vFulfill is built to help you start and scale your e-commerce business without worrying about sourcing, storage, packaging, or shipping.
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Whether you are just starting your Shopify store or already running ads, vFulfill handles the backend so you can focus on selling and growing.
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Below are the most common questions new users ask before getting started.
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๐ Getting Started with vFulfill
1. What is vFulfill?
vFulfill is an eCommerce backend automation platform that helps you source, store, pack, and ship products across India.
Instead of managing suppliers, inventory, warehousing, and logistics on your own, you can use vFulfill to handle fulfillment while you focus on growing your brand and sales.
2. How does vFulfill work?
The process is simple:
Choose a subscription plan.
Complete your KYC.
Find a product using our Product Research Tool or submit an RFQ.
Raise a sourcing request.
Purchase inventory.
Store inventory in vFulfill warehouses.
Connect your store.
Start receiving orders.
We pick, pack, and ship orders to your customers.
3. Can international sellers use vFulfill?
Yes. You can operate your store from anywhere in the world while selling to customers in India.
4. Do I need GST to get started?
No, GST is not mandatory to get started with vFulfill.
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If you do not have a GST registration, you can select Individual while completing your KYC form and start selling using vFulfill's GST registration.
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In this setup, vFulfill pays the applicable GST on your sales. As a result, the GST amount is deducted from the order value during settlement.
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If you have your own GST registration, you can complete your KYC as a business and operate using your own GST details.
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5. Is KYC mandatory?
Yes. KYC is required before you can fully use platform services, place orders, and withdraw funds.
6. Which plan should I choose?
Choose based on your stage of business:
Mover โ New sellers getting started
Shaker โ Growing businesses
EarthQuaker โ Scaling brands requiring advanced support and higher limits
7. Do I need a subscription to use Stockshipping?
Yes. A subscription is required to access sourcing features, RFQs, and the Product Research Tool.
๐ฆ Understanding Stockshipping
8. What is Stockshipping?
Stockshipping is a fulfillment model where you purchase inventory in advance and store it in vFulfill warehouses.
When customers place orders on your store, we fulfill them directly from your inventory.
9. How is Stockshipping different from Dropshipping?
In Stockshipping:
You purchase inventory upfront
Products are stored in the warehouse
You get better margins
Delivery is generally faster
You have more control over products, inventory, and branding
10. Who should choose Stockshipping?
Stockshipping is ideal for:
Brand owners
Sellers scaling their business
Businesses running consistent sales volume
Sellers looking for better profit margins
Businesses wanting faster fulfillment
11. Is there a minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
Yes. A minimum quantity of 100 units is generally required to begin sourcing a product through Stockshipping.
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MOQ may vary depending on the product category and supplier requirements.
12. Is there a lock-in period or long-term commitment?
No. You can continue using the platform based on your business requirements and active subscription status.
๐ Product Research & Product Selection
13. Can I see products before purchasing a subscription?
You may get limited access on the free plan. However, full access to the Product Research Tool, winning products, and sourcing features requires an active subscription.
14. How do I find products to sell?
You can use the Product Research Tool available within vFulfill under:
Products โ Product Research Tool
It helps you discover:
Trending products
Winning products
Meta Test insights
Innercircle recommendations
15. What is an RFQ?
RFQ stands for Request for Quotation.
An RFQ allows you to know:
Product cost
MOQ
Lead time
Shipping estimates
Availability
before committing to sourcing a product.
16. Can I source any product?
Yes. You can submit an RFQ for products that are:
Not available in our catalog
Found on marketplaces
Found through competitor research
Custom products for your brand
Our sourcing team will evaluate availability, pricing, lead times, and feasibility.
17. Can I source products from Alibaba, Amazon, or another website through vFulfill?
Yes. You can share the product link through an RFQ, and our sourcing team will evaluate whether it can be sourced.
18. How long does RFQ processing take?
Most RFQs are processed within the defined turnaround time based on the product type.
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An expected quote date is assigned and displayed against the RFQ.You can track progress directly from the RFQ dashboard.
19. Can I order samples before purchasing inventory?
Yes. If sample ordering is available for the product, you can request a sample before placing a bulk sourcing request.
This helps you evaluate product quality before committing to inventory.
20. What happens after my RFQ is approved?
Once you're satisfied with the quotation:
Add funds to your wallet.
Submit the sourcing request.
Confirm quantity.
Make payment.
Our sourcing team starts procurement.
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๐ญ Sourcing & Procurement
21. How long does sourcing take after I place a sourcing request?
Sourcing timelines vary depending on the product, supplier availability, customization requirements, and quantity ordered.
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The expected timeline is shared during the sourcing process.
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22. What if the supplier increases the product price later?
Once your RFQ is approved and the sourcing request is placed, the product price is generally locked and does not change.
The quoted pricing remains applicable throughout the sourcing process unless there is a change in your requirements, such as:
Product specifications
Customization requirements
Packaging requirements
Order quantity
If any such changes affect the pricing, our team will inform you before proceeding with procurement.
23. Can I reorder the same product later?
Yes. Once a product has been sourced, you can raise a new sourcing request whenever you need to replenish inventory.
24. How much inventory should I buy for my first product?
Yes. Once a product has been sourced, you can raise a new sourcing request whenever you need to replenish your inventory.
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However, if the pricing shown in the RFQ or Product Research Tool is more than 15 days old, we recommend submitting a new RFQ before placing the sourcing request. This helps ensure you receive the most up-to-date pricing and availability information before procurement begins.
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๐จ Branding & Customization
25. Can I build my own brand with vFulfill?
Yes. Depending on the product and supplier, options may include:
Custom packaging
Branded inserts
Custom logos
Private labeling
New Product Development
Requirements may vary based on MOQ and product type.
26. Can I use custom packaging for my orders?
Yes. Depending on your product type, quantity, and requirements, custom packaging options may be available.
Your Account Manager can guide you on the available options and minimum requirements.
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27. Can I add branding inserts, thank-you cards, or flyers?
Yes. Branding inserts can be added subject to operational feasibility and applicable charges.
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๐ฆ Inventory & Warehousing
28. Where is my inventory stored?
Your inventory is stored in vFulfill warehouses and managed through the platform.
29. What happens after my inventory reaches the warehouse?
Once inventory is received and basic quality checked, it is added to your inventory dashboard and becomes available for fulfillment.
30. Can I track my inventory?
Yes. You can monitor stock levels directly from the Inventory module.
31. Do I have to pay storage charges immediately after inventory arrives?
No. If the inventory has been sourced through vFulfill, you receive 30 days of free storage from the date the inventory is received at our warehouse.
After the free storage period, applicable storage charges may apply as per the current rate card.
32. Can I send my own inventory to vFulfill?
Yes. You can ship your inventory to our warehouse and use vFulfill for storage and fulfillment.
This requires:
An active subscription plan
Coordination with your assigned Account Manager
Applicable storage and fulfillment charges will apply.
33. What happens if my inventory runs out?
Once inventory reaches low levels, you should submit a new sourcing request to replenish stock.
Running out of inventory may pause fulfillment until stock becomes available again.
34. What happens if inventory gets damaged in the warehouse?
Inventory is stored and managed according to operational processes.
If any issue occurs, our team will investigate and provide the applicable resolution as per policy.
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๐ Store Setup & Integrations
35. Does vFulfill integrate with Shopify?
Yes. vFulfill integrates directly with Shopify and WooCommerce.
Once connected:
Orders sync automatically
Fulfillment begins after one-click order placement
Tracking details are pushed back to your store
36. Can I connect multiple stores to one vFulfill account?
Yes. Multiple store integrations are supported depending on your business requirements and subscription plan.
37. What happens if my store gets disconnected?
Order syncing may stop until the connection is restored.
You should reconnect the store as soon as possible to avoid fulfillment delays.
38. Should I place a test order before going live?
Yes.
We strongly recommend placing a test order to ensure:
Store integration is working correctly
Orders are syncing properly
Tracking updates are flowing as expected
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๐ Orders & Fulfillment
39. Do I need to manually place orders?
No. Once your store is connected, orders are automatically synced to your vFulfill dashboard.
However, before fulfillment begins, you need to select the synced orders and place them to vFulfill with a single click.
40. Do you offer same-day fulfillment?
Yes. Orders that are placed before 1 p.m are dispatched on the same day.
Same-day fulfillment helps reduce processing time, enabling faster deliveries and a better customer experience.
41. Can I track my orders in real time?
Yes. Order status, shipment tracking, delivery updates, and RTO status can all be tracked directly from your dashboard.
42. Can I cancel an order after placing it to vFulfill?
Orders can usually be cancelled only if they have not yet entered fulfillment or shipping stages.
Once processing begins, cancellation may not be possible.
43. Can I edit a customer's address after placing an order?
Address changes depend on the order stage.
Changes are easier before fulfillment starts and may not be possible after shipment dispatch.
44. What happens if a customer wants to change the COD amount?
Order modifications depend on the fulfillment stage. Our support team can guide you on the available options.
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๐ Shipping & Delivery
45. Does vFulfill deliver across India?
Yes. We support PAN India delivery across serviceable PIN codes through our logistics network.
46. Which courier partners does vFulfill use?
vFulfill works with multiple courier partners and automatically selects the most suitable option based on serviceability, delivery timelines, and shipping rates.
47. Can I choose my courier partner?
Courier allocation depends on serviceability and operational feasibility.
In specific cases, courier preferences may be accommodated.
48. How long does delivery take?
Delivery timelines depend on:
Customer location
Warehouse location
Courier partner
Shipping method selected (checkout the shipment rate cards available in your dashboard and select as per your requirements)
Most orders are delivered within 3-7 days after dispatch.
49. Do you support Cash on Delivery (COD)?
Yes. COD is available for eligible shipments across India.
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50. Do you charge weight discrepancy or weight dispute fees?
No. vFulfill does not charge any weight dispute fees on shipments. Charges are deducted as per your chosen shipment rate card.
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๐ฐ Wallet, Payments & COD Remittance
51. Why do I need to add funds to my wallet?
Your wallet is used to:
Purchase inventory
Process orders
Cover fulfillment charges
Cover shipping charges
52. How are COD payments settled?
The process works as follows:
Courier partner collects payment from the customer.
Payment is reconciled.
Amount is credited to your vFulfill wallet bi-weekly (every Monday and Thursday).
You can use the funds for future orders or withdraw them.
53. How long do withdrawals take?
For Indian bank accounts, withdrawals are generally reflected within 1โ2 business days.
International bank transfers may take longer depending on banking processes.
54. Can I use COD remittance funds to place new orders?
Yes. Funds available in your wallet can be used for sourcing, fulfillment, shipping, or withdrawn to your bank account.
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55. What charges should I expect while using vFulfill?
Depending on your usage, charges may include:
Subscription fees
Product cost
Shipping charges
Fulfillment charges
COD handling charges
Storage charges (if applicable)
RTO charges
Optional service charges
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๐ Returns & RTO
56. What happens when an order is not delivered?
If delivery is unsuccessful, the shipment may be returned to the warehouse as an RTO (Return to Origin).
57. Can I track RTO orders?
Yes. All RTO statuses are visible inside your dashboard.
58. Are there charges for RTO shipments?
Yes. The RTO shipping charge is generally equal to the forward shipping charge applicable for that shipment.
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Additionally, a fixed RTO handling charge of โน5 per shipment is applied.
59. What happens if a customer wants to return a delivered order?
Customer returns are processed according to the applicable return policy.
Once the returned product reaches the warehouse and is inspected, the status is updated in your dashboard.
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๐ Growth & Scaling
60. Can I launch multiple products at the same time?
Yes. You can source and manage multiple products simultaneously, subject to inventory availability and operational requirements.
61. What if my product doesn't sell?
Inventory planning and product validation are important before purchasing stock.
We recommend researching demand and testing products before committing to larger quantities.
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๐ Why vFulfill? (Frequently Asked Sales Questions)
62. Why are vFulfill prices different from Alibaba prices?
When comparing prices, it's important to understand what is included in the cost.
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Alibaba pricing often reflects only the product cost and may not include:
Quality checks
Warehousing
Inventory management
Packaging operations
Shipping management
COD handling
Returns management
Operational support
With vFulfill, you're not just sourcing a product. You're getting an end-to-end ecosystem that helps you source, store, fulfill, and deliver products across India through a single platform.
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62. What makes vFulfill different from working directly with a supplier?
Working directly with a supplier usually means managing multiple moving parts on your own, including sourcing, inventory, warehousing, fulfillment, shipping, COD reconciliation, and operational support.
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With vFulfill, all of these services are available through a single platform and support system, helping you focus on growing your business instead of managing day-to-day operations.
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๐ค Support & Assistance
63. How can I contact support?
You can reach our support team through the chat icon available in your dashboard.
64. Do I get an account manager?
Account management support is availbale on Shaker and Earthquaker plans.
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๐ Helpful Resources
Topic | Detailed Guide |
About vFulfill | |
Subscription Plans | |
KYC Process | |
RFQ Basics | |
Product Sourcing | |
Shopify Integration | |
Order Management | |
COD Remittance & Withdrawals | |
Onboarding Journey |
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions that are not covered here, feel free to reach out to our support team. We'll be happy to help you understand how Stockshipping works and guide you through the next steps.
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