Here is how to start importing goods to Nigeria without stress. By Dortiye
Good evening Aunty Eya.
Sorry, I have been away from the blog family but I usually visit once in a while. I hope your baby is doing better now? …
Aunty Eya, I would like to assist the house (wives, single ladies, men, boys, etc) with tips and guidelines for shopping from aliexpress and ghgate.
personally I Import virgin human hair and sell making a good profit from the sales.
LECTURE ONE ONLINE SHOPPING
I see a lot of people selling information on how to import stuff. Well, it is true that you have to pay for information sometimes but not all the time. You can start importation today with any capital you have depending on what you want to import.
There is a wide range of things to import from fashion products, jewelry, wristwatches, laptops, android tablets, phones, etc.
Sit down, get your brain ready, your pen ready and enjoy the free ride to Financial Success
As a way of starting, there are a couple of popular sites where you can import stuff from China. One of them is www.aliexpress.com, Another is www.dhgate.com.
The truth is it is not as difficult as some people paint it. All you need is some careful research.
The truth is it is not as difficult as some people paint it. All you need is some careful research.
YOUR REASON FOR ONLINE IMPORTATION
The first thing you need to ask yourself is your reason for the importation. Are you going into it just to get stuff for yourself or you want to start selling them?
Whichever way, you can be sure you will get the stuff very cheap.
If you intend to import stuff to sell, then you have to do good research to know the things that can easily be marketed. You can find so many things on the site that you may end up getting distracted.
which is why you have to be focused on importing the stuff that has good potential for selling here in your location. I have sold so many human hairs with 100% profit. It depends on what I’m selling and who I’m selling to.
Right Now I’m expecting Some Peruvian Hair I got from Aliexpress and it is being shipped via DHL, customers are on the ground waiting for the hair which will be available by Friday or Monday. I got 4 bundles of 100-gram Peruvian body wave, 18 inches for N26,000, and usually sell N50,000 – N60,000 for the 4 bundles. Like I said earlier depends on who you are selling to.
Below is a list of things you’ll need to start importation of goods from Aliexpress without stress.
THINGS YOU WILL NEED FOR ONLINE IMPORTATION
1)UBA AFRICARD or GTB MASTERCARD:Requirements and Procedure to Acquire your UBA Africard:
Simply walk into any UBA branch nearest to you and ask their Customer Service for UBA Africard. Now, the card comes in two variances:
Simply walk into any UBA branch nearest to you and ask their Customer Service for UBA Africard. Now, the card comes in two variances:
Personalized and Unpersonalized.
If you ask for Personalized, which means you want your name printed on it, you would have to wait 3 working days to a week to have it processed. On the other hand, if you urgently want it like me, and would love to have it as soon as possible, you should request the Unpersonalized which will be issued to you after filling the required KYC (Know Your Customer) form.
Remember, before going to the bank, you need to have the following:
–You need a valid ID, which could either be a Driving License, National ID or an International Passport.
– Some amount of cash from N1,000 above or as your need may be, to activate the card after it is issued to you.
–A passport to attach to your KYC Form.
– And some level of patience. (Now, I’m laughing).
N/B YOU DON’T NEED TO BANK WITH UBA TO GET THE CARD
GTB MASTERCARD: GTBank really stressed me and is still stressing me. Go to any GTbank close to you, tell them you want to open a Savings account, you will need the same item as with UBA. You will be asked to come back for your Mastercard.
After collecting your Mastercard, go to the customer service and request for an online banking form. Fill the form (you must have at least five thousand Naira in that account already) and you will be given a Token which is like a small keyholder (more details on that later)
2)Active Email Address
3)A Laptop or Mobile Phone connected to the Internet
I will stop here for now. Keep the questions coming below in the comment section and you can be sure I will respond to every one of them in Lecture TWO.
THANK YOU. That’s Lecture 1 of how to start importing goods to Nigeria without stress.
Dortiye
See Lecture 2 HERE
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I love this maam!! More pls, I'm so interested.
Vivian.
Thax for ur info, pls more info
Please don't stop na…moreeeeeee
Thanks for this. Do u have to go through customs?
@Anon 1.21… You can Avoid custom by telling ur supplier to devalue the price of d goods or to tag it as gift. Let's assume you bought some shoes worth 20k just tell the supplier to write 5k on the receipt b4 shipping.
This is so good. Thanks so much for sharing.
I am interested in importation and awaiting lecture 2.
Thanks Dortiye! Pls which seller of human hair will u recommend? I want to get some for myself but i was told that most are fake(they shed and dnt retain curls). Any guide on how to measure the inches too pls?
You can buy from this Suppliers, she ship free via dhl to Nigeria and her hair is lovely and are unprocessed virgin hair… http://www.aliexpress.com/store/423054
NOTE: if you want to buy hair or any product from aliexpress. Always check and read customers feedback if the feedback is not positive please and please DO NOT BUY.
You can also check this Vendor, http://www.aliexpress.com/store/323434 (He sells Proccesed human hair like most Remy brazillian we buy here) and he ship free via dhl
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/502658
before paying for any hair, always chat with the supplier if they are online…
no matter the price you see on any product, you can always negotiate for adjustment in price with the supplier.
IF you are buying hair from any of the Vendors I recommend, just tell them DEE from Nigeria sent you and they will do you well.
God bless you for sharing this thank you so much you are amazing. Question for Season two how does customs determine what to charge as tax once the goods are in the country?
Am so happy about this lecture. Was just discussing this with hubby the other day and here we are(talk of prayer answered).
Thanks D, am awaiting lecture 2.
Timely posts. Thanks Eya and Dortiye for this post.God bless you real good.
My question is how can I consolidate product i buy from different sellers to reduce shipping cost. Hope i am not way ahead in this lecture?
very timely and eye opening lecture pls more update, for me its business all d way come 2014 no dulling
@ Anon 11.20… You cannot join goods bought from different suppliers… Every supplier you buy from will ship differently. Depending on d shipping method u choose.
@ Anon 11.20… You cannot join goods bought from different suppliers… Every supplier you buy from will ship differently. Depending on d shipping method u choose.
Thanks so much for the info Dortiye! Theyre noted and will do as you suggested.God bless you
Pls which stress did the GTB card give you cos thats what i have.
Are they dollar or naira denominated and whats the conversion rate?
Thnks
thank you soo much and may God bless you. i've been doing research on this, but nothing beats a good lecture
Wonderful. Thnx so much 4 d info. Want 2 buy goods 2 sell. And dhgate can have really nice sturvs. Can't wait 4 lecture 2. God bless u plenty. Iphy
God bless u so much for dis info.Thanks a lot.
I think I'll try it for my personal items.
Thanks 4dis,God bless u 4d lecture.Pls,how much must one have,at least approximately to start business online?How will I not fall into the hands of fake people?How will I know when my goods arrive in Nigeria and will I visit shipping companies like DHL to register b4 my goods can be given to me.Finally,which shipping coy is cheap,reliable and fast(pls recommend).Thanks and God bless u DEE.
ADEYANJU
Amen to all your Prayers:
@Anon 12.46pm… My case with GTB might be different from yours. since you have the card, go to the customer service of any GTB nearest to you and request for online banking form, you will fill the form and usually a Token (device that looks like Key holder) will be issued to you for N2100.
It depends on what you want to buy. Look and think of what will sell fast in your area. e.g. Female Jewelries you can start with as Low as 5k and use free shipping (Honk Post, China Post, Singapore Post etc) if you use free shipping it usually requires some level of patience because your goods will take 15-60 days to arrive a post office nearest to you, and you will be called by staff of the post office to come pick it up. (u can just give them N200 for recharge card)
2. With Aliexpress you pay via ESCROW which means your money is safe, with ESCROW payment, the money will not get the supplier until you receive your goods in good condition.
3) you don't need to register with DHL to receive goods from them, which ever shipping company you use, a tracking number will be issued to you by the supplier when you successfully pay for your goods. with the tracking number you can Know the location of your goods at anytime. Every shipping company have a website you can use to track your goods.
4) so far DHL is faster (5-7working days), for free shipping I prefer Honkpost.
hope I answered all your questions
My last purchase which was last week Friday, I paid N163 = $1
This is so timely, I got info of this from another site, but I needed where I could interact directly and wives connection is a perfect place for this.
Thanks for this Dortiye
I've been during research on this business. Thank you so much for this information. I love your patience and simplicity in answering our questions. Don't get surprised when you experience unexpected uplift in your business cos' of this info you shared. God bless you!
im glad to help. Please keep your question coming, pending when i'll have enuf time to write the Lecture two. Very Busy with Work. but I will surely answer all your questions.
I actually ordered for the first time from Aliexpress last month using my gtbak ATM card since master card is also written on it. I Didn't have to go meet customer service and I Didn't apply for the token.. I think once you have your ATM card which is also a master card you can order online. U will just select master card as a mode of payment, mayb u had d issue cause its a new bank account plus I could order with as low as 2k cause I was scared at first make one scammer no go clear all my money…lol
Thanks, for the information, I didn't know that it works without getting the token… the Token is just a safe means for your transaction. if for instance someone gets to know your password and your mastercard details the person can steal from you. but with the use of toke and online banking registeration, you will be required to use your token (press the botton) a code will be generated. the code cannot be used twice dats what makes it safe.
So even if your mastercard details is being compromised, you wont be scared as long as your token is safe.
Actually u are right, I only had to put in the numbers on my atm card plus d last 3number out of the six numbers at the back although they Didn't remove the money until 24hrs after for validation and I also got a mail but it means I have to be careful with my ATM card cause anybody can just pick it up and use it online…
please kindly share with the house how your shipping went. that's if you have received your goods already, and which shipping method you used. thank you
Thanks for the reply,God bless you for helping a sister like me.Ever since have graduated some years back,I have been searching for job!but by running around,I tink I'll b able to gather some anount to start real big.I will like to go into baby stuff,humanHair/wigs and jewelries and accessories.I just opened aliexpress,don't even know how to start but will I sign an account first? How will I start ordering,I saw the price tag on each sha.I have a visa card from access bank,can I use that? Thanks dearie DEE.Pls,can you send me your e-mail addy.
ADEYANJU
Adeyanju… Yea you need to sign up on aliexpress before you can purchase any item. Drop your email add & I will send u a mail.
I am not adeyanju ooo. But I am also interested. Can I also get a mail. Emmylohlar@yahoo.com.
My gmail addy is: ogundeleyanju@gmail.com.Expecting to see ur mail.Thanks
ADEYANJU
Check ur inbox
please Dortiye am interested in importing coral beads jewellery sets. Do you know any seller who sells the quaity ones from Aliexpress?
I never receive any of my item o…u need to see how I track dem everyday….lol..I know it will take some time before it gets here since I used free shipping. When my goods come in,I will let the house know .
Dortiye pls send an email 2 lindaudeozor@yahoo.com. Uld like 2 gt more info frm u. God bless u
quick one please, has anybody ever purchased from http://www.leatherhandbags4sure.com, i saw a lot of amazing hand bags there but am not sure about the site. Please if u have ever gotten any handbags there please reply. Thanks
Awesome God! Was just thinking of online shopping and I open WC n I have answers. Thank u Dortiye. Pls a quick one! Can visa card of diamond bank be used. For the bridal gown section of dhgate how good are the gowns? Quality etc is it as it seems in the picture(for those that have ordered wedding gown) And a quick question for the general house, this TREVOR corporate business how true is the supposed reward? Do you know anyone that has gotten a car and the monetary reward? Thanks
It is real. I know someone that gets money steady. Cheers
Dee, God bless u real good.amen
Pls d DHL delivery like how much does it cost? Pls do send me an email too. Adebubler@gmail.com.
Thax
Pls house, does any one use GNLD product, or know anything abt them?
Adebubler
I have never shopped there b4 but generally a website dat ask u to pay thru money gram, western union are mostly fake sales site.
So pls b careful of the sites u shop on…
Dee don spoil business for us o. If everybody is buying from aliexpress, who are we gonna sell to? Lol, just kidding.
Thanks DEE,I actually replied you with a thank u but its not delivering.Can I use my visa card from access bank for transaction.Pls,do you reside in Lagos?If I buy things wholesale,can I tell d person to reduce the price 4me,Well still pondering on how to be an expert like you sha,God willing.Thanks again
ADEYANJU
Good Evening house. sorry I'm responding late….
Sorry Dear, I don't kno any. but you can search for them yourself on the search bar on aliexpress page "type what ever you are looking for". remember to look for supplier with good customer feedback
it depends on the weight of the goods you are buying. the hair im expecting is free shipping via dhl.
lol. there is room for everyone, wink
the address they asked is where your goods will be delivered to. and yes to your door step if using DHL or FedEx. make sure you address is typed correctly
u re welcome… I haven't used Access bank Visa card so I really do not kno. I am Bayelsa and PH base. and Yes you can talk to the supplier to adjust the price for you. don't be scared of negotiating price o, remember you are always the Boss. if for instance you see a goods worth $50, tell the supplier you will be buying in bulk for your company but first you need sample and that you want the price adjusted to $40, if it is favorable to them they will reduce it
Dee, just open to see this, God bless you for this info, just right on time, thanks. ADO OK SIS
Thanks so much
Dortiye u r d bomb…. U dnt hoard knowledge n dats a sign of a great person. God bless n enlarge u on evry side
Excuse me what's the TREVOR corporate all about. Kindly post the site address
Hiya Sis,
So happy sum1 knows a a lot about this aliexpress 2.
@Mama Ijebu, try and get a token, activate ur online banking and also generate an activation code, you also need 2 do a security check anything u want 2 use ur card. 4my GTB card now, no 1 can pick it up and use…I have it covered.
Remain blessed.
Bebebeebee1960
Pls,DEE,how can I order for Ipad,Laptop and android phone.Can you give me the weblink including the nos(as u did 4d person dat ordered for human hair).I will be so grateful if u can do dat 4me.Thanks and waiting patiently for ur reply!
ADEYANJU
Thank you so much for taking your time to put us through. I was just praying at Shiloh today for multiple streams of income and you've provided an answer for me. God bless you.
Thank you so much for taking your time to put us through. I was just praying at Shiloh today for multiple streams of income and you've provided an answer for me. God bless you.
Tnx
Tnx dear…
i dont knw why am finiding it difficult to comment here.dortiye av open account on aliexpress,how can i order and pay for d product and wen ar u giving us lecture two on aliexpress. U ar blessed ijn
Dee, pls human hair link. Thanks dear
Hello dee… Saw ur mail last night about 11:45,cos that was when I logged into my email…. Couldn't send a reply back to u… Said couldn't be delivered… But I just wanted to say thank u so much… I read it all thru the night,never even read my project like that in school(lol)…. U are a kind… Much love… Really grateful
Sorry for the late reply.i don't deal on that product. but from the little I have said here you can search yourself.
You are my student now, so help me to help you better. I guess I sent you a mail and that mail has better details.
just go to aliexpress on the search space, type what you whatever you are looking for. if you have any difficulty then you can contact me, you have my mail address. good luck
Good to know that you ve openened an account on aliexpress. When you click on the product u want to buy. You will see add to cart or buy now. Click on buy now. A page will open for you to fill u payment details. Remember to chat wit the supplies to know if they have the product in stock. Gud luck
Dortiye please can you differentiate between pcs, lots and bundles when buying human hair. i'm considering buying and selling human hair but do not know these differences. I'd also appreciate if you could tell me any other thing i need to know about buying the human hair. I am also considering buying watches, but i heard items that have batteries would not be allowed by customs. Kindly clarify on this. DOes this affect watches?
good evening house.. im preparing Lecture 2, help me by telling me what you will like to know in the next lecture. and please if you are interested in shopping from Aliexpress and would like to know more. please reqister on the site, go through stuffs, search for anything, have a visual idea of the site, so our ride to importation biz will be easier. thank you
Sorry for the late reply.i don't deal on that product. but from the little I have said here you can search yourself.
You are my student now, so help me to help you better. I guess I sent you a mail and that mail has better details.
just go to aliexpress on the search space, type what you whatever you are looking for. if you have any difficulty then you can contact me, you have my mail address. good luck
Yes o! I have plenty. Gave out my email but didn't get any msg frm u. I already have an acct with dem. So here goes…. I intend shopping. 4 personal use/to sell so my questions are
1. What's the minimum balance for d UBA acct?
2. Do I need 2 pay in dollars or in naira equivalent?
3. U mentioned different means of delivering items eg china post, dhl etc. U said dhl takes 5-7days 2 deliver so I'm guessing dey charge. How much do dey usually charge?
4. How do I know of shops dat have good customer feedback? Is it by d gold star ratings on der page?
Thnx 4 ur cooperation
May God mightily bless u.. I'm enriched.. A bigger me come 2014…
Hello Dee,pls how do I check on the buyers feedback?I have registered but don't know how to go about that.
@doritiye, plz help me out in creatin an account bicoz i waz askd to put my 'area code' bt i dont knw wot that means. My email z chimezieeverest@gmail.com plz help me
Pls i've already bought sth frm aliexpress but how will i know when my goods arrived @ d nearest post office. My email is damo4real02@gmail.com
I want to order goods like cloths from a particular store in aliexpress and to ship them through fedex.since am buying from a particular store,am I supposed to pay for the fedex of each item or do I just pay once for the fedex of all d items since am buying from one particular store.plz reply asap.will mean a lot to me.
very useful info here but you need to update this info most especially the shipping aspect if it.
there are lot of third party shippers that are faster and cheaper than dhl and fedex. these third party shipping goods within 24 hours from China to Lagos and from Lagos to any to any part of the country within 12 hours. the less you can get from dhl is $40 from China to Nigeria and the faster it can go is 4-5 days.
but these third party shippers price starting from $10-$15 per kg for express shipping that take just 24 hours ie ship today from China and arrive Lagos next day.
while normal shipping take 7 days and price starting from $7-$10 per kg.
so you can see there is alot of changes in importation world,
access bank visa card and diamond bank visa card work very well and even better than Gtbk card.
talk to me on David.ovye@yahoo.com
I'm a small scale online importation consultant.
hope this help.
also the latest business that anyone can start with low amount is importation of customized wristbands for schools, churches, politicians etc.
you can source for such from alibaba and import it to Nigeria.
you can read the free info here http://www.nairaland.com/1495077/alibaba.com-make-poor
importation business is real
Mr. David
I know its u, my oga from NL… Yes at the time of dis post dhl and free shipping was my only source I ve introduced new lectures for shipping agents like Nonnikings and st Patrick.
Thanks for stopping by. Candylicious aka Dee remains loyal.
Dee has been helping us all this while free of charge o. Oga David abeg share the knowledge here openly for us no bring consultancy fee wahala for graduates wey never earn kobo before. Just trying na survive and Dee has always been there for us.
Consultant? What are you waiting for na? Send a mail of introduction to Aunty Eya let her publish and send customers to you. Her advert rates used to be here on the blog and very cheap compared to wc heavy traffic.
Quick question Oga David, what about Zenith and Ecobank Visa cards, can they be used too?
@Brandy: Oga David is much more xperieced dan I am o… I am surprised how he located d blog sef….
I made more dan 200k in a month thru importation of customized items was thru his help.
No money is waste. If he can hold u by d hand for a fee I will advice u embrace it.
Congratulations on your new job Dee, hope you don't abandon online importation o?
am thinking of buying some really cheap phones from amazon and then ship them to nigeria i was told i need a postal address please do you know ho i can get one. please include your email so i can get in touch with you directly
am glad i saw this blog, pls i need more advice from DEE and DAVID, shipping thru dhl is even costlier than the price of the product
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Hi, Godbless u continually. Pls i am also interested in importation of goods. Dis is my email address: Mabel_ugobel@yahoo.com
more detail to r.inyaagha@gmail.com plssss about cheaper shipping agencies
pls kindly share with the house the cheaper agencies for shipping and how safe there are even with the free shipping
please has anyone bought wedding gown from dhgate china online company.
It very Important i hear from u all soon
Thank u.
Becky
I is there anyone interested in the importation business? I can teach you one on one till you will recive your order … any one that will like to join can call me on 08038322678 or 08056100326
Oludele Adegboyega
the last purchase i made, i paid approxi 221=$1 and that was 3weeks ago. i still dont understand why so high. my goods are arriving already and im using the same process as mama ijebu
the last one i did i paid 220 approximately 221 =$1 and that was 3weeks back. i still dont understand why it was that high. my goods are arriving already
yes i use GNLD products, how may i help you…u can email me at larabahmed01@gmail.com
My name is Mrs Ogunsola pls I am interested pls did my mail add ogunsolamopelola@gmail.com hope to here from u soon
My name is Mrs Ogunsola pls I am interested pls did my mail add ogunsolamopelola@gmail.com hope to here from u soon
this is one the best thing i have ever read on the internet that helped me.
i have been trying for the past weeks to order on alibaba.com, but my fear was, customs service.
How do i get my goods delivered to me?
I am really interested in this importation Business to Nigeria…Please Madam Dee, kindly send me a Mail @ Joyainajoy@gmail.com
Much appreciation for your help so far
Please which goods is best and profitable to stay with 20k