Dropshipping guides

Dropshipping categories: what to sell, and where to sell it

Your category shapes everything that follows: delivery, returns, compliance, pricing and the channel that suits you. These guides cover the seven categories the HGR Catalog starts with, with practical advice for eBay, Shopify and TikTok Shop that’s useful whether or not you use HGR.AI.

Explore dropshipping by category

How dropshipping works
with an AI team

01

Research with evidence

Start from a brief, a link or an image. Your Agent compares eligible products on delivered cost, fees and evidence, then suggests Test, Investigate, Watch or Skip.

02

Listings in each channel’s format

Product facts become titles, descriptions, attributes and images built for eBay, Shopify or TikTok Shop, in your brand voice. Nothing publishes without your say-so.

03

Pricing and stock under your rules

Set markup, fees, rounding and stock limits once. New listings start from an editable 30% markup, and unknown supplier stock is never shown as available.

04

Orders, tracking and after-sales

Eligible Catalog orders are placed automatically with tracking synced. HGR handles supply-side returns and refunds; buyer messages share one Inbox where supported.

FAQ

Dropshipping guide FAQs

What is dropshipping?

Dropshipping means selling products you don’t hold in stock. When a buyer orders, you buy the item from a supplier who delivers it to them. You set the price and own the customer relationship; the supplier handles storage and dispatch.

Which dropshipping category should I start with?

Pick one where you understand the buyer and can deliver reliably. Light, durable products such as kitchen storage or tool accessories are simpler to start with; furniture and toys raise the stakes on delivery and compliance. Each category guide sets out the trade-offs.

Which is better for dropshipping: eBay, Shopify or TikTok Shop?

It depends on how you’ll reach buyers. eBay brings marketplace search demand, Shopify gives you your own brand but needs your own traffic, and TikTok Shop rewards products you can demonstrate on video. You can start with one and add others later.

Do I need my own suppliers to use HGR.AI?

No. With the HGR Catalog, HGR supplies you: it buys the goods, handles supply questions, cancellations, returns and refunds, and you stay the seller your buyers deal with. You can also connect your own Private suppliers by feed, file, API or link.

When can I start using HGR.AI?

HGR.AI is in development and taking early-access requests. Catalog markets – the UK, US, Australia, Canada and European countries – are enabled one at a time, and channel features depend on your country, account and what each platform supports.

Early access

Your next product,
ready to list.

Tell us about your stores, channels and country. We’ll confirm what’s available for you before you join.