Yes, dropshipping can be profitable. But probably not for the reason TikTok makes it look profitable. You don't simply find a $5 product, sell it for $30 and pocket $25. There are advertising costs, payment fees, refunds, discounts, shipping problems and all the other expenses involved in getting a complete stranger to actually buy from you. So if you're thinking about starting dropshipping, the better question isn't: “Can dropshipping make money?” It's: “Can I acquire custom