Nicholas
Morgan City,#2Consumer Comment
Fri, January 18, 2008
I have "defended" DOBA before on here. First off, no I do not work for DOBA. Firstly, I have to wholeheartedly agree about electronics. A lot of complaints about high prices are because of people seeing dollar signs when they think about make the big bucks selling PCs, laptops, big screen TVs and all those other consumer electronics. The problem is that electronics are a very competitive market. Not only will you find tons of people trying to sell that SAME plasma screen TV on ebay, but you have the big dogs that buy this stuff in bulk and get true wholesale rates. When I had looked at them, I was thinking of opening an online gift shop. I was going to sell gifts, household items, perfumes and colognes. In these categories the DOBA prices are not bad at all. However, here's a heads up. My hobby is research and I am pretty good at finding the true sources of things. In this case, I found out a couple resources that DOBA uses as their "warehouse." 1.) Overstock.com - for about $100 or so a year you can sign up with Overstock and get 30% discount off all items. I had personally emailed overstock.com and confirmed that they do dropship for you. I don't remember if they charge a fee or not for the dropshipping. 2.) FragranceX.com - The warehouse on DOBA that sells perfumes and colognes is through FragranceX.com. I don't remember if there's a fee or not to join as a wholesaler. You might have to provide a copy of your business license and sale tax ID. Just click on "Wholesale Info." The easiest way to find out a source is to use your friend Google. Look at the product number or SKU. Paste that in to Google. If that turns up too many non-relevant results, then try also pasting in the product name. Paste the exact name and put it in quotes. Now, I do have to admit, the representative lying to you was uncalled for. In my opinion, I see no reason why they don't refund memberships. They can easily look at their logs and see if you actually used the service. I have heard the excuse of "You have already seen the prices." And? It's not like they prices are super secret. Anyone that has a business license can get wholesale pricing for dropshipping. Personally, I would have filed a chargeback on my credit/debit card. You have up to 90 days after your statement date. In addition, I would file a complaint with the Utah Attorney General's Office.
Bbake08
Nappanee,#3Consumer Comment
Mon, January 14, 2008
I agree DOBA is overpriced. But i would not consider them a "scam". I agree with the post a couple ones above me, don't go for high priced electronics, because those virtually have NO MARKUP even in wholesale. Go for something that's a common household item. To call DOBA a scam is absurd, if they were a "scam" the customers would not get the products. BUT, once the order is placed, you get a tracking number and the customer DOES get the products. So stop knocking this company, even though it may not be the best. It is not a "scam" at all. A scam would involve taking your money and running. But they do not do that. I think some of you are just mad you spent money on the most expensive plan and didnt make jack cause you didnt know what to sell.
Sandy
MEadow Vista,#4Consumer Comment
Fri, January 11, 2008
I have read stuff on the site and others regarding people being ripped off by DOBA and SIMPLX. Has anybody found a reputable "drop shipper" and if so, explain why they have been a positive experience for you. Thanks!
Sandy
MEadow Vista,#5Consumer Comment
Fri, January 11, 2008
I have read stuff on the site and others regarding people being ripped off by DOBA and SIMPLX. Has anybody found a reputable "drop shipper" and if so, explain why they have been a positive experience for you. Thanks!
Sandy
MEadow Vista,#6Consumer Comment
Fri, January 11, 2008
I have read stuff on the site and others regarding people being ripped off by DOBA and SIMPLX. Has anybody found a reputable "drop shipper" and if so, explain why they have been a positive experience for you. Thanks!
Sandy
MEadow Vista,#7Consumer Comment
Fri, January 11, 2008
I have read stuff on the site and others regarding people being ripped off by DOBA and SIMPLX. Has anybody found a reputable "drop shipper" and if so, explain why they have been a positive experience for you. Thanks!
Eph
Albuquerque,#8Consumer Suggestion
Wed, January 02, 2008
Jared, Your feelings toward Doba are the same feelings most people have with ALL Drop-shipping companies. For Drop Shipping to work effectively for the little guys like us you have learn to stay away from "ipods" "Laptops" etc. Personally I highly suggest looking for less popular things - Stuff people use up or need - Common houseware items, bedding pillows and so on. "If you sell on eBay then you know how to work your magic. You know that you need to find items that sell and will continue to sell for a profit. Remember profit is your goal. You need to find consistency with your product. I like to sell kitchen knives. Everyone uses them so the demands for knives are a little steady more than, well let's say Cologne or Perfume. Knives are consistent. Let's do a little Doba Math Let's say I sell 7 different DOBA items on eBay. Every day of the week & these 7 auctions end at 7:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time. So 7 Doba products x 7 days a week = 49 auctions. 49 auctions x $7 average profit just for CONSISTENT SELLING ITEMS? When it's all said and done I profit 7 bucks an item then that is $343!!!! $343 Average weekly profit for 7 Items is not bad at all. You can even have hire profit margins than that. But you forgot what that profit is! Profit for the month is Almost $1200 Dollars! Just off of 7 different products! So the first month you already will be a POWER SELLER! This is smart selling right here." This guy seems to have a grasp on how the whole drop shipping concept works. There is a lot more info on this site www.thedobareview.com that will really help anyone that drop ships, not just Doba Dropshippers. I hope this helps at least a little...
Jared
Charlottesville,#9Author of original report
Tue, October 24, 2006
I also submitted a full complaint to the BBB, of which Doba is a member. If anyone has had problems with Doba, please submit your complaint to the BBB as well as any appropriate government agencies. Doba needs to change the way they do business and stop their misleading sales tactics. Agency review and properly filed complaints are probably the best ways to effect change in Doba's business practices.