A realistic look at whether dropshipping is still profitable, what has changed, and who should (and should not) pursue it. "Is dropshipping dead?" is one of the most searched questions about e-commerce. The short answer: low-ticket dropshipping from China is getting harder every year, but high-ticket dropshipping with domestic suppliers is more profitable than ever. Here is the honest breakdown. What Has Changed Rising ad costs. Customer acquisition costs across platforms have surged 40% in two years. The average e-commerce business now spends $78 to acquire a single customer. When your profit per sale is $5-$8, the math no longer works. When your profit is $400-$600 per sale, it still does. Shipping…