confuse and unable to visualize common item. Is there a way to discard " common item " ?

[@WholesaleTed]

That's a good point - I can see why that would be difficult for you to know. Walmart has some of the items (e.g. the dumpling maker/pineapple cork) but not others (e.g. the vegetable slicer). Walmart is probably a good way to see if an item is common or not if you can't tell by looking at it.

[@kimberlyscaliatine1120]

What's a fethergone? I don't get what she said at the end