HIGHLIGHTS:

• Goal: Determine the all-inclusive total wholesale price of each product (including shipping costs, dropship fees, etc.)


• Some suppliers include the shipping charge in the wholesale price shown on the price sheet


• Some suppliers list the exact shipping amount they will charge you


• Some suppliers charge you actual "real-time" shipping but still show you an "average" shipping charge


• If the supplier doesn't show you what the shipping charge will be, you need to figure it out for each product


• Use a ZIP code from an "average" shipping location


• Go to UPS.com and enter shipping information (weight, supplier zip code, destination zip code, and check 'residential') - record shipping price


• Total wholesale price = product cost + shipping charge + dropship fee + any other fees/charges