An AI dropshipping product finder that checks the supplier too
Finding a product is half the job in dropshipping. The other half is a supplier who ships in a reasonable time and doesn't vanish. This prompt makes your agent find products for your store and check supplier ratings, shipping times to your customers and real margins before anything reaches your shortlist.
The prompt
- Act as my dropshipping product finder. My store sells [STORE NICHE] to customers in [CUSTOMER COUNTRY]. Find 8 products that fit, priced to sell between [RETAIL PRICE RANGE]. For each product find 2 supplier listings (for example on AliExpress, CJ Dropshipping or [OTHER SUPPLIER SITE]) and note: unit cost, shipping cost and delivery time to my country, whether they ship from a local warehouse, seller rating and order count, and if they offer branded packaging. Calculate margin after product, shipping, payment fees and an ad cost of 30% of the price. Flag anything with delivery over 15 days or poor reviews. Send me a spreadsheet with links and a short note on the 3 best picks.
What to change
- [STORE NICHE]: What your store is about, e.g. "kitchen gadgets" or "yoga and pilates gear".
- [CUSTOMER COUNTRY]: Where most buyers live, e.g. "the United States" or "Germany".
- [RETAIL PRICE RANGE]: Your price sweet spot, e.g. "$25 and $60".
- [OTHER SUPPLIER SITE]: Another platform you use, e.g. "Zendrop" or "Spocket". Write "none" to skip.
Example result
- Best 3 picks (yoga and pilates gear, US customers)
- 1. Pilates ring with foam handles
- • Supplier A: US warehouse, 4-7 days, rating 4.8, 2,000+ orders
- • Supplier B: ships from China, 12-18 days, cheaper but slower (flagged)
- • Illustrative margin at $34.99: about $9 profit after product, shipping, fees and ads
- • Why: light, unbreakable, easy to show in short videos
- 2. Non-slip yoga socks, 3-pack
- • Supplier A: US warehouse, 5-8 days, offers custom packaging insert
- • Illustrative margin at $29.99: about $8 after ads
- • Why: bundle-friendly, repeat purchases, sizes are simple (S/M, L/XL)
- 3. Cork yoga block set
- • Supplier A: ships from China, 9-12 days, rating 4.7
- • Illustrative margin at $39.99: about $10 after ads
- • Why: premium feel, eco angle; heavier, so check shipping cost per unit
- Flagged
- • Smart jump rope: two suppliers, both 18+ days and mixed reviews on battery life
- • Massage gun mini: many sellers, price war, higher return risk
- How the margin is calculated
- • Price minus product cost, shipping, about 3% payment fees and 30% of the price for ads
- • If margin is under $7 per order, the product rarely survives paid ads
- Before you list anything
- • Order a sample from your top supplier and time the delivery yourself
- • Ask the supplier about stock levels and what happens with damaged items
- • Write your shipping policy using the real delivery times, not the fastest one
- All prices are example figures. Supplier listings change often, so recheck the links before ordering.
How to do it with todo.is
- Copy the prompt and set your niche, customer country, price range and supplier platforms.
- Send it to your agent from the Today screen in todo.is or on WhatsApp.
- Your agent browses supplier sites, checks shipping and ratings, and sends a spreadsheet with links.
- Reply with "find a faster supplier for pick 3" or "write product pages for the top 2" to keep going.
Tips for a better result
- Delivery time matters as much as the product. Customers forgive a simple product, not a three-week wait with no tracking.
- Prefer suppliers with warehouses in your customers' country, even if the unit cost is a bit higher.
- Check supplier reviews for the words "broken", "different color" and "never arrived" before trusting the star rating.
- Ask your agent to remember your supplier rules so every future search uses the same filters.
dropshipping product finder: FAQ
- Is dropshipping still profitable? It can be, but margins are thinner than they used to be. Products that win usually have fast shipping, a clear use case and good content, not just a low price.
- What is a good delivery time for dropshipping? Under 10 days is a reasonable target for most markets, and local warehouses can do 3-7 days. Longer times lead to more refund requests and chargebacks.
- Does todo.is place orders with suppliers for me? No. Your agent researches products and suppliers and gives you links, but it doesn't buy or pay by itself. You place orders yourself.
- Which supplier platforms can the agent check? Any public supplier site it can open in a browser, such as AliExpress, CJ Dropshipping or Alibaba. Some sites need you to be logged in to show prices.
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