Coronavirus. COVID-19. No matter what you call it, one thing is clear. Online retailers are worried. China is ground zero for the virus, and it’s also one of the world’s leading drop shippers, exporters and manufacturers. The repercussions could be dismal.

Many eBay sellers find success by drop shipping. Dropshipping is an excellent way to reduce inventory while at the same time, increasing product offerings. However, it can be more profitable to consider in-house or third-party order fulfillment and skip drop shipping altogether.