Grey Eagle Trader Drop-Ship Program
Am I required to have a business License to purchase Wholesale from Grey Eagle Trader?
NO, we do not require a business license or a Federal Tax ID number to purchase products from Grey Eagle Trader. However, we do recommend you check with any and all local and state offices if you feel you may need to acquire a business license or Sales Tax ID number. All states and municipalities work independently and have their own regulations to follow. We cannot guide you in this area. A great place to start may be your local government. Most states have a Small Business Administration that can be very helpful. If you are in South Carolina we will have to charge you sales tax if you do not have a retail license. Back to Top
Is There a membership fee to participate in the Grey Eagle Trader Drop-Shipping program?
NO, all you need to do is register on our website and start selling. Back to Top
Do I have to charge sales tax?
Unfortunately, this question would also have to be addressed by the government of the state which you reside in. We do have to charge a 6% Sales Tax on all shipments to all residents of South Carolina that do not have a retail license. As far as an individual who is selling to buyers on auctions or websites, this may or may not be the case. The WEB is a great resource for specific information about this subject. In most states you can register and purchase a license on line!
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Who is responsible for returns on damaged or misdirected merchandise my customer may receive?
As far as your customers are concerned, you are the person or company from which they made their purchase. They had enough confidence in you to make their purchase and expect you to resolve their concerns accordingly. Be sure to reply to their emails or correspondence in a timely manner (within 24 hours) and insure them their concerns are going to be addressed and resolved. Together as a team, we will be sure your customer gets an adequate resolution to the issues they may have. Our goal is to have satisfied customers and we will do everything within reason to see you and your customer are satisfied. Back to Top
Do you charge a fee for Drop shipping my merchandise?
Yes. A Drop Ship fee of $1.00 domestic and $2.00 for international shipments must be added to all orders. You can add a handling fee to your customers shipping cost to recover this fee or even increase your profit. Back to Top
Is There a Minimum Drop Ship order?
NO, The $100.00 minimum order does NOT Apply to Drop Ship orders. Back to Top
May I use your photos and descriptions?
YES, As a Grey Eagle Trader registered dealer you may use the descriptions and photos from our website to sell products you purchase from us. Back to Top
Are all the items you sell okay to sell on ebay and other sites?
NO, we sell some items that are not allowed on ebay or other auction sites. Please be aware that auction services have some restrictions on what you can and cant sell. It is your responsibility to conform to the restrictions listed on their sites. Back to Top
Do you maintain a good supply of all items?
We try to keep a good inventory on hand of all items but sometimes we do run out. If you need an item that is no longer listed on our website please email us. It is possible we just need to update the website. Back to Top
Do you provide a list of items that are out of stock?
YES, click on Out of Stock in the top menu bar, this list is automatically updated daily. Back to Top
Do you accept Drop Ship Orders by phone?
NO, Drop Ship orders must be placed using our Shopping Cart or by email, see 5- above Back to Top
How do I determine the shipping cost of an order?
The shipping weight for all items is listed. We use UPS.com and USPS.com for shipping calculations. You can also use our shopping cart to calculate shipping for a specific address in the USA. Ebay auctions can now calculate shipping and they allow you to add handling fees. See ebay for instructions on how to do this. Back to Top
Do you provide tracking numbers?
YES, we email an updated invoice with the shipping information and UPS tracking information. These are normally sent out the next business day after we ship. You may also track your Grey Eagle Trader orders by reference number or tracking number at UPS.com. Example: for invoice number 5088-445567-99999 the reference number is 5088-99999 the first four numbers and last six numbers. USPS First Class Mail and Priority flat rate boxes and envelopes can Not be tracked if you require tracking you must ship by Normal Priority. Back to Top
Do you include any documents with the order that would let my customer know what my cost is?
NO, we do not include any documents with Drop Ship orders except the required documents for shipments being shipped out of the USA. Back to Top
If one of my customers has a problem with an order should I have them contact Grey Eagle Trader?
NO, Never have one of your customers contact us directly. They are your customers and you should be the only one in contact with them. You should contact us and we will work with you to resolve any problems. We will never contact one of your customers. Back to Top
How do I determine my selling price?
Some of our customers get their selling price by doubling their purchase price. Your selling price is totally up to you. Back to Top
If my customer needs a shipment quickly is fast shipping available?
When checking out our shopping cart offers all UPS services including Next Day, 2nd Day, 3rd Day, etc. To get same day shipping we must receive your order and cleared payment by 2:00 PM Eastern time that business day. You must also email us the following immediately after placing the order: Invoice Number, request same day shipping. We DO NOT ship on weekends. We can not guarantee same day shipping on Mondays or Tuesdays because of the large voulme of orders we have on these days. Back to Top
What are your business hours?
We are open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday. We are not open on weekends. If you have a question after hours please email us . We try to answer emails evenings and weekends but some questions we can only answer during business hours when we are at the office. Back to Top
How do I get the shipping cost for an international order?
One way is to place the order using our shopping cart, we will add the shipping and email you an update. Another is email us the list of Part Numbers you want shipped and the address you want them shipped to. We will email you the shipping cost as soon as we can. Back to Top
Do I have to pay a Drop Ship fee for orders shipped to my address?
NO, You do not have to add the Drop Ship Fee to personal orders, shipped to your registered address, if you are actively Drop Shipping orders. Back to Top
Can you provide a data file of all of your products?
YES, If you request it we will email you a CSV data file of all of our product. You can copy the photos from our website. Back to Top
Do you Drop Ship out of the USA?
YES. We Drop Ship anywhere in the world USPS or UPS delivers. Back to Top
Do you ship to military APO FPO addresses?
YES, We certainly do, our military needs our support no matter where they serve. We also Drop Ship for military personnel no matter where they are in the world. Back to Top
How quickly do you ship after I place an order and pay for it?
All orders are shipped within two business days, most go out quicker. We automatically email an updated invoice with the shipping information normally the day after we ship but sometimes we are later sending updates. Tracking will be listed on the invoice. Back to Top
How does your website calculate shipping cost?
Our Shopping Cart uses the weight listed, UPS.com & UPS.com with the destination you provide. Back to Top
Do you provide a list of items that are out of stock?
YES, click on Out of Stock in the top menu bar, this list is automatically updated daily. Back to Top
What do I do if my customers shipment is damaged?
We are not responsible for shipping damage. Please inspect your PACKAGE and MERCHANDISE carefully for any possible damage in transit. Should any damage be detected. Please contact UPS within 5 business days at 800-742-5877 to file a report. You will be given instructions on how to proceed with a claim. DO NOT return the package to Grey Eagle Trader, as this will void your claim. . Back to Top
If I forget to include the Drop Ship fee will my Drop Ship Order be delayed?
It Can delay shipping your order. Orders are printed out in the order they are received . When a Drop Ship order is printed out without a Drop Ship fee it is taken out of the sequence for review. As soon as it is convenient we send an email to the customer that placed the order. Depending on the circumstances the order may not be sent to shipping until the drop ship fee is paid. Your order may still be shipped the same day but it could be delayed depending on how quickly you respond to our email.
Leaving off the Drop Ship fee creates a lot of extra work for us and can delay your order. Please be sure to add the fee to all orders. If you forget make an immediate paypal payment of $1.32 USA or $2.32 Intl. The $0.32 covers the minimum paypal fee. Back to Top