When you think of dropshipping products online and making money with a website the first thing that comes to peoples mind is dvd players, ipods, or anything really with electronics.  Other things that I have seen lately come into peoples thoughts are camping products (getting close to summer so its obvious), fishing products and general outdoor type items. 

These are all great areas (and items) that you could make money on (if done right), there is no doubt about that.  BUT; What if you are the person that is thinking of a specialty item that is harder to find a dropshipper for, then what? 

First of all do not hesitate to contact The Shipper and ask them to find a supplier (of any kind) an we will do our best to locate (and set up a relationship) with a dropshipper for you.  If you do not want to wait on us, then let me give you some ideas to setting up a relationship with a supplier that normally does not dropship (a specialty item).

Do not be afraid to pick up the phone and talk to the owners (or people in charge of setting up new accounts).  First of all let them know that you are setting up a legitimate home based business that will be marketed on places like Google, Yahoo and MSN, and that you will have top rankings, and soon be getting really good traffic to your website.  Help them get a better understanding of what you are going to be able to do for them online (if they are not there).  You may have to explain to them what dropshipping is and show them how it benefits you both.  Most of the time when I have contacted companies that have not normally been dropshippers, and explained to them what it is and everything, they fall in love with the idea.   Once you have them at this point, then make sure you establish the relationship with them right there.  Set up what your cost will be on there goods and how they will handle all sales, accounts etc.

Again, The Shipper will do everything in its power to help you set up a relationship with a supplier not on our list, but if you want to tackle it yourself then hopefully this gives you some ideas, and a direction to start.