9 Best High-Ticket Products for Dropshipping

In this article, you will learn about the nine best high-ticket products that you can dropship. These are products that give you maximum returns or profits for the same effort. 

I realized after years of dropshipping that it is better to sell one item and earn a lot than sell a small value and earn little. This list is not exhaustive, but the items you will see are based on demand, profitability, and the ease of finding a supplier. 

We will also talk about: 

• Where to find high-ticket product suppliers
• How to succeed in high-ticket dropshipping
• Pros and cons of high-ticket dropshipping 

If you are ready, let us begin! 

What does high-ticket dropshipping mean?

High-ticket dropshipping means selling items that are high value (i.e. expensive). This type of dropshipping is best for people who have the capital to fund expensive items while waiting for their money to clear. 

Here are some examples of high-ticket products:

• Real jewelry and expensive wristwatches
• Branded perfumes like Hugo Boss, Dolce & Gabbana, etc
• Expensive furniture 
• High-end appliances and electronics 

High-ticket dropshipping also means you get to earn more, considering that expensive products have really huge margins. However, it is not an easy niche to penetrate, as you can only do this if you have a huge capital, and only if you can manage losses if problems arise. 

Keep in mind that if you sell expensive goods, especially branded ones, you are still in competition with other sellers of the same brand. The problem with this is you may not get the same price as your competitors do. 

If your competitors get their products at a lower cost than you do, then they can obviously sell the products for a lower cost. This, of course, will undermine your efforts and make customers buy from your competitors. It is the same brand anyway, but they can get it for a cheaper price than yours. 

One thing you can do is to create products via private-label or white-label, which we will explore later. If you go this route, however, you will face the challenge of building credibility in your market. 

Nevertheless, high-ticket dropshipping is best for people who want to scale up, build their brands, and earn more money than just a few dollars per sale. 

9 High-Ticket Niches for Dropshipping

1. Perfumes and Colognes

Perfumes are expensive, and yet there are so many people willing to buy them. What I can recommend is for you to check out FragranceX. They have been in business for a long while and they sell so many legitimate (original) perfume brands. 

Here are the pros of dropshipping high-ticket perfumes: 

• International audience
• Lots of potential buyers
• You can target men and women
• Your profit is potentially bigger than your capital
• It is a consumable item; the same customers will buy from you again 

Since perfumes are expensive, you may want to do bundles or offer discounts, especially on certain occasions like the holidays or Black Friday. It is also a good idea to concentrate on only a few brands so as not to make your store confusing.

Take note that the perfume niche is highly saturated. Make it a point to check on Amazon how much the perfumes cost. Know your competitors and create an offer that is better than theirs. 

2. Furniture and Home Décor

Although IKEA has dominated the furniture industry, many people are not satisfied with IKEA’s products. This is your opportunity to sell high-quality furniture and earn a lot of profit. 

Here are the pros of dropshipping high-ticket furniture:

• Lots of suppliers
• People are actively looking for sturdy furniture
• Lots of furniture to choose from
• Many furniture you can sell can be disassembled and still be sturdy

The main issue you will face is shipping costs. Furniture is bulky and heavy, and you can expect to pay hundreds of dollars for shipping. The good news is that some sellers in AliExpress offer free shipping. However, this offer comes only as a promotion. It is not a regular thing they do. 

Another thing you have to worry about is customs duties. Since furniture is expensive, the receiving country may charge a customs entry fee from your buyer, which your buyer may not know. You must tell your buyer that you are not accountable for these fees. 

To save on costs, you can find local suppliers of furniture in your target geography. For example, if you use AppScenic, you can find furniture located in Canada, and you can sell this to Canadian customers only. This way, you can cut costs on shipping.

3. Branded Bags and Clothing

Branded bags are difficult to find in physical stores. Many people want to buy them, but there are no suppliers or sellers around. Take advantage of this situation and target these consumers. Just make sure you can keep up with the price of your competitors. 

Here are the pros of dropshipping high-ticket bags:

• Huge profit potential
• Easy to market, especially if your price is competitive 
• Lots of designs to choose from

The caveat here is that you can trust only a few suppliers. The last thing you want is to buy a fake bag. For this, I recommend BrandsGateway, a major distributor of branded bags. 

It is also a good idea to buy insurance for these goods. They can get lost or stolen, and you have no course of action if this happens but to refund your buyer. 

Like branded perfumes, it would be a good idea to start with only a few brands. In addition, it makes sense to sell bags of the same “type” or style. This should make your store look clean, professional, and easy to navigate. You can always add more products later on. 

4. Wristwatch and Jewelry

Wristwatches are a status symbol, and if you can build your credibility as a seller of high-end watches, you are in for big profits. 

Here are the pros of dropshipping high-ticket watches:

• They will always be trendy
• They are an icon, a symbol of wealth and power
• They are art pieces

Some watches cost anywhere between $33,000 and $1 million, or perhaps more. These are not the wristwatches you want to dropship. Instead, you can look for watches that are less than $1,000 in retail value. For example, some Burberry watches are less than $500—these are the watches you want to sell. 

Of course, exercise caution when dealing with suppliers. Just because a website says it is branded does not mean it is the real thing. The harsh reality here is that you have to buy the watch yourself to validate its authenticity. 

If possible, you can mix this niche with bags. For example, you can launch a dropshipping store where you sell luxury bags and watches for women only. This way, you can become the go-to store for luxury accessories.  

5. Gym and Fitness Equipment

Some people want to be healthy, but they do not want to go to the gym. They do not want to travel, and they are probably feeling a tad insecure about their bodies. 

You can offer a solution to this. There are gym sets you can buy for less than $500 and sell for about $700 or even $1,000. 

Here are the pros of dropshipping high-ticket gym equipment:

• You can bundle the equipment with other products, like dumbbells
• Lots of suppliers from China 
• You can easily compete, provided that you are willing to lower your profit a bit

The way you can market your gym equipment is through videos. What I suggest is that you make your own. Make it a point to show the equipment in action. Of course, you want a bodybuilder to do the talking and demonstration. 

If you cannot create a video of your own, you can ask the supplier to do this for you, provided that they have a marketing arm or team. 

 If it is still not possible, I suggest that you work with an influencer. Send the gym equipment and let the influencer create and share the video for your ad. They can also endorse your product in their regular videos. 

6. Fun and Mobility Electric Scooter

Electric vehicles are now getting more traction than ever. The ones in the image above are just a few examples, but you can find more at a lower price in AliExpress. 

Here are the pros of dropshipping high-ticket electric scooters: 

• You can market this in the US
• All these are electric, so you can position them as environment-friendly
• Lots of models to choose from 

To succeed in this niche, make sure you create ads that show them as fun to use. The idea is to sell them as must-have vehicles in sub-urban areas and to people who have huge lands.  

Pay attention to the speed, torque, and battery capacity, as these are the most important factors that people look into. Couple these factors with an excellent design, and you have a winner. 

Since these are expensive, you can offer a buy now, pay later program, provided that you are in a country where you can find this service via a payment processor. Doing so will increase your chances of making a sale. 

7. Kitchen Appliances

Although there are tons of dropshippers selling kitchen gadgets and appliances, you can set yourself apart by selling high-quality items. 

Here are the pros of dropshipping high-ticket kitchen appliances: 

• The products are sturdy and reliable
• You can target commercial establishments looking for affordable but dependable machines
• You can also sell the items to hobbyists or those who take cooking seriously

Many people buy kitchen appliances on the cheap, but then they realize that they would have been better off if they purchased expensive machines that would last a lifetime. This is the value proposition you want to offer. 

The difficult thing about this niche is that you have to demonstrate the products. For example, it would be hard to convince a consumer to buy your food processor if you do not show that it can grind ice so easily. 

9. Drones for Professionals

There are millions of people launching their social media channels, and these are the customers you want to target. As far as drones go, the professional and branded ones can really get expensive. 

For example, a DJI drone can cost more than $1,000, and this is just a basic model. The cheap drones, on the other hand, are practically useless. What you want is to bridge this gap. 

Here are the pros of dropshipping high-ticket drones:

• Lots of suppliers and products to choose from
• Many of these are in a local warehouse, in the same location as your target market
• Many people are looking for these products

Like the previous niche, you have to be knowledgeable about drones to be able to sell them. If you have never used one before, and you want to dropship in this niche, I suggest that you buy one first. Understand the pain points of drone users and find products that can solve these issues.

10. Home Theater Systems

Home theater systems are so expensive that they are considered a luxury. There is a gap here that you can exploit. People love to get entertained, but they will not spend thousands of dollars on speaker units.  This is where you come in—you sell high-quality but affordable home theater systems. 

Here are some examples: 

• Soundbars
• Speakers 
• Projectors
• Base modules

Here are the pros of selling home theater systems:

• Most buyers do not just buy one unit but several that complement one another
• Many products today are easily compatible with many brands (think HDMI; no more exclusive connectors)
• You can target people who have high disposable income

You do not need to dropship branded products from Bose or Sony. What you need is a high-quality product that works to the satisfaction of your consumers. 

11. Outdoor Gear

Most outdoor gear you will find on Amazon is cheap. While they are affordable, buyers are not happy with them. Well, most amateurs are satisfied, but no professional will ever tell you that they love these cheap items. 

Sell high-ticket outdoor gear, and you can target those who take camping and hiking seriously. Here are some examples:

• Tents
• Daypacks
• Raincoats
• Gloves
• Rappel items

Here are the pros of selling outdoor gear:

• There are many types that you can offer either during the summer or winter
• Lots of good brands (not so popular) that offer high quality at a reasonable price
• You can target real enthusiasts willing to spend a lot 

It would help if you had videos of the product, especially those that serve a very particular purpose. For example, if you sell a coat and claim that it is waterproof, demonstrate that it is indeed waterproof. 

12. Collectibles and Kits (Expensive Hobbies)

People get bored all the time, and some are not satisfied with passing the time with Netflix. They want to create something, build something—anything that helps them accomplish a project. 

Here are some types of products you can sell:

• Remote-controlled builds like cars (either for display or racing)
• Drones that can be modified 
• Wooden model kits (doll houses and bird boxes)
• Resin kits (mostly arts and crafts)

Here are the pros of selling these high-ticket products:

• Most hobbyists will spend an arm and leg for these products
• Buyers do not merely buy one at a time; they tend to buy several 
• You can bundle products into a kit 

As always, it would help if you were an expert yourself. Most of these things have compatibilities. For example, a car kit engine may not fit into another car body. You must be able to tell your consumers which ones work with other parts. 

13. Cigar and Wine Paraphernalia

Tobacco and alcohol products are mostly illegal to import. For dropshippers, this is a no-no. You cannot even advertise cigars and alcoholic beverages on Google and Facebook. So, what do you do? 

You can sell paraphernalia for both cigars and wines. Here are some examples of products: 

• Cutting tools 
• Lighters
• Humidors
• Holder
• Ashtray
• Wine rack
• Wine stopper 
• Wine opener

Here are the pros of selling these things:

• Wine and cigar aficionados are lavish spenders
• These are great gifts
• There is a specific and loyal niche for these products.

Do not sell cheap knockoffs. Instead, find suppliers who make products from authentic leather or wood. 

Take note that while there is a ready market for these items, it would make sense that you add an extra service, like engraving, to your store. People who indulge themselves with these items love to see their names on boxes, cutters, etc. 

14. Home Security Systems

Home security systems, especially cameras, are sold cheaply on Amazon. However, many of these are not high-tech. They do work, but they are unreliable. For example, the videos they take are grainy, to say the least. 

Here are some products you can consider selling:

• Night-vision security cameras
• Sensors and alarms
• Electric door locks with face recognition 

Here are some tips on how to make money with these: 

• Sell only 4K resolution and above
• The products you sell must have an app 
• Concentrate on how your product differs from the cheap ones in the market 

Your target market here is the upper-middle class. These are consumers who are unhappy with the cheap security systems. Surely, they will be willing to spend more than the average buyer. After all, they are protecting something valuable in their house.

15. High-Tech Home Maintenance

You do not have to limit yourself to typical kitchen and home cleaning items and gadgets. There are high-ticket cleaning materials that you can sell, like robot vacuums. 

Here are some more: 

• Window cleaner
• Lawn mowers
• Mops 
• Gutter cleaners

All of these are robotic and programmable, which almost means they are expensive. Should you decide to sell these items, make sure they are not complicated to use or install. For example, there are some lawnmowers where the user still has to install wirings around the fence. 

Products like that are too complicated and may require the skills of specialized service providers. It is very likely for your buyer to just leave and look for something else Instead, find plug-and-play products. 

If not, sell home maintenance units that are easy to set up, operate, and clean. You do not want to provide too much of an after-sales service, as this is not a good use of your time. 

Where should I source high-ticket dropship products?

1. AppScenic

AppScenic is an AI-driven dropship supplier database. It has millions of products that you can import to your store, including high-ticket ones.

Pros of using AppScenic: 

• You can integrate it with Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix, and other platforms
• Lots of products to choose from
• They have AI tools like photography enhancement, store builder, etc.

You can sign up for AppScenic for free, but this free account only allows you to explore the tool. You cannot use it to its full capacity unless you subscribe to a paid membership. 

2. FragranceX

FragranceX is a distributor of perfumes. You can find branded ones here like: 

• Calvin Klein
• Yves Saint Laurent
• Dolce & Gabbana
• Giorgio Armani
• Burberry
• Givenchy
• Bvlgari
• Guerlain
• Christian Dior
• Hugo Boss

You can buy perfumes here for retail but at a very low price. The thing is that they do not offer any integration option. What it means is that you have to copy and paste each product manually to your store. 

Of course, this can be a hassle. You will never know if an item is out of stock or if the prices have changed. If you have the budget to hire a programmer, do it so he can write code that scrapes data from the website in real time.

3. Modalyst

Modalyst is like AppScenic. However, Modalyst only sells high-ticket dropshipping products. 

Here are the pros of using Modalyst: 

• Over 10 million products to choose from
• Can be integrated with Wix and Shopify
• You can find dropshipping suppliers located in the US

Modalyst offers free membership or subscription, albeit you are limited to selling only 25 products. This free basic plan allows you to build a fully functional store and import high-ticket dropshipping items to your website. 

4. BrandsGateway

BrandsGateway is one of the biggest dropship supplier systems for branded goods. Most of the products they sell here are fashion-oriented, so you may want to take a look at it if you want to dropship high-ticket items for fashion. 

Here are some brand names they distribute: 

• Calvin Klein
• Balenciaga
• Bally
• BMW
• Burberry

For dropshipping, you first need to sign up for free membership. Once you get approved, you can now use their system where you can integrate the BrandsGateway system with Shopify, Wix, WooCommerce, and more. 

The good thing about this distributor is that they ship worldwide. They use both FedEx and DHL, and you can opt for shipping as fast as one to seven days!  

5. WSWatchSupply

Lastly, we have a distributor of wristwatches—high-end only. They offer all sorts of luxury wristwatches and they ship worldwide.

Here are some of the brands they sell: 

• Tissot
• Guess
• Diesel
• Gucci
• Burberry

The first step to working with them is to create an account with what they call their Marketplace. Once approved, you can now start selling their goods. 

There is one problem, though. Like FragranceX, there is no integration option. You must copy and paste each photo and product description from their system to yours. 

Should you combine high-ticket and low-ticket products? 

No, I do not recommend combining low-ticket and high-ticket products in the same store. People will always buy low-ticket products if they are given the choice. 

Why? If you put two products on the same page or store, with one being more expensive, it is always the lower-priced product that gets the attention.

Think about this: why would I buy a bottle of perfume for $335 if there is one that is available for only $29? 

The only reason you should put both product types in the same store is if you want to use the high-ticket item as an anchor price point. You want the consumer to say, “Oh, these products are too expensive, but this one is affordable, so I’ll take it.” 

That tactic works if you want to sell the low-ticket item, not the high-ticket one. In essence, you want to shock your store visitor with the expensive prices, and then psychologically manipulate him to think that he is getting value for his money if he buys the low-ticket product. 

Here are some things to consider:

• You can use expensive items in your store as a price anchor
• Low-ticket items will always be preferred by buyers; this is why sites like Amazon have a sort and filter option for “price: lowest to highest.”
• People will distrust your store if you combine both low-ticket and high-ticket products

It is always a good idea to separate these two products. You must build a brand of low-ticket items, or you build a brand of high-ticket items. 

If you combine them, a customer will doubt the authenticity of your high-ticket goods. He would think that they are fake. After all, many of your items are low-quality, so why would he take the risk of trusting you for the high-ticket item? 

Overall, what you want to do is to build the reputation of an elite store—a store that sells nothing but original and high-quality goods.

Pros and cons of high-ticket dropshipping 

Dropshipping high-ticket products is a different ballgame altogether. As such, it has different pros and cons. Below are some of the most notable, and this list will help you decide if high-ticket dropshipping is the right choice for you. 

PRO: Higher profit margins 

A high-ticket product can give you margins of about $50 or more. Some can give you a profit of $100 and above. 

In typical dropshipping, you would buy a cheap item, like a phone case, for $10, and sell it for $15. You only have a profit of $5. To get a profit of $100, you need to sell 20 units. 

The converse is true for high-ticket dropshipping. Imagine selling a furniture set with a profit of $100 for each unit. You only have to sell one unit to make $100 in gross profit (plus, you only have to deal with one customer, not 20).

PRO: Lesser competition

You are not likely to see a lot of competition in high-ticket dropshipping as much as you would in low-ticket. For the latter, it is not uncommon to see dozens upon dozens of sellers who offer the same product. 

Why? Because the products are cheap. It means that they can afford to front a few bucks here and there for orders. But for high-ticket dropshipping, many dropshippers cannot front the cost of the item. 

Here is an example:

• You sell a Dolce & Gabbana perfume
• The customer pays $99 for it
• You must pay your supplier $67

$67 is not a small amount of money for a dropshipper. Because of this, there are not a lot of them who cannot afford to sell the same bottle of perfume, which means less competition for you.   

PRO: Better Reputation 

A high-ticket dropshipping store will give you a better reputation. As you know, many people are tired of cheap products. Although consumers want affordable goods, many dropshippers and sellers position their products as high-quality, only for the consumers to realize these are junk. 

With high-ticket dropshipping, you will only sell high-quality goods. If you can find a way to sell them at a lower cost, you will easily build a highly positive reputation. 

Just imagine what your customers would think:

• Products are of excellent quality
• Prices are reasonable
• Shipping is timely
• Products are as expected or are better

People willing to spend money are typically going to be repeat consumers. If you can make them happy, they will certainly come back. Not only that—but they will certainly share your store’s link with their friends and family!

CON: Bigger financial risk

There is a bigger financial risk in high-ticket dropshipping because the products are more expensive. You will be accountable for the financial loss if something goes wrong. 

Let us say that you sold a sofa for $300. If this sofa happens to be of low quality, your customer will want a refund. Or, what if the supplier sent the wrong color? 

The same thing goes if the item gets lost in the shipment, if it took too long to deliver, or if customs blocked it. You will pay that consumer back his money and you will have to deal with the supplier separately. 

CON: Low sales

Finally, do not expect to sell dozens upon dozens of products. A consumer needs more time to decide before shelling out big sums. 

For example, if you are selling heavy gym equipment for $1,000, the consumer who sees it may take days or weeks before deciding to buy it. Typically, this buyer will look at other products for comparison.

While it does take time, it also only takes one or two buyers to earn a lot of profit.

Overall, I can say that the pros far outweigh the cons. Although you have a lower number of sales by volume, the profit is bigger, which can make you more profitable than other dropshippers. 

The only thing you must worry about is the high cost of the products. You have to front this cost and wait for your money to clear. 

The approach to this is to have decent capital. In addition, you have to ensure that the product you buy is worth the money. You can also buy shipping insurance to get your money back in case something goes wrong.

Tips to succeed in high-ticket dropshipping

1. Only sell high-quality goods

People who pay more expect higher quality. Why else will they pay more, right? As a high-ticket dropshippers, the last thing you want to do is to disappoint a consumer. 

You cannot sell high-quality goods without testing the products yourself. As such, you must order the product you sell so you can check it yourself. 

No, you do not have to order everything. Instead, choose one product from a supplier and see how it goes from there. This is especially so if you want to do white-label or private-label dropshipping. You do not want to associate your brand name with cheap and low-quality goods.   

2. Work with known brands

There are many known brands you can sell for high-ticket dropshipping. One example I can give is perfume or cologne. There is a supplier called FragranceX where you source real branded perfumes.

You do not have to work directly with the brand. Instead, find a supplier like FragranceX that serves as an intermediary between you and the brand. Companies like this function as distributors. 

Selling branded goods is your gateway to high-ticket dropshipping. You can test your ads and learn as much as you can before finally creating your very own branded goods. 

3. Offer bundles 

Test ideas about combining products into a bundle and selling them for a lower price than if the customer bought each one separately. 

High-ticket goods, as the name implies, are expensive. Because of this, consumers will always want to get the best value for their money. 

For example, let us say that you sell sofa sets. You can do any of these combinations:

1. One sofa, two armchairs, one coffee 
2. Sofa and two armchairs only
3. Coffee table and 2 armchairs only
4. Coffee table and sofa only

Do this and sell each bundle at a lower cost than the sum of the individual prices. You will eventually find out what bundle customers respond to. You will also notice that you will be able to sell more units if you give them more options to choose from.

Overall, the benefit of this is that your inventory is moving and that you are making sales. You will also experience an increase in your average order value. 

4. Focus on a niche

Finally, you will succeed in high-ticket dropshipping if you concentrate on a niche. You can do a top niche or a deep niche. 

For example, the top niche is home décor. In this case, you can sell furniture and other products that belong to this category. You cannot sell perfume in the same store, or the consumers will get confused. 

On the other hand, you can dropship only sofas and chairs, and tables. This is what we call a deep niche. You will not sell anything else but sofas and chairs. From time to time, you can add a coffee table or two, but your main concentration is sofas.

It is not a good idea to sell dining tables or office desks in this deep niche, you can expand later, but you want to be known for now as the store that has high-quality living room sofas.  

FAQ: 9 Best High-Ticket Products for Dropshipping

What is the most profitable product to dropship?

The most profitable product to dropship is furniture. People are willing to spend a lot of money to make their homes look better. 

Is high-ticket dropshipping profitable?

Yes, high-ticket dropshipping is very profitable. However, it also comes with a higher risk. 

What is an example of a high-ticket product?

An example of a high-ticket product is a furniture set, or a high-quality gym set or equipment. 

What is the highest income for dropshipping?

There is no answer to this. However, there are dropshippers like Nawras Ganim, the founder of Dropship.IO, who earned over $20 million in dropshipping.