# How to Choose Between STS Fulfilled vs Vendor Fulfilled

## Overview

Skin Type PRO offers two fulfillment options:

* **STS Fulfilled**
* **Vendor Fulfilled**

## STS Fulfilled

Best for:

* Getting started with skincare retail
* Testing new products
* Lower-volume ordering
* Avoiding large inventory commitments

## Vendor Fulfilled

Best for:

* High-volume practices
* Frequently recommended products
* Bulk purchasing strategies
* Better pricing at scale

## Hybrid Strategy

Most successful practices use both:

* **STS Fulfilled** for new or lower-frequency products
* **Vendor Fulfilled** for top-performing products

## Why It Matters

Choosing the right fulfillment model helps reduce inventory risk and improve margins.

## Pro Tip

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Move your top-performing products into Vendor Fulfilled once demand becomes predictable.
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## Common Mistakes

* Starting with Vendor Fulfilled too early
* Ordering too much inventory upfront
* Treating fulfillment as a one-time decision instead of an evolving strategy