Oberlo is a popular dropshipping app for Shopify stores, allowing users to easily source and sell products from AliExpress. While Oberlo offers many advantages to ecommerce store owners, there are also some downsides that should be considered before using the platform.
One of the biggest drawbacks of Oberlo is its limited product selection. Since Oberlo only sources products from AliExpress, it has a very restricted range compared to other platforms such as Amazon or eBay which offer much wider selections of items. This means that store owners might not find everything they need on Oberlo and will have to look elsewhere for those items. Additionally, since all suppliers come through AliExpress, it can be difficult to ensure quality control over the products being sold in your store.
Another issue with Oberlo is that shipping times can vary greatly depending on where you’re located and where your supplier ships from (most suppliers ship out orders from China). Long shipping times mean customers may become impatient waiting for their orders and this could lead to unhappy customers who leave negative reviews or demand refunds due to late deliveries. Furthermore, if something goes wrong with an order – such as an item arriving damaged – then you’ll have no recourse against the supplier but must instead deal directly with your customer who may expect compensation for any issues arising during delivery.
Finally, there are fees associated with using Oberlo which add up over time if you use the service regularly: basic plans