Dropshipping from China – Complete Guide

As the secondhand fashion economy thrives, Poshmark, one of North America’s largest resale platforms, has attracted millions of users. However, newcomers often prioritize two critical questions: Is Poshmark legal? Are transactions secure here? This article will delve into the platform’s operational mechanisms and provide an essential guide for buyers and sellers before engaging in transactions. Is Poshmark legal Poshmark was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in California, USA. It is a compliant enterprise regulated by law. Its business model is similar to eBay or Etsy, earning profits by connecting buyers and sellers and charging commissions. The platform supports transactions for fashion items such as clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories, and even allows the resale of luxury goods. As of 2025, Poshmark has over 80 million users and was acquired by the Korean internet giant Naver, which further strengthens its financial and operational stability. From a legal perspective, Poshmark requires users to comply with intellectual property laws and prohibits the sale of counterfeit or prohibited items. If a user violates the rules, the platform may freeze the account or hand the case over to judicial authorities. Therefore, as long as users follow the platform’s rules, the transactions themselves are entirely legal. However, legality and safety are not entirely equivalent—personal operational risks in the buying and selling process still need to be guarded against. How to Avoid Pitfalls in the Shopping Process As a buyer, how can you avoid pitfalls in the shopping process? First, be alert to the risks of counterfeit goods and overly embellished product descriptions. Although the Poshmark platform allows individual sellers to upload various products, its authentication service for luxury goods only applies to items with a unit […]

Don’t rush into running ads or building your website just yet. Because… you might end up as one of those 90%+ stores that don’t survive past 3 months. Yes, I’m talking about a failure rate over 90%. It sounds harsh, but that’s the reality. So why do so many stores shut down within just three months of launching? I’ve summed up 5 truly deadly reasons (and trust me, I’ve fallen into several of these traps myself). Picking Products Based on Feelings = Cold Sales Instead of Hot Orders  Many beginners in dropshipping pick products purely based on feelings. What kind of feelings? “I think this looks cool.” “It seems to be selling well on TEMU.” “An influencer just posted this recently; maybe it’ll go viral.” But here’s the problem — what you like doesn’t mean the market wants it. What you find appealing might just be a niche favorite with zero real demand. According to Shopify’s official 2024 report, stores that survive and make money rely heavily on data-driven product selection. It’s not guessing — it’s validating market demand with solid evidence. Some useful tools for product research: Google Trends: Check keyword popularity. Don’t list products nobody’s searching for. SellTheTrend / AliHunter: See what’s really selling well. Don’t work in a vacuum. TEMU Reviews: Don’t just look at sales volume; focus on negative reviews! Even if a product is hot, if reviews say “poor quality,” “big color differences,” or “slow shipping,” you’re basically stepping on a landmine. The advice is simple: Stop only browsing AliExpress best-seller lists. Use data tools to verify trends and find true winners, while keeping an eye on TikTok trending tags and TEMU review patterns. Products […]

When you get them right, they can generate explosive sales in a short period of time, boost cash flow, and bring in waves of new customers.When you get them wrong, you’re left with dead inventory, rushed discounts, and the sinking feeling that you were this close—but still too late. Most sellers don’t fail at seasonal products because they choose the wrong items.They fail because they start too late. In this guide, we’ll break down how experienced sellers use product research tools to plan seasonal winners three months ahead, avoid common traps, and turn predictable calendar events into repeatable revenue. This is not about guessing trends.It’s about building a system. Why Seasonal Products Feel So Risky (and Why They Don’t Have to Be) Ask most eCommerce sellers about seasonal products and you’ll hear the same fears: “What if demand doesn’t materialize?” “What if I miss the peak?” “What if everyone else sells the same thing?” “What if I’m stuck with inventory?” These fears are valid—but they’re also symptoms of poor timing, not bad strategy. Seasonal demand is actually one of the most predictable forces in eCommerce. Holidays don’t move. School seasons repeat. Weather patterns follow cycles. Gift-buying behavior is surprisingly consistent year after year. The real challenge isn’t uncertainty.It’s preparation. And preparation starts earlier than most sellers think. The 3-Month Rule: Why Timing Is Everything One of the biggest misconceptions about seasonal selling is when the “season” actually begins. Let’s take a common example: Christmas. Most new sellers think: “Christmas products sell in December.” Experienced sellers know: Research starts in September Listings and creatives are ready by October Ads and traffic warm up in early November Peak sales often happen before […]