Dropshipping has become a lucrative form of online income for some, but for most it has become just another outlet to get scammed on. Finding the right dropshipper to accommodate your business model is not easy and there are allot of scammers that love to take advantage of that fact. So here are a few simple steps to put things in perspective for the relatively new people looking to enter the game.

• Does the dropshipper have any extra fees? Genuine dropshippers only charge you for the items purchased and any other soliciting of fees for whatever reason warrants suspicion. Avoid companies that require monthly subscription fees or anything similar to.
• Check the age and information of the site, you can do so by reading my hub on domain name information http://hubpages.com/hub/Who-Owns-That-Domain . Online dropshippers and wholesalers go out of business all of the time, its is either because the market segment they are in is just too competitive for their resources or because they are FLAT OUT PHONY.
• In the dropshipping business customer service plays a critical role especially in times of crisis, but all too often it is neglected by the company and what results is the negative perception of "you" as the seller. What I recommend is that you send the company a test email something to determine the level of quality that you and your customers are likely to receive from the company.
• Ask about any and all policies! Guarantees, shipping polices, return policies and warranties if any apply. Sooner or later you'll receive a request to return an item, be sure that you don't have to cover the bill, make positive that it is in writing and signed for any legal matters that may occur.

Ways To Find The Best Dropshipper

1. ThomasNet - If your looking for components such as gaskets, seals or any component of some sort of product then look to http://www.thomasnet.com/ . They have a very vast and useful source of suppliers. Also they have a global site that links globally with suppliers and dropshippers http://www.thomasglobal.com/.
2. Paid Directories - http://www.salehoo.com has a very extensive list of dropshippers as does http://www.worldwidebrands.com/?oid=14593. But you have to be cautious with dealing with paid directories, many of them are scams themselves. Its not uncommon for a user to pay for access to a paid directory which only contains outdated links or links to sites asking for more money.
3. Trade Magazines - Manufacturers and distributors pay to advertise in these magazines which goes to note that they pretty much are legitimate companies. The easiest way to find these trade magazines in your area is to use Yahoo's Business Directory http://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy/ .
4. Search Online - This is very risky but as with anything perseverance will pay off. Its a good idea to use keywords goto Google and enter the product name + dropshipper and see what turns up. Remember that not all good listings are just on the first page, many are located on the sequencing pages.

Finding the perfect dropshipper and supplier is not an easy job, it requires persistence and perseverance to achieve the level of education that is needed to succeed and profit from. The best way to go about doing it is to research and research some more. Proper researching will save time and money down the line and not to mention frustration.