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Hydroponics drop-shippers?

Discussion in 'eCommerce' started by IanT, Mar 18, 2016.

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    I am looking into monetizing a hydroponics site I am working on, and possibly to add some products, I have had trouble finding companies in this category who will dropship, does anyone know of any? I would even be open to affiliate programs.
     
    IanT, Mar 18, 2016 IP
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    I think you are searching on the wrong site here. How many people here know about hydroponics? I bet most here don't plant all that much...
    Why don't you simply ask the same question at a hydroponic forum? This is the place were your find the companies. Good luck with your business!
     
    heftzwecke, Mar 21, 2016 IP
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    IanT Well-Known Member

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    I actually hadnt thought of that as I feel like I would be talking to the consumers, not suppliers on those forums. I was hoping to find someone who has made a similar site that could offer pointers but thanks for the suggestion, I will check out some hydroponics forums!
     
    IanT, Mar 22, 2016 IP
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    No if you are in good forum there are a lot of professionals. Usually they stay away from facebook because they don't want to talk with people propagating their first African violet. (How many people do something with plants here??)
     
    heftzwecke, Mar 22, 2016 IP
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    IanT Well-Known Member

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    I got you , will focus on that! Thanks for the feedback!
     
    IanT, Mar 22, 2016 IP
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    I have several backyard aquaponics projects going so have a bit of knowledge from a consumer standpoint. This is one industry where I see very little drop shipping as it currently stands. Most of the large retailers have their own stock. I would start by looking up hydroponic or aquaponic wholesalers and see if you can find anyone with a drop shipping program. Based on the huge overlap in products than many retailers have, I would bet there are a few large wholesalers in the US, but I really don't think there's going to be any very obvious turn key type drop shippers in the current space.
     
    jestep, Mar 29, 2016 IP
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    IanT Well-Known Member

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    Thank for the feedback! I practice this type of gardening as well! aquaponics is a realm I havent experimented with yet, but am aching to try it (with my wifes approval, because she hates nature lol)...

    I guess I am going to have to go about this the hard way, as I do not want to have to hold physical inventory.

    Thanks much! PS the site I made, which this post was inspired by is here: http://hydroponicus.com/
     
    IanT, Mar 30, 2016 IP