Video Title: AVOID These AliExpress Suppliers for Dropshipping in 2025
Channel: THE ECOM ZONE
Speakers: Lon
Duration: 00:12:37
Introduction
This video guides viewers on identifying and avoiding unreliable AliExpress suppliers for dropshipping in 2025. Lon from The Ecom Zone highlights the characteristics of undesirable suppliers and provides examples of suitable alternatives.
Key Takeaways
Identify "Pure Choice" Suppliers: These suppliers, often with over 100k products sold, are managed directly by AliExpress, limiting direct communication with the supplier and hindering customization requests or issue resolution. Their product pages often lack direct store links and communication options lead to an AliExpress agent instead of the supplier.
Recognize Reliable Suppliers: Reliable suppliers typically have a pure black top bar on their store page with their name, positive reviews (above 90%), a substantial number of followers, and readily available contact options leading to direct communication, not an agent. The chat box should be gray, not yellow.
Prioritize Direct Communication: The ability to directly contact suppliers is crucial for customization (packaging, branding), issue resolution, and building relationships. Always ask if they support dropshipping and inquire about preparation and packaging processes.
Evaluate Supplier Product Catalog: Choose suppliers with a diverse and extensive product catalog to allow greater flexibility in your dropshipping store. Avoid suppliers with very few items.
Check Reviews Carefully: Examine product reviews to assess quality and potential issues, acknowledging that some five-star reviews may be accidentally mis-categorized as one-star.
