For years, the debate was binary: Dropshipping (low risk, low margin) vs. Wholesale (high risk, high margin). But 2025 market data shows a massive shift. Successful sellers are no longer picking a side—they are “hybridizing.” They use dropshipping to test market viability and wholesale to maximize profit on winners.

The Strategy:

  1. The “Test” Phase: Use DHgate’s single-unit purchasing to dropship a new product (e.g., a viral TikTok kitchen gadget) directly to customers. Run ads and gauge interest without buying stock.
  2. The “Scale” Phase: Once you hit 50+ sales a week, switch tactics. Use our “Bulk Save” tiers to order 100 units to a local fulfillment center (or your garage).

Why Pivot? Shipping individual units from China eats your margin. By identifying a winner via dropshipping and then bulk-buying it, you slash your per-unit cost by up to 30% and reduce shipping times for your customers.

Actionable Tip: Look for suppliers on DHgate with the “Mix Order” badge. These factories allow you to buy small bulk quantities (e.g., 10 units) to bridge the gap between dropshipping and full wholesale.

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