A data-driven comparison showing why selling fewer high-ticket items often beats the volume game. The dropshipping world is split into two camps: those selling cheap products from AliExpress for $15-$50, and those selling premium domestic products for $1,000-$10,000+. Both can work, but the numbers tell a clear story about which model is more sustainable and profitable. The Numbers: A Side-by-Side Comparison Low-Ticket Model (selling $25 products): - Average order value: $25 - Profit per sale: $5-$8 - Monthly sales needed for $10K profit: 1,250-2,000 - Customer support tickets: High volume - Return rate: 15-25% - Ad cost per sale: $8-$15 High-Ticket Model (selling $2,500 products): -…