How Avasam Supports & Empowers Sellers To Succeed

How Avasam is Empowering Sellers: A Conversation with Gary Vine

At Avasam, we’re always striving to enhance our platform to make selling easier and more efficient. Recently, we sat down with Gary Vine, a seller who has been with us since our early days, to discuss how Avasam has exceeded expectations and what improvements could make it even better. Here’s what he had to say.

Going Above and Beyond: Avasam’s Support and Growth

One of the standout aspects of Avasam, according to Gary, is our live chat support. He praised the team for always being on hand to help, especially with technical queries.

“I think it’s the live chat,” Gary shared. “If you ever contact them, they help you pretty much straight away. That’s a massive advantage.”

Reflecting on how Avasam has evolved, Gary noted the significant growth in product and supplier range over the years. With over 8 million products now available, the platform’s functionality has expanded, making it easier to navigate with improved filters and categorisation tools.

Unlocking Opportunities with Smarter Search

Avasam’s search functionality has also played a key role in improving the seller experience. Our category tree now allows users to explore products in greater depth, making previously unseen opportunities visible.

A top tip from the team: our product indexing system ensures that high-performing products appear at the top of search results. “If you check the first 20 products in any category, they’re likely to be the top performers,” our team explained.

Future Improvements: What Sellers Want to See

If Gary were CEO for the day, what would he change? His top request would be a dedicated supplier page featuring key details such as terms and conditions, location, and even photos of their premises.

“A few suppliers manufacture their own products, but we don’t always know that,” he said. “Having that information would help us make informed decisions.”

How to Succeed as a Seller: Gary’s Advice

For those starting out, Gary emphasised the importance of understanding marketplace policies. Each platform has different requirements, and failing to meet them can limit visibility and impact sales.

“We had a situation where we couldn’t list products on TikTok for a while because our account health was below standard. By reading policies and reaching out to support, we fixed it and got back on track.”

Staying compliant with legal and financial regulations is also essential. Gary highlighted tools like QuickBooks, which syncs with marketplaces like eBay and TikTok to keep accounts in order.

Additionally, sellers should register with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for data protection compliance. “It’s only £39 a year and ensures you’re authorised to store customer information,” he advised.

Final Thoughts

Avasam continues to evolve, thanks to insights from sellers like Gary. Whether it’s improving navigation, refining search tools, or adding new features, we remain committed to making dropshipping easier, smarter, and more profitable.

Got feedback on how we can improve? Let us know – we’d love to hear from you!